{"product_id":"fieldbus-expansion-module-p0973ca-foxboro","title":"Fieldbus Expansion Module P0973CA Foxboro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEM100 (P0973CA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-capacity\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFieldbus Expansion Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned to extend the I\/O capabilities of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FCP270 Field Control Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e. By providing four expanded Fieldbus channels, it enables the connection of a large population of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 Series Fieldbus Modules (FBMs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithin a single control node, improving scalability and rack efficiency.\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\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFieldbus Expansion 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114 × 44.6 × 105 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0973CA\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\u003eFEM100 (P0973CA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis used in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elarge-scale Foxboro I\/A Series DCS architectures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto expand I\/O capacity while maintaining centralized control logic. It supports distributed I\/O layouts with high-speed, low-latency communication, making it ideal for complex process plants requiring scalable and modular system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the FEM100 communicate with the main controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module interfaces through a high-speed backplane connection on the expansion baseplate, providing low-latency data exchange with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFCP270\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the FEM100 compatible with 100 Series FBMs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. The P0973CA is optimized for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 Series DIN-rail FBMs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperating at 2 Mbps. Integration of 100 Series FBMs requires additional conversion or migration hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOXBORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51612494561592,"sku":"P0973CA","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/P0973CA.jpg?v=1768269145","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/tr\/products\/fieldbus-expansion-module-p0973ca-foxboro","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}