{"product_id":"foxboro-fem100-fieldbus-expansion-module","title":"Foxboro FEM100 Fieldbus Expansion Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FEM100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a specialized Fieldbus Expansion Module built for the FCP270 Field Control Processor within the Foxboro I\/A Series and Foxboro Evo DCS platforms. It extends system capacity by providing four additional Expanded Fieldbus channels, each capable of supporting up to 32 200-Series Fieldbus Modules (FBMs), allowing a single FEM100 to manage up to 128 FBMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mission-critical environments, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEM100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports redundant A\/B bus operation, hot-swappable installation, and robust industrial protection. Its rugged extruded aluminum enclosure ensures operation in harsh conditions such as chemical plants, oil \u0026amp; gas facilities, power stations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sites. DIN-rail mounting on two-slot (P0973CG) or four-slot (P0973CN) expansion baseplates offers flexible installation options.\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\u003eProvides four Expanded Fieldbus channels for FCP270\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports up to 128 FBMs (32 per channel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed 2 Mbps HDLC Fieldbus communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedundant A\/B bus operation for reliability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot-swappable design for maintenance without downtime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIN-rail mountable on 2-slot or 4-slot expansion baseplates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugged extruded aluminum housing with LED status indicators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarsh-environment protection to ISA S71.04 Class G3 standards\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\u003eFunctional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEM100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunction: Fieldbus expansion for FCP270\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanded Channels: 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFBM Capacity: 32 per channel (128 total)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication: 2 Mbps HDLC Fieldbus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessor Compatibility: FCP270 only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Voltage: 21–26 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Consumption: Maximum 2.2 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot-Swappable: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: DIN-rail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaseplate Options: 2-slot (P0973CG) or 4-slot (P0973CN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 11.4 cm × 4.46 cm × 10.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental\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\u003eHumidity: 5–95% non-condensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltitude: –300 m to +3,000 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection: ISA S71.04 Class G3, rugged extruded aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-scale DCS systems needing expanded I\/O capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil \u0026amp; gas production and refining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical and petrochemical plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower generation facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePharmaceutical manufacturing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny system requiring high-reliability, redundant Fieldbus communication\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: How many FBMs can a single FEM100 support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Up to 128 FBMs—32 per Expanded Fieldbus channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the module hot-swappable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, FEM100 can be replaced without removing power from the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which processor is compatible with FEM100?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It works exclusively with the FCP270; FCP280 is not supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can FEM100 operate in harsh industrial environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it is rated to ISA S71.04 Class G3 for harsh conditions and housed in a rugged extruded aluminum case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43194890158170,"sku":"FEM100","price":177.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/FEM1002.jpg?v=1775717932","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/vi\/products\/foxboro-fem100-fieldbus-expansion-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}