{"product_id":"foxboro-p0916tq-fcm2f10-fieldbus-i-a-series-communications-module","title":"Foxboro P0916TQ FCM2F10 Fieldbus I\/A Series Communications Module","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Foxboro FCM2F10 (Part Number P0916TQ) is a high-performance Fieldbus Communications Module designed to provide long-distance fiber optic extension for the I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module acts as a specialized bridge,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallowing the 2 Mbps module Fieldbus to extend far beyond the electrical limits of standard copper cabling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy converting electrical signals into optical pulses,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe FCM2F10 enables the strategic distribution of Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) across expansive industrial sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEngineered for large-scale infrastructure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe FCM2F10 specifically utilizes single-mode fiber technology to reach distances up to 10 kilometers (6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2 miles).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis capability allows engineers to place remote I\/O baseplates in separate buildings or distant process areas while maintaining high-speed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeterministic communication with the central control processors.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFoxboro (Schneider Electric \/ Invensys)\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFCM2F10\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eP0916TQ\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFiber Optic Fieldbus Extender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eFiber Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSingle-mode (1310 nm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eMaximum Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10 km (6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2 miles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCommunication Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 Mbps Fieldbus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24V DC nominal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e150 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-20°C to +60°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePhysical Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHardened aluminum housing\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4.\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e3 kg\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=\"\"\u003eExtended Range Capability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike multimode variants,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe FCM2F10 leverages single-mode fiber optics to eliminate signal attenuation over long runs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupporting a 10 km radius for distributed I\/O placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRedundancy Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor high-availability mission-critical applications,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe modules are typically deployed in pairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis configuration ensures that if one fiber link or module fails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe redundant partner maintains the integrity of the \"A\" or \"B\" Fieldbus path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eGalvanic Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy utilizing a fiber optic medium,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe FCM2F10 provides total electrical isolation between baseplates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis eliminates ground loop issues and protects the DCS from lightning strikes or heavy electrical surges common in outdoor cable runs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eProtocol Transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module is fully transparent to the I\/A Series communication protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt requires no special software configuration to pass digital and analog I\/O data,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring seamless integration with existing DIN rail FBM assemblies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRugged Industrial Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for the plant floor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe module features a compact,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evibration-resistant chassis that mounts directly onto standard I\/A Series baseplates,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacilitating easy installation within existing control cabinets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eReal-Time Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe optical conversion process introduces negligible latency,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring that remote process variables are updated at the high speeds required for precise industrial control loops.\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 FCM2F10 P0916TQ is a vital component for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDispersed Plant Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConnecting remote tank farms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epumping stations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor cooling towers to a central control room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eInter-Building Networking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLinking multiple process units within a refinery or chemical complex without the need for expensive copper repeaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eElectrically Noisy Environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProviding interference-free communication in areas with heavy motors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariable frequency drives (VFDs),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor high-voltage switchgear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHazardous Area Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSafe signal transmission through volatile zones via non-sparking optical fiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519035596973,"sku":"FCM2F10 P0916TQ","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/foxboro-fcm2f10-p0916tq-fieldbus-communications-module-f5wu10o402l.jpg?v=1766985388","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/foxboro-p0916tq-fcm2f10-fieldbus-i-a-series-communications-module","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}