{"product_id":"foxboro-fbm218-p0922vw-i-a-series-8-channel-redundant-hart-output-module","title":"Foxboro FBM218 P0922VW I\/A Series 8-Channel Redundant HART Output Module","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Foxboro FBM218 (Part Number P0922VW) is a high-availability redundant output interface designed for the I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This module provides eight channels of analog output,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e specifically engineered to drive final control elements such as valves and actuators using standard 4-20 mA signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Beyond basic analog control,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the FBM218 functions as a sophisticated HART communication host,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e allowing the DCS to manage and monitor intelligent field devices through bidirectional digital messaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEngineered for mission-critical control loops,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the FBM218 supports a hardware-redundant configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e When paired on a compatible baseplate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e two modules operate in a Master\/Tracker relationship,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ensuring that a single module failure does not disrupt the process signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This seamless failover capability,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e combined with its rugged industrial build,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e makes the FBM218 a foundational component for high-reliability process automation.\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 (Invensys \/ 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 FBM218\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e P0922VW\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 Redundant HART Output Interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOutput 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=\"\"\u003eSignal Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 4 to 20 mA DC (Analog) + HART Digital FSK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHART Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 2 messages per second per device\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eFieldbus Communication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Dual-redundant 2 Mbps HDLC Fieldbus\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 ISA S71.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e04 Class G3 (Harsh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eChassis Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Extruded Aluminum\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=\"\"\u003e3 kg\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=\"\"\u003e5 x 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 x 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eCore Technical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eAdvanced Redundancy Logic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The FBM218 architecture utilizes a redundant Fieldbus interface (Paths A and B).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In a redundant pair,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Tracker module mirrors the output of the Master,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e providing instantaneous takeover of the 4-20 mA signal should the Master module detect an internal fault or loss of communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHART Device Hosting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The module supports universal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e common practice,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and device-specific HART commands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Each channel serves as a digital gateway,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e enabling the I\/A Series system to perform remote calibration,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e diagnostics,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and parameterization of smart valves and positioners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTotal Channel Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e To ensure maximum signal integrity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e each of the eight channels is electronically isolated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This prevents common-mode noise and ground loops from affecting adjacent control loops,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e effectively localizing electrical faults to a single channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHardened Industrial Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Housed in a robust aluminum enclosure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the module is designed for long-term stability in G3-rated harsh environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is highly resistant to corrosive gases,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e humidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and electromagnetic interference (EMI).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDeterministic Fieldbus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The module communicates over a 2 Mbps fieldbus with the control processor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This high-speed link ensures that setpoint changes and HART data are processed with the timing precision required for fast-acting control loops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSimplified Baseplate Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Designed for the modular I\/A Series baseplate system,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the FBM218 supports hot-swapping and easy physical configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Redundant pairs occupy adjacent slots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e allowing for a compact and organized cabinet layout.\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 Foxboro FBM218 P0922VW is optimally suited for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCritical Valve Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Managing smart positioners in chemical and refinery applications where valve failure is catastrophic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDistributed Control Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Serving as the primary output interface for large-scale I\/A Series and Evo DCS deployments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSmart Asset Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Utilizing HART data for predictive maintenance and remote troubleshooting of field instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHigh-Availability Utilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Boiler and turbine control in power generation facilities requiring redundant output paths.\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 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