M-series FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Series 2 Plus IO

Introduction

Are you looking for an efficient, yet robust, I/O subsystem?

M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O is a modular subsystem that communicates digitally with field devices, increases your input/output capacity, and gives you access to more information about your process than conventional I/O subsystems.

If you want an efficient, economical, and secure process control system, use DeltaV™ M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus Redundant I/O. It greatly enhances device diagnostics that affect your control strategy and alerts operators to device malfunctions.

The modular design of M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus

Series 2 Plus I/O offers flexibility during installation.

M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O is equipped with function and field-wiring protection keys to ensure that the correct I/O card is always plugged into the corresponding terminal block. Modularity, protection keys, and increased input/output capacity providing 4 Ports per card make M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O a smart choice for your process control system.

Benefits

Increases input/output. Use M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O instead of Classic I/O to increase information flow. Take advantage of FOUNDATION Fieldbus digital communications to access additional information from your smart devices. Get more information over one wire than over multiple wires, as with Classic I/O.

Takes advantage of all smart device capabilities.

Increase your ability to communicate with your devices using DeltaV M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O; field device status is updated continuously. For multi-variable devices, all process variables are available on the single fieldbus connection.

Facilitates multi-drop 16 devices on one port. Save on wiring expenditures by installing M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O. Multi-dropping up to 16 devices on one port reduces your wiring expenses substantially. The integrated design of the M-series Foundation Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O can eliminate the need for marshalling panels. This saves you even more time and money.

Features secure uninterrupted control. A DeltaV system offers back-up link active schedule (LAS) to ensure secure control when upgrading a card or in the case of card failure. LAS control is automatically transferred to the backup device when upgrading or experiencing card failure. Control is automatically transferred back to the H1 Interface Card when the system detects a new card. This process requires no user interaction.

Provides third-party device support. The DeltaV system provides third-party device support for devices that have successfully passed rigorous testing by Emerson. This testing ensures reliability and safety and allows you to benefit from the open fieldbus architecture when selecting field devices.

1:1 Redundancy for M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O cards. You can easily add redundancy to an existing system. DeltaV redundant M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O uses the same Series 2 Plus I/O cards as non-redundant I/O. This allows you to leverage your investment in installed I/O and in I/O spares. No additional configuration is required.
Autosense of redundancy. DeltaV autosenses redundant I/O, which greatly simplifies the task of adding redundancy to the system. The redundant pair of cards are treated as one card in 
the system tools.
Automatic Switchover. Should a primary I/O card fail, the system automatically switches to the “standby” card without user intervention. The operator is given clear notification of a switchover at the operator display.
Increase your process control system’s level of sophistication using M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O. You are already aware of the increased input/output capabilities 
and improved communication with your smart devices. Now go one step further and use AMS Device Manager with your M-series FOUNDATION Fieldbus Series 2 Plus I/O—from the control room or maintenance shop. Using AMS Device Manager, you can access all of the necessary information to configure, commission, monitor, and troubleshoot all your 
FOUNDATION Fieldbus smart devices.
Using AMS Device Manager you can also access status and diagnostic data from smart devices and monitor their performance. Increase product quality and minimize unplanned downtime with this dynamic application. Improve the productivity and profitability of your process control system.

Product Description
The I/O card is enclosed in a DeltaV-designed common form factor that plugs into the I/O interface carrier. The housing is clearly labeled with the enclosed I/O card type. Clearly visible LEDs on the top of the I/O card display the power, error, and status of the four ports in the I/O card.
The Fieldbus I/O Card meets ISA G3 corrosion specifications by using superior electronic components and conformal coating.
Redundancy Made Easy. The active and standby I/O cards are connected to the field at the redundant terminal block. When a fault is detected, the system automatically switches to the backup I/O card. The reliability rating of the terminal block is greater than the high reliability of the I/O cards.