{"product_id":"foxboro-fbm214-i-a-series-hart-communication-input-interface-module","title":"Foxboro FBM214 I\/A Series HART Communication Input Interface Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foxboro \u003cstrong\u003eFBM214\u003c\/strong\u003e is an analog\/HART input module designed for process control and interface applications within the I\/A Series system. The \u003cstrong\u003eFBM214\u003c\/strong\u003e contains eight group-isolated analog input channels, each supporting either a standard 4 to 20 mA analog signal or a digital HART Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) signal superimposed on a 4 to 20 mA analog input. Each channel features a dedicated FSK modem that enables bi-directional digital communication with connected HART field devices at 1200 baud. An integrated Sigma-Delta converter delivers 15-bit resolution and updates analog input values for all channels every 100 ms. The module serves as a HART communications field device host, handling point-to-point, master\/slave digital message transfers at a rate of 2 messages per second using HART Protocol v6. It interfaces with the redundant 2 Mbps module Fieldbus and provides a common isolated 24 V dc internal power supply for loop-powered devices, with options for external power configurations using a Cable Balun module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight group-isolated input channels accepting standard 4 to 20 mA or superimposed digital HART FSK signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated FSK modem per input channel for bi-directional digital communications with HART devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard Sigma-Delta analog-to-digital converter providing 15-bit resolution and a 100 ms update rate per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanic group isolation of all 8 input channels from ground and module logic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for HART Protocol v6 master\/slave communication at 1200 baud with asynchronous, half-duplex transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual communication capability over redundant 2 Mbps Fieldbus path A and path B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated isolated 24 V dc power supply for powering field transmitters across all channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, rugged extruded aluminum housing designed for mounting in Class G3 harsh environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront panel Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for visual monitoring of operational status and channel communication activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterface for HART-enabled field transmitters (temperature, pressure, flow, level).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess control monitoring requiring high-accuracy 4 to 20 mA analog input acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed control system integration via redundant 2 Mbps Fieldbus networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazardous area field wiring connections utilizing associated apparatus and non-incendive circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0922VT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFBM214 HART Communication Input Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0903SV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCBM-4 Cable Balun Module (4 Baluns)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0916BX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTermination Assembly, PVC, Compression Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0926EA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTermination Assembly, Polyamide (PA), Compression 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