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PSS 21H-2Y1 B3

I/A Series® Hardware

Fieldbus Communications Module, FCM10E

The FCM10E Fieldbus Communications Module is a
communications interface which allows the DIN rail
mounted Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) to communicate
with I/A Series control stations via the high speed,
optionally redundant 10 Mbps Ethernet trunk Fieldbus
(see Figure 1). The FCM10E converts 10 Mbps
Ethernet signals used by the control station to 2 Mbps
signals used by the FBMs, and vice versa. They also
provide galvanic isolation between the 10 Mbps
Ethernet trunk Fieldbus and the 2 Mbps module
Fieldbus.
The FCM10E modules are used in pairs for
redundancy. An FCM10E (or pair of FCM10E
modules) can support up to 30 FBMs.
FCM10E modules have a compact design, with a
rugged extruded aluminum exterior for physical
protection of the circuits. Up to 30 FCM10E pairs can
be connected to the Ethernet trunk Fieldbus.
Enclosures specially designed for mounting of DIN
rail mounted FBM equipment provide various levels of
environmental protection for the Fieldbus
Communications Modules, up to harsh environments
per ISA Standard S71.04.

Product Specifications
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The FCM10E can be removed/replaced without BASEPLATE MODULE MOUNTING

removing power or communications cabling. The FCM10E mounts on a baseplate, which is either
Six light-emitting diodes (LEDs), incorporated into the DIN rail mounted or rack mounted and includes signal
front of the FCM10E Fieldbus Communications connectors for Fieldbus, power, and I/O cable
Modules, indicate the status of network activity connections. A baseplate can support up to eight
to/from the control station and the associated FBMs, FBMs, or a combination of FBMs and FCMs.
and the operational status of the FCM10E.
For redundant configurations, two FCM10E modules
are required for each FBM grouping. A non-redundant
configuration requires a single FCM10E for each
grouping. Figure 1 shows how FCM10E modules are
used in a typical subsystem configuration.

I/A Series
CONTROL STATION
(FAULT-TOLERANT)
A B 10BASE2 (10 Mbps)
ETHERNET TRUNK FIELDBUS
(REDUNDANT)
10BASE2 OPTIONAL FIBER OPTIC
TO FIBER EXTENSION OF THE
CONV. ETHERNET TRUNK FIELDBUS
FIBER
OPTIC
CABLING 10BASE2 (10 Mbps) ETHERNET TRUNK FIELDBUS (REDUNDANT)

FIBER TO B TO ADDITIONAL, SIMILAR

10BASE2 EQUIPMENT GROUPINGS
CONV. A
(IF APPLICABLE)

F F 2 Mbps F F 2 Mbps
C C MODULE FIELDBUS C C MODULE FIELDBUS
M M (SHIELDED TWISTED- M M (SHIELDED TWISTED-
10 10 PAIR AND/OR FIBER 10 10 PAIR AND/OR FIBER
E E OPTIC CABLING) E E OPTIC CABLING)
A B A B

F F F F F F
B B B B B B
M M M M M M

BASEPLATE-MOUNTED EQUIP- BASEPLATE-MOUNTED EQUIP-

MENT (SEE PSS 21H-2X2 B4 MENT (SEE PSS 21H-2X2 B4
FOR BASEPLATE USAGE) FOR BASEPLATE USAGE)

DIN RAIL MOUNTED FBMS (FBM201, FBM202,

ETC.) UP TO 30 PER FCM10E PAIR

NOTE: FOR MAXIMUM CABLING DISTANCES AND EQUIPMENT QUANTITIES, REFER TO PSS 21H-2W1 B3.

Figure 1. FCM10E Fieldbus Communications Modules in a Typical Configuration

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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements Regulatory Compliance (Cont.)
INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE (REDUNDANT) PRODUCT SAFETY
24 V dc +5%, -10% European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
CONSUMPTION PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
7 W (maximum) at 24 V dc Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
HEAT DISSIPATION UL/UL-C listed as suitable for use in UL/UL-C
7 W (maximum) at 24 V dc listed Class I, Groups A-D; Division 2;
temperature code T4 enclosure based systems.
Vibration The modules are also UL and UL-C listed as
0.75 g (5 to 200 Hz) associated apparatus for supplying non-
Calibration Requirements incendive communication circuits for Class I,
Calibration of the module is not required. Groups A-D, Division 2 hazardous locations
when connected to specified I/A Series
Regulatory Compliance processor modules as described in the I/A Series
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) DIN Rail Mounted FBM Subsystem User’s Guide
European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (B0400FA). Communications circuits also meet
EN 50081-2 Emission standard the requirements for Class 2 as defined in Article
EN 50082-2 Immunity standard 725 of the National Electrical Code (NFPA No.70)
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Immunity and Section 16 of the Canadian Electrical Code
Contact 4 kV, air 8 kV (CSA C22.1). Conditions of use are as specified
in the I/A Series DIN Rail Mounted FBM
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Field Immunity Subsystem User’s Guide (B0400FA).
10 V/m at 80 to 1000 MHz
CENELEC
IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst CENELEC (DEMKO) certified as EEx nA IIC T4
Immunity for use in CENELEC certified Zone 2 enclosure
2 kV based systems. The modules are CENELEC
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity certified as associated apparatus for supplying
2 kV with external surge suppressor non-incendive field circuits for Zone 2, Group IIC,
IEC 61000-4-6 Immunity to Conducted potentially explosive atmospheres when
Disturbances connected to specified I/A Series processor
10 V modules as described in the I/A Series DIN Rail
Mounted FBM Subsystem User’s Guide
IEC 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field (B0400FA).
Immunity
30 A/m EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE
Meets all applicable European Union directives
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions including the Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)
and Voltage Variations Immunity directive 94/9/EC, and bears the CE mark.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS(a)
Operating Storage
TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
-20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°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. Pollution degree 2 as defined in IEC 664-1.
(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 Dimensions
FCM10E mounts on a baseplate. The baseplate can HEIGHT
be mounted on a DIN rail (horizontally or vertically), 102 mm (4 in)
or horizontally on a 19-inch rack using a mounting 114 mm (4.5 in) including mounting lugs
kit. Refer to PSS 21H-2X2 B4 for details. WIDTH
45 mm (1.75 in)
Mass DEPTH
284 g (10 oz) approximate 104 mm (4.11 in)

Indicators (mounted on front of module)

Red and green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide
indication of the FCM operational status. Amber
LEDs indicate data traffic and direction.

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