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The Foxboro FBM207b, part number P0916FJ, is a 16-channel Contact Sense Input Interface Module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It functions as a 16-channel contact sensor, with each channel accepting a 2-wire input from a pair of contacts or solid-state switches. The module provides 24 V DC contact wetting voltage directly from the FBM, eliminating the need for external power supplies for contact sensing applications. Each input channel is galvanically isolated, protecting the control system from field-side electrical faults and ground loops. As a main-type Fieldbus Module, it independently connects to the redundant 2 Mbps Fieldbus, ensuring continued communication even if one Fieldbus path fails. The FBM207b is widely deployed in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment facilities for equipment status monitoring, alarm handling, and sequence-of-events recording.

The Foxboro FBM207c, part number P0917GY, is a 16-channel Contact Sense/Voltage Monitor Input Interface Module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It provides 16 isolated, independent discrete input channels designed to monitor dry contact closures or DC voltage levels from field devices such as valve limit switches, motor starter auxiliary contacts, and breaker status contacts. The module operates with a 48 V DC contact wetting voltage and features per-channel galvanic isolation, protecting the control system from field-side electrical faults and ground loops. As a main-type Fieldbus Module, it independently connects to the redundant Fieldbus, ensuring continued communication even if one Fieldbus path fails. The FBM207c is widely deployed in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment facilities for equipment status monitoring, alarm handling, and sequence-of-events recording.

The Foxboro FBM207c, catalog number P0917MF, is a 16-channel Contact Sense Input Interface Module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It provides 16 isolated, independent discrete input channels designed to monitor dry contact closures from field devices such as valve limit switches, motor starter auxiliary contacts, and breaker status contacts. The module operates with a 48 V DC contact wetting voltage and features per-channel galvanic isolation, protecting the control system from field-side electrical faults and ground loops. As a main-type Fieldbus Module, it independently connects to the redundant Fieldbus, ensuring continued communication even if one Fieldbus path fails. The FBM207c is widely deployed in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment facilities for equipment status monitoring, alarm handling, and sequence-of-events recording.

The Foxboro P0400YH, designated as the FBM07, is a 16-channel Contact/DC Input Interface Module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It functions as either a 16-channel contact sensor or a 16-channel DC voltage monitor, performing the signal conversion required to interface digital (on/off state) electrical input signals from field sensors to the redundant Fieldbus. As an expandable main module, the FBM07 independently connects to the Fieldbus and is capable of supporting a single FBM12 Expansion Module to increase capacity to 32 input channels without requiring another primary Fieldbus connection. The module is widely deployed in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment facilities for digital status monitoring, alarm handling, interlocks, and sequence-of-events recording.

The Foxboro P0400YE, designated as the FBM04, is a mixed analog Input/Output interface module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It combines four 0-20 mA DC analog input channels and four 0-20 mA DC analog output channels on a single Fieldbus Module, enabling simultaneous process measurement and final control element actuation from one rack slot. Each input channel accepts analog sensor signals from 4-20 mA transmitters or self-powered 20 mA sources. Each output channel drives an external load with a 0-20 mA signal, performing the signal conversion required to interface field sensors and actuators to the redundant Fieldbus. As a main-type FBM, it independently connects to the redundant Fieldbus, ensuring continued operation even if one communication path fails.

The Foxboro P0400YD, designated as the FBM03, is an 8-channel Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) input interface module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It is specifically designed to accept Platinum and Nickel RTD sensors, performing the signal conversion required to interface the electrical resistance signals from field RTDs to the redundant Fieldbus. Each channel supports 2-, 3-, or 4-wire RTD configurations within a 0 to 320 ohm resistance range. The FBM03 executes an Analog Input application program with configurable options for Analog Input Resolution, Fieldbus Switching Enable, and Fieldbus Switching Time. As a main-type FBM, it independently connects to the redundant Fieldbus, ensuring continuous communication even if one Fieldbus path fails .

The Foxboro P0400YC, designated as the FBM02, is a Thermocouple/mV Input Interface Module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It contains eight isolated thermocouple input channels and one isolated RTD reference junction compensation channel for terminal temperature sensing. Each thermocouple/mV channel features full-scale indication on burnout detection and accepts standard thermocouples for various temperature ranges. The module performs the signal conversion required to interface electrical input signals from thermocouples to the redundant Fieldbus. As a main-type FBM, it independently connects to the redundant Fieldbus.

The Foxboro P0400DA, designated as the FBM01, is an 8-channel analog input interface module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). Each channel accepts a 2-wire analog sensor input, such as a 4 to 20 mA transmitter or a self-powered 20 mA source. The module performs the signal conversion required to interface electrical input signals from field sensors to the redundant Fieldbus. As a main-type FBM, the module independently connects to the redundant Fieldbus, ensuring continued communication even if one Fieldbus path fails. Introduced as part of the foundational I/A Series platform, the FBM01 has been widely deployed in continuous process industries for pressure, flow, level, and temperature transmitter signal acquisition.

The Foxboro P0400YG, designated as the FBM06, is a mixed-signal interface module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It combines four configurable pulse input channels and four 0–20 mA DC analog output channels on a single Fieldbus Module, enabling precise measurement of flow, speed, and totalization while simultaneously driving analog actuators and positioners . The module accepts pulse inputs from vortex and turbine meters, solid-state or electro-mechanical contacts, and other sensors with similar pulse outputs. Each output channel drives an external load with a 0–20 mA signal, performing the signal conversion required to interface field sensors and actuators to the redundant Fieldbus . As a main-type FBM, it independently connects to the redundant Fieldbus, ensuring continued operation even if one communication path fails.

The Foxboro P0961FR, designated as the Control Processor 60 (CP60) , is a high-performance, optionally fault-tolerant control processor module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). As the central processing "brain" of a control node, the CP60 executes regulatory control, logic, timing, and sequential control strategies while managing data acquisition and alarm detection across connected Fieldbus Modules (FBMs). The CP60 supports a wide range of I/O architectures, including DIN rail-mounted FBMs (FBM201, FBM202, etc.) and Y-module form factor FBMs (FBM01, FBM02, etc.), as well as specialized devices such as the Hydrostatic Interface Unit (HIU), Mass Flowmeter, and Panel Display Stations . Its fault-tolerant configuration consists of two single-width processor modules operating in parallel, providing continuous operation even if one module experiences a hardware failure . This processor is widely deployed in critical process industries—including oil and gas refining, power generation, chemical processing, and water treatment—where uninterrupted operation and deterministic control performance are paramount.

The Foxboro P0960JA, designated as CP40, is a high-performance control processor module for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). As the central processing unit of a control node, the CP40 executes all control strategies—from simple PID loops to complex sequential logic and interlock functions—with deterministic real-time performance. Built around an Intel 486DX4 processor running at 100 MHz, the CP40 delivers the computational power required for demanding process control applications, including fast-reacting loops in power generation, refining, and chemical processing . It supports three flexible Fieldbus configurations—Local, Twinaxial, and Fiber Optic—enabling deployment in applications ranging from compact cabinet installations to plant-wide distributed architectures spanning up to 20 km .

The Foxboro P0960AW (CP30) is a rack-mounted control processor module designed for the I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). As the central processing unit of a control node, the CP30 executes regulatory control logic, sequential operations, and manages communication with Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) over the redundant Module Fieldbus. The CP30 serves as the "brain" of the I/A Series rack, running PID loops, Boolean logic, timers, and data acquisition tasks while maintaining high-speed communication with operator workstations and application processors via the Nodebus. Its architecture supports redundant configurations, ensuring uninterrupted process control even during hardware faults. This processor is widely deployed in continuous process industries including oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and water treatment, where reliability and deterministic control performance are critical.