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FB8211H0756.3 Com Unit for MODBUS TCP

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 TCP
  • Installation in suitable enclosures in Zone 1
  • Module can be exchanged under voltage (hot swap)
  • HART communication via MODBUS TCP
  • 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 FB8211H0756.3

Com Unit for MODBUS TCP
Occupied slots2
Connectionbackplane bus
Rated voltageUr5 V DC , only in connection with the power supplies FB92**
Power dissipation2 W
Power consumption2.5 W
Fieldbus typeMODBUS TCP
Connection typewired to Ex e terminals via backplane
Transfer rate10 MBit/s
Station connectiondirectly to PCS or PLC or via hubs or switches
Bus lengthmax. 100 m (Ethernet standard)
AddressingIP address assigned via Ethernet
Ethernet addressIP V4 address (factory standard setting: 0.0.0.0, auto IP, DHCP)
Number of channels per stationmax. 80 analog, max. 184 digital
Supported I/O modulesall FB remote I/O modules
HART communicationvia Ethernet
Connectionbackplane bus
Redundancyvia left front connector
Connectionvia right front connector in connection with service adapter SERV8001
LED indicationLED green (power supply): On = operating, fast flash = cold start
LED red (collective alarm): On = internal fault, flashing = no Modbus TCP 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 61326-1:2013
Electromagnetic compatibilityNE 21
Degree of protectionIEC 60529
Fieldbus standardIEEE 802.3
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
Connectionvia backplane
Massapprox. 750 g
Dimensions57 x 107 x 132 mm (2.2 x 4.2 x 5.2 inch)
EU-type examination certificatePresafe 19 ATEX 14058U
MarkingEx db eb q [ib] IIC Gb
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 [ib] IIC Gb

System informationThe module has to be mounted in appropriate backplanes (FB92**) in Zone 1, 2, or outside hazardous areas. 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.