{"product_id":"p0916pw-foxboro-contact-sense-discrete-input-module","title":"P0916PW Foxboro Contact Sense Discrete Input Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM217 (Part Number P0916PW)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-density discrete input module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the Foxboro I\/A Series and EcoStruxure DCS platforms. It provides\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32 isolated contact sense channels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the system to monitor \"dry\" contacts—such as limit switches, pushbuttons, and relay contacts—without requiring an external power source. The module internally provides the wetting current to detect contact closures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with a rugged extruded aluminum housing, the FBM217 supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esimplex and redundant configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring critical interlocks and status signals remain monitored even if a module fails. Its high channel density minimizes cabinet footprint while maintaining robust electrical isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0916PW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscrete Input \/ Contact Sense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.2 cm x 4.5 cm x 10.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 kg \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM217\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis commonly deployed in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epower generation, chemical processing, and water management\u003c\/strong\u003e. It monitors high volumes of discrete states such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emotor starter auxiliary contacts, valve limit switches, and alarm panels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-speed detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erobust electrical isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this module require an external field power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, the FBM217 provides internal wetting current to sense the state of field contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this module be replaced while the system is running?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the FBM217 is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehot-swappable\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a redundant configuration, the functional module continues processing all signals while the faulty one is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOXBORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51617200210232,"sku":"P0916PW","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/P0916PW.jpg?v=1768442157","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/bg\/products\/p0916pw-foxboro-contact-sense-discrete-input-module","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}