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FB1208B3 Digital Input

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • 8-channel
  • Inputs Ex ia
  • Installation in suitable enclosures in Zone 1
  • Module can be exchanged under voltage (hot swap)
  • Dry contact or NAMUR inputs
  • Positive or negative logic selectable
  • Simulation mode for service operations (forcing)
  • Line fault detection (LFD)
  • Permanently self-monitoring
  • On/Off delay

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Product Compliance: Europe – CE
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Note

All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Technical data of FB1208B3

Occupied slots2
Connectionbackplane bus
Rated voltageUr12 V DC , only in connection with the power supplies FB92**
Power dissipation0.95 W
Power consumption0.95 W
Connectionbackplane bus
Interfacemanufacturer-specific bus to standard com unit
Number of channels8
Sensor interface
ConnectionNAMUR sensor
Connection [2]volt-free contact
Connectionchannel I: 1+, 2-; channel II: 3+, 4-; channel III: 5+, 6-; channel IV: 7+, 8-; channel V: 9+, 10-; channel VI: 11+, 12-; channel VII: 13+, 14-; channel VIII: 15+, 16-
Rated valuesacc. to EN 60947-5-6 (NAMUR)
Switching point/switching hysteresis1.2 ... 2.1 mA / ± 0.2 mA
Internal resistorRi1 kΩ
Line fault detectioncan be switched on/off for each channel via configuration tool
Connectionmechanical switch with additional resistors (see connection diagram) proximity sensors without additional wiring
Short-circuit< 360 Ω
Open-circuit< 0.35 mA
Minimum pulse duration1 ms
LED indicationLED green: supply
LED red: line fault
Codingoptional mechanical coding via front socket
Electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 2014/30/EUEN 61326-1:2013
Electromagnetic compatibilityNE 21
Degree of protectionIEC 60529
Environmental testEN 60068-2-14
Shock resistanceEN 60068-2-27
Vibration resistanceEN 60068-2-6
Damaging gasEN 60068-2-42
Relative humidityEN 60068-2-78
Ambient temperature-40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 ... 85 °C (-40 ... 185 °F)
Relative humidity95 % non-condensing
Shock resistanceshock type I, shock duration 11 ms, shock amplitude 15 g, number of shocks 18
Vibration resistancefrequency range 10 ... 150 Hz; transition frequency: 57.56 Hz, amplitude/acceleration ± 0.075 mm/1 g; 10 cycles
frequency range 5 ... 100 Hz; transition frequency: 13.2 Hz amplitude/acceleration ± 1 mm/0.7 g; 90 minutes at each resonance
Damaging gasdesigned for operation in environmental conditions acc. to ISA-S71.04-1985, severity level G3
Degree of protectionIP20 (module) , a separate housing is required acc. to the system description
Connectionremovable front connector with screw flange (accessory)
wiring connection via spring terminals (0.14 ... 1.5 mm2) or screw terminals (0.08 ... 1.5 mm2)
Massapprox. 945 g
Dimensions57 x 107 x 132 mm (2.2 x 4.2 x 5.2 inch)
EU-type examination certificatePresafe 19 ATEX 14058U
MarkingEx-Hexagon II 2(1)G Ex db eb q [ia Ga] IIC Gb
II (1)D [Ex ia Da] IIIC
I (M1) [Ex ia Ma] I
Input
VoltageUo14.9 V
CurrentIo15.7 mA
PowerPo58.2 mW (linear characteristic)
Galvanic isolation
Input/power supply, internal bussafe electrical isolation acc. to EN 60079-11, voltage peak value 375 V
Directive conformity
Directive 2014/34/EUEN IEC 60079-0:2018+AC:2020
EN 60079-1:2014
EN 60079-5:2015
EN 60079-7:2015+A1:2018
EN 60079-11:2012
ATEX approvalPresafe 19 ATEX 14058U
IECEx approvalIECEx PRE 19.0013U
Approved forEx db eb q [ia Ga] IIC Gb
[Ex ia Da] IIIC
[Ex ia Ma] I
System informationThe module has to be mounted in appropriate backplanes and housings (FB92**) in Zone 1, 2, 21, 22 or outside hazardous areas (gas or dust). Here, observe the corresponding EC-type examination certificate.
Supplementary informationEC-Type Examination Certificate, Statement of Conformity, Declaration of Conformity, Attestation of Conformity and instructions have to be observed where applicable. For information see www.pepperl-fuchs.com.