Overview

Foxboro FBM242 P0916TA is a discrete output module designed for industrial control systems, providing high reliability and performance with isolated output channels.

Functional Specifications

• Output Channels: 16 isolated channels
• Applied Voltage: 15 to 60 V DC (maximum)
• Load Current: 2.25 A (maximum) per channel
• Load Current-In-Rush:
  • 8 A (maximum) for 20 ms per channel at 30°C
  • 6.4 A (maximum) for 20 ms per channel at 70°C
• On-State Voltage Drop: 0.2 V (maximum) at 2.25 A
• Off-State Leakage Current: 0.1 mA (maximum)
• Inductive Loads: Requires a protective diode or MOV across the load
• Channel Isolation: 600 V AC withstand capability

Communication & Power Requirements

• Communication: Redundant 2 Mbps Fieldbus connection
• Input Voltage: 24 V DC ±5%, -10%
• Power Consumption: 3 W (maximum) at 24 V DC
• Heat Dissipation: 6.5 W (maximum) at 24 V DC

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
• Altitude: -300 to +3000 m (-1000 to +10,000 ft)
• Storage Temperature: -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)
• Vibration: 7.5 m/s² (5 to 500 Hz)
• Contamination: Suitable for Class G3 environments (Harsh)

Physical Specifications

• Mounting:
  • Module mounts on a Modular Baseplate, compatible with DIN rail or 19-inch rack
  • Termination assembly mounts on a DIN rail
• Weight:
  • Module: 284 g (10 oz)
  • Termination Assembly:
    • 127 mm: 272 g (0.60 lb)
    • 148 mm: 285 g (0.65 lb)
    • 216 mm: 320 g (0.70 lb)
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 102 mm (4 in), 114 mm (4.5 in with mounting lugs)
  • Width: 45 mm (1.75 in)
  • Depth: 104 mm (4.11 in)

Regulatory Compliance

• EMC: Meets European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326-1:2013
• RoHS Compliance: Complies with European RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU