Foxboro P0916AA Field Terminal Assembly

Product Description

The Foxboro P0916AA Field Terminal Assembly (FTA) provides a secure and reliable interface between field devices and Fieldbus Modules (FBMs). It efficiently organizes analog and digital signal terminations from sensors, transmitters, and actuators, ensuring seamless integration into industrial automation systems. Moreover, the FTA incorporates galvanic isolation and surge protection, protecting FBMs and control processors from electrical disturbances. Its rugged industrial-grade design supports long-term operation in harsh environments such as oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and water treatment facilities.

Designed for redundancy, the FTA distributes power reliably to connected FBMs, minimizing system downtime. In addition, its LED indicators allow engineers to monitor power and communication status at a glance, supporting quick troubleshooting and maintenance. Therefore, the P0916AA enhances system reliability and ensures safe, organized field wiring termination in complex automation networks.

Functional Highlights

• Provides organized termination points for analog and digital field signals.

• Ensures galvanic isolation to protect system bus and control processors.

• Redundant 26–42 VDC power distribution increases system reliability.

• Includes surge suppression to safeguard against transient voltages.

• LED indicators display power and communication status for easy monitoring.

• Rugged industrial-grade design withstands temperatures from –20 °C to +70 °C.

Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

• Connecting sensors, actuators, and transmitters to Fieldbus Modules.

• Industrial automation systems in oil & gas, chemical, and power generation.

• Water and wastewater treatment process control integration.

• Systems requiring high reliability, surge protection, and galvanic isolation.

• Complex automation setups with redundant power distribution needs.

FAQ

Q1: What type of field devices can I connect to the P0916AA?
A1: The FTA supports analog and digital signals from sensors, actuators, transmitters, RTDs, and thermocouples.

Q2: Can the FTA operate in harsh industrial environments?
A2: Yes, it is rated for –20 °C to +70 °C and features rugged industrial-grade construction.

Q3: Does it provide power redundancy?
A3: Yes, the FTA supports 26–42 VDC redundant input to ensure continuous operation.

Q4: How does it protect the system from electrical faults?
A4: It provides galvanic isolation, surge protection, and fault isolation to safeguard connected modules.

Q5: How do I monitor its status?
A5: LED indicators display both power and communication health for quick diagnostics.