FBM242: Externally Sourced, Discrete Output Interface Module
The FBM242 is the Externally Sourced, Discrete Output Interface Module covered on this page. The attribute that decides whether it fits the existing installation without modification is 24 VDC +5%, -10%.
The reason to specify this exact variant is externally sourced, discrete output interface module. A communication or network module is judged by the protocol it carries and the bus it joins, not by its catalogue headline. externally sourced, discrete output interface module sets which controllers and field devices it can bridge, and the isolation and termination it provides. Matching 24 VDC +5%, -10% against the existing network topology avoids a module that fits the rack but cannot talk to the rest of the system.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric |
| Brand | Schneider |
| Part Number | FBM242 |
| Product Type | Externally Sourced, Discrete Output Interface Module |
| Output Channels | 16 isolated |
| Applied Voltage | 15 to 60 VDC max |
| Load Current | 2.25 A max per channel |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC +5%, -10% |
| Power Consumption | 3 W max |
| Heat Dissipation | 6.5 W max |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +70°C |
| Dimensions | 10.4 cm x 4.5 cm x 11.4 cm |
| Weight | 0.284 kg |
| Certifications | IECEx, RoHS |
Related Configurations
Other published configurations in the same family — confirm the distinguishing specification against your installation:
| Related Part Number | Configuration Difference |
|---|---|
| fbm216-hart-communication-redundant-input-interface-module-by-schneider | confirm the configuration against your installation |
| schneider-fbm230-foxboro-modbus-master-driver-module | confirm the configuration against your installation |
Availability & Condition at AutoDCSTech
| Part Number | FBM242 |
|---|---|
| Availability | In Stock |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | One Year |
| Origin | France |
