{"product_id":"fbm242-p0971hx-foxboro-discrete-output-module","title":"FBM242 P0971HX Foxboro Discrete Output Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FBM242 (P0971HX)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16-channel discrete output module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/A Series (EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to drive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efield-side inductive or resistive loads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esolenoids, motor starters, and relays\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexternally powered architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, the FBM242 supports higher voltage and current loads than standard bus-powered modules, while\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-grade optical isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprotects the core control logic. Its rugged design and hot-swappable capability make it ideal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eindustrial applications with minimal downtime requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eParameter\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\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 discrete outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–60 V DC or 120\/240 V AC (external power required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2.0 A per channel (load-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical isolation between field and system bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogic Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC via backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 × 35 × 150 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 kg \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–60 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndustrial Reliability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FBM242 is engineered for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eheavy industrial environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echemical processing and power generation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehot-swappable replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand can interface with multiple voltage levels via external power, providing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eflexible and reliable control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacross demanding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the FBM242 provide power to field devices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The module uses\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexternally powered outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring an appropriate AC or DC voltage source via the termination assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the P0971HX designation mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt denotes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003especific hardware revision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the FBM242 series, optimized for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecompatibility with modern EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS baseplates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand improved\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethermal performance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOXBORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51597119357240,"sku":"FBM242 P0971HX","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/FBM242_P0971HX.jpg?v=1767837241","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/fbm242-p0971hx-foxboro-discrete-output-module","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}