Products Description
Foxboro FBM03 RTD Temperature Input Fieldbus Module

Technical Specifications
Model:FBM03
Brand:Foxboro
System compatibility:I/A Series DCS legacy FBM fieldbus I/O subsystem
Function:8‑channel isolated RTD input fieldbus module,collects platinum/nickel RTD temperature signals from field‑side resistance temperature sensors
Installation:Baseplate‑mount installation,mated with dedicated FBM baseplate assembly
Input channel:8 galvanic isolated channels;supports 2‑wire,3‑wire,4‑wire RTD sensors,0‑320Ω measuring range
Circuit feature:Channel‑to‑channel galvanic isolation,high‑precision resistance‑to‑temperature conversion
Feature:Support hot‑swap online replacement without subsystem power‑off
Diagnostic:Front‑panel multi‑color LED indicators for module power and fieldbus communication status,sensor open‑circuit fault detection
Power supply:Powered via FBM baseplate backplane
Protection:Transient surge protection for signal terminals
Environmental standard:Compliant with ISA‑S71.04 Class G3 industrial atmospheric condition
Housing:Aluminum alloy metal housing,slot‑in mechanical locking structure
Protection class:IP20
Horizontal operating temperature:0℃ ~ +60℃
Vertical operating temperature:‑20℃ ~ +55℃
Storage temperature:‑40℃ ~ +85℃
Relative humidity:5%‑95% non‑condensing
Weight:0.99kg
Dimensions:36mm ×128mm ×144mm
Certification:CE,UL
MTBF:>83000 hours

Built‑in function
FBM03 RTD input module acquires high‑precision temperature signals from field RTD sensors for Foxboro I/A‑Series DCS system. Isolated‑channel design suppresses ground‑loop interference. Open‑circuit diagnosis rapidly identifies broken sensor wiring faults. Hot‑swap supports online module replacement,widely applied for tank,reactor and pipeline temperature monitoring loops in petrochemical,chemical and power‑plant facilities.
Product Brief
FBM03 belongs to Foxboro I/A Series legacy DCS temperature‑input spare‑part family,obsolete original baseplate‑mount RTD acquisition module component. Must match with corresponding FBM baseplate assembly. Widely used for original Foxboro DCS equipment maintenance and renovation. ESD anti‑static protection shall be followed during installation.