{"product_id":"rh924wa-foxboro-fiber-optic-dcs-communication-module","title":"RH924WA Foxboro | Fiber Optic DCS Communication Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro RH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-speed Fiber Optic Network Adapter specifically designed for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFCP280\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Field Control Processor 280) within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/A Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro Evo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earchitectures. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal module facilitates long-distance, noise-immune data transmission between the control processor and the wider DCS mesh network. By utilizing fiber optic media, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeliminates electromagnetic interference (EMI) risks and ground loops, ensuring deterministic communication in massive industrial complexes such as refineries, power plants, and offshore platforms.\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\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e (FCP280 Adapter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiber Optic Network Interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-mode or Single-mode Fiber Optic Cabling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFCP280 (Field Control Processor 280)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 MB SDRAM, 32 MB Flash Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 V DC (Redundancy Supported)\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\u003eMax 8.5 W\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\u003e0 to +60 °C (32 to 140 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Optical Isolation (EMI\/RFI Immune)\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\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\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\u003eTotal EMI\/RFI Immunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizes optical signals to transmit control data. This inherent immunity to electrical noise makes it the ideal choice for environments with heavy motor activity, high-voltage switchgear, or frequent lightning transients that would compromise copper-based Ethernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Communication Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFiber optic connectivity allows the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFCP280\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto interface with remote I\/O subsystems or operator stations located kilometers away. This removes the distance limitations of standard copper cabling while maintaining high-speed data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Redundancy Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module integrates seamlessly into fault-tolerant DCS configurations. When paired with a secondary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e, the system ensures uninterrupted network visibility even if a single fiber run or adapter encounters a physical break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Data Throughput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated onboard processing manages the overhead of fiber optic signal conversion. This ensures that the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFCP280\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereceives time-stamped process data without the jitter or latency common in standard enterprise-grade network converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Rack Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned as a plug-in module, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseats directly into FCP280-compatible baseplates. This modularity allows for rapid hardware replacement and minimizes the \"spaghetti wiring\" often found in traditional networking setups.\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\u003eCan I mix the RH924WA with copper-based adapters in the same rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed for the FCP280's fiber-specific communication paths. While the DCS can support multiple media types, ensure your baseplate and switch infrastructure support the fiber optic conversion protocols required by this specific module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of fiber connectors does the RH924WA use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etypically utilizes standard industrial fiber connectors (verify specific sub-model for LC vs. ST\/SC). Always ensure your fiber patch cables match the module's optical port specifications for decibel loss and wavelength compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this module hot-swappable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Provided your control system uses a redundant network architecture, you can replace a faulty\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile the FCP280 continues to communicate through the secondary network path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43103375163482,"sku":"RH924WA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/311._252a5359-ca9a-41d2-9a6f-b2408a59dc6f.jpg?v=1774322155","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/rh924wa-foxboro-fiber-optic-dcs-communication-module","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}