Foxboro| FCM100ET P0926GS| Redundant Fieldbus Communications Module
Description
The FCM100Et P0926GS is part of the I/A Series® hardware, designed for DIN rail or 19-inch rack mounting. It serves as a communication interface between Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) and the Z-Module Control Processor 270 (ZCP270) over the MESH control network. The module pairs provide redundancy with one acting as Master and the other as Tracker, ensuring high subsystem availability.
Features
- Redundancy: Master/Tracker operation with automatic role reversal on detected failures.
- Communication Interface: Connects MESH control network (100 Mbps) to HDLC Module Fieldbus (2 Mbps).
- GPS Time Synchronization: Optional GPS strobe for synchronizing TDR/TDA and SOE FBMs within 1 ms.
- Fiber Optic Connection: Direct multimode fiber optic link to the MESH control network.
- Hot Swappable: Can be removed/replaced without removing power.
- Environmental Protection: Rated for harsh environments (Class G3 - ISA S71.04).
Technical Specifications
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Dimensions:
- Height: 102 mm (4 in), 114 mm (4.5 in) including mounting lugs
- Width: 45 mm (1.75 in)
- Depth: 104 mm (4.11 in)
- Weight: 284 g (10 oz) per module
- Signal Transmission Distance: Up to 2 km (1.24 mi) between modules and Ethernet switches
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Fiber Optic Cabling:
- Material: MMF 62.5/125 um
- Lengths: 3 m (9.9 ft) up to 2 km (6,560 ft), greater than 50m (165 ft) user supplied
- Connectors: Two ceramic type LC fiber optic connectors
- Optical Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.5 db through each connector; Splitter/Combiner: 4.5 db
- Mounting Slots: Must be located in an odd slot and adjacent even slot (positions 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, or 7 and 8)
- Power Supply: Redundant independent dc power connections
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Network Communication:
- Host control station via 100 Mbps network
- HDLC (2 Mbps) serial A and B bus for baseplate-mounted modules
- Supported Networks: MESH control network, separate 100 Mbps fast Ethernet, direct connection to ZCP270
- Time Synchronization: Within 1 ms using optional UTC from GPS satellites
- Compatibility: Allows ZCP270 to host up to 128 FBMs
- Monitoring: Monitored by standard I/A Series System Management displays
Foxboro| FCM100ET P0926GS| Redundant Fieldbus Communications Module
Foxboro| FCM100ET P0926GS| Redundant Fieldbus Communications Module
Description
The FCM100Et P0926GS is part of the I/A Series® hardware, designed for DIN rail or 19-inch rack mounting. It serves as a communication interface between Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) and the Z-Module Control Processor 270 (ZCP270) over the MESH control network. The module pairs provide redundancy with one acting as Master and the other as Tracker, ensuring high subsystem availability.
Features
- Redundancy: Master/Tracker operation with automatic role reversal on detected failures.
- Communication Interface: Connects MESH control network (100 Mbps) to HDLC Module Fieldbus (2 Mbps).
- GPS Time Synchronization: Optional GPS strobe for synchronizing TDR/TDA and SOE FBMs within 1 ms.
- Fiber Optic Connection: Direct multimode fiber optic link to the MESH control network.
- Hot Swappable: Can be removed/replaced without removing power.
- Environmental Protection: Rated for harsh environments (Class G3 - ISA S71.04).
Technical Specifications
-
Dimensions:
- Height: 102 mm (4 in), 114 mm (4.5 in) including mounting lugs
- Width: 45 mm (1.75 in)
- Depth: 104 mm (4.11 in)
- Weight: 284 g (10 oz) per module
- Signal Transmission Distance: Up to 2 km (1.24 mi) between modules and Ethernet switches
-
Fiber Optic Cabling:
- Material: MMF 62.5/125 um
- Lengths: 3 m (9.9 ft) up to 2 km (6,560 ft), greater than 50m (165 ft) user supplied
- Connectors: Two ceramic type LC fiber optic connectors
- Optical Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.5 db through each connector; Splitter/Combiner: 4.5 db
- Mounting Slots: Must be located in an odd slot and adjacent even slot (positions 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, or 7 and 8)
- Power Supply: Redundant independent dc power connections
-
Network Communication:
- Host control station via 100 Mbps network
- HDLC (2 Mbps) serial A and B bus for baseplate-mounted modules
- Supported Networks: MESH control network, separate 100 Mbps fast Ethernet, direct connection to ZCP270
- Time Synchronization: Within 1 ms using optional UTC from GPS satellites
- Compatibility: Allows ZCP270 to host up to 128 FBMs
- Monitoring: Monitored by standard I/A Series System Management displays