Foxboro FBM201 P0914SQ Analog Input Interface Module – Stable 4–20 mA Acquisition for I/A Series Process Control

• Warranty: 365 days

• Lead time: 1 week if in stock; no more than 1 month at the latest

• Payment: 50% advance payment; full payment prior to delivery

• Express delivery options: FedEx, UPS, DHL

• Multi?channel 4–20 mA inputs – FBM201 is widely deployed as an 8?channel analog input module for standard process transmitters.

• Noise?resistant signal conditioning – Designed for stable readings in industrial environments with grounding and shielding best practices.

• Baseplate integration – Installs on the Foxboro I/A Series baseplate with a matching termination assembly for neat field wiring.

• Online replacement support – Typically allows module replacement on a powered baseplate to reduce downtime during maintenance.

• Built for process reliability – Diagnostics and status indicators help technicians pinpoint channel or module issues quickly.

• Compatible with 2?wire or 4?wire transmitters – Accepts externally powered transmitter loops commonly used across process units.

You’ll typically find the FBM201 in continuous process environments where stable analog measurement is key:

• Oil & Gas and Refining – Pressure, differential pressure, and flow transmitters across crude units, hydrotreaters, and utilities.

• Chemicals & Petrochem – Reactor feed, level, density, and temperature-transmitter currents into advanced control schemes.

• Power Generation – Boiler and balance-of-plant analog measurements routed to the DCS for interlocks and performance monitoring.

• Water & Wastewater – Lift station, filtration, and clarifier instrument loops with clean 4–20 mA acquisition.

• Pulp & Paper and Food & Beverage – Skid and line instrumentation integrated to existing I/A Series nodes.

A maintenance supervisor told us they swapped an FBM201 during a shift change in under 10 minutes—loop checks included—thanks to the baseplate/TA layout. That seems to be the typical experience when the wiring is labeled and shielded properly.

• Reliability – Proven module family with stable readings and onboard diagnostics to reduce nuisance trips.

• Compatibility – Works within the Foxboro I/A Series architecture; ideal as a like-for-like replacement or spare.

• Lifecycle cost control – Extends the life of existing cabinets and wiring; no need to redesign I/O when adding or replacing channels.

• Reduced downtime – Online replacement support on the baseplate helps maintenance teams keep units running.

• Technical support – Integration guidance for TA selection, loop wiring, and commissioning steps on request.

• Cabinet & environment – Install in a clean, ventilated control cabinet; follow standard Foxboro baseplate clearances and grounding.

• Wiring – Use shielded twisted pairs for 4–20 mA loops; ground shields at one end per site standards to limit noise.

• Loop power – Provide external 24 Vdc loop power where required; confirm TA wiring diagrams for channel assignments and commons.

• ESD and safety – Observe ESD precautions; isolate and tag loops before moving conductors; verify live-zero and span during loop check.

• Commissioning – Validate channels in the engineering workstation, confirm scaling/ranges, and document as?found values.

• Routine care – Periodic terminal re-torque, connector inspection, and cleaning of dust; review firmware/strategy updates during planned outages.

Tip: If you’re migrating transmitters, keep a short record of each channel’s calibrated range and LRV/URV—saves time when you need to trend differences after a module swap.

• Certifications: CE compliant; UL/CSA recognition is common for Foxboro I/A modules (verify per batch and site requirements).

• RoHS: Varies by vintage; we can help verify compliance against your documentation pack.

• Warranty: 365 days coverage against functional defects under normal use.