FBM06A

Basic Information

Model: FBM06A

Manufacturer: Foxboro (Schneider Electric)

Type: 16-channel isolated 0–1V analog input module (enhanced version of FBM06)

System: I/A Series DCS

Status: Obsolete (spare parts only)

Core Specifications

Analog Input (16 Isolated Channels)

Signal Range: 0–1V DC (high-impedance voltage input)

Input Impedance: >10 MΩ per channel (higher than standard FBM06)

Resolution: 12-bit

Accuracy: ±0.02% of full span at 25°C (improved from FBM06’s ±0.05%)

Isolation: 600 VAC channel-to-channel & channel-to-ground galvanic isolation

Conversion Time: 50 ms per channel (faster than FBM06’s 100 ms)

Temperature Drift: ±10 ppm/°C (enhanced stability)

General

Fieldbus: 2 Mbps redundant

Power Supply: 24 VDC ±10%

Power Consumption: Max 9 W

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +75°C (wider range than FBM06)

Environmental Grade: ISA S71.04 Class G3

Mounting: Standard I/A Series baseplate

Hot Swappable: Yes (redundant config)

Key Features

Enhanced Precision & Stability: Higher input impedance, better accuracy, and lower temperature drift than standard FBM06

Wider Operating Range: Supports -40°C to +75°C for harsh industrial environments

High-Density Isolated Input: 16 channels of 0–1V for high-impedance sensors (strain gauges, millivolt transducers)

Full Galvanic Isolation: 600 VAC isolation eliminates ground loops and EMI

Redundant Communication: Dual 2 Mbps fieldbus ensures reliable data transmission

Hot-Swap & Diagnostics: Online replacement; LED status + DCS fault monitoring

Application

Input: Reads 0–1V signals from strain gauges, load cells, millivolt transmitters, and high-impedance sensors

Industries: Chemical, petrochemical, power, oil & gas, water treatment, and materials testing

Compatibility: I/A Series DCS (CP10/30/40/60 controllers)