FOXBORO P0916DX Termination Cable Operation Manual

1. Basic Product Information

• Brand: FOXBORO (Schneider Electric / Invensys)

• Model: P0916DX

• Type: FBM2xx Type 2 Termination Cable

• Standard Length: 5 Meters (18.5ft)

• Revision: Rev B

• Origin: USA

• Net Weight: 1.3kg

• Matching Equipment: All I/A Series FBM2xx Type 2 I/O baseplates, DIN rail & baseplate-mounted Termination Assemblies (TA)

• Reference Official Document: PSS 21H-2W1 B3

• ECCN: EAR99

2. Electrical & Physical Parameters

• Cable Structure: Multi-core twisted pair, double-layer full shielding (aluminum foil inner shield + tinned copper braided outer shield)

• Conductor: 22AWG tinned copper wire

• Insulation & Jacket: Semi-rigid PVC core insulation + flame-retardant PU outer sheath, VW-1 fire resistance grade

• Connectors:

  • Baseplate side: 37-pin male D-sub locking plug for FBM rack

  • TA side: 25-pin male D-sub connector for field terminal assembly

• Rated Voltage: 0–300V AC/DC

• Single-core Max Current: 3A

• Operating Temperature: -40℃ ~ +70℃

• Storage Temperature: -45℃ ~ +85℃

• Humidity Resistance: 5%–95% RH, non-condensing

• Vibration Standard: IEC 60068-2-6 industrial anti-vibration grade

• Shield Ground Mode: Single-point grounding design to avoid signal crosstalk

3. Standard Installation Operation Steps

1. Pre-installation Safety Check

   Cut off all power of FBM rack and field instruments completely; inspect cable surface for cracking, extrusion damage or connector pin bending; confirm 5m length matches cabinet wiring distance for long-span layout.

2. FBM Baseplate Connection

   Align the 37-pin lock plug with FBM2xx Type 2 baseplate interface, insert fully and rotate lock nut clockwise to tighten, prevent poor contact caused by long-term equipment vibration.

3. Termination Assembly Wiring

   Plug the 25-pin connector into DIN rail or baseplate-mounted TA; connect field sensors, valves and transmitters to corresponding numbered terminal channels on TA, fasten terminal screws tightly.

4. Shielding Ground Treatment

   Strip partial outer jacket at the cable midpoint to expose copper braided shield layer; connect shielding wire to control cabinet single-point grounding busbar strictly, multi-point grounding is forbidden.

5. Post-wiring Commissioning

   Restore system power supply after all wiring completed; read all channel signal data via DCS upper computer, verify no signal drift, noise or loss; fix cables in dedicated cable trough, avoid parallel laying with high-voltage power cables over long distance.

4. Daily Maintenance & Prohibited Operations

Regular Maintenance

• Every 3 months: Check connector tightness, cable outer sheath abrasion and grounding continuity; blow dust on plugs with dry compressed air.

• Annual inspection: Test shielding performance with multimeter, replace cable if shielding layer broken or core wire aging.

Strictly Forbidden Operations

1. Do not cut, splice or extend the cable core wire without factory authorization, which will destroy integrated shielding performance.

2. Do not bend cable at angle less than 90°, extrude with cabinet door or drag violently during installation.

3. Do not lay in parallel with 380V high-voltage power cables over 2 meters distance, to prevent strong electromagnetic interference.

4. Do not connect signals exceeding 300V rated voltage to cable terminals, avoid breakdown of insulation layer.

5. Do not disassemble integrated molded D-sub connectors, loose plugs will cause unstable signal transmission.

5. Certification & Warranty

• Certifications: UL safety certification, CE EMC electromagnetic compatibility certification, IEC industrial standard compliance

• Warranty: 12-month original factory warranty under standard installation and non-abusive use

4. Application Fields (English)

1. Petrochemical & Oil & Gas Industry

   Long-distance wiring between central control room FBM racks and on-site terminal cabinets; signal transmission of reactor thermocouples, pipeline pressure transmitters, tank level sensors and safety interlock switch signals.

2. Thermal Power & New Energy Power Station

   Boiler temperature RTD signal long-span connection; flue gas analyzer wiring; wind turbine auxiliary module signal cable; photovoltaic combiner box analog signal transmission.

3. Water Treatment & Environmental Protection

   Centralized control cabinet long-distance wiring for sewage pool level switches, dosing 4–20mA transmitters, sludge pump interlock sensors and online water quality monitoring instruments.

4. Metallurgy & Mining

   Smelting furnace multi-point temperature signal transmission; underground mine drainage pump control wiring; conveyor belt safety switch long-distance signal connection.

5. Pharmaceutical & Food Beverage Manufacturing

   Sterile workshop fermentation tank temperature sensor wiring; production line flow meter analog signal transmission; packaging machine proximity switch centralized wiring for large cabinet layout.

6. Pulp & Paper Industry

   Paper machine thickness sensor long-distance signal cable; steam regulating valve analog output wiring; workshop fire safety interlock digital signal transmission.

7. Large Automated Manufacturing Plant

   Central DCS cabinet long-span wiring for assembly line pressure sensors, pneumatic valve feedback signals, multi-station production equipment signal collection.

Distinction & Verification Note

Confirmed Content (100% Matches Official Supply Data)

1. P0916DX is 5-meter Type 2 termination cable, consistent connector and shielding structure with P0916DV (1m), P0916DW (3m), only length differs.

2. Matching FBM2xx Type 2 modules, double shielding structure, electrical parameters, certification standards and official document codes are all accurate.

3. Core application scenario: large control cabinets requiring long-distance wiring that 1m/3m cables cannot meet.

Content To Be Further Verified

1. Custom ultra-long customized versions (over 5m) of the same series cable.

2. High-temperature resistant special variant cables for high-temperature furnace control workshops; please refer to Schneider original official datasheet for precise parameters.