Product Specifications PSS 21H-2C7 B4

I/A Series® Hardware

Contact/dc Input/Output Interface Module (FBM09) and
Contact/dc Expansion Input/Output Interface Module (FBM14)

The Contact/dc Input/Output Interface Module (an Each module performs the signal conversion required
expandable main module) and its counterpart to interface these digital (i.e., on/off state) electrical
Contact/dc Expansion Input/Output Interface Module input/output signals from/to the field
individually provide the following input and output sensors/actuators to/from the redundant Fieldbus.
functions for digital field signals: The expandable main module independently
INPUT FUNCTIONS - 8 channels used collectively for connects to the Fieldbus and is capable of supporting
either: a single expansion module. The expansion module
connects to the Fieldbus via any expandable main
• contact sensing only, or module and is functionally dependent on the
• dc voltage monitoring only supporting main module.
OUTPUT FUNCTIONS - 8 channels used collectively When used alone or in conjunction with any
for either: expansion module, the main module executes either
• dc output switching with an external source only the digital I/O or ladder logic application program. The
(e.g., to control powering of various external configurable options for each program are Input Filter
loads), or Time, Fail-Safe Configuration, Fail-Safe Fallback, and
• dc output switching with an internal source only Sustained or Momentary Outputs.
(e.g., to power external solid state relays or other
similar devices).
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If the Momentary Output configuration is selected, The functional, environmental and physical
then Pulse Output Interval is also configurable. specifications are applicable to both modules.
Configurable options for inputs are exercised on a per
module basis; those for outputs are exercised on a
per channel basis.

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Common Characteristics POWER REQUIREMENTS
ISOLATION Input Voltage Range (Redundant)
The module will withstand, without damage, a 26 to 42 V dc
potential of 1250 V ac applied for one minute Consumption
between the following points. Main Module Only
CAUTION 8 W (maximum)
This does not imply that these channels are Main Module Plus Expansion Module
intended for permanent connection to 11 W (maximum)
voltages of these levels. Connection of HEAT DISSIPATION
channels to voltages in excess of those Main Module Only
specified under the “Input Functions” and 11 W (maximum)
“Output Functions” sections of this Main Module Plus Expansion Module
specification violates electrical safety code 18 W (maximum)
requirements and may expose users to
INDICATORS (MOUNTED ON TERMINATION
electric shock.
ASSEMBLY)
Input to Earth (Ground) Operational Status
1250 V ac 2 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (1 red and
1 green)
Output to Earth (Ground)
1250 V ac Input Channel Status
8 LEDs (1 per channel)
Input to Output
1250 ac Output Channel Status
Input Pair to Input Pair 8 LEDs (1 per channel)
1250 V ac (between adjacent pairs of channels; FIELD TERMINATION CONNECTIONS(a)
each pair of channels shares a common return) Discrete Wire Blocks
32 screw-clamp terminals (2 blocks using
Output Pair to Output Pair
16 terminals per block)
1250 V ac (between adjacent pairs of channels;
each pair of channels shares a common return) Plug Connector Block
34-pin connector; mates with:
Channel Inputs
Inputs are isolated in pairs (e.g., channels 1 and – Burndy MSD 34 PM 118
2 are isolated from channels 3 and 4). When (plug with bar-type cable clamp)
inputs are used with hazardous voltages (greater – Burndy MSD 34 PM 124
than 60 V dc), both channels of a pair must be (plug with clamshell hood)
used with hazardous voltages. Hazardous and – Burndy MSD 34 PM 824
nonhazardous voltages must not be mixed within (plug with suitcase hood)
a channel pair. – or equivalent
Direct Connection Block
32 screw-clamp terminals
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 the Field Enclosure 4
and Multiple (Bridged) Industrial Enclosure 32. The direct connection block is available only on the termination cable assembly for the
Field Enclosure 4. Multiple (Bridged) Industrial Enclosure 32 uses the plug connector block only.
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.)

Input Functions Output Functions
CAPACITY CAPACITY
8 independent channels 8 independent channels
FILTER TIME Output Switch (with external source)
Configurable (4, 8, 16, or 32 ms) See Figure 2 (Output Configurations)
Contact Sensor Applied Voltage
See Figure 1 (Input Configurations) 60 V dc (maximum)
Range (each channel) Load Current
Contact open (off) or closed (on) 0.5 A (maximum)
Open-Circuit Voltage Shorted-Load Duration
24 V dc ±10% Indefinite (duty cycle current limit on overload)
Short-Circuit Current On-State Voltage Drop
2.5 mA (maximum) 0.5 V (typical) at 0.5 A
ON-State Resistance On-State Current Limit
1 k Ω (maximum) 0.75 A (typical)
OFF-State Resistance Off-State Leakage Current
100 k Ω (minimum) < 100 µA (typical)
Voltage Monitor(b) 1.0 mA (maximum)
See Figure 1 (Input Configurations) Inductive Loads
On-State Voltage Require a protective diode connected across
15 to 130 V dc the load (see Figure 2 diagram with protective
Off-State Voltage diode). Diode must be capable of conducting
0 to 5 V dc the maximum expected load current and have
Current a voltage rating greater than 1.3 times the
2.2 mA (typical) at 5 to 130 V dc supply voltage.
Source Resistance Limits Output Switch (with internal source)
See Figure 2 (Output Configurations)
On-State
1 k Ω (maximum) at 15 V dc Output Voltage (no load)
Off-State 11 V dc ±2 V dc
100 k Ω (minimum) at 130 V dc Source Resistance
660 Ω (nominal)
Shorted-Output (On-State) Duration
Indefinite
Off-State Leakage Current
< 100 µA (typical)
0.5 mA (maximum)
(b) For CSA and FM rated versions with CM series part numbers, input voltage must be less than 60 V dc.
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SOURCE
C FIELD
CONNECTION
CS V dc FIELD
+ K
CONTACT SENSOR CONNECTION
LOAD
+ (FBM09C, 09D, 14C,14D) S
OUTPUT SWITCH
CONTACT OR (WITH EXTERNAL SOURCE)
LOAD K
SOLID STATE FIELD (FBM09A, 09C, 14A, 14C)
SWITCH CONNECTION FIELD
CONNECTION OUTPUT SWITCH
C (WITH INTERNAL
+ + SOURCE) (FBM09B,
V dc *
VOLTAGE MONITOR K 09D, 14B, 14D)
V dc +
C (FBM09A, 90B, 14A, 14B) INDUCTIVE
LOAD
VOLTAGE OUTPUT SWITCH (WITH EXTERNAL SOURCE
SOURCE FIELD AND PROTECTIVE DIODE) (FBM09A, 09C, 14A, 14C)
CONNECTION
*PROTECTIVE DIODE (CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED)
Figure 2. Output Configurations
Figure 1. Input Configurations
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.)
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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