The Foxboro I/A family recently introduced a new HART communication input module, the FBM214B, designed for industrial automation control systems and capable of providing eight individually isolated analog input channels from 4 to 20 mA, supporting any combination of standard 4-20 mA devices and HART devices. The introduction of the FBM214B module further enhances Foxboro’s product line in the field of industrial process control.

The FBM214B module acts as a HART communication field device host, enabling Foxboro™ DCS to request and receive two digital messages per second from field devices. This feature makes the module excellent at supporting HART generic, generic practices, and device-specific commands, although it does not support burst communication modes. In addition, the FBM214B provides a separate, isolated power supply for each channel, ensuring system stability and safety.

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The module is designed to be robust and suitable for use in harsh industrial environments, and its high-precision analog to digital conversion capability, enabled by sigma-delta data conversion technology, provides high accuracy data for each channel. The FBM214B is also equipped with an easy-to-operate terminal Assembly (TA) for easy field wiring connections.

The introduction of the FBM214B module not only enhances Foxboro’s competitiveness in the field of industrial automation, but also provides more options for customers who need high-performance HART communication solutions. Detailed information and technical support for the module are available through Foxboro’s official channels or authorized distributors.

Concluding remarks:
The introduction of the FBM214B HART communication input module of the Foxboro I/A series marks the company’s technological advancement and product innovation in the field of industrial automation. With the continuous advancement of Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, the FBM214B module is expected to play an important role in various industrial automation applications.