P0916VC
Product Name
P0916VCFoxboro I/A Series Intelligent HART Fieldbus Signal Conversion Module
Model Context:Part of Foxboro’s renowned I/A Series (Integrated Automation Series) for distributed control systems, the P0916VC is designated as a precision signal converter with HART communication capability. Its alphanumeric code aligns with Foxboro’s module naming convention for fieldbus-enabled I/O components .
2. Product Description
The P0916VC is an industrial-grade intelligent module engineered by Foxboro (Schneider Electric) for multi-parameter process measurement, signal conditioning, and HART-enabled data transmission in industrial automation systems across oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and building automation industries . As a critical interface between field instruments and DCS/PLC controllers, its core functions include:
- Accepting universal input from sensors (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow, level transmitters) and converting raw signals into standardized 4–20mA DC outputs for controller integration .
- Supporting HART 7 protocol and Modbus RTU for bidirectional communication, enabling remote configuration, calibration, and diagnostic monitoring of field devices without on-site intervention .
- Filtering electrical noise and stabilizing signal fluctuations via built-in hardware conditioning, ensuring measurement accuracy in high-interference industrial environments .
Key technical strengths:
- Dual Protocol Compatibility: HART pass-through and Modbus RTU support ensures seamless integration with legacy Foxboro I/A Series DCS and third-party controllers (e.g., Siemens S7, Rockwell ControlLogix) .
- Extreme Environmental Resilience: IP67 protection rating and -40°C to 85°C operating temperature range make it suitable for harsh outdoor or hazardous-area applications (e.g., offshore platforms, chemical reactors) .
- Safety-Critical Certification: SIL 2/3 compliance enables deployment in safety instrumented systems (SIS) for emergency shutdown and process interlock applications .
- Low-Power Compact Design: <1W power consumption and 100×60×30mm form factor optimize energy use and save control cabinet space .
