Description

FBM230 Field Device System Integrator Module
The FBM230 is a communication interface module designed for integration with field devices. It supports up to 64 devices and provides a flexible connection via RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 buses.

General Information

• Model: FBM230

• Product Type: Field Device System Integrator Module

Specifications

• Interface:

• Four serial I/O ports

• Connects up to 4 direct connect RS-232/RS-422 devices or 64 devices via RS-485 buses (16 devices per port)

• Each port is a single logical connection to single ported devices

• I/O Capacity:

• Up to 64 devices per FBM230 (performance dependent)

• Supports up to 2000 DCI connections

• Data Types:

• 2-byte or 4-byte signed/unsigned integers

• 4-byte IEEE single-precision floating values

• Binary values

• Automatic conversion for other types via downloadable driver

• Fastest Allowed ECB Block Period: 500 msec

• Channel Isolation:

• Each communication channel is galvanically isolated

• Can withstand 600 V AC for one minute without damage