{"product_id":"p0973ca-foxboro-fem100-200-series-fbm-interface","title":"P0973CA Foxboro | FEM100 200 Series FBM Interface","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FEM100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eP0973CA\u003c\/strong\u003e) functions as a high-density Fieldbus Expansion Module for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/A Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistributed Control System (DCS). This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal module significantly increases the I\/O capacity of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Control Processor 270 (FCP270)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby providing four additional Expanded Fieldbuses. Each bus accommodates up to thirty-two 200 Series Fieldbus Modules (FBMs), allowing a single FCP270 to manage up to 128 FBMs through the FEM100 interface. It acts as the critical high-speed data bridge for large-scale industrial automation projects in oil \u0026amp; gas, power generation, and chemical processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEM100 \/ P0973CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Mbps (Optimized for 200 Series DIN FBMs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFieldbus Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Expanded Fieldbuses (Total 128 FBMs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 to 26 V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2 W (Maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 to 95% (Non-condensing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Orientation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical DIN Rail (via Baseplate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaseplate Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Slot (P0973CG) or Four-Slot (P0973CN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (HxWxD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.4cm x 4.46cm x 10.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive I\/O Scalability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEM100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremoves the physical constraints of standard processor baseplates. By adding up to four expanded buses, it enables the control of extensive field device networks without requiring additional expensive control processors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Deterministic Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith a 2 Mbps transmission rate, the module ensures the FCP270 receives real-time process data from the 200 Series FBMs. This throughput maintains the accuracy of high-speed control loops and prevents communication bottlenecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Environmental Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0973CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperates across a wide temperature range (-20 to +70°C). This ruggedized specification allows for installation in remote instrument enclosures where environmental control may be inconsistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Power Signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConsuming only 2.2 W at maximum load, the module minimizes the thermal footprint within the control cabinet. This helps maintain a lower internal temperature, which extends the lifespan of surrounding electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe unit snaps directly onto specialized expansion baseplates (P0973CG\/CN). This modularity simplifies system upgrades and allows for rapid \"hot-replacement\" if the network architecture needs immediate adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many FBMs can a single FEM100 support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEM100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides four Fieldbus ports. Each port supports 32 modules, allowing the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0973CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto manage a total of 128 200 Series Fieldbus Modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the FEM100 require a specific processor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEM100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis specifically designed to work with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Control Processor 270 (FCP270)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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