FCM10EF Foxboro, Fieldbus Communications Module

Description:

Product Overview:
The FCM10Ef Fieldbus Communications Module is a fiber optic communication interface that enables DIN rail-mounted Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) to communicate with the I/A Series control station over extended distances using fiber optic cabling. The FCM10Ef modules offer expanded networking, easy customization, and greater overall cabling distances in a fiber optic network, making them ideal for sites where groups of FBMs are spread apart over greater distances.

Key Features:
- Enables long-distance communication through fiber optic cables, supporting a maximum of 120 FBMs connected to each I/A Series control station.
- Supports redundant configurations for increased system reliability.
- Signal transmission distances of up to 2 km, allowing for a wide distribution of FBM equipment groupings.
- Fiber optic cabling is unaffected by electrical noise (EMI, RFI, and lightning), providing a highly reliable means of extending signal communications.
- FCM10Ef modules convert 2 Mbps signals used by FBMs to 10 Mbps fiber optic Ethernet signals and vice versa.
- Features a compact design with a rugged extruded aluminum exterior for physical protection of the circuits.
- Six LED indicators display the status of network activity and module operational status.

Technical Specifications:
- Power Requirements: 24 V dc +5%, -10%.
- Consumption: Maximum 7 W at 24 V dc.
- Vibration: 0.75 g (5 to 200 Hz).
- No module calibration is required.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Complies with European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and other standards.

Environmental Specifications:
- Operating Temperature: -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F).
- Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (noncondensing).
- Altitude: -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft).

Physical Specifications:
- Mounting: FCM10Ef mounts on a baseplate, which can be mounted on a DIN rail (horizontally or vertically), or horizontally on a 19-inch rack using a mounting kit.
- Mass: Approximately 284 g (10 oz).
- Indicators: Red and green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide indication of the FCM operational status, while amber LEDs indicate data traffic and direction.