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FB8207* Com Unit for MODBUS RTU

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • Interface between the I/O modules and the PCS/PLC
  • Com unit for 80 analog or 184 digital channels
  • Communication via MODBUS RTU
  • Installation in suitable enclosures in Zone 1
  • Module can be exchanged under voltage (hot swap)
  • HART communication via service bus
  • Configuration via FDT 1.2 DTM
  • Non-volatile memory for configuration and parameter settings
  • Self configuration in redundant systems
  • Permanently self-monitoring
  • Outputs drive to safe state in case of failures

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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 FB8207*

Com Unit for MODBUS RTU
Connectionbackplane bus
Rated voltageUr5 V DC , only in connection with the power supplies FB92**
Power consumption2 W
Fieldbus typeMODBUS RTU
MODBUS RTU
Connectionwired to Ex e terminals via backplane
Baud ratemax. 38.4 kBit/s
Number of stations per bus linemax. 245 (MODBUS), max. 119 (service bus)
Number of channels per stationmax. 80 analog, max. 184 digital (standard configuration)
Number of stations per bus segmentmax. 31 (RS-485 standard)
Number of repeaters between Master and Slavemax. 3
Supported I/O modulesall FB remote I/O modules
Bus lengthmax. 1200 m (FOL, 38.4 kBd),
max. 1200 m (copper cable, 38.4 kBd)
FOL (fiber optic link)additional hardware required
Addressingvia configuration software
MODBUS addressstandard compliant
(factory standard setting: 126)
Service bus addressmax. 119 , redundancy address = base + 128 (automatic)
HART communicationvia service bus
Connectionbackplane bus
Redundancyvia front connector
LED indicatorLED green (power supply): On = operating, fast flash = cold start
LED red (collective alarm): On = internal fault, flashing = no Modbus RTU connection
LED yellow (operating mode): flashing 1 (1:1 ratio) = active, normal operation; flashing 2 (7:1 ratio) = active, simulation
Electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 2014/30/EUEN 61326-1
Electromagnetic compatibilityNE 21
Degree of protectionIEC 60529
Ambient temperature-20 ... 60 °C (-4 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-25 ... 85 °C (-13 ... 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
Connectionvia backplane
Massapprox. 750 g
Dimensions57 x 107 x 132 mm (2.2 x 4.2 x 5.2 inch)
EU-Type Examination CertificatePTB 97 ATEX 1074 U
MarkingEx-Hexagon II 2(1) G Ex d [ia Ga] IIC Gb
Directive conformity
Directive 2014/34/EUEN 60079-0:2009
EN 60079-1:2007
EN 60079-11:2007
EN 60079-26:2007
EN 61241-11:2006
ATEX approvalPTB 97 ATEX 1075

EAC approvalRussia: RU C-IT.MIII06.B.00129
Marine approval
Lloyd Register15/20021
DNV GL MarineTAA0000034
American Bureau of ShippingT1450280/UN
Bureau Veritas Marine22449/B0 BV
General Notes