{"product_id":"foxboro-fbm217-p0916ca-voltage-monitor-module","title":"Foxboro FBM217 P0916CA Voltage Monitor Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FBM217 P0916CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a multi-channel discrete input interface designed for EcoStruxure Foxboro and legacy I\/A Series distributed control systems. It is intended for monitoring field voltage signals from a wide range of devices, including relays, switches, and auxiliary contacts, and converting them into reliable digital data for the control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module works in conjunction with dedicated termination assemblies to provide signal conditioning, electrical isolation, and protection against high-voltage transients. Its architecture supports both standalone and redundant deployment, making it suitable for safety-critical and continuous process operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM217 P0916CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis widely implemented in industrial environments where stable acquisition of discrete voltage signals is required under varying electrical and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 independent discrete input channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with both AC and DC voltage monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports contact sensing and direct voltage detection modes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical isolation between field and system circuits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigurable input filtering to eliminate signal noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for redundant configurations in critical systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for corrosive and harsh industrial environments (G3 rating)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel Count: 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Signal Types:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage sensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry contact detection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported Voltage Ranges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15–60 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e120 VAC \/ 125 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e240 VAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Configuration: Two-wire field connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Filtering (Selectable): 0 ms, 4 ms, 8 ms, 16 ms, 32 ms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional Capabilities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscrete signal monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulse detection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSequence of events (SOE) recording\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegration with ladder logic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply Voltage: 24 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Power Consumption: Approximately 3 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolation Method: Optical isolation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection Features (via termination assembly):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage attenuation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent limiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal power interfacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurge protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Temperature: –20°C to +70°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Temperature: –40°C to +70°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelative Humidity: 5–95% RH, non-condensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Rating: Suitable for ISA Class G3 environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 120 × 90 × 60 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation: Mounted on baseplate with associated termination assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Reinforced industrial-grade housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy and System Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports single-module operation or dual-module redundancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedundant configurations share a common termination assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic selection of valid input signals through system logic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased input current in redundant mode due to parallel operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM217 P0916CA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprocesses field voltage inputs and transmits status data to the Foxboro control network. Signal conditioning is handled externally by termination assemblies, which provide isolation, voltage scaling, and protection. This design ensures safe interfacing with high-voltage circuits while maintaining signal integrity within the control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring of field device status (relays, switches, contactors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscrete signal acquisition in DCS systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-voltage signal interfacing in process plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSequence of events recording in power and energy systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial environments with high electrical noise or corrosive conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the FBM217 P0916CA handle both AC and DC signals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it supports a wide range of AC and DC voltage inputs, including 24 VDC, 125 VDC, and up to 240 VAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is external signal conditioning required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, termination assemblies are used to provide isolation, voltage attenuation, and protection functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the module support redundancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It can be configured in redundant pairs, allowing continuous operation in critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the benefit of configurable input filtering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It helps eliminate false signals caused by contact bounce or electrical noise, improving signal reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43194829930586,"sku":"FBM217 P0916CA","price":177.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/FBM217P0916CA2.jpg?v=1775714932","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/foxboro-fbm217-p0916ca-voltage-monitor-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}