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PSS 21H-2C3 B4

I/A Series® Hardware

Contact/dc Input Interface Module (FBM07) and
Contact/dc Expansion Input Interface Module (FBM12)

MODULE WITH
MODULE WITH DIRECT MODULE WITH PLUG DISCRETE WIRE
CONNECTION BLOCK CONNECTOR BLOCK BLOCK

The Contact/dc Input Interface Module (an • When used alone or in conjunction with an
expandable main module) and its counterpart expansion module that interfaces field input
Contact/dc Expansion Input Interface Module signals only, the main module executes either the
individually function as a 16-channel contact sensor Digital I/O, Sequence of Events Monitor, Pulse
or 16-channel dc voltage monitor. Each module Count Inputs or Ladder Logic program. The
performs the signal conversion required to interface configurable option for each program is Input
these digital (i.e., on/off state) electrical input signals Filter Time.
from the field sensors to the redundant Fieldbus. The
• When used in conjunction with an expansion
expandable main module independently connects to
module that interfaces field input and output
the Fieldbus and is capable of supporting a single
signals, the main module executes either the
expansion module. The expansion module connects
Digital I/O or Ladder Logic program. The
to the Fieldbus via any expandable main module and
configurable options for each program are Input
is functionally dependent on the supporting main
Filter Time, Fail Safe Configuration, Fail Safe
module.
Fallback and Sustained or Momentary Outputs. If
The main module is capable of executing any one of the Momentary Output configuration is selected,
the application programs identified in the following then Pulse Output Interval is also configurable.
schedule:

Product Specifications
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Configurable options for inputs are exercised on a per module basis; those for outputs are exercised on a per
channel basis.
The functional, environmental and physical specifications are applicable to both modules.

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Common Characteristics FILTER TIME
INPUT Configurable (4, 8, 16, or 32 ms)
16 independent channels POWER REQUIREMENTS
ISOLATION Input Voltage Range (Redundant)
Input to Earth (Ground) 26 to 42 V dc
The module will withstand, without damage, a Consumption
potential of 1250 V ac applied for one minute Main Module Only
between any channel and earth (ground). 7 W (maximum)
CAUTION Main Module Plus Expansion Module
This does not imply that these channels are 12 W (maximum)
intended for permanent connection to voltages HEAT DISSIPATION
of these levels. Exceeding the limits for input Main Module Only
voltages, as stated elsewhere in this 12 W (maximum)
specification, will violate electrical safety Main Module Plus Expansion Module
codes and may expose users to electric 22 W (maximum)
shock.
INDICATORS (MOUNTED ON TERMINATION
Input Pair to Input Pair ASSEMBLY)
The module will withstand, without damage, a Operational Status
potential of 1250 V ac applied for one minute 2 light-emitting diodes (LED’s) (1 red and 1
between pairs of channels. Channels are paired green)
and share a common return; isolation is between Input Channel Status
pairs of channels. 16 LED’s (1 per channel)
NOTE FIELD TERMINATION CONNECTIONS(a)
This does not imply that these channels are Discrete Wire Blocks
intended for permanent connection to voltages 32 screw-clamp terminals (2 blocks using 16
of these levels. Exceeding the limits for input terminals per block)
voltages, as stated elsewhere in this
Plug Connector Block
specification, will violate electrical safety
34-pin connector. Mates with:
codes and may expose users to electric
shock. – Burndy MSD 34 PM 118 (plug with bar-type
cable clamp)
Channel Inputs – Burndy MSD 34 PM 124 (plug with clam shell
Inputs are isolated in pairs (e.g., channels 1 and hood)
2 are isolated from channels 3 and 4). When – Burndy MSD 34 PM 824 (plug with suitcase
inputs are used with hazardous voltages (greater hood)
than 60 V dc), both channels of a pair must be – or equivalent
used with hazardous voltages. Hazardous and Direct Connection Block
non-hazardous voltages must not be mixed 32 screw-clamp terminals
within a channel pair.
COMMUNICATION
Via the redundant Fieldbus (main module only)
(a) The discrete wire or plug connector block is available on termination cable assemblies for all enclosures excluding Local Enclosures,
Field Enclosure 4 and Multiple (Bridged) Industrial Enclosure 32. The direct connection block is available only on the termination
cable assembly for Local Enclosures and Field Enclosure 4. Multiple (Bridged) Industrial Enclosure 32 uses the plug connector block
only.
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.)

Contact Sensor Function (see figure below) Voltage Monitor Function (see figure below)
INPUT INPUT(B)
Range (each channel) ON-State Voltage
Contact open (off) or closed (on) 15 to 130 V dc
Open-Circuit Voltage OFF-State Voltage
24 V dc ±10% 0 to 5 V dc
Short-Circuit Current Current
2.5 mA (maximum) 2.2 mA (typical) at 5 to 130 V dc
ON-State Resistance SOURCE RESISTANCE LIMITS
1 k Ω (maximum) ON-State
OFF-State Resistance 1 k Ω (maximum) at 15 V dc
100 k Ω (minimum) OFF-State
100 k Ω (minimum) at 130 V dc
(b) For CSA and FM rated versions with CM series part numbers, input voltage must be less than 60 V dc.

CS +
+
V dc
+ C

CONTACT OR VOLTAGE
SOILD STATE FIELD SOURCE FIELD
SWITCH CONNECTION CONNECTION
CONTACT SENSOR VOLTAGE MONITOR
(FBM 7B, 12B) (FBM 7A, 12A)

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS(A)
Operating Storage
TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY RELATIVE HUMIDITY
5 to 95% (Noncondensing) 5 to 95% (Noncondensing)
ALTITUDE ALTITUDE
-300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft)

Contamination
Class G3 (Harsh) as defined in ISA Standard S71.04
(a) The environmental ranges can be extended by the type of enclosure containing the module. [Refer to the Product Specification
Sheet (PSS) applicable to the enclosure that is to be used.]

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mounting Mass
WITH Y-ADAPTER 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Installable in the 1X8 Mounting Structure, I/A Series
Industrial Enclosures and Field Enclosure 8
WITHOUT Y-ADAPTER
Installable in I/A Series Field Enclosure 4 and the
1X8 FBM Mounting Structure
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