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PSS 31H-2C214 B4
Compact FBM214b, HART® Communication Input Interface Module

The Compact FBM214b HART® Communication Input Interface Module provides eight input channels, each
accepting a 4 to 20mA analog signal or a digital HART signal superimposed on a 4 to 20 mA analog input
signal.

FEATURES  Analog to digital conversion of each of the 4 to

Key features of the Compact FBM214b module are: 20 mA input signals from the HART devices

 Eight analog input channels, each accepting one  Support for the HART universal commands
of the following inputs: necessary to interface the field device with the
• Standard 4 to 20 mA analog sensor signal Foxboro Evo™ Control Core Services system
database
• Digital HART Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)
signal superimposed on a 4 to 20 mA analog  Per channel galvanic isolation of each of the 8
input signal. input channels from each other, ground and
 FSK modem dedicated to each input channel for module logic
bi-directional digital communications with a  Compact, rugged design suitable for enclosure in
HART field device Class G3 (harsh) environments
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 High accuracy achieved by sigma-delta analog- COMPACT DESIGN

to-digital conversions for each channel The Compact FBM214b’s design is narrower than
 Termination Assembly (TA) for locally or remotely the standard 200 Series FBMs. It has a rugged
connecting field wiring to the FBM214b acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) exterior for
physical protection of the circuits. Enclosures
 Termination Assembly for per channel internally
specially designed for mounting the FBMs provide
and/or externally loop powered transmitters.
various levels of environmental protection, up to
harsh environments per ISA Standard S71.04.
OVERVIEW
The Compact FBM214b HART Communication Input HIGH ACCURACY
Interface Module contains eight individually isolated
For high accuracy, the module incorporates a Sigma-
4 to 20 mA analog input channels. It supports any
Delta analog-to-digital converter which can provide
mix of standard 4 to 20 mA devices and HART
new analog input values for each channel every 100
devices, and is part of the Compact 200 Series I/O
milliseconds.
subsystem described in Reference 1. (See Table 3,
“Reference Documents,” on page 14 at the end of
VISUAL INDICATORS
this document.)
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) incorporated into the
The Compact FBM214b serves as a HART front of the module provide visual indication of the
communications field device host, enabling the
module’s operational status, and communication
Foxboro Evo system to request and receive two activity on the channels.
digital messages per second from the field device.
The message pass-through capability can be used to EASY REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
support HART universal, common practice, and
The module mounts on a Compact 200 Series
device-specific commands, but not the burst
baseplate which is either DIN rail mounted or rack
communication mode. These commands are
mounted horizontally, and includes signal connectors
implemented using the Intelligent Field Device
for redundant Fieldbus, redundant independent dc
Configurator (IFDC — details provided in
power, and termination cables. Two screws on the
Reference 2).
FBM secure the module to the Compact 200 Series
The FBM214b provides individually isolated power baseplate.
supplies to power field devices on each of the eight
The module can be removed/replaced without
channels.
removing field device termination cabling, power, or
Optionally, the input channels can be powered by an communication cabling.
external power supply. However, when a common
external power supply is used with two or more
channels, a Cable Balun module is required to
prevent HART communication channel crosstalk.
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FIELDBUS COMMUNICATION CABLE BALUN MODULE

A Fieldbus Communication Module or a Control The Cable Balun module is used to maintain digital
Processor interfaces the redundant 2 Mbps module communication line balance for HART Transmitter to
Fieldbus used by the FBMs. The Compact FBM214b FBM loops that are powered from a common
module accepts communication from either path (A external power supply. This powering effectively
or B) of the redundant 2 Mbps fieldbus – should one connects one line of each loop together. Without the
path fail or be switched off at the system level, the Baluns, the common connection at the external
module continues communication over the active power supply, would cause near end crosstalk at the
path. system end of the loop. Loops using FBM internal
power source do not require Baluns.
TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES The Cable Balun module contains multiple Baluns.
Field input signals connect to the FBM subsystem via One Balun segment is interconnected in each
DIN rail mounted TAs. The TA used with the externally powered loop (see Figure 1 below). There
Compact FBM214b is described in “TERMINATION is one Cable Balun module for four channels.
ASSEMBLIES AND CABLES” on page 10.
Cable Balun Module
CONFIGURATION TOOLS Module Module No. of Baluns
The Compact FBM214b provides sufficient loop Model Part No. in the Module
resistance to allow use of the HART Hand-Held
CBM-4 P0903SV 4
Terminal, or PC20 Intelligent Field Device
Configurator (Reference 3).
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CABLE-SIDE SYSTEM-SIDE
TERMINATIONS TERMINATIONS

iP
TRANSMITTER 1 1
i+
+
i-
TWISTED-PAIR WIRES
WITHIN A FBM
SHIELDED CABLE 2 2

iP
TRANSMITTER 3 3
i+
+
SEE TWISTED-PAIR WIRES i-
NOTE 6 WITHIN A FBM
SHIELDED CABLE 4 4 +
TO POWER SUPPLY
NEGATIVE BUS
2 CABLE BALUN SEGMENTS COMMON
OF A CABLE BALUN MODULE EXTERNAL
CABLE BALUN MODULE
SHOWN. ONE CABLE BALUN POWER
SEGMENT USED PER LOOP SUPPLY
BALUN ADDS LOOP
THAT HAS A COMMON + TO
RESISTANCE OF
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.
30 Ω MAXIMUM OTHER
TO THE CHANNEL LOOPS

NOTES:
1. For detailed information on balun use and installation, refer to “Using the Cable Balun Module with Intelligent Transmitters”
in System Equipment Installation (Reference 6).
2. Cable balun used only when multiple loops are connected to a common power supply. The FBM negative terminals
connect directly to the minus (-) terminal of the power supply. The balun system side negative (-) terminals
(2, 4, 6, and 8) connect to the power supply positive terminals when there are 4 (maximum) power loops.
3. For hazardous environments, install an intrinsic safety barrier such as an MTL 787S+ between the balun wiring to
limit the amount of energy in the wiring.
4. A user-supplied capacitor can be installed across the external power supply(ies) to shunt ac power.
5. The external power supply can be redundant power supplies in parallel.
6. For this transmitter connection, use twisted-pair wiring inside a shielded cable with the shield grounded at the Foxboro Evo
or I/A Series system end.

Figure 1. Cable Balun Module

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F U N C T I O N A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Field Device Channels CURRENT INPUTS

SUPPORTED HART INSTRUMENT TYPES Sense Resistor
HART instruments compliant to Version 5, 6, or 7 61.5 Ω nominal
of the HART specifications may be used. Total Input Resistance
INTERFACE 280 Ω nominal
8 individually isolated channels Accuracy (Includes Nonlinearity)
COMMUNICATION TO THE DEVICE ±0.03% of full scale
Point-to-point, master/slave, asynchronous, half- Temperature Coefficient
duplex, at 1200 baud. 50 ppm/ºC
ERROR CHECKING Resolution
Parity on each byte, and one CRC check byte on 15 bits
each message. Update Rate
SPEED 100 ms
2 messages per second Integration Time
FASTEST ALLOWED ECB BLOCK PERIOD 500 ms
100 msec - However, it is recommended that you Common Mode Rejection
refer to the Sizing Guidelines and Excel Workbook >100 db at 50 or 60 Hz
appropriate for your Control Processor to Normal Mode Rejection
determine the optimal loading for a 100 msec >35 db at 50 or 60 Hz
Block Processing Cycle (BPC). INPUT RESISTANCE INCLUDING
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FBM214b TO FIELD TERMINATION ASSEMBLY
DEVICE) Externally Powered
Meets HART FSK physical layer specification 282 Ω
HCF_SPEC-54, Revision 8.1 [up to 3030 m Internally Powered
(10000 ft)](1). 302 Ω
INTERNAL LOOP SUPPLY COMPLIANCE LOOP POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION
VOLTAGE AT TERMINATION ASSEMBLY The Compact FBM214b provides an individually
18.5 V dc minimum at 20.5 mA isolated current limited loop supply for each
channel. All input loop supplies are limited by
design to less than 37 mA.
FBM INTERNAL POWER FOR FIELD DEVICE
Per channel isolated 24 V dc ±10% supply. Loop
supply output impedance is 20 Ω including the
termination assembly.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Requires I/A Series software v8.8 or Foxboro Evo
Control Core Services v9.0 or later.

(1) The maximum allowable distance decreases when the loop is operated through an intrinsic safety barrier. The maximum distance of
the field device from the FBM is a function of compliance voltage, wire gauge and voltage drop at the device.
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F U N C T I O N A L S PE CI F I C AT I O N S ( C O N T I N U E D )

ISOLATION Regulatory Compliance

The individual channel inputs and loop supplies ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
are galvanically isolated from each other, ground European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
and module logic. Meets: EN 50081-2 Emission standard
The module’s isolation is designed to withstand, EN 50082-2 Immunity standard
without damage, a common mode potential of EN 61326 EMC Standard (Industrial
600 V ac applied for one minute between the Levels)
isolated input circuits and earth (ground), or CISPR 11, Industrial Scientific and Medical
between a given channel and any other channel. (ISM) Radio-frequency Equipment -
CAUTION Electromagnetic Disturbance Characteristics
- Limits and Methods of Measurement
This does not imply that these channels are
Meets Class A Limits
intended for permanent connection to
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Immunity
voltages of these levels. Exceeding the limits Contact ±4 kV, air ±8 kV
for input voltages, as stated elsewhere in this IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Field Immunity
specification, violates electrical safety codes 10 V/m at 80 to 1000 MHz
and may expose users to electric shock. IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast
Transient/Burst Immunity
Fieldbus Communication ±2 kV on I/O, dc power and communication
Communicates with its associated FCM or FCP via lines
the redundant 2 Mbps module Fieldbus
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
Power Requirements ±2 kV on ac and dc power lines; ±1 kV on
INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE (REDUNDANT) I/O and communications lines
24 V dc +5% -10% IEC 61000-4-6 Immunity to Conducted
CONSUMPTION Disturbances Induced by Radio frequency
7 W (maximum) Fields
HEAT DISSIPATION 3 V (rms) at 150 kHz to 80 MHz on I/O,
4 W (maximum) dc power and communication lines
IEC 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic
Field Immunity
30 A/m at 50 and 60 Hz
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F U N C T I O N A L S PE CI F I C AT I O N S ( C O N T I N U E D )

PRODUCT SAFETY (FBM AND CABLE BALUN) Calibration Requirements

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for U.S. and Calibration of the module or termination assembly is
Canada not required.
UL/UL-C listed as suitable for use in Class I,
Groups A-D; Division 2; temperature code
T4 enclosure based systems. Where power
is supplied by the FBM, communications
circuits also meet the requirements for
Class 2 as defined in Article 725 of the
National Electrical Code
(NFPA No.70) and Section 16 of the
Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1).
Conditions for use are as specified in the
DIN Rail Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide
(Reference 5).
European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
and Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) directive
94/9/EC
ATEX (DEMKO) Ex nA IIC T4 Gc certified
when connected as described in the DIN Rail
Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide
(Reference 5). For use in an enclosure suited
for an ATEX Zone 2 classified area. Also, see
Table 1 on page 11.
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E N V I R O N M E N TA L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Operating Storage
TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
Module -40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F)
-20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Termination Assembly 5 to 95% (noncondensing)
-20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F) ALTITUDE
RELATIVE HUMIDITY -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft)
5 to 95% (noncondensing) Contamination
ALTITUDE Suitable for use in Class G3 (Harsh) environments as
-300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) defined in ISA Standard S71.04, based on exposure
testing according to EIA Standard 364-65, Class III.
Vibration
7.5 m/S2 (0.75 g) from 5 to 500 Hz
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P H Y S I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Mounting Part Numbers

MODULE COMPACT FBM214b MODULE
The Compact FBM214b mounts on a Compact RH101AB
200 Series 16-slot horizontal baseplate. The TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES
baseplate can be mounted on a horizontal DIN See “FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS –
rail or on a 19-inch rack using a mounting kit. TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES” on page 10.
Refer to Compact 200 Series 16-Slot Horizontal
Baseplate (Reference 4) for details.
Termination Cables
CABLE LENGTHS
TERMINATION ASSEMBLY
Up to 30 m (98 ft)
The TA mounts on a DIN rail and accommodates
multiple DIN rail styles including 32 mm (1.26 in) CABLE MATERIALS
and 35 mm 1.38 in). Polyurethane (PVC) or Low Smoke Zero Halogen
(LSZH)
Mass
TERMINATION CABLE TYPE
MODULE Type 1 – See Table 2 on page 12.
185 g (6.5 oz) approximate
CABLE CONNECTION – TA
TERMINATION ASSEMBLY
FBM Baseplate End
Compression 37-pin D-subminiature
181 g (0.40 lb) approximate
Termination Assembly End
Dimensions – Module 25-pin D-subminiature
HEIGHT Field Termination Connections
130 mm (5.12 in) COMPRESSION-TYPE ACCEPTED WIRING
WIDTH SIZES
25 mm (0.98 in) Solid/Stranded/AWG
DEPTH 0.2 to 4 mm2/0.2 to 2.5 mm2/24 to 12 AWG
150 mm (5.9 in) - Including baseplate Stranded with Ferrules
connectors, 139 mm (5.46 in)
0.2 to 2.5 mm2 with or without plastic collar
Dimensions – Termination Assembly
See page 13.
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TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES AND CABLES Termination cables are available in a variety of

Field input signals connect to the Compact 200 lengths, up to 30 meters (98 feet), allowing the
Series I/O subsystem via DIN rail mounted Termination Assembly to be mounted in either the
Termination Assemblies. The TA for the Compact enclosure or in an adjacent enclosure. See Table 2
FBM214b module is available in Polyamide (PA) for a list of termination cables used with the TAs for
material with compression screw terminations. the Compact FBM214b.

See the following “FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS –

TERMINATION ASSEMBLIES” table for the TAs used
with the Compact FBM214b.
A removable termination cable connects the DIN rail
mounted TA to the FBM via a field connector on the
baseplate in which the FBM is installed. Termination
cables are available in the following materials:
 Polyurethane

 Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH).

F U N C T I O N A L S P E C I F I C AT I ON S – T E R M I N AT I O N A S S E M B L I E S

TA Part TA
Number Termination TA Cable Certification

FBM Type Input Signal PA(a) Type(b) Type(c) Type(d)

Compact 8 input channels, 4 to 20 mA P0924JH C 1 1, 2

FBM214b analog signal, alone or with
Module HART signal superimposed
(a) PA is Polyamide rated from -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F).
(b) C = TA with compression terminals; RL = TA with ring lug terminals.
(c) See Table 2 for cable part numbers and specifications.
(d) See Table 1 for Termination Assembly certification definitions.
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Table 1. Certification for Termination Assemblies

Type Certification(a)

Type 1 TAs are UL/UL-C listed as suitable for use in Class I; Groups A-D; Division 2 temperature code
T4 hazardous locations. They are CENELEC (DEMKO) certified Ex nA IIC T4 for use in Zone 2
potentially explosive atmospheres.
Type 2 TAs are UL/UL-C listed as associated apparatus for supplying non-incendive field circuits
Class I; Groups A-D; Division 2 hazardous locations when connected to specified DIN rail
mounted FBMs and field circuits meeting entity parameter constraints specified in DIN Rail
Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide (Reference 5). They are also CENELEC (DEMKO) certified
as associated apparatus for supplying field circuits for Group IIC, Zone 2 potentially explosive
atmospheres. Field circuits are also Class 2 limited energy (60 V dc, 30 V ac, 100 VA or less) if
customer-supplied equipment meets Class 2 limits.
(a) All TAs are UL/UL-C listed to comply with applicable ordinary location safety standards for fire and shock hazards. Hazardous location
types comply with ATEX directive for II 3 G use. They also comply with the requirements of the European Low Voltage Directive. All
listings/certifications require installation and use within the constraints specified in DIN Rail Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide
(Reference 5) and the conditions stated in UL and DEMKO reports.
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Table 2. Cables Types and Part Numbers

Cable Length Type 1 Type 1

m (ft) P/PVC(a) LSZH (b)

0.5 (1.6) RH100BY RH100BC

1.0 (3.2) RH100BZ RH100BD
2.0 (6.6) RH100CA RH100BE
3.0 (9.8) RH100CB RH100BF
5.0 (16.4) RH100CC RH100BG
10.0 (32.8) RH100CD RH100BH
15.0 (49.2) RH100CE RH100BJ
20.0 (65.6) RH100CF RH100BK
25.0 (82.0) RH100CG RH100BL
30.0 (98.4) RH100CH RH100BM
(a) P/PVC is polyurethane outer jacket and semi-rigid PVC primary conductor insulation.
(b) Low smoke zero halogen or low smoke free of halogen (LSZH) is a material
classification used for cable jacketing. LSZH is composed of thermoplastic or
thermoset compounds that emit limited smoke and no halogen when exposed to high
sources of heat. Temperature range; -40 to +105°C (-40 to +221°F)
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DIMENSIONS – NOMINAL

Compression Termination Assembly - P0924JH

[125] [76] (a)

4.93 2.99

[72] (b)
[80] 2.83
3.13

(a) Overall width – for determining DIN rail loading.

(b) Height above DIN rail (add to DIN rail height for total).
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R E L AT E D P RO D U C T D O C U M E N T S

Table 3. Reference Documents

Reference Document Number Description

1 PSS 31H-2COV B3 Compact 200 Series I/O Subsystem Overview

2 PSS 21S-8A3 B3 Intelligent Field Device Configurator FoxCom and HART
Protocols
3 PSS 2A-1Z3E Model PC20 Intelligent Field Device Configurator for Use with
Transmitter with FoxCom or HART Communication Protocol
4 PSS 31H-2C200 B4 Compact 200 Series 16-Slot Horizontal Baseplate
5 B0400FA DIN Rail Mounted Subsystem User’s Guide
6 B0193AC System Equipment Installation

Table 4. Other Related Documents

Document Number Description

PSS 31H-2W12 B3 DIN Rail Mounted Compact 200 Series I/O Equipment, Agency
Certifications
PSS 31H-2C480 B4 Compact Power Supply - FPS480-24
PSS 31S-3B3 B3 Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) Integrated Control Software
PSS 21S-3B2 B3 Control Processor 270 (CP270) Integrated Control Software
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