Foxboro FBM242 Channel Isolated 16-Output Switch

Foxboro FBM242 is a channel‑isolated digital output switch module designed to provide reliable on/off control of field devices from Foxboro I/A Series distributed control systems in industrial process automation environments. Manufacturer: Foxboro Brand Group: Invensys / Schneider Electric Manufacturer Part Number: FBM242 Product Type: Fieldbus module (FBM) Module Series: FBM242 Function: Digital output switching Output Type: Discrete switch outputs Number of Output Channels: 16 Channel Isolation: Yes, channel‑to‑channel and channel‑to‑ground Output Configuration: External switch outputs Output Signal Type: Dry contact / switch output Load Type: AC or DC loads (application dependent) Maximum Switching Voltage: Up to 60 V DC or 120 V AC (typical) Maximum Switching Current: Up to 0.5 A per channel (typical) Output Protection: Overcurrent and transient protection Isolation Voltage: 1500 V AC (typical industrial isolation) Response Time: Suitable for process control and discrete operations Field Wiring Connection: Screw terminal blocks Terminal Type: Removable terminal blocks Controller Interface: Foxboro I/A Series system backplane Connector Type: 25‑pin Sub‑D connector Power Supply: Supplied from I/A Series system Power Consumption: System‑defined, low power Status Indicators: Per‑channel output status LEDs Diagnostics: Module health and output status reporting Mounting Type: DIN rail or Foxboro baseplate mounting Housing Material: Industrial‑grade thermoplastic Housing Color: Foxboro blue Protection Rating: IP20 Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to +60 °C Storage Temperature Range: −40 °C to +85 °C Humidity Rating: 5–95% non‑condensing System Compatibility: Foxboro I/A Series DCS Typical Applications: Valve actuation, relay driving, alarm outputs, solenoid control Industries: Oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, water treatment OEM Status: Original Foxboro module Replacement Type: Direct OEM replacement Lifecycle Status: Legacy / supported in existing installations Country of Manufacture: Mexico Please review pictures carefully and let us know if you have any questions!