The Foxboro DCS Control System FBM232 P0926GW can access up to 64 devices to read or write data. From the Foxboro DCS control station to which the FBM232 is connected, up to 2000 Distributed Control Interface (DCI) data connections can be made to read or write data. Supported data types are determined by the particular driver loaded on the FBM232 P0926GW Foxboro PDF, which converts the data to the DCI data types listed below: An analog input or output value (integer or IEEE single-precision floating point). A single digital input or output value. Multiple (packed) digital input or output values (packed in groups of up to 32 digital points per connection).

Thus the Communication Module Foxboro FBM232 P0926GW can access up to 2000 analog I/O values, or up to 64000 digital I/O values, or a combination of digital and analog values up to the maximum capacity a user allows within the sizing guidelines of the control processor. The frequency of access to the FBM232 data by a control station can be as fast as 500 ms. The performance depends on each device type and the layout of data in the device.

The Ethernet Communication Module P0926GW collects the required data from the devices, performs the necessary conversions, and then stores the converted data in its database for incorporation into the Foxboro DCS plant management functions and operator displays. Data may also be written out to the individual devices from the Foxboro DCS system.

The Foxboro I/A Series EFBM232 P0926GW  has a rugged extruded aluminum exterior for physical and electrical protection of the circuits. Enclosures, specially designed for mounting the FBMs, provide various levels of environmental protection, up to Class G3 harsh environments per ISA Standard S71.04.