Fieldbus Distributors

FBCon fieldbus distributors are available for PROFIBUS PA, Foundation Fieldbus (H1), PROFIBUS DP, and Modbus RS485.
A range of 1-way, 2-way, 4-way, and 8-way distributors allows for a flexible installation in the field.

FBCon uses EMC cable glands with high attenuation of up to 80 dB, protection class IP66 and a wide operating temperature range from -40 to +80 °C to safely protect your connections in harsh environments. For use in hazardous areas, intrinsically safe variants exist.

Properties

• EMC cable glands for trunk and spurs
• M12 connector for spurs
• External earthing stud
• Pressure equalizing element
• Protection class IP66
• Aluminium and stainless-steel versions
• Integrated current limiter on each branch line for non-EX versions

Product Coding

The FBCon family of distributors includes various forms. The product name indicates the respective features as follows:

• FBCon: Fieldbus Connection
• PA: PROFIBUS-PA / Foundation Fieldbus
• DP: PROFIBUS-DP / Modbus RS485
• SS: Stainless Steel
• CG: Cable Gland
• PCG: Plastic Cable Gland
• CG/M12: Cable gland for the trunk cable and M12 plug-in connector for stub cables and 1way: Number of outgoing stub lines (here: one stub line)
• Limiter: Segment protector, protecting the PROFIBUS-PA network in the event of an overload at a spur line
• EX / ATEX: Products for potentially hazardous / explosive areas

Note: The use of FBCon products with aluminum enclosures and / or M12 connectors is not recommended in strongly saline environments.