Foxboro P0916GF Termination Cable Operation & Specification Manual

1. Basic Product Information

• Brand: Foxboro (Schneider Electric, formerly Invensys)

• Model No.: P0916GF (Official Replacement Part: RH916GF)

• Category: Type 5 LSZH Baseplate-to-TA Termination Cable

• Standard Length: 1 Meter (3.28 ft)

• Outer Sheath Material: LSZH Low Smoke Zero Halogen Flame Retardant

• Conductor Spec: 18 twisted pairs, 26 AWG signal wire

• Matching Equipment: Full FBM2xx series I/O modules, P0916EV/CP40B/CP60/CP30 control processors, all RH916 series DIN rail terminal assemblies

• Origin: United States

• Net Weight: 0.12kg

• Outer Cable Diameter: 6.2mm

• Production Status: Discontinued, RH916GF designated interchangeable substitute

2. Electrical & Structural Core Parameters

1. Shielding Layout: Individual aluminum foil shielding for each twisted pair + full coverage copper braided double shielding

2. Connector: Dual-end 37-pin male D-Sub lockable plug with bilateral anti-loose fixing screws

3. Circuit Standard: Type 5 Class 2 limited energy circuit (≤60VDC, ≤30VAC, ≤100VA)

4. Insulation Withstand Voltage: 500V AC insulation withstand test

5. Transmission Performance: Max 1Mbps differential signal bandwidth, 100Ω characteristic impedance matching

6. Insulation Resistance: ≥1000 MΩ·km

7. Mechanical Bending Life: ≥10,000 times cyclic bending without internal wire breakage

8. Rated Single-Core Signal Current: Max 250mA

9. EMC Compliance: EN61326-1 Class A industrial anti-interference certification

10. Fire Performance: Low smoke density, halogen-free, non-toxic combustion gas, self-extinguishing

3. Environmental Adaptability Parameters

• Operating Temperature: -20℃ ~ +70℃

• Storage Temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃

• Relative Humidity: 5%–95% non-condensing

• Industrial Pollution Grade: ISA S71.04 G3 dust-proof & anti-corrosion

• Flame Retardancy: LSZH low smoke zero halogen, IEC 60332-1 certified

• Certifications: CE, RoHS, UL fire safety certification

• Vibration Resistance: Passed continuous vibration test of 0.75 m/s² (5–500 Hz)

4. Installation & Operation Guidelines

1. Standard Wiring Operation Steps

   Step1: Fully cut off power supply of all DCS rack modules before plugging/unplugging the cable to avoid signal short circuit and permanent burnout of I/O boards

   Step2: Align the 37-pin D-Sub pin interface with FBM baseplate / terminal assembly port, fully insert and tighten both side locking screws to prevent loose contact during long-term vibration

   Step3: Separate P0916GF signal cable from high-current power cables, maintain ≥15cm isolation distance inside control cabinets to reduce crosstalk interference

   Step4: Fix cable body with soft plastic cable ties, avoid excessive tension pulling connectors; reserve proper slack for cabinet door opening and closing

   Step5: Complete all wiring work, restore power supply and run system self-test to verify communication stability and analog signal precision

2. Full Compatibility List

   FBM Modules: FBM201, FBM202, FBM207/B/C, FBM211, FBM212, FBM217, FBM219, FBM241/B/C/D, FBM242

   Matching Terminal Assemblies: RH916UY, RH916AQ, RH916AR, RH916AE and all RH916 series DIN rail TAs

   Control Processors: P0916EV, CP40B, CP60, CP30

3. Daily Maintenance Specifications

   • Hot plugging under live circuit is strictly prohibited

   • Inspect connector pin oxidation, sheath abrasion and wire aging every 6 months

   • Arbitrary cutting, splicing or replacement with non-original connectors is forbidden

4. Safety Warning

   Unauthorized cutting, splicing or replacement with non-LSZH ordinary PVC cables will violate fire protection specifications, cause severe signal attenuation, communication interruption and irreversible damage to I/O modules, and void official product warranty.

5. Packaging & Warranty Terms

• Packaging: Independent anti-static sealed plastic bag + shockproof export carton

• Standard Warranty: 12 months counted from delivery date

• Note: P0916GF is obsolete; RH916GF is fully interchangeable with consistent electrical and mechanical performance

4. Application Fields

1. Thermal & Nuclear Power Plants

   Medium short-distance inter-cabinet signal wiring for boiler auxiliary control cabinets and nuclear safety auxiliary control rooms; mandatory LSZH cable for fire safety of power central control systems.

2. Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms

   Indoor medium-length signal wiring of offshore DCS control cabinets; low-smoke non-toxic cable required by offshore platform fire protection standards.

3. Pharmaceutical & Biotech Clean Workshops

   Cross-cabinet signal wiring of constant-temperature aseptic workshops; zero toxic combustion gas meets pharmaceutical production fire codes.

4. Underground Municipal Water & Sewage Treatment

   Medium-distance wiring inside underground pump station centralized control cabinets; LSZH low-smoke design for enclosed underground electrical spaces.

5. Energy Storage & Data Center Electrical Rooms

   Signal interconnection between adjacent I/O racks inside energy storage control cabinets, complying with enclosed electrical room fire safety regulations.

6. High-Rise Fine Chemical Factories

   Inter-cabinet signal wiring of closed reaction workshops, satisfying building fire protection LSZH mandatory requirements.

7. Fire-Critical Intelligent Manufacturing

   Medium-distance cross-cabinet signal wiring for automated production lines with strict fire inspection standards.

Information Certainty Statement

1. Confirmed Content: P0916GF is Foxboro official 1m Type5 LSZH low-smoke zero-halogen termination cable for I/A Series DCS, dual-layer shielded 26AWG 18-pair twisted wire, dual 37-pin D-Sub locking connectors, Type5 Class2 limited energy circuit standard, ISA G3 industrial anti-corrosion grade, fire-resistant LSZH outer sheath, fully compatible with mainstream FBM2xx modules and P0916EV main control processor, discontinued with RH916GF as official replacement; all parameters follow unified Foxboro Type5 LSZH cable series specifications.

2. Content To Be Verified On Site: Custom reinforced explosion-proof sheath parameters, cabinet wiring reserved space layout, customized special length ordering specifications, project fire certification matching requirements, need cross-check with project construction drawings and official customized parts catalog.