{"product_id":"nfbu200-s05-yokogawa-fcn-500-controller-interface-base-module","title":"NFBU200-S05 Yokogawa FCN-500 Controller Interface Base Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yokogawa NFBU200-S05 is a high-integrity foundational base module engineered specifically for the STARDOM FCN-500 autonomous controller series. This hardware backbone serves as the physical and electrical mounting platform for CPU modules, power supply units, and a wide array of I\/O modules. Designed to support high-availability architectures, the NFBU200-S05 facilitates seamless redundancy for power, processing, and internal communication buses. Its robust backplane design ensures deterministic data flow via the internal SB bus while providing the physical structure necessary for rack-mounted industrial installations. This module is an essential component for engineers building scalable, mission-critical automation systems that require maximum uptime and modular flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Specifications and Architecture Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Capacity (Standard):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports up to 8 I\/O modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Capacity (Duplexed):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports up to 6 I\/O modules (allowing for redundant CPU\/Power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Bus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated SB Bus for internal data exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eE2 Bus interface for node-to-node expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard 19-inch rack-mounted configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-10°C to +55°C (Operation); -40°C to +70°C (Storage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual power supply slots and dual CPU slot synchronization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.1 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e482.6 mm (W) x 132.5 mm (H) x 150 mm (D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNFBU200-S05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFCN-500 \/ STARDOM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial-grade corrosion-resistant chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for high-availability process control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrategic Process Deployments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NFBU200-S05 is the structural core for various large-scale automation projects where system failure is not an option. Key implementations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Availability Control Nodes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHousing duplexed CPUs for offshore oil and gas platforms to ensure zero-shutdown performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex Data Aggregation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManaging up to 8 I\/O modules for high-density sensor monitoring in chemical processing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed Power Plant Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilizing the E2 expansion bus to link multiple base modules for comprehensive turbine and boiler management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Utility Infrastructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eServing as the central hub for water treatment or pipeline RTUs where long-term hardware reliability in varying temperatures is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the NFBU200-S05 be used with older FCN controllers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This base module is specifically optimized for the FCN-500 series autonomous controllers. For older FCN models, you should verify backplane compatibility with the specific CPU module generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the duplexed mode affect the available I\/O slots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: In duplexed mode, two slots are dedicated to redundant CPUs and two to redundant power supplies, which reduces the remaining available slots for I\/O modules to six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the base module include the power supply units?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the NFBU200-S05 is the base chassis only. Power supply modules and CPU modules must be ordered separately based on your specific redundancy requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it possible to expand the system beyond a single base module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the module supports the E2 bus, which allows for the connection of expansion units to increase the total number of I\/O points managed by the FCN-500 controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What type of environment is this module rated for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module is designed for industrial rack mounting and can operate in temperatures ranging from -10°C up to +55°C, making it suitable for standard controlled-environment control rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882590036141,"sku":"NFBU200-S05","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/NFBU200-S05_3.jpg?v=1775187791","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/nfbu200-s05-yokogawa-fcn-500-controller-interface-base-module","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}