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PSS 21H-2C4 B4

I/A Series® Hardware

Intelligent Transmitter/
0 to 20 mA Output Interface Module (FBM39)

MODULE WITH DIRECT

CONNECTION BLOCK

MODULE WITH
MODULE WITH PLUG DISCRETE
CONNECTOR BLOCK WIRE BLOCK

The Intelligent Transmitter/0 to 20 mA Output The Intelligent Transmitter interface portion of the
Interface Module contains four Intelligent Transmitter module is a transmitter host, thus enabling the
interface channels and four 20 mA dc analog output system to receive digital messages from the
channels. The module is a main type and transmitter in engineering units. Each measurement
independently connects to the redundant Fieldbus. message is received ten times per second and
contains:
Intelligent Transmitter Interface Channels
• Two measured variables (that is, primary
Each Intelligent Transmitter interface channel pressure and transmitter temperature) in IEEE
provides isolated power and communication 32-bit floating-point
capabilities to an Intelligent Transmitter over a single
pair of wires. Each interface channel provides bi- • Security information
directional digital communications between an • Diagnostics
Intelligent Transmitter and the redundant Fieldbus.
• Message checking.
This information is available to all elements of the
system.

Product Specifications
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Since the communications are bi-directional, the An optional style of termination cable assembly is
system can display the output, transmitter available which includes built-in bypass jacks for
temperature (°C and °F), and continuous self- each output channel on the front connector of the
diagnostics. In addition, information that can be Fieldbus Module. Jacks accept a bypass plug from
displayed or reconfigured from the console or a Hand- the I/A Series Output Bypass Station or other external
Held Terminal (PSS 2A-1Z3 A) is: 20 mA source. This option should be considered for
• Output in engineering units applications where maintaining output is desired
• Fail-safe state during maintenance operations, for example, when
• Tag number, name and location replacing a failed module.
• Device name (letterbug)
Output Channels
• Last calibration date
• Two levels of upload/download capabilities. Each output channel drives an external load and
produces a 0 to 20 mA output. Each output channel
The Intelligent Transmitter interface portion of the
performs the signal conversion required to interface
module executes the Intelligent Transmitter
the electrical output signals to field actuators from the
application program. The configurable options for this
redundant Fieldbus.
program are Fieldbus Switching Enable and Fieldbus
Switching Time. The output channel porton of the module executes
the analog I/O application program. The configurable
options for this program are Fail-Safe Configuration
(Hold/Fallback), Analog Output Fail-Safe Fallback
Data (on a per channel basis), Fieldbus Switching
Enable and Fieldbus Switching Time.

REDUNDANT FIELDBUS

SINGLE OR INTELLIGENT
REDUNDANT TRANSMITTER
POWER SOURCE INTERFACE
TWISTED-PAIR WIRES
INTELLIGENT (POWER, OUTPUT AND
TRANSMITTER COMMUNICATIONS)

(UP TO 4 CHANNELS)
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Common Characteristics Transmitter Channels (Cont.)
POWER REQUIREMENTS SPEED
Input Voltage (Redundant) 10 messages per second
26 to 42 V dc (nominal) MAXIMUM DISTANCE (INTERFACE TO
Consumption TRANSMITTER)
13 W (maximum) 609.6 m (2000 ft) (shielded twisted-pair wires)
MAXIMUM LOOP RESISTANCE
Heat Dissipation 420 Ω
11 W (maximum) TRANSMITTER POWER
COMMUNICATION 24 V dc +4%, -2%, source resistance 30 Ω
Via a redundant Fieldbus maximum
ISOLATION
The module withstands, without damage, a Output Channels
potential of 600 V ac applied for one minute OUTPUT
between any channel and earth (ground), or 4 isolated and independent channels
between a given channel and any other channel. OUTPUT RANGE (EACH CHANNEL)
0 to 20.4 mA dc
CAUTION OUTPUT LOAD (MAXIMUM)
This does not imply that these channels are 735 Ω
intended for permanent connection to COMPLIANCE VOLTAGE
hazardous voltage circuits. Connection of 18.6 V nominal at 20 mA dc at I/O field terminals
these channels to voltages greater than ACCURACY
30 V ac or 60 V dc violates electrical safety ±0.05% of span (25°C)
code requirements and may expose users to
OUTPUT TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
electric shock.
100 ppm/°C
Transmitter Channels SETTLING TIME
INTERFACE 10 ms to settle within a 1% band of steady state for
4 isolated and independent channels a 10 to 90% input step change.
COMMUNICATIONS LINEARITY ERROR
Non-redundant, point-to-point, master/slave, ±0.025% of span (monotonic)
asynchronous, half-duplex RESOLUTION
ERROR CHECKING 12 bits
CCITT 2 byte CRC

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 (-1000 to +10,000 ft) -300 to +12,000 m (-1000 to +40,000 ft)

Contamination
Class G3 (Harsh) as defined in ISA Standard,
S71.04
(a) The environmental limits of this module may be enhanced by the type of enclosure containing the module. [Refer to the applicable
Product Specification Sheet (PSS) which describes the specific type of enclosure that is to be used.]
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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mounting Field Termination Connections(a)
WITH Y-ADAPTER DISCRETE WIRE BLOCK
Installable in the 1x8 Mounting Structure, Input Channels
I/A Series Industrial Enclosures and Field 12 screw-clamp terminals
Enclosure 8 Output Channels
WITHOUT Y-ADAPTER 8 screw-clamp terminals
Installable in I/A Series Field Enclosure 4 and
DIRECT CONNECTION BLOCK
the 1x8 FBM Mounting Structure
Input Channels
Mass 12 screw-clamp terminals
1 kg (2.2 lb) Output Channels
8 screw-clamp terminals
Indicators (mounted on termination connector)
OPERATIONAL STATUS PLUG CONNECTOR BLOCK
Red and green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 34-pin connector. Mates with:
– Burndy MSD 34 PM 118
Bypass Jacks (plug with bar-type cable clamp)
Available on optional termination cable assembly – Burndy MSD 34 PM 124
(plug with clamshell hood)
– Burndy MDS 34 PM 824 (plug with suitcase hood)
– or equivalent
(a) The discrete wire or plug connector block is available on termination cable assemblies for all enclosures excluding the Local
Enclosures, Field Enclosure 4, and Multiple (Bridged) Industrial Enclosure 32. The direct connection block is available only on the
termination cable assembly for the Local Enclosures and Field Enclosure 4. Multiple (Bridged) Industrial Enclosure 32s use the plug
connector block only.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEETS (PSSs) FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSMITTERS

Category Device Types Models PSS Numbers
Mass Flow Flowtubes CFS10; CFS20; CFS30 1-2B1 A; 1-2B4 A; 1-2B5 A
Transmitters CFT10; CFT15; CFT30 1-2B3 C; 1-2B3 D; 1-2B5 A
Magnetic Flow Flowtubes 2800 Series 1-6B5 A, 1-6B5 C, 1-6B5 E
Transmitters IMT25/IMTL25L 1-6F5 A/1-6F6 A
IMT96 (MagEXPERT) 1-6F8 A
Vortex Flow Flowmeters 83 Series 1-8A1 E (83F and 83W); 1-8A2 D (83S)
Pressure Transmitters I/A Series (-D) 2A-1C13 A; 2A-1C14 A; 2A-1C14 D; 2A-1C14 E; 2A-1Z9 E
I/A Series (-T) 2A-1C13 B; 2A-1C14 B; 2A-1C14 F; 2A-1C14 G; 2A-1Z9 E
I/A Series (-A, -I) 2A-1C13 C; 2A-1C14 C; 2A-1C14 H; 2A-1C14 J; 2A-1Z9 E
I/A Series (-V) 2A-1C13 D; 2A-1Z9 E
I/A Series (-F) 2A-1C13 E; 2A-1Z9 E
Electrochemical Transmitters 870IT Series 6-1B1 B; 6-3N2 A
Temperature Transmitters RTT20 2A-1F4 A; 2A-1Z9 F (Options)
Valves Positioner SRD991 EVE0105 A-(en)
Remote Configurators HHT (FoxCom Only) 2A-1Z3 A
Communication PC 20 (FoxCom & HART) 2A-1Z3 E
Model 275 (HART Only) Not Applicable
I/A Series I’faces FBM18 & FBM39 21H-2D5 B4; 21H-2C4 B4
(FoxCom Only) FBM43 & FBM44 21H-2D8 B4; 21H-2D4 B4
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