Foxboro DCS FBM206P ulse Input Module
Foxboro DCS FBM206Pulse Input Module
Overview
Features
Measurement of a machine’s rotational speed is often accomplished using a device
that transmits high speed pulses. The FBM206 provides the means to accept up to
eight of these pulse signals (up to 25kHz) and provide the values to the Foxboro™
DCS. The FBM206baccepts up to four pulse inputs and provides up to four 0 to 20
mAoutputs for associated controls.
The FBM206contains eight pulse input channels, and the FBM206b provides four
pulse input channels and four 0 to 20 mA analog output channels. Each input channel
accepts a 2-wire, pulse input signal from a sensor. Input devices include vortex and
turbine meters, solid state or electromechanical contacts, and other sensors with
similar pulse outputs.
The modules perform the signal conversion required to interface the electrical input
signals from the field sensors to the redundant fieldbus.
• FortheFBM206.eight 7 to 27 VDC, configurable, pulse input channels
• FortheFBM206b,four 7 to 27 VDC,configurable, pulse input channels and four
0 to 20 mAanalog output channels
• Eachinput channel accepts a pulse input with a maximum rate of 25 kHz
• Eachchannel is galvanically isolated from the other channels and ground
• Ruggeddesignsuitable for enclosure in Class G3 (harsh) environments
• Execution of the pulse input application program with configurable options for
Pulse Rate Totalization and Resolution (on a per module basis) and Meter
Scaling Factor
• Termination Assemblies (TAs) for locally or remotely connecting field wiring to the
FBM206/206b
• TAsforperchannel internally and/or externally loop powered devices
Standard Design
The FBM206/206b module has a rugged extruded aluminum exterior for physical
protection of the circuits. Enclosures specially designed for mounting the Fieldbus
Modules (FBMs) provide various levels of environmental protection, up to harsh
environments, per ISA Standard S71.04.
Visual Indicators
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) incorporated into the front of the module provide visual
status indications of FBM functions.
Easy Removal/Replacement
The modules can be removed/replaced without removing field device termination
cabling, power or communication cabling
Fieldbus Communication
AFieldbus Communication Module or a Control Processor interfaces the 2 Mbps
module Fieldbus used by the FBMs. FBM206 accepts communication from either path
(A or B) of the redundant 2 Mbps Module Fieldbus. If one path is unsuccessful or is
switched at the system level, the module continues communication over the active
path.
Modular Module Mounting
The modules mount on a modular baseplate, which accommodates up to four or eight
FBMs. The modular baseplate is either DIN rail mounted or rack mounted, and
includes signal connectors for redundant fieldbus, redundant independent DC power,
and termination cables.
Termination Assemblies
Field I/O signals connect to the FBM subsystem via DIN rail mounted TAs. The TAs
used with FBM206 are described in Functional Specifications- Termination
Assemblies, page 12.
