{"product_id":"foxboro-p0926gh-fbm230-field-device-system-integrator-4-port-serial","title":"Foxboro P0926GH FBM230 Field Device System Integrator, 4-Port Serial","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eP0926GH\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eFBM230 Field Device System Integrator (FDSI) Module\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro (Invensys)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eI\/A Series distributed control system\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides \u003cstrong\u003efour individually configurable serial ports\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 protocols, enabling seamless integration of single-ported field devices into the Foxboro DCS. The module supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e64 RS-485 devices\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e4 direct-connect RS-232\/RS-422 devices\u003c\/strong\u003e and handles up to \u003cstrong\u003e2000 DCI block connections\u003c\/strong\u003e for large-scale device integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foxboro I\/A Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e FBM230 P0926GH\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field Device System Integrator (FDSI) Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 individually configurable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Protocols:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS-232, RS-422, RS-485\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS-485 Device Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 64 devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS-232\/RS-422 Device Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4 direct-connect devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCI Block Connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIN rail or rack-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compression polyamide TA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e FBM224, FBM230, FBM231 terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 481 g (1.06 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Protocol Serial Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four ports independently configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 eliminate the need for external protocol converters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Device Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 64 RS-485 multidrop devices, reducing per-device communication hardware costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive DCI Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000 DCI block connections enable integration of large instrument fleets without controller loading concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Foxboro Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native FDSI architecture communicates directly with I\/A Series controllers, eliminating third-party gateway latency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade Terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compression polyamide TA terminals ensure reliable connections in high-vibration environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between FBM230 (P0926GH) and FBM224?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The \u003cstrong\u003eFBM230 (P0926GH)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e4-port FDSI module\u003c\/strong\u003e for integrating serial field devices. The \u003cstrong\u003eFBM224\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e4-port serial communication module\u003c\/strong\u003e for peer-to-peer and host communication. Both share compatible terminals but serve different network roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the FBM230 communicate with Modbus RTU devices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA\u0026gt; Yes, the RS-485 ports support \u003cstrong\u003eModbus RTU\u003c\/strong\u003e and other master-slave serial protocols. Configure the port parameters (baud rate, parity, stop bits) via the I\/A Series engineering workstation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What cable is recommended for RS-485 multidrop networks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA\u0026gt; Use \u003cstrong\u003eshielded twisted-pair cable\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g., Belden 3105A or equivalent) with characteristic impedance of 120 ohms for RS-485 networks up to the FBM230's device limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the module on a \u003cstrong\u003e35 mm DIN rail\u003c\/strong\u003e or rack inside the control cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect \u003cstrong\u003e24 VDC power\u003c\/strong\u003e to the module's power terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure each serial port for \u003cstrong\u003eRS-232, RS-422, or RS-485\u003c\/strong\u003e via the I\/A Series engineering software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor RS-485 networks, wire devices in a \u003cstrong\u003edaisy-chain topology\u003c\/strong\u003e with termination resistors at both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect field devices using \u003cstrong\u003ecompression polyamide TA terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e and verify secure clamping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify communication status via the \u003cstrong\u003eI\/A Series diagnostic display\u003c\/strong\u003e after downloading the device configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSelection Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calculate total serial devices and their protocol requirements. 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