{"product_id":"foxboro-communication-module-p0931ne","title":"Foxboro Communication Module P0931NE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0931NE (FBM231)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFieldbus communications interface module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro I\/A Series DCS\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides a flexible communication bridge between the I\/A Series system and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethird-party devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as PLCs, motor control centers, analyzers, and packaged equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efour independent, isolated serial ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, the P0931NE supports multiple electrical standards and protocols, enabling high-density integration of heterogeneous industrial equipment while minimizing cabinet footprint.\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\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0931NE \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFieldbus communications interface module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−20°C to +70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOperational Capabilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommonly used for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModbus RTU master\/slave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommunication, allowing the DCS to read from and write to registers in external PLCs and packaged systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Architecture Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan be installed in redundant pairs to maintain communication continuity with critical third-party equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Error Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardware diagnostics continuously monitor parity, framing, and overrun errors to maintain data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact System Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlugs directly into a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 Series FBM baseplate\u003c\/strong\u003e, using the system backplane for power and high-speed communication with the control processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can different serial standards be used simultaneously on the four ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Each port is independently isolated and configurable, allowing mixed use of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS-232, RS-422, and RS-485\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacross the four ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the P0931NE require a specific termination assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. A compatible\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTermination Assembly (TA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand cable are required. The TA selection depends on whether\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS-232\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS-422\/485\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewiring is used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOXBORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630926496056,"sku":"P0931NE","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/P0927AR.jpg?v=1768791570","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/foxboro-communication-module-p0931ne","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}