FOXBORO P0916DZ Termination Cable Operation Specification Manual

1. Basic Product Information

• Brand: FOXBORO (Schneider Electric / Invensys)

• Model: P0916DZ

• Classification: FBM2xx Type 2 Passive Termination Cable Assembly

• Standard Length: 15 Meters (49.2 ft)

• Revision: Rev B

• Origin: United States

• Net Weight: 2.3kg

• Matching Equipment: All I/A Series FBM2xx Type 2 I/O Baseplates, DIN Rail Mounted Termination Assemblies (TA)

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

• ECCN: EAR99

2. Electrical & Physical Parameters

• Cable Structure: Multi-core isolated twisted pair, double-layer full shielding

• Conductor Spec: 22AWG tinned oxygen-free copper wire

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

• Connector Configuration:

  1. Baseplate side: 37-pin male locking D-sub plug dedicated for FBM rack

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

• Rated Voltage: 0–300V AC/DC

• Max Single-Core Continuous Current: 3A

• Operating Ambient Temperature: -40℃ ~ +70℃

• Storage Temperature: -45℃ ~ +85℃

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

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

• Shield Ground Design: Single-point grounding architecture to eliminate ground loop signal crosstalk

3. Standard Installation & Operation Procedures

1. Pre-Installation Safety Inspection

   Fully cut off power supply of FBM rack and all field instruments; visually inspect cable outer sheath for cracks, extrusion damage and bent connector pins; confirm 15m length matches cross-cabinet remote wiring layout requirements.

2. FBM Baseplate End Connection

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

3. Termination Assembly Wiring

   Plug the 25-pin D-sub connector into DIN rail or cabinet-mounted TA; connect on-site sensors, regulating valves, transmitters to numbered corresponding TA channels one by one, fully fasten terminal fixing screws.

4. Shielding Layer Ground Treatment

   Strip a small section of outer sheath at the cable middle position to expose copper braided shielding layer; connect shielding wire to control cabinet single-point grounding busbar. Multi-point grounding is strictly forbidden.

5. Post-Wiring System Commissioning

   Restore system power after full wiring completion; read all channel signal data via DCS upper monitoring software, verify no signal drift, electromagnetic noise or channel loss; arrange cables in dedicated cable troughs, avoid long-distance parallel laying with 380V high-voltage power cables.

4. Routine Maintenance & Strictly Forbidden Operations

Quarterly & Annual Maintenance

• Quarterly inspection: Check connector locking tightness, cable sheath abrasion and grounding circuit continuity; blow accumulated dust on plug pins with dry compressed air.

• Annual comprehensive inspection: Test cable shielding integrity with multimeter; replace cable timely if shielding layer breaks or inner core wires age.

Prohibited Operations

1. Do not arbitrarily cut, splice or extend cable core wires, which will destroy integrated double shielding performance and cause severe analog signal interference.

2. Do not bend cable at angle less than 90°, squeeze by cabinet doors or drag violently during installation.

3. Do not lay the cable parallel with high-voltage power cables over 2 meters distance, to avoid strong electromagnetic noise distorting weak process signals.

4. Do not connect signals exceeding rated 300V voltage to cable terminals, preventing insulation breakdown and short-circuit faults.

5. Do not disassemble integrated molded D-sub connectors; loose plugs lead to unstable long-distance remote signal transmission.

5. Certification & Warranty Terms

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

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

4. Application Fields (English)

1. Petrochemical & Oil & Gas Industry

   Extra-long cross-control-room wiring between central FBM racks and remote outdoor field terminal cabinets; long-distance transmission of reactor thermocouple signals, pipeline pressure transmitters, large oil storage tank level sensors and refining unit safety interlock discrete signals.

2. Thermal Power & New Energy Power Station

   Cross-area long-span connection of boiler multi-point RTD temperature signals; flue gas analyzer remote wiring; wind turbine park auxiliary control module signal transmission; large photovoltaic power station combiner box analog signal remote marshalling.

3. Large-Scale Water Treatment & Environmental Protection

   Extra-long wiring for super-large sewage plant split control cabinets: pool level switches, dosing 4–20mA transmitters, sludge pump interlock sensors and online water quality monitoring instrument remote signal transmission.

4. Metallurgy & Underground Mining

   Smelting furnace multi-point temperature signal cross-workshop long-distance transmission; underground mine remote drainage pump control wiring; conveyor belt safety switch ultra-long signal connection for far-end underground terminal boxes.

5. Pharmaceutical & Food & Beverage Manufacturing

   Large sterile plant split multi-cabinet layout wiring; fermentation tank temperature sensor extra-long signal cable; production line flow meter analog signal centralized transmission for separated remote control panels.

6. Pulp & Paper Industry

   Large paper machine thickness sensor cross-workshop long-distance signal wiring; steam regulating valve analog output remote transmission; whole workshop fire safety interlock discrete signal cross-area marshalling.

7. Large Automated Manufacturing Plant

   Extra-long wiring between central DCS main cabinet and remote auxiliary workshop sub-control cabinets; pressure sensor, pneumatic valve feedback signal collection for multi-station cross-workshop automated production lines.

Distinction & Information Verification Note

Confirmed Accurate Content

1. P0916DZ is the 15-meter Type 2 termination cable of the same serial lineup; consistent connector, double shielding structure and electrical parameters with P0916DV(1m)/DW(3m)/DX(5m)/DY(10m), the only variable is standard cable length.

2. Matching FBM2xx Type 2 modules, shielding structure, certification standards and official document codes conform to Foxboro standard industrial supply data, fully accurate.

3. Exclusive core application scenario: extra-long cross-area remote wiring that 1/3/5/10m standard cables cannot satisfy.

Content To Be Further Verified

1. Customized ultra-long cables over 15 meters of the same series.

2. High-temperature resistant special variant cables for high-temperature furnace workshops; precise parameters require cross-checking Schneider original official datasheet.