Description
The FOXBORO FBM201D appears to be an analog input interface module used within the FOXBORO I/A Series system for industrial process control applications. Here’s a breakdown of its key characteristics based on previous searches and web information:
Function:
- The FBM201D is designed to collect analog voltage or current signals from up to eight separate sensors or transmitters within an automation system.
- It converts these continuous analog signals into digital data that the I/A Series control system can understand and use for process monitoring or control purposes.
Features:
- Number of Channels: Eight independent analog input channels for processing signals from separate sensors.
- Analog Input Range: Supports a specific voltage or current range for the analog input signals (e.g., 0-5V, 4-20mA). The exact range would be crucial for proper sensor signal interpretation within the I/A Series system.
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC): Includes an ADC that transforms the continuous analog signals into digital values for the control system.
- Resolution: The ADC resolution (e.g., 12-bit, 16-bit) determines the number of discrete levels used to represent the analog signal, affecting the precision of the digital data.
Applications (within I/A Series system):
- Process monitoring: Monitoring variables like temperature, pressure, flow, or level in industrial processes using sensors with analog outputs.
- Machine control: Reading analog signals from sensors to control parameters like motor speed, position, or force in automated machinery.
- Data acquisition: Collecting analog data from various sensors for further analysis or logging within the I/A Series control system.
Finding More Information:
A specific datasheet for the FBM201D might be difficult to find publicly due to the potential age of the product. Here are some ways to learn more about its functionalities and technical specifications:
- Industrial Parts Suppliers: Several suppliers sell surplus or used FOXBORO I/A Series components, including the FBM201D [supplier 1], [supplier 2], [supplier 3] (similar to previous searches, I cannot share URLs but searching the part number should lead you to product pages). These pages might offer:
- Limited technical specifications like analog input range and resolution (if available).
- User manuals for broader I/A Series product lines where the FBM201D might be a component (depending on the supplier information).
- Contacting Emerson (FOXBORO is now part of Emerson): Since FOXBORO is now part of Emerson, contacting their process control support might be the most effective way to determine the specific features, input range, resolution, and up-to-date details of the FBM201D analog input module.
By using a combination of these strategies, you should be able to gain a comprehensive understanding of the FOXBORO FBM201D and its role in data acquisition within the I/A Series system for industrial process control applications.
