{"product_id":"foxboro-fbm214-i-a-series-8-channel-hart-communication-input-interface","title":"Foxboro FBM214 I\/A Series 8-Channel HART Communication Input Interface","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Foxboro FBM214 is a high-performance analog input module designed for the I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This interface module provides eight channels specifically engineered to support 4 to 20 mA analog signals with integrated HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) digital communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e By bridging the gap between field instrumentation and the control room,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the FBM214 allows for the simultaneous acquisition of primary process variables and advanced diagnostic data from intelligent field devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe module acts as a dedicated host for HART communications,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e allowing the system to execute universal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e common practice,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and device-specific commands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This functionality enables plant operators to perform remote configuration,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e calibration,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and health monitoring of field assets through the Intelligent Field Device Configurator (IFDC),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e significantly optimizing maintenance workflows and process reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Foxboro (Schneider Electric)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e FBM214\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e HART Communication Input Interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 8 Group-Isolated Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eInput Signal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 4 to 20 mA (Analog) + HART FSK (Digital)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eConversion Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e High-accuracy Sigma-Delta data conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDigital Communication Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 2 messages per second\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Galvanic isolation between field channels and module logic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eEnvironmental Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Suitable for Class G3 (Harsh) environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e6 x 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e0 x 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e32 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eKey Technical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHybrid Signal Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Each channel features a dedicated Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) modem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This allows the module to extract digital HART data superimposed on the standard 4 to 20 mA analog loop without signal interference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eFlexible Power Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The FBM214 can provide a common isolated 24V DC power supply to all eight loops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Alternatively,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it supports external sourcing for field transmitters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e When using external power across multiple channels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the system supports Balun module integration to eliminate potential cross-talk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSigma-Delta Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Utilizing high-resolution sigma-delta A\/D converters for every channel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the FBM214 ensures superior noise rejection and measurement accuracy for critical process variables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eAdvanced Diagnostics Host\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The module supports all HART universal commands required for system database interfacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This pass-through capability allows for deep-level communication with smart transmitters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e excluding only the burst mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIndustrial Hardening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The compact and rugged hardware design is G3 rated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e meaning it is specifically built to resist corrosion and failure in environments with high concentrations of atmospheric contaminants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eVersatile Termination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Compatible with a range of Termination Assemblies (TAs),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the module supports both local and remote field wiring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This flexibility accommodates various loop-powered transmitter configurations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e including internally and externally powered variants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003ePrimary Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe FBM214 is an essential component for modernizing DCS architectures in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eChemical Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Monitoring smart flowmeters and pressure transmitters with remote calibration needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Gas Refineries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Managing high-density analog inputs while maintaining access to secondary HART variables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePower Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Integrating intelligent instrumentation into burner management and boiler control systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWater Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Centralizing diagnostics for widely distributed intelligent sensors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519066988717,"sku":"FBM214","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/foxboro-fbm214-hart-communication-input-interface-module-e0wwfb4u4cl.jpg?v=1766986072","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/foxboro-fbm214-i-a-series-8-channel-hart-communication-input-interface","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}