FBM242

General Information

Manufacturer: Foxboro (Schneider Electric)

Model: FBM242 (Part No. P0916TA)

Type: Externally Sourced Discrete Output Module

Series: I/A Series EcoStruxure DCS Compact 200 Series

Function: 16-channel isolated discrete outputs (external power required)

Environment: Class G3 harsh industrial environments (ISA S71.04)

Certification: CE, ATEX, CSA, Class 1 Division 2 / Zone 2 hazardous area approved

Weight: Approx. 284 g

Dimensions (mm): 104 (H) × 45 (W) × 114 (D)

Key Specifications

Outputs (16 Channels, Externally Powered)

Output Type: Solid-state switch (external power source)

Voltage Ratings:

15–60 VDC @ 2.25 A (max)

120 VAC / 125 VDC (via TAs)

240 VAC (via TAs)

On-State Voltage Drop: ≤0.2 V @ 2.25 A

Off-State Leakage: ≤0.1 mA (max)

Surge Current: 8 A (20 ms @ 30°C); 6.4 A (20 ms @ 70°C)

Isolation: Per-channel galvanic isolation (600 VAC for 1 min withstand)

Power & Operation

Supply Voltage: 24 VDC (+5% / -10%)

Power Consumption: ≤3 W (max)

Heat Dissipation: ≤6.5 W (all outputs @ 1.5 A)

Operating Temp: -20°C to +70°C

Humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)

Main Features

16 Isolated Outputs: Each channel fully isolated for noise immunity and fault containment.

Multi-Voltage Support: Works with 15–60 VDC, 120/240 VAC via optional termination assemblies (TAs).

External Power Design: Uses customer-supplied field power for high-current loads (up to 2.25 A/channel).

Configurable Logic: Input filtering, fail-safe modes, sustained/momentary output selection.

Hot-Swappable: Online replacement without field cabling disruption.

LED Diagnostics: Front-panel LEDs for module status and individual channel state.

Redundancy: Supports 1:1 redundant fieldbus communication (2 Mbps HDLC).

Applications

Process industries: Chemical, power, oil & gas, water treatment.

On/off control: Valves, pumps, motors, solenoids (external power).

High-current discrete loops in harsh/hazardous environments.

Retrofitting legacy 120/240 VAC control circuits.