Foxboro Evo™

Process Automation
System
Product Specifications

PSS 31H-3A5

DCS Fieldbus Modules for Siemens APACS+™ Automation Systems

DCS Fieldbus Modules

Foxboro Evo™ system Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) and Field Control Processor 270 (FCP270)
modules mounted on a baseplate and distributed control system (DCS) Fieldbus Modules replace the
APACS+ Control and I/O modules and connect existing field devices to the Foxboro Evo system via a
2 Mbps HDLC Fieldbus and high-speed Ethernet network.

OVERVIEW
The Foxboro Evo system DCS Fieldbus Modules functions. No additional communication devices are
(FBMs) are for migration of APACS+™ automation required. No multi-vendor communication software
systems manufactured by Siemens® Energy & licensing is required.
Automation, Inc. and Moore Products Co. The FBMs The DCS FBM family replaces the APACS+ I/O
plug directly into an existing electronic nest to replace modules. Once integrated, the process is controlled
process input and output modules. entirely by the advanced Foxboro Evo algorithm set.
The Foxboro Evo system DCS FBM family provides a
migration path from APACS+ process I/O
components to Foxboro Evo display and supervisory
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The Foxboro Evo DCS FBM product includes FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE

connectors to enable integration of original process Foxboro® believes that it is only acceptable to
signals to Foxboro Evo systems while keeping the interface with competing manufacturers’ operating
field interface and wiring. It provides access to all systems in two ways:
process signals connected to the APACS+ system by
 Through high level public gateways
providing the connection between the Field
 At the lowest level directly to field devices without
Termination Assemblies (FTAs) and the Foxboro Evo
communicating with proprietary buses or
system. All process signals become fully integrated
components.
into the Foxboro Evo system through the use of
process data for operator display, history, alarming The Foxboro migration product offerings adhere to
and control. this principle.

Operator functions and engineering configuration are

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
accomplished by the Foxboro Evo system at any
Foxboro Evo operator workstation. Because all The Foxboro Evo migration strategy replaces the
process values become part of the Foxboro Evo APACS+ process control system with a 2 Mbps
Fieldbus connection to a Field Control Processor
system, all configuration data is maintained by the
system as native Foxboro Evo configurations. (FCP280 or FCP270), provides a module-for-module
replacement of I/O modules, but leaves the original
This migration path provides plant operations with all
process interface wiring and cabinets in place.
the power and flexibility of the Foxboro Evo system.
To replace the APACS+ control and I/O modules
FEATURES mounted in MODULRAC, SIXRAC or UNIRAC
assemblies, the APACS+ migration consists of new
 Migration from proprietary DCS to a
Foxboro Evo DCS FBMs, FCP280/FCP270 and
state-of-the-art open Foxboro Evo system
baseplate. The baseplate supports either a single
 Advanced Foxboro Evo control with a single point FCP280/FCP270 module or a pair of fault-tolerant
of configuration FCP280/FCP270 modules. The FCP280/FCP270
 More direct control performance than any provides the control algorithms and interface
gateway device could offer between the FBMs and the 100 Mbps/1 Gbps
Ethernet control network. This allows migration to
 Cost savings over total system replacement by
Foxboro Evo control, display and application
preserving the existing process interface and
products while retaining the original process
wiring and minimizing process downtime
termination and field I/O wiring. All original process
 Single vendor service and supply. I/O capability of the APACS+ module functions is
replaced by FBMs and direct Foxboro Evo control
processor scanning and control. For more
information on the FCP270, refer to
PSS 21H-1B9. For more information on the FCP280,
refer to PSS 31H-FCP280.
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New DCS FBMs plug directly into existing Ladder Logic Implementation
MODULRACs, SIXRACS or UNIRACs in place of Ladder logic for an APACS+ system is implemented
APACS+ I/O modules. in the ACM controllers, not in the I/O modules. Thus,
The Fieldbus connects the DCS FBM subsystem to any digital I/O point in the system can be used as an
the FCP280, FCP270 or ZCP270. I/O from the input or output to the ladder logic running in the
subsystem is connected to the control strategy using ACM. A similar capability exists with the migrated
standard Foxboro Evo system I/O type blocks. The APACS+ system through the use of sequence control
DCS FBMs pass process measurement and output logic in the FCP280, FCP270 or ZCP270 Control
signals and digital I/O signals to and from the control Processor.
processor. Foxboro control block ladder logic is implemented by
All process signals are fully integrated into the using a combination of logic which executes directly
Foxboro Evo system, allowing direct Foxboro Evo in the digital I/O modules and sequence control logic
system monitoring and control of the process. in the Control Processor. This same capability exists
Migration using theFCP280, FCP270 or in the AID115, AID230, AOD115, and ADO125
APACS+ migration modules. The channel
FCM100Et/FCM100E and baseplate is accomplished
using the DCS Fieldbus Module Migration Kit configurable ASAM01, AEAM01, ASDM24 and
(P0922TL). ASDM48 I/O modules implement ladder logic only by
using sequence control logic in the Control Processor
APACS+ Subsystems similar to the original APACS+ system.

An FCP280, FCP270 or FCM100Et/FCM100E Migration with FCP280 and DCS FBMs

baseplate is installed in the MODULPAC enclosure The Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) is a
with single or redundant modules. The baseplate has distributed, field-mounted controller module that
a built-in Fieldbus termination assembly. The supports up to 128 DCS FBMs - 32 per HDLC
I/O module power supplies and MODULRACs are fieldbus. The FCP280 connects to the control
retained in the cabinet. network via optionally redundant 100 Mbps Ethernet
The MODULRACS, used to house I/O modules, are fiber optic cables and Ethernet fiber switches. The
reused to house the DCS FBMs. All termination FCP280 is an optionally fault-tolerant controller that
assemblies in the local, adjacent, and remotely communicates with connected DCS FBMs to
marshalled MODULPACs remain intact with their perform data acquisition and control using Foxboro
termination cables and field wiring. Evo control algorithms.

APACS+ I/O modules are removed from the The FCP280 mounts in a 2-position baseplate that
MODULRAC and replaced by a corresponding DCS supports a single module or a fault-tolerant module
FBM that mates to the original power/signal pair. The baseplate accepts only FCP280 modules.
connector and termination cable connector on the The FCP280 connects to an optionally redundant
back of the MODULRAC. This DCS FBM provides 2 Mbps HDLC I/O Fieldbus for communications to
original I/O functionality of the process inputs and the DCS FBMs and provides galvanic isolation
outputs. between the 100 Mbps Ethernet Fieldbus and the
2 Mbps local Fieldbus.
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FCP280 modules connect to a pair of copper or fiber The following I/O module types are used in the
optic network adapters that connect to Ethernet APACS+ system:
switches in a redundant control network. The
 Analog input module
network adapter pair mounts to the FCP280
baseplate.  Analog multi-range input module

To support redundancy, a pair of FCP280s must be  Analog RTD input module

used for each DCS FBM grouping. In non-redundant  Digital input module
configurations, only a single FCP280 is required for
 Digital output module
each grouping.
 HART® input module
The maximum total cable length for the 2 Mbps
Fieldbus is 60 m (198 ft) within a grouping.  HART redundant input module

 Analog/digital/pulse input and analog/digital

I/O Modules
output module, configurable point-by-point
The DCS FBMs provide advanced 200 Series FBM
 Analog/digital input and analog/digital output
technology on an APACS+ module form factor. Each
module, configurable point-by-point
DCS FBM plugs into the slot used by the replaced
APACS+ module and provides two rear connectors,  Digital input/output, configurable point-by-point.
one of which mates to a connector on a local field Each module type is replaced with an equivalent
termination strip on the backplane of the Foxboro Evo DCS FBM module. All I/O wiring
MODULRAC. connected to the I/O module termination strips
For marshalled termination assembly located in an remain in place. Power is derived from the original
adjacent MODULPAC enclosure, the DCS Fieldbus rack power supply. Table 1 lists the available DCS
Module I/O connector mates to a field termination Fieldbus Modules and the APACS+ modules they
cable connector mounted on the back of the replace.
MODULRAC.

Table 1. DCS Fieldbus Modules I/O Options

Replaces
DCS FBM Inputs Outputs APACS+ Module

AEAM01 1-16 AI/DI/PI* 1-16 AO/DO* EAM

ART203 16 AI RTD None RTM
ASAM01 1-32 AI/DI* 1-32 AO/DO* SAM
AVI202 16 AI (multirange) None VIM
ASA211 32 AI None SAI
ASDM24 1-32 DI (24 V dc)* 1-32 DO (24 V dc)* SDM (24 V dc)
ASDM48 1-32 DI (48 V dc)* 1-32 DO (48 V dc)* SDM (48 V dc)
AID115 32 DI (115 V ac) None IDM115
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Table 1. DCS Fieldbus Modules I/O Options (Continued)

Replaces
DCS FBM Inputs Outputs APACS+ Module

AID230 32 DI (230 V ac) None IDM230

AOD115 None 32 DO (115 V ac) ODM
ADO125 None 16 DO (125 V dc) IDO
AHF214 16 AI (HART) None HFM
AHF216 16 AI (HART) None HFM (redundant)
* Configurable point-by-point.

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

Communication ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (CONT.)

The DCS Fieldbus Modules communicate with the IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Immunity
associated FCP280, FCP270 or Contact 8 kV, air 15 kV
FCM100Et/FCM100E via the local 2 Mbps Fieldbus. IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Field Immunity
Calibration Requirements 10 V/m at 80 to 1000 MHz
Calibration of the modules is not required. IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast
Transient/Burst Immunity
Power Requirements 2 kV on I/O and communication lines
INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE (REDUNDANT) IEC 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
24 V dc +5% to -10% 2kV on ac and dc power lines; 1kV on I/O
Power Monitoring and communications lines
Primary and backup rack power sources are IEC 61000-4-6 Immunity to Conducted
monitored and alarmed at the system level if either Disturbances induced by radio-frequency
voltage drops below acceptable levels. fields
3 V (rms) at 150 kHz to 80 MHz on I/O and
Regulatory Compliance
communication lines
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) IEC 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic
European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Field Immunity
Meets: EN 50081-2 Emission standard 30 A/m at 50 and 60 Hz.
EN 50082-2 Immunity standard
EN 61326 Annex A (Industrial
Levels)
CISPR 11, Industrial, Scientific and
Medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment -
Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics
- Limits and methods of measurement
Meets Class A Limits
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Output Fusing
16 individually isolated channels 1 fuse per point on marshalled terminal assembly
Minimum Module Scan Time (2 A 250 V dc slowblow cartridge type).
4 A thermal and 1 electronic (resetable) per point in
10 ms
module. The thermal fuses are protected from
Power Requirements nuisance blowing by the electronic soft fuse which
POWER CONSUMPTION blows prior to 3 A.
6 W maximum Channel Isolation
HEAT DISSIPATION Each channel is galvanically isolated from all other
8 W maximum (27 BTU/hr) channels and earth (ground). The module withstands,
Output Applied Voltage without damage, a potential of 600 V ac applied for
24 to 125 V dc (130 V dc maximum) one minute between any channel and ground and
600 V ac between any channel and all other
Output Load Current channels.
2 A at 24 V dc or 0.5 A at 125 V dc maximum
50 mA minimum (100 mA for redundant) CAUTION
20 A maximum per module The channel isolation statement does not
< 10 A surge for 10 ms imply that these channels are intended for
On-State Voltage Drop permanent connection to voltages of these
< 2.5 V dc at 2 A (includes drop in 3 m cable) levels. Exceeding the limits for input
Off-State Leakage Current voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
<4mA specification, violates electrical safety codes
and may expose users to electric shock.

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Input/Output FREQUENCY INPUT (CONTINUED)

16 individually isolated channels, software Current input threshold: 10 mA ±1 mA
configurable on a per channel basis, as listed below. Voltage regular threshold: 2.5 V dc ±0.125 V dc
ANALOG INPUT Voltage TTL threshold: 1.4 V dc ±0.125 V dc
Current input range: 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA DISCRETE INPUT SOURCING
Voltage input range: 0 to 5 V dc or 1 to 5 V dc Input filter delay: 5.6 ms maximum
Resolution: 15 bits Input wetting current: 20 mA
Accuracy: ±0.03% of span DISCRETE INPUT SINKING
ANALOG OUTPUT Input filter delay: 11 ms maximum
Current output range: 0 to 20.4 mA DISCRETE OUTPUT
Resolution: 13 bits Maximum output current: 40 mA
Accuracy: ±0.05% of span On-state voltage range: 14 to 24 V dc
FREQUENCY INPUT Off-state leakage current: < 0.05 mA
Range: 10 to 50000 Hz Minimum Module Scan Time
Resolution: 15 bits 25 ms for inputs
Accuracy: ±0.01% of reading 10 ms for outputs
Pulse count: no missing pulses
Minimum pulse width: 6 μs
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Power Requirements CAUTION

POWER CONSUMPTION The channel isolation statement does not
17 W maximum imply that these channels are intended for
HEAT DISSIPATION permanent connection to voltages of these
17 W maximum (58 BTU/hr)
levels. Exceeding the limits for input
Channel Isolation voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Each channel is galvanically isolated from all other specification, violates electrical safety codes
channels and earth (ground). The module withstands,
and may expose users to electric shock.
without damage, a potential of 600 V ac applied for
one minute between any channel and ground and
600 V ac between any channel and all other
channels.

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Input Power Requirements

16 group isolated channels with 1 to 5 V dc and (All transmitters powered from the migration module.)
HART Protocol communications Single Drop POWER CONSUMPTION
capability only. 10 W maximum
 Point-to-point, master slave asynchronous, half HEAT DISSIPATION
duplex at 1200 baud 10 W maximum (34 BTU/hr)

 Error checking – parity on each byte and one

Channel Isolation
The module withstands, without damage, a potential
CRC byte
of 600 V ac applied for one minute between all
 Speed – 2 messages per second channels and ground.

Input range: 0 to 5.12 V dc (0.0 to 20.48 mA at CAUTION

marshalled termination assembly) The channel isolation statement does not
Calibration range (span): 1 to 5 V dc imply that these channels are intended for
Input overvoltage: ±30 V dc (continuous) permanent connection to voltages of these
Input accuracy: ±0.1% of span
levels. Exceeding the limits for input
Input resolution: 15 bits
Analog update rate: 100 ms voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
specification, violates electrical safety codes
and may expose users to electric shock.
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Discrete Input Channel Isolation

32 channels in 8 groups of 4 channels. Each group is Each group of channels is galvanically isolated from
isolated from the other groups and ground. Each all other groups and earth (ground). The module
group may be connected to a separate ac supply. withstands, without damage, a potential of 600 V ac
Input operating voltage range: 84 to 140 V ac, RMS applied for one minute between any group of
Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz channels and ground and 600 V ac between any
Input delay filter time: 22 ms typical group and all other groups.
Minimum input (wetting) current: 3.1 mA RMS,
CAUTION
5.6 mA peak at 115 V ac
Logic “0” state input voltage: 0 to 71 V ac RMS, The channel isolation statement does not
50/60 Hz imply that these channels are intended for
Logic “0” state input current: 0.0 to 0.56 mA RMS permanent connection to voltages of these
Logic “1” state input voltage: 84 to 140 V ac RMS, levels. Exceeding the limits for input
50/60 Hz
voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Logic “1” state input current: 1.6 to 6.3 mA RMS
specification, violates electrical safety codes
Power Requirements and may expose users to electric shock.
POWER CONSUMPTION
3 W maximum
HEAT DISSIPATION
16 W maximum (55 BTU/hr)

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Discrete Input Channel Isolation

32 channels in 8 groups of 4 channels. Each group is Each group of channels is galvanically isolated from
isolated from the other groups and ground. Each all other groups and earth (ground). The module
group may be connected to a separate ac supply. withstands, without damage, a potential of 600 V ac
Input operating voltage range: 182 to 250 V ac, RMS applied for one minute between any group of
Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz channels and ground and 600 V ac between any
Input delay filter time: 22 ms typical group and all other groups.
Minimum input (wetting) current: 2.17 mA RMS,
CAUTION
3.84 mA peak at 230 V ac
Logic “0” state input voltage: 0 to 150 V ac RMS, The channel isolation statement does not
50/60 Hz imply that these channels are intended for
Logic “0” state input current: 0.0 to 0.56 mA RMS permanent connection to voltages of these
Logic “1” state input voltage: 182 to 250 V ac RMS, levels. Exceeding the limits for input
50/60 Hz
voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Logic “1” state input current: 1.44 to 3.38 mA RMS
specification, violates electrical safety codes
Power Requirements and may expose users to electric shock.
POWER CONSUMPTION
3 W maximum
HEAT DISSIPATION
20 W maximum (68 BTU/hr)
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Discrete Output Channel Isolation

32 channels in 4 groups of 8 channels. Each group isEach group of channels is galvanically isolated from
isolated from the other groups and ground. Each all other groups and earth (ground). The module
group may be connected to a separate ac supply. withstands, without damage, a potential of 600 V ac
applied for one minute between any group of
Output operating voltage range: 93 to 132 V ac, RMS channels and ground and 600 V ac between any
AC supply current: 30 A maximum group and all other groups.
Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
CAUTION
Output current per channel: 1.0 A maximum,
0.033 A minimum The channel isolation statement does not
Total output current (all channels): 4 A per group imply that these channels are intended for
maximum, 16 A per module maximum at 30 °C permanent connection to voltages of these
Output (group) fuse rating: 5 A, 250 V ac levels. Exceeding the limits for input
Output voltage drop: 1.82 V ac maximum
voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Surge current: 25 A maximum for 16.6 ms (1 cycle),
17 A maximum for 33 ms (2 cycles) specification, violates electrical safety codes
Off-state channel leakage current: 4 mA maximum and may expose users to electric shock.
Power Requirements
POWER CONSUMPTION
11 W maximum
HEAT DISSIPATION
24 W maximum (82 BTU/hr)

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Input Module Scan Time

16 software configurable, individually isolated RTD or Integration Update Settling
slidewire channels Period Time Time* Resolution
Input rangesa: 0 to 320 Ω (100 Ω Pt or Ni), (ms) (ms) (ms) (bits)
0 to 640 Ω (200 Ω Pt) or 5 to 1005 Ω slidewire
Lead resistance: 50 Ω maximum each leadb 50 25 100 15
Accuracy: ±0.075% of span, temperature coefficient
±50 ppm/°C 100 25 125 15
a320 Ω equals 64000 counts. Minimum overrange
250 25 200 15
value is 327.675 Ω at a count of 65535.
640 Ω equals 64000 counts. Minimum overrange 500 25 500 15
value is 655.35 Ω at a count of 65535.
1000 25 1000 15
1280 Ω equals 64000 counts. Minimum overrange
value is 1310.7 Ω at a count of 65535. * Value settles within a 1% band of steady state for an input
bAny imbalance in extension leads will decrease step change of 30 to 320 Ω.
accuracy.
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Power Requirements CAUTION

POWER CONSUMPTION The channel isolation statement does not
6 W maximum imply that these channels are intended for
HEAT DISSIPATION permanent connection to voltages of these
6 W maximum (20 BTU/hr)
levels. Exceeding the limits for input
Channel Isolation voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Each channel is galvanically isolated from all other specification, violates electrical safety codes
channels and earth (ground). The module withstands,
and may expose users to electric shock.
without damage, a potential of 600 V ac applied for
one minute between any channel and ground and
600 V ac between any channel and all other
channels.

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Input Channel Isolation

32 group isolated analog channels. The channels are galvanically isolated from earth
(ground). The module withstands, without damage, a
Input range: 0.0 to 5.12 V dc (0.0 to 20.48 mA at potential of 600 V ac applied for one minute between
marshalled termination assembly) all channels and ground.
Calibration range (span): 1 to 5 V dc (4 to 20 mA at
CAUTION
termination assembly)
Resolution: 15 bits The channel isolation statement does not
Accuracy: ±0.1% of span over 4 to 20 mA range imply that these channels are intended for
Temperature Effect: ±100 ppm/°C permanent connection to voltages of these
Minimum Module Scan Time levels. Exceeding the limits for input
50 ms voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Power Requirements specification, violates electrical safety codes
POWER CONSUMPTION and may expose users to electric shock.
3 W maximum
HEAT DISSIPATION
3 W maximum (10 BTU/hr)
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Input/Output Minimum Module Scan Time

32 group isolated channels, software configurable on 50 ms for inputs
a per channel basis, as listed below. 10 ms for outputs
ANALOG INPUT Power Requirements
Current input range: 0 to 20.48 mA
POWER CONSUMPTION
Calibration range: 4 to 20 mA
24 W maximum
Resolution: 15 bits
Accuracy: ±0.1% of span over 4 to 20 mA range HEAT DISSIPATION
24 W maximum (41 BTU/hr)
ANALOG OUTPUT
Current output range: 0.1 to 20.48 mA Channel Isolation
Calibration range: 4 to 20 mA The channels are galvanically isolated from earth
Resolution: 13 bits (ground). The module withstands, without damage, a
Accuracy: ±0.1% of span over 4 to 20 mA range potential of 600 V ac applied for one minute between
Load capacity: 50 to 800 Ω all channels and ground.
DISCRETE INPUT (CONTACT TYPE) CAUTION
Current supplied: 10 mA
The channel isolation statement does not
Minimum on-state percentage: 0 to 100%
configurable, scale from 0 to 10 mA imply that these channels are intended for
Minimum off-state percentage: 0 to 100% permanent connection to voltages of these
configurable, scale from 0 to 10 mA levels. Exceeding the limits for input
Default configuration: > 8 mA for input On voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Default configuration: < 2 mA for input Off specification, violates electrical safety codes
DISCRETE OUTPUT and may expose users to electric shock.
Output On (load < 856 Ω): 20.48 mA maximum
Output On (load > 856 Ω): 20.2 V dc minimum
Output Off: 0.1 mA maximum, 0.0 mA minimum
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Input/Output Fusing
2 A thermal and 1 electronic (resetable) per point in
32 group isolated channels, configurable on a per
module. The thermal fuses are protected from
channel basis as discrete input, discrete output, or
nuisance blowing by the electronic soft fuse which
pulse output. blows prior to 1 A.
DISCRETE INPUT (CONTACT TYPE) Channel Isolation
Current supplied: 9.9 mA at 24 V dc typical The channels are galvanically isolated from earth
On-state voltage range: 19.0 to 30.0 V dc (ground). The module withstands, without damage, a
Maximum off-state current: 6 mA potential of 600 V ac applied for one minute between
Off-state voltage range: -0.5 to 15 V dc all channels and ground.
DISCRETE OUTPUT CAUTION
Output current per channel: 600 mA maximum
Output surge current: 2.0 A maximum for 10 ms The channel isolation statement does not
Output fuse rating: 2.0 A (not field-replaceable) imply that these channels are intended for
Output current total: see following table permanent connection to voltages of these
Off-state leakage current: 1.6 mA maximum levels. Exceeding the limits for input
Minimum Module Scan Time voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
10 ms specification, violates electrical safety codes
Power Requirements and may expose users to electric shock.
POWER CONSUMPTION
5 W maximum
HEAT DISSIPATION
12 W maximum (41 BTU/hr)

Number of Channels at Specified Current

Ambient
Temperature 0.6 A 0.5 A 0.4 A 0.3 A 0.2 A 0.1 A

30°C (86°F) 19 24 32 32 32 32
(11.4 A total) (12.0 A total) (12.8 A total) (9.6 A total) (6.4 A total) (3.2 A total)
35°C (95°F) 15 19 27 32 32 32
(9.0 A total) (9.5 A total) (10.8 A total) (9.6 A total) (6.4 A total) (3.2 A total)
45°C (113°F) 10 13 18 27 32 32
(6.0 A total) (6.5 A total) (7.2 A total) (8.1 A total) (6.4 A total) (3.2 A total)
60°C (140°F) 4 5 8 12 21 32
(2.4 A total) (2.5 A total) (3.2 A total) (3.6 A total) (4.2 A total) (3.2 A total)
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Input/Output Fusing
32 group isolated channels, configurable on a per 2 A thermal and 1 electronic (resetable) per point in
channel basis as discrete input, discrete output, or module. The thermal fuses are protected from
pulse output. nuisance blowing by the electronic soft fuse which
Off-state leakage current: 1.6 mA maximum blows prior to 1 A.
DISCRETE INPUT (CONTACT TYPE) Channel Isolation
Current supplied: 9.9 mA at 48 V dc typical
On-state voltage range: 19.0 to 30.0 V dc The channels are galvanically isolated from earth
Maximum off-state current: 6 mA (ground). The module withstands, without damage, a
Off-state voltage range: 0 to 15 V dc potential of 600 V ac applied for one minute between
DISCRETE OUTPUT all channels and ground.
Output current per channel: 600 mA maximum
Output surge current: 2.0 A maximum for 10 ms CAUTION
Output fuse rating: 2.0 A (not field-replaceable) The channel isolation statement does not
Output current total: see following table imply that these channels are intended for
Off-state leakage current: 1.6 mA maximum permanent connection to voltages of these
Minimum Module Scan Time levels. Exceeding the limits for input
10 ms voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Power Requirements specification, violates electrical safety codes
POWER CONSUMPTION and may expose users to electric shock.
4W
HEAT DISSIPATION
15 W maximum (51 BTU/hr)

Number of Channels at Specified Current

Ambient
Temperature 0.6 A 0.5 A 0.4 A 0.3 A 0.2 A 0.1 A

30°C (86°F) 19 24 32 32 32 32
(11.4 A total) (12.0 A total) (12.8 A total) (9.6 A total) (6.4 A total) (3.2 A total)
35°C (95°F) 15 19 27 32 32 32
(9.0 A total) (9.5 A total) (10.8 A total) (9.6 A total) (6.4 A total) (3.2 A total)
45°C (113°F) 10 13 18 27 32 32
(6.0 A total) (6.5 A total) (7.2 A total) (8.1 A total) (6.4 A total) (3.2 A total)
60°C (140°F) 4 5 8 12 21 32
(2.4 A total) (2.5 A total) (3.2 A total) (3.6 A total) (4.2 A total) (3.2 A total)
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Input Channel Isolation

16 individually isolated channels software
Each channel is galvanically isolated from all other
configurable, on a per channel basis, for
channels and earth (ground). The module withstands,
thermocouple or voltage input.
without damage, a potential of 600 V ac applied for
VOLTAGE INPUTS
Ranges (V dc): -10 to +10, -5 to +5, -1 to +1, one minute between any channel and ground and
-100 to +100 mV, 0 to +5, and +1 to +5 600 V ac between any channel and all other
Input overvoltage protection: ±30 V dc channels.
Accuracy: ±0.1% of span
CAUTION
THERMOCOUPLE INPUTS
Isothermal sense accuracy: ±0.5°C The channel isolation statement does not
Linearity: Included in Accuracy imply that these channels are intended for
Accuracy: ±27 μV at 25°C permanent connection to voltages of these
Accuracy temperature coefficient: ±50 PPM/°C
levels. Exceeding the limits for input
Conformity: ±0.25°C
voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Thermocouple junction type: grounded or
ungrounded specification, violates electrical safety codes
and may expose users to electric shock.
Power Requirements
POWER CONSUMPTION
6 W maximum
HEAT DISSIPATION
6 W maximum (20 BTU/hr)
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