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Overview
The EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Field Mounted Intelligent Enclosure provides an
integrated solution designed to be mounted close to instruments in the field to reduce
cables. The Field Mounted Enclosure includes Universal Input/Output (UIO) modules,
power supplies, and Termination Assemblies (TAs) that are pre-installed and tested,
and can be connected to a wide range of field devices. The enclosure supports
Schneider Electric’s Flexible Lean Execution strategy, which shortens project
schedules and reduces the risk of startup delays.
The Field Mounted Intelligent Enclosure is designed to be mounted in the field, and
connects through redundant single mode fiber to the Field Control Processors located
in the Equipment Room Intelligent Enclosure. For more information, refer to
Equipment Room Intelligent Enclosure (PSS 41H-2I30).
The enclosure supports up to 64 standard Universal I/O channels in simplex,
redundant, or simplex and redundant combinations, and optionally accommodates
integration of third party PLCs using simplex or redundant Field Device System
Integration modules supporting Modbus TCP.
A second enclosure can be cascaded from the first enclosure using single mode fiber
or copper cable, saving on communication home run cable to the equipment room.
Field cables, communication cables, and power cables enter the enclosure through
cable glands or a multi-cable transit (optional) located at the bottom of the enclosure.
The channel-to-channel isolated Universal I/O Module supports DI, DO, AI, AO,
HART, NAMUR, Pulse, and 1 ms SOE signal types.
Field cables terminate directly on Termination Assemblies (TAs) with signal
conditioners for optional field signal processing. Refer to Termination Assemblies and
Signal Conditioners, page 8.
Terminals are provided to terminate spare field cable cores and screens. This rugged,
unpainted SS316L stainless steel enclosure can be mounted in harsh environmental
and hazardous areas.
Features
• Protection against harsh environments and hazardous locations:
◦ NEMA® 4X/IP66 rated
◦ Class G3 (harsh) environment
◦ ATEX
• Universal I/O and TAs support any one of these options:
◦ 64 Simplex I/O
◦ 64 Redundant I/O
◦ 48 Simplex and 16 Redundant I/O
• Up to 16 Universal Standard I/O modules (8 x FBM247, 16 x FBM248, or
4 x FBM248 and 6 x FBM247) that support 64 simplex, redundant, or simplex and
redundant I/O Channels using TAs and signal conditioners
• Redundant Field Communication Modules (FCM2F10) for single mode fiber
communication to FCP280
• Up to two Field Device System Integrator Standard modules
(1 x or 2 x FBM232, 2 x FBM233) for Modbus TCP Communication
• Daisy chain from one enclosure to the next to reduce home run cables for
communication and power. Alternatively, the power output used to daisy chain an
enclosure can be used to provide power to a wireless field device access point
installed outside of the enclosure
• Up to two Fieldbus Isolator/Repeator modules for daisy chaining enclosures
using Copper (FBI200) or Fiber Optic cable (FCM2F10)
• 12-port fiber optic patch panel with STconnectors for terminating and distributing
fiber-optic cables for communication to the enclosure and wireless field device
access point
• Document pocket inside front door
• Door stoppers to help prevent the door from swinging or opening too widely
• 120 V AC, 230 V AC system supply
• Supports the Intelligent Commissioning Wizard, which significantly reduces
commissioning effort and shortens the time to plant start-up (see Field Device
Expert for HART Devices Control and I/O (PSS 41S-10FDMHRT))
Environmental Protection
The enclosure provides NEMA4X/IP66 environmental protection, allowing it to be
used in harsh locations.
Thermal Protection
Heat from the equipment mounted within the enclosure is convected naturally and is
dissipated by the exterior surfaces of the enclosure. For operating in ambient