FOXBORO P0916DC | 3M Type 1 Terminal Cable for FBM 200 Series

Description

• Brand: FOXBORO
• Full Model Number: P0916DC 3M
• System/Series Family: Foxboro I/A Series 200 FBM subsystem
• Core Function: 3-meter Type 1 terminal cable connecting a 200 Series FBM baseplate to a remote field termination assembly
• Top 3 Hardcore Specs: 3.0 m length; Type 1 P/PVC construction; 26 AWG conductors with DIN-style termination
• Stock Status: Verify current New Surplus, Factory Sealed, or Fully Tested Refurbished condition before order

Module 3: Technical Product Introduction

Cable faults can look like I/O-module failures when the real problem is an intermittent field connection. FOXBORO P0916DC is a 3-meter Type 1 terminal cable used within the Foxboro 200 Series FBM subsystem to connect an FBM baseplate with a remote termination assembly. Schneider Electric’s current Foxboro documentation lists P0916DC as the 3.0-meter Type 1 P/PVC cable, and the current RH916DC designation is documented as its successor.

The 3-meter length is a defined system option, not simply excess cable. Foxboro termination cables allow the field termination assembly to be positioned away from the FBM baseplate, including in an adjacent enclosure, while maintaining the intended I/O connection architecture. Current documentation distinguishes P0916DC from the 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m, 5 m, 10 m, and 15 m members of the same cable family. Commercial part records also identify P0916DC as a 3-meter FBM 2XX Type 1 terminal cable, with one listing specifying 26 AWG conductors and DIN-style termination.

FOXBORO P0916DC

Module 4: Application Scenarios & Field Realities

• In an I/A Series 200 cabinet with remote termination, the P0916DC provides the physical link between the FBM baseplate and the field termination assembly. The 3-meter version is useful when the termination hardware cannot be mounted immediately beside the rack.
• During brownfield cabinet rewiring, cable length must be matched to the original routing. A shorter replacement can place mechanical stress on the connector, while excessive slack can create poor bend management or unwanted routing near power conductors. Foxboro documentation explicitly identifies as the 3.0-meter version of the Type 1 P/PVC cable family.
• Where multiple FBMs share a termination area, the removable termination-cable architecture allows the FBM modules to be replaced without disturbing the field termination wiring. Foxboro documentation describes this arrangement as a removable cable connection between the DIN-rail termination assembly and the FBM baseplate.
• For legacy spare-parts management, the original designation remains relevant even though current Schneider documentation shows RH916DC as the successor. Stock records should preserve both identifiers so purchasing and maintenance teams do not mistake the replacement code for a different cable.

Module 5: Migration, Compatibility & Installation Traps

Replacement Matrix

Exact 3M cable: Drop-in Replacement
When the existing Foxboro 200 Series installation uses the same Type 1 P/PVC termination architecture and 3-meter routing, is the direct replacement. No application software change is required solely because the physical cable is replaced.

RH916DC substituted for : Hardware Compatible with Verification
Schneider Electric’s current documentation explicitly lists RH916DC as the successor to for the 3-meter Type 1 P/PVC cable position. Confirm the connector configuration and approved system documentation before installation.

P0928AD or another cable family substituted for : Hardware Modification Required unless approved
The 3-meter LSZH successor-family cable is a different construction. Cable material, connector details, installation standard, and hazardous-location requirements should be verified before making a substitution.

⚠️ Field Traps (Watch Out)

Cable-family confusion: is a Type 1 P/PVC 3-meter cable. Schneider’s documentation separately identifies RH916DC as the current successor and P0928AD as the 3-meter LSZH alternative. Treat those as distinct catalog configurations until the installation specification confirms otherwise.

Length and routing error: A cable marked “3M” should not be replaced with a visually similar 1-meter assembly simply because the connectors fit. The purpose of these removable termination cables is to establish a controlled physical connection between the FBM baseplate and termination assembly; incorrect routing can create strain, excessive bending, or unnecessary exposure to electrical noise.

Wrong-device assumption: Some commercial databases incorrectly describe as an analog input module. That is not consistent with Foxboro’s current cable-part documentation, which identifies specifically as a 3.0-meter Type 1 P/PVC termination cable.

Module 6: Quality Assurance SOP

Pre-Shipment QA Protocol for FOXBORO 3M

• Step 1 — Identity Verification: Confirm FOXBORO/Invensys marking, designation, 3-meter length, cable type, and available manufacturing or batch information.
• Step 2 — OEM Anti-Counterfeit Visual Inspection: Inspect jacket printing, identification labels, connector molding, contact arrangement, termination hardware, and overall assembly workmanship for inconsistencies or unauthorized rework.
• Step 3 — Mechanical Inspection: Examine the complete cable for cuts, abrasion, crushed sections, jacket cracking, connector damage, bent contacts, loose strain relief, or evidence of excessive bending.
• Step 4 — Length Verification: Measure the cable assembly and confirm the nominal 3.0 m configuration against the applicable Foxboro specification.
• Step 5 — Pin-to-Pin Continuity Test: Verify every conductor against the approved cable and termination drawing for the intended FBM application.
• Step 6 — Cross-Connection Check: Confirm there are no unintended conductor-to-conductor shorts or swapped terminations.
• Step 7 — Insulation Resistance Test: Where appropriate for the cable assembly and laboratory fixture, test conductor-to-conductor and conductor-to-shield insulation using a controlled test voltage suitable for the cable and connected hardware.
• Step 8 — Connector Fit Verification: Mate the cable with a compatible Foxboro baseplate/termination interface and confirm proper seating, retention, and contact engagement without excessive insertion force.
• Step 9 — Communication / I/O Path Test: Using an approved FBM test setup, verify that the connected termination path passes the expected I/O signals without intermittent opens, shorts, or channel cross-connection.
• Step 10 — Final QC Record: Record the complete part number, measured length, cable construction, continuity results, insulation result, connector condition, functional test outcome, inspection date, and final QC disposition.

Technical Verification Note: Schneider Electric’s current Foxboro documentation identifies as the 3.0-meter Type 1 P/PVC termination cable, with RH916DC listed as its successor. The same documentation identifies the related cable family by lengths of 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, and 15 meters. A commercial part record independently describes as a 3-meter FBM 2XX Type 1 terminal cable.