Foxboro FCM100ET

Technical Parameter

Input Voltage Range: 24V DC +5%, -10%.

Maximum Consumption: 7W at 24V DC.

Ethernet Protocol: Modbus TCP/IP.

Ethernet Data Rate: 100Mbps.

Ethernet Connector: RJ-45.

Operating Temperature: 0 to +50 °C.

Storage Temperature: -40 to +70 °C.

Relative Humidity (Operating): 5 to 95% (non-condensing).

Relative Humidity (Storage): 5 to 95% (non-condensing).

Altitude (Operating): -300 to +3,000m.

Altitude (Storage): -300 to +12,000m .

Contamination Class: Class G3 per ISA Standard S71.04.

Pollution Degree: Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 664-1.

Vibration: 0.75g from 5 to 500Hz

Function Features

Thernet Gateway Function: Foxboro FCM100ET acts like an Ethernet backbone to connect and communicate different devices and various types of systems within the industrial network, which allows for integration of different types of equipment and systems, thereby facilitating the overall management and control of industrial automation processes.

Data Processing and Analysis: Foxboro FCM100ET allows for simplified programming in complex data processing and analysis whereby custom operations may be performed with ease, yielding valuable information from the amassed data.

Status Indication: Foxboro FCM100ET incorporates panel-mounted LEDs displaying the operational status of the fieldbus components and digital status for each input and output channel. This confirms to the operators the ongoing working conditions of the system and speeds up their assessments.

Hot Swapping Function: This module subserves in hot-swapping, meaning that insertion and removal actions would not require any undoing of connected wiring terminals, power supplies, and communications cables of a field device. This translates to lesser downtime in maintenance and replacement operations.

Electrical Isolation and Anti-noise: Foxboro FCM100ET has significant electrical isolation andnoise-neutralizing features in its configuration, so actual prevention is possible between circuits regarding electrical interferences which probably cut off data highway stability and reliability. Hence it becomes worthy to be employed in those harsh industrial conditions complicated by different electromagnetic disturbances and climates up to extremes.

Protocol Compatibility: The wide support for many standard communication protocols makes Foxboro FCM100ET easier to be implemented into a wide variety of equipment and systems for industrial automation. Such easy integration into existing infrastructures saves installation time and cuts costs while improving overall system flexibility and scalability.

Applications

Power Generation: It is utilized in power plants for monitoring and management of generator, transformer, and other power equipment operations.  Foxboro FCM100ET assists operators in monitoring such critical parameters as voltage, current, and temperature and implementing preventive maintenance strategies to ensure safe operation of power generation equipment and stable supply to the power grid.

Building Automation: Control of HVAC systems, lighting systems, and elevator systems are all possible with Foxboro FCM100ET in building management systems. Integration of several subsystems helps in intelligent control and energy management in buildings, leading to energy efficiency and user comfort.

Water Treatment: It is used in water treatment plants for the monitoring of water treatment equipment such as filters, pumps, and disinfection devices. Foxboro FCM100ET undertakes real-time monitoring of such parameters as water flow, pressure, and water quality in order to ensure the quality of treated water and optimize the operation of the water treatment system.