Foxboro Evo™

Process Automation
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Product Specifications

PSS 31H-2C216 B4
Compact FBM216b, HART® Communication Redundant Input Interface
Module

The Compact FBM216b offers redundant modules for eight individually isolated HART® input channels. Each
channel accepts a 4 to 20mA analog signal or a digital HART® signal superimposed on an analog signal.

FEATURES  FSK modem dedicated to each input channel for

Key features of the Compact FBM216b module are: bi-directional digital communications with a
HART field device
 Eight individually isolated analog input channels.
Each channel accepts one of the following inputs:  Analog to digital conversion of each of the 4 to
20 mA input signal from the HART devices
• Standard 4 to 20 mA analog sensor signal
 Support for the HART universal commands
• Digital HART Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
necessary to interface the field device with the
signal superimposed on a 4 to 20 mA analog
Foxboro Evo™ Control Core Services system
signal.
database
 Module pair offers redundancy at the FBM level  Per channel galvanic isolation of each of the eight
input channels from each other, ground and
module logic
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 Compact, rugged design suitable for enclosure in The Compact FBM216b provides individually isolated
Class G3 (harsh) environments power supplies to power each of the eight channels.
 High accuracy achieved by sigma-delta analog- Optionally, the channels for this module can be
to-digital conversions for each channel powered by an external power supply. However,
when a common external power supply is used with
 Termination Assembly (TA) for locally or remotely
two or more channels, a Cable Balun module is
connecting field wiring to the Compact FBM216b
required to prevent HART communication channel
 Termination Assembly provide for per channel crosstalk.
internally and/or externally loop powered
transmitters. HIGH ACCURACY
For high accuracy, the module incorporates a Sigma-
OVERVIEW Delta analog-to-digital converter which can provide
The Compact FBM216b HART Communication new analog input values for each channel every 100
Redundant Input Interface Module contains eight milliseconds.
individually isolated input channels. It supports any
mix of standard 4 to 20 mA devices and HART COMPACT DESIGN
devices, and is part of the Compact 200 Series I/O
The Compact FBM216b’s design is narrower than
subsystem described in Compact 200 Series I/O
the standard 200 Series FBMs. It has a rugged
Subsystem Overview (Reference 1). (See Table 3,
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) exterior for
“Reference Documents,” on page 15 at the end of
physical protection of the circuits. Enclosures
this document.)
specially designed for mounting the FBMs provide
A pair of modules combines to provide redundancy various levels of environmental protection, up to
at the Fieldbus Module (FBM) level, with field inputs harsh environments per ISA Standard S71.04.
wired to one common termination assembly (see
Figure 1). In this configuration, one Compact
FBM216b is the Master, and the other is the Tracker.
The Compact FBM216b serves as a HART
communications field device host, enabling the
Foxboro Evo system to request and receive two
digital messages per second from each field device.
The message pass-through capability can be used to
support HART universal, common practice, and
device-specific commands, but not the burst
communication mode. These commands are
implemented using the Intelligent Field Device
Configurator (IFDC — see Intelligent Field Device
Configurator FoxCom and HART Protocols
(Reference 2) for details).
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Redundant Compact FBM216b Fieldbus Modules

Compact FBM216b Redundant Adapter (RH101AX)

Figure 1. Compact FBM216b Redundant Module Configuration

HIGH RELIABILITY VISUAL INDICATORS

The redundancy of the module pair, coupled with the Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) incorporated into the
high coverage of faults, provides very high front of the module provide visual indication of the
subsystem availability time. module’s operational and master or tracker status,
Either module may be replaced without upsetting and communication activity on the channels.
field input signals to the other module. A module can
be removed or replaced without removing field EASY REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
device termination cabling, power, or The module mounts on a Compact 200 Series
communications cabling. baseplate which is either DIN rail mounted or rack
mounted horizontally, and includes signal connectors
REDUNDANT ANALOG INPUTS for redundant Fieldbus, redundant independent dc
For each input operation, identical signals are sent to power, and termination cables. Two screws on the
both redundant modules, fully exercising the Fieldbus FBM secure the module to the Compact 200 Series
and the logic circuitry of each module. Each input baseplate.
channel accepts an analog sensor input or a self- Redundant modules must be located in adjacent
powered 4 to 20 mA source. Device power from positions on the baseplate, with the first module
each module is diode OR’d together in the redundant located in an odd-numbered position (for example,
adapter to ensure redundant power. the positions labelled “3” and “4”). To achieve
The microprocessor of each module executes the redundancy, a redundant adapter module is placed
analog I/O application program, plus security routines on the two adjacent baseplate termination cable
that validate the health of the FBM. Input channel connectors to provide termination for a single cable
security is enhanced by redundantly powering the (see Figure 1). A single termination cable connects
input current loop from per-channel power supplies in from the redundant adapter to the associated
each module of the pair. termination assembly (TA).
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When redundant, either module may be replaced Cable Balun module for four channels.
without upsetting field input signals to the good
Cable Balun Module
module. Each module can be removed/replaced
without removing field termination cabling, power, or Module Module No. of Baluns
communications cabling. Model Part No. in the Module

CBM-4 P0903SV 4
FIELDBUS COMMUNICATION
A Fieldbus Communication Module or a Control
Processor interfaces the redundant 2 Mbps module
Fieldbus used by the FBMs. The Compact FBM216b
accepts communication from either path (A or B) of
the redundant 2 Mbps fieldbus – should one path fail
or be switched off at the system level, the module
continues communication over the active path.
The use of an external power supply common to two
or more loops requires a Cable Balun module to
maintain communication signal line balance.

TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES
Field input signals connect to the FBM subsystem via
DIN rail mounted TAs. The TA used with the
Compact FBM216b is described in “TERMINATION
ASSEMBLIES AND CABLES” on page 11.

CABLE BALUN MODULE

The Cable Balun module is used to maintain digital
communication line balance for HART Transmitter to
FBM loops that are powered from a common
external power supply. This powering effectively
connects one line of each loop together. Without the
Baluns, the common connection at the external
power supply, would cause near end crosstalk at the
system end of the loop. Loops using FBM internal
power source do not require Cable Baluns.
The Cable Balun module contains multiple Baluns.
One Balun segment is interconnected in each
externally-powered loop (see Figure 2). There is one
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CABLE-SIDE SYSTEM-SIDE
TERMINATIONS TERMINATIONS

iP
TRANSMITTER 1 1
i+
+
i-
TWISTED-PAIR WIRES
WITHIN A FBM
SHIELDED CABLE 2 2

iP
TRANSMITTER 3 3
i+
+
TWISTED-PAIR WIRES i-
WITHIN A FBM
SHIELDED CABLE 4 4 +
TO POWER SUPPLY
NEGATIVE BUS
2 CABLE BALUN SEGMENTS COMMON
OF A CABLE BALUN MODULE EXTERNAL
CABLE BALUN MODULE
SHOWN. ONE CABLE BALUN POWER
SEGMENT USED PER LOOP SUPPLY
BALUN ADDS LOOP
THAT HAS A COMMON + TO
RESISTANCE OF
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.
30 Ω MAXIMUM OTHER
TO THE CHANNEL LOOPS

Figure 2. Cable Balun Module

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F U N C T I O N A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Field Device Channels CURRENT INPUTS (CONT.)

SUPPORTED HART INSTRUMENT TYPES Analog Accuracy (Includes Nonlinearity)
HART instruments compliant to Version 5, 6, or 7 ± 0.075% of full scale
of the HART specifications may be used Temperature Coefficient
INTERFACE 50 PPM/°C
8 individually isolated channels Resolution
COMMUNICATION TO THE DEVICE 15 bits
Point-to-point, master/slave, asynchronous, half- Update Rate
duplex, at 1200 baud 100 ms
ERROR CHECKING Integration Time
Parity on each byte, and one CRC check byte 500 ms
Common Mode Rejection
SPEED
>100 db at 50 or 60 Hz
2 messages per second
Normal Mode Rejection
FASTEST ALLOWED ECB BLOCK PERIOD
>35 db at 50 or 60 Hz
100 msec - However, it is recommended that you
refer to the Sizing Guidelines and Excel Workbook LOOP POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION
appropriate for your Control Processor to Each channel is individually galvanically isolated,
determine the optimal loading for a 100 msec current limited and voltage regulated. All field
Block Processing Cycle (BPC). connections are limited by their design to less
than 37 mA with a single module installed (72 mA
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FBM216b TO FIELD
when redundant modules are installed).
DEVICE)
Meets HART FSK physical layer specification SYSTEM SOFTWARE
HCF_SPEC-54, Revision 8.1 [up to 3030 m Requires I/A Series software v8.8 or Foxboro Evo
(10000 ft)](1) Control Core Services v9.0 or later.
INTERNAL LOOP SUPPLY COMPLIANCE
VOLTAGE AT TERMINATION ASSEMBLY
18.5 V dc minimum at 20.5 mA
CURRENT INPUTS
Sense Resistor
280 Ω ±0.02%
Total Input Resistance Including
Redundancy Adapter
280 Ω nominal

(1) The maximum allowable distance decreases when the loop is operated through an intrinsic safety barrier. The maximum distance of
the field device from the FBM is a function of compliance voltage, wire gauge and voltage drop at the device.
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F U N C T I O N A L S PE CI F I C AT I O N S ( C O N T I N U E D )

INPUT RESISTANCE INCLUDING Regulatory Compliance

TERMINATION ASSEMBLY AND REDUNDANCY ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
ADAPTER European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Externally Powered Meets: EN 50081-2 Emission standard
282 Ω EN 50082-2 Immunity standard
Internally Powered EN 61326 EMC Standard (Industrial
302 Ω Levels)
FBM INTERNAL POWER FOR FIELD DEVICE CISPR 11, Industrial Scientific and Medical
Per channel isolated 24 V dc ±10% supply. Loop (ISM) Radio-frequency Equipment -
supply output impedance is 20 Ω including the Electromagnetic Disturbance Characteristics
termination assembly. - Limits and Methods of Measurement
ISOLATION Meets Class A Limits
The individual channel inputs and loop supplies IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Immunity
are galvanically isolated from each other, ground Contact ±4 kV, air ±8 kV
and module logic. IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Field Immunity
The module’s isolation is designed to withstand, 10 V/m at 80 to 1000 MHz
without damage, a common mode potential of IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast
600 V ac applied for one minute between the Transient/Burst Immunity
isolated input circuits and earth (ground), or ±2 kV on I/O, dc power and communication
between a given channel and any other channel. lines
CAUTION IEC 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
±2 kV on ac and dc power lines; ±1 kV on
This does not imply that these channels are
I/O and communications lines
intended for permanent connection to IEC 61000-4-6 Immunity to Conducted
voltages of these levels. Exceeding the limits Disturbances
for input voltages, as stated elsewhere in this 3 V (rms) at 150 kHz to 80 MHz on I/O,
specification, violates electrical safety codes dc power and communication lines
and may expose users to electric shock. IEC 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic
Field Immunity
Fieldbus Communication 30 A/m at 50 and 60 Hz
Communicates with its associated FCM or FCP via
the redundant 2 Mbps module Fieldbus
Power Requirements
INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE (REDUNDANT)
24 V dc +5% -10%
CONSUMPTION
7 W (maximum)
HEAT DISSIPATION
4 W (maximum)
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F U N C T I O N A L S PE CI F I C AT I O N S ( C O N T I N U E D )

Regulatory Compliance (Cont.) Calibration Requirements

SAFETY CERTIFICATION (FBM AND CABLE Calibration of the module or termination assembly is
BALUN) not required.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for U.S. and
Canada
UL/UL-C listed as suitable for use in Class I,
Groups A-D; Division 2; temperature code
T4 enclosure based systems. Where power
is supplied by the FBM, communications
circuits also meet the requirements for
Class 2 as defined in Article 725 of the
National Electrical Code
(NFPA No.70) and Section 16 of the
Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1).
Conditions for use are as specified in the
DIN Rail Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide
(Reference 3).
European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
and Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) directive
94/9/EC
ATEX (DEMKO) Ex nA IIC T4 Gc certified
when connected as described in the DIN Rail
Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide
(Reference 3). For use in an enclosure suited
for an ATEX Zone 2 classified area. Also, see
Table 1 on page 12.
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E N V I R O N M E N TA L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Operating Storage
TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
Module -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F)
-20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Termination Assembly 5 to 95% (noncondensing)
-20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F) ALTITUDE
RELATIVE HUMIDITY -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft)
5 to 95% (noncondensing) Contamination
ALTITUDE Suitable for use in Class G3 (Harsh) environments as
-300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) defined in ISA Standard S71.04, based on exposure
testing according to EIA Standard 364-65, Class III.
Vibration
7.5 m/S2 (0.75 g) from 5 to 500 Hz
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P H Y S I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Mounting Part Numbers

MODULE COMPACT FBM216b MODULE
The Compact FBM216b mounts on a Compact RH101AD
200 Series 16-slot horizontal baseplate. The TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES
baseplate can be mounted on a horizontal DIN See “FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS –
rail or on a 19-inch rack using a mounting kit. TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES” on page 11
Refer to Compact 200 Series 16-Slot Horizontal REDUNDANT ADAPTER
Baseplate (Reference 4) for details. RH101AX
TERMINATION ASSEMBLY
The TA mounts on a DIN rail and accommodates
Termination Cables
multiple DIN rail styles including 32 mm (1.26 in) CABLE LENGTHS
and 35 mm 1.38 in). Up to 30 m (98 ft)
CABLE MATERIALS
Mass
Polyurethane (PVC) or Low Smoke Zero Halogen
MODULE (LSZH)
185 g (6.5 oz) approximate
TERMINATION CABLE TYPE
TERMINATION ASSEMBLY Types 1 – See Table 2 on page 13.
Compression CABLE CONNECTION – TA
181 g (0.40 lb) approximate
FBM Baseplate End
Dimensions – Module 37-pin D-subminiature
HEIGHT Termination Assembly End
130 mm (5.12 in) 25-pin D-subminiature
WIDTH Field Termination Connections
25 mm (0.98 in)
COMPRESSION-TYPE ACCEPTED WIRING
DEPTH SIZES
150 mm (5.9 in) - Including baseplate Solid/Stranded/AWG
connectors, 139 mm (5.46 in)
0.2 to 4 mm2/0.2 to 2.5 mm2/24 to 12 AWG
Dimensions – Termination Assembly Stranded with Ferrules
See page 14. 0.2 to 2.5 mm2 with or without plastic collar
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TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES AND CABLES removable termination cable connects the DIN rail
Field input signals connect to the Compact 200 mounted TA to the FBM via a field connector on the
Series I/O subsystem via DIN rail mounted baseplate in which the FBM is installed. Termination
Termination Assemblies. The TA for the Compact cables are available in the following materials:
FBM216b module is available in Polyamide (PA)  Polyurethane (PVC)
material with compression screw terminations.  Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH).
See the following “FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS – Termination cables are available in a variety of
TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES” for the TA used with lengths, up to 30 meters (98 feet), allowing the
the Compact FBM216b. Termination Assembly to be mounted in either the
The Compact FBM216b pair and redundant adapter enclosure or in an adjacent enclosure. See Table 2
combination provides sufficient loop resistance to for a list of termination cables used with the TAs for
allow use of the HART Hand-Held Terminal, or PC20 the Compact FBM216b.
Intelligent Field Device Configurator (Reference 5). A

F U N C T I O N A L S P E C I F I C AT I ON S – T E R M I N AT I O N A S S E M B L I E S

TA Part TA
Number Termination TA Cable Certification

FBM Type Input Signal PA(a) Type(b) Type(c) Type(d)

Compact 8 input channels, 4 to 20 mA P0924JH C 1 1, 2

FBM216b analog signal, alone or with
Module HART signal superimposed
(a) PA is Polyamide rated from -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F).
(b) C = TA with compression terminals; RL = TA with ring lug terminals.
(c) See Table 2 for cable part numbers and specifications.
(d) See Table 1 for Termination Assembly certification definitions.
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Table 1. Certification for Termination Assemblies

Type Certification(a)

Type 1 TAs are UL/UL-C listed as suitable for use in Class I; Groups A-D; Division 2 temperature code
T4 hazardous locations. They are CENELEC (DEMKO) certified Ex nA IIC T4 for use in Zone 2
potentially explosive atmospheres.
Type 2 TAs are UL/UL-C listed as associated apparatus for supplying non-incendive field circuits
Class I; Groups A-D; Division 2 hazardous locations when connected to specified DIN rail
mounted FBMs and field circuits meeting entity parameter constraints specified in DIN Rail
Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide (Reference 3). They are also CENELEC (DEMKO) certified
as associated apparatus for supplying field circuits for Group IIC, Zone 2 potentially explosive
atmospheres. Field circuits are also Class 2 limited energy (60 V dc, 30 V ac, 100 VA or less) if
customer-supplied equipment meets Class 2 limits.
(a) All TAs are UL/UL-C listed to comply with applicable ordinary location safety standards for fire and shock hazards. Hazardous location
types comply with ATEX directive for II 3 G use. They also comply with the requirements of the European Low Voltage Directive. All
listings/certifications require installation and use within the constraints specified in DIN Rail Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide
(Reference 3) and the conditions stated in UL and DEMKO reports.
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Table 2. Cables Types and Part Numbers

Cable Length Type 1 Type 1

m (ft) P/PVC(a) LSZH (b)

0.5 (1.6) RH100BY RH100BC

1.0 (3.2) RH100BZ RH100BD
2.0 (6.6) RH100CA RH100BE
3.0 (9.8) RH100CB RH100BF
5.0 (16.4) RH100CC RH100BG
10.0 (32.8) RH100CD RH100BH
15.0 (49.2) RH100CE RH100BJ
20.0 (65.6) RH100CF RH100BK
25.0 (82.0) RH100CG RH100BL
30.0 (98.4) RH100CH RH100BM
(a) P/PVC is polyurethane outer jacket and semi-rigid PVC primary conductor
insulation. Temperature range; -20 to +80°C (-4 to +176°F).
(b) Low smoke zero halogen or low smoke free of halogen (LSZH) is a material
classification used for cable jacketing. LSZH is composed of thermoplastic or
thermoset compounds that emit limited smoke and no halogen when exposed
to high sources of heat. Temperature range: -40 to +105°C (-40 to +221°F)
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DIMENSIONS – NOMINAL

Compression Termination Assembly - P0924JH

[125] [76] (a)

4.93 2.99

[72] (b)
[80] 2.83
3.13

(a) Overall width – for determining DIN rail loading.

(b) Height above DIN rail (add to DIN rail height for total).
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R E L AT E D P RO D U C T D O C U M E N T S

Table 3. Reference Documents

Reference Document Number Description

1 PSS 31H-2COV B3 Compact 200 Series I/O Subsystem Overview

2 PSS 21S-8A3 B3 Intelligent Field Device Configurator FoxCom and HART
Protocols
3 B0400FA DIN Rail Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide
4 PSS 31H-2C200 B4 Compact 200 Series 16-Slot Horizontal Baseplate
5 PSS 2A-1Z3E Model PC20 Intelligent Field Device Configurator for Use with
Transmitter with FoxCom or HART Communication Protocol

Table 4. Other Related Documents

Document Number Description

PSS 31H-2W12 B3 DIN Rail Mounted Compact 200 Series I/O Equipment, Agency Certifications
PSS 31H-2C480 B4 Compact Power Supply - FPS480-24
PSS 31S-3B3 B3 Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) Integrated Control Software
PSS 21S-3B2 B3 Control Processor 270 (CP270) Integrated Control Software
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