Overview

Foxboro FEM100 P0973CA is a Fieldbus Expansion Module designed to support a wide range of Fieldbus devices, including various 200 Series FBMs and Fieldbus Communications Modules.

Supported Devices

• 200 Series FBMs (FBM201, FBM202, etc.)
• Fieldbus Communications Modules (FCM2F2, FCM2F4, FCM2F10) for remote Fieldbuses
• Field Device Systems Integrator (FDSI) modules
• Foxboro Evo™ Process Automation System Fieldbus Modules for Siemens APACS+
• Foxboro Evo Fieldbus Modules for Westinghouse WPDF® systems

Communication

• Transmission Rate: 2 Mbps for 200 Series DIN FBMs
• Process I/O Capacity: 2 Mbps Fieldbus
• Cable Length (without FCM2Fs): Maximum 60 m (198 ft)

Power

• Input Voltage Range: 21 to 26 V DC
• Consumption: 2.2 W (maximum)

Regulatory Compliance

• EMC: Meets EN61326-1:2013 Class A Emissions, Industrial Immunity Levels
• RoHS Compliance: Complies with European Recast RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)
• Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
• Altitude: -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft)
• Storage Temperature: -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F)
• Storage Altitude: -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft)
• Contamination: Suitable for Class G3 (Harsh) environments
• Vibration: 0.75 g from 5 to 500 Hz

Physical

• Mounting:
  • Mounts on a Two-Slot (P0973CG) or Four-Slot (P0973CN) Expansion Baseplate
  • Can be mounted on a vertical DIN rail
• Weight: 0.6 kg (1.3 lb)
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 99 mm (3.9 in), 114 mm (4.5 in including mounting lugs)
  • Width: 44.6 mm (1.75 in)
  • Depth: 105 mm (4.12 in)

Part Number

• FEM100 Module: P0973CA