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Compact Design

The compact FBM215 has a narrower design than the standard 200 series FBM.

It has a rugged acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) housing that provides physical protection for the

circuitry.

Enclosures specifically designed for mounting the FBM provide varying degrees of environmental

protection up to the harsh environments specified in ISA Standard S71.04.

Visual Indicators

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the module provide a visual indication of the module’s

operational status and channel communication activity.

Easy Removal/Replacement

Modules are mounted on a Compact 200 Series base plate that can be mounted either on DIN rails or

horizontally in a rack using a kit.

Includes signal connectors for redundant fieldbus, redundant independent DC power supply and

termination cables.

Two screws on the FBM secure the module to the Compact 200 Series base plate.

Removing/replacing the module eliminates the need to remove field device termination cables, power

supplies, or communication cables.

Termination Components

Field output signals are connected to the FBM subsystem via DIN rail mounted TAs.

The Compact HART Communication Output Interface Module (FBM215) contains eight channels of

isolated output channels.

The Compact FBM215 supports any combination of standard 4 to 20 mA devices and HART devices,

and is part of the Compact 200 Series I/O Subsystem, as described in the Compact 200 Series I/O

Subsystem Overview.

The Compact FBM215 serves as a host for HART-communicating field devices, allowing the Foxboro

Evo system to request and receive two digital telegrams per second from each field device.

The Telegram Pass-Through feature can be used to support HART generic, common, 

and device-specific commands, but does not support burst communication modes.

These commands are implemented through the Intelligent Field Device Configurator 

(IFDC – see Intelligent Field Device Configurator FoxCom for details) and the HART protocol.

The compact FBM215 provides an isolated power supply for each channel.

When connected to the appropriate TA, the Compact FBM215 provides the functionality previously

provided by the 100 Series FBM I/O subsystem.

TAs support the functional HART devices of the 100 Series FBM37 when the FBM37 is used with the

following devices

Simple and cost-effective installation

Up to 10 instruments can be accommodated in a multi-unit rack. All air connections are made when the controller is installed in the rack.

Piping costs are minimized as each rack has its own integrated air supply header and individual air shutoff valve.

Easy Maintenance

The 130 Series utilizes a unique pneumatic circuit board that greatly enhances the sophistication of the pneumatic control system.

This board eliminates many of the piping and connections found in other controllers.

All components are located on one side of the board and are easily accessible by sliding back the cover on one side.

Force Balance Control Module

The proven force balance control module ensures long service life and reliability.

Due to the use of metal bellows, there is virtually no movement in the flexure suspension mechanism, thus providing the user with a clearly superior controller.

Specialized Controllers for Every Application

Foxboro offers the industry’s widest range of optional accessories and specialized control features.

In addition to normal control modes, these include single-station ratios, single-station computer setups, auto selectors, differential gaps, and “batch” processing.

Separate automatic and manual control units

Both the automatic and manual control units can be disassembled without disrupting the process.

This design feature avoids costly downtime for servicing the controller.

Completely Unbalanced and Bufferless Transmission

The 130 Series controllers utilize the “integral balancing” method for bufferless transfer.

After transfer, the controller simply responds at the integral (reset) rate that

This eliminates any error between setpoint and measurement.

In addition to providing easy, unbalanced and unbuffered transmission, this solution preserves the

setpoint.

Simple and cost-effective installation

Up to 10 instruments can be accommodated in a multi-unit rack. All air connections are made when the

controller is installed in the rack.

Piping costs are minimized as each rack has its own integrated air supply header and individual air shutoff

valve.

Easy Maintenance

The 130 Series utilizes a unique pneumatic circuit board that greatly enhances the sophistication of the

pneumatic control system.

This board eliminates many of the piping and connections found in other controllers.

All components are located on one side of the board and are easily accessible by sliding back the cover

on one side.

Workstation platform hardening supports:

 Unnecessary services, software, and programs removed

 Unneeded software ports disabled

 Optional host intrusion prevention to protect the

use of software ports that may be used,

depending on the software configuration

 Documentation on how to re-enable services and

ports where required by special circumstances

 Secure BIOS changes

Installation Considerations

These new security enhancements are supported

only on Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server

2008 R2 stations which support the control network

and require a software update to the latest Foxboro

Evo software release to obtain these security

features. The security enhancements can be

deployed on a subset of workstations to increase

security, but in order to maximize security protection,

all workstations need to be updated to the latest

software release to obtain the full benefits

Workstation software supports:

 Changeable log-on passwords

 Individual user passwords

 Password lock-out after a user-configurable

number of unsuccessful log-i attempts and

secured mechanisms to reset login

 Password aging that requires password change

on a periodic basis

 Password support of alphanumeric and symbol

characters as per Microsoft convention

 Password file protection

 User accounts and optional McAfee or Symantec

firewalls for Microsoft Windows 7-based

workstations managed from a central location

through Microsoft Domains and Active Directory

 User account creation, deletion, and modification

tracking

 User logon/ logoff tracking

 Least privilege file and account access

 Necessary system services running in non-admin

accounts where possible

 Security patches from software suppliers,

including Microsoft, with patch status reporting

 Anti-virus software, including malware protection

supported as well as Anti-Spyware software

Workstation Security

The Foxboro Evo workstation supports optional

product features to allow customers to meet plant

requirements for enhanced workstation security.

Plant requirements for enhanced Foxboro Evo

workstation security can be met through a

combination of new product security enhancements

as well as implementing best security policies,

practices, and procedures.

Система автоматизации процессов Foxboro Evo Модель H92 Рабочая станция Безопасность

Foxboro Evo workstation enhanced product security

requirements are supported in two broad categories,

namely, workstation software including passwords,

and workstation platform hardening.

The workstation supports a mouse or optional

trackball, an alphanumeric keyboard, up to four USB

annunciator or annunciator/numeric keyboards, and

one to four monitors. The H92 workstation also

supports an optional USB touchscreen (purchased

separately with the monitor) and an optional USB

speaker set (purchased separately).

The workstation features up to three internal serial

ATA hard disk drives, which may be optionally

configured as RAID1, and comes with 4 GB of ECC

RAM memory (expandable to 16 GB). The processor

supports an internal DVD+RW drive.

Client/server communication is accomplished using

the TCP/IP networking protocol with the integrated

Ethernet network port or optional Ethernet network

interface cards (NICs).

As indicated by the CE logo, the Model H92

workstation conforms to the applicable European Union directives.

Critical software processes are often placed onto stand-alone workstations, with redundancy provided

through replicating that configuration. This permits continued plant operation during maintenance as well as

in the unusual event of a workstation failure. Workstations can be remotely mounted in secure enclosures

and/or spaces with the operator interface equipment installed through the use of Remote Graphics Units.

Обзор рабочей станции Foxboro Evo Process Automation System Model H92

OVERVIEW

The Model H92 workstation can be used with

Foxboro Evo™ Control Core Services software and

Foxboro Evo Control Software, and can also provide

a platform for Foxboro®, third-party, and user-written

applications.

As a multipurpose workstation running the

Windows 7 64-bit operating system, the H92

workstation supports execution of system

applications, data communications for a

broad range of applications, file serving

capabilities, and display of graphics and text. It also

interfaces with corporate networks at a local or

worldwide level.

EXTENSIVE LINE

Unsurpassed breadth of line for measurement

types, materials, and process connections. Can also

be provided with direct connect or capillary

connected pressure seals, and industry specific

seals for sanitary, and pulp and paper processes.

The line also includes a selection of traditional or low

profile differential pressure transmitters.

HIGH DEPENDABILITY

 Silicon strain gauge sensors successfully fieldproven in hundreds of thousands of installations.

 Standard 5-year warranty

INTELLIGENT TRANSMITTER FEATURES AT

AN ECONOMICAL PRICE

When you want the flexibility and performance of a

configurable, intelligent transmitter, but you don’t

need a digital output signal, these transmitters

provide exceptional benefits at a very affordable price:

 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Digital Indicator

with On-Board Pushbuttons

 Pushbutton Configuration and Calibration:

– Zero and Span Settings

– Adjustable Damping

– Forward or Reverse Output

– Failsafe Output; upscale or downscale

– Reranging without applying pressure