Foxboro FBM224 Modbus® Communication Module

Foxboro FBM224 Modbus® Communication Module

Description

The FBM224 Modbus Communication Interface Module provides an interface between Modbus slave devices — such as programmable logic controllers and field I/O devices — and the Control Processor (FCP280, FCP270/ZCP270, or CP60) of the Foxboro Evo™ Process Automation System or I/A Series system. Devices with which the FBM224 can successfully communicate are those which support RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communication interface standards and the Modbus protocol in RTU mode. The FBM224 supports the Modbus function.

 Features

• Conforms to Modbus protocol
• Offers a choice of RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communication interface standard
• Integrates Modbus slave device data into a Foxboro control database
• With its associated termination assembly (TA), is suitable for installation in Class 1, Division 2 and Zone 2 locations

Technical Specifications