MB-685M Fireye Board

Overview

The Fireye MB-685M is a specialized replacement motherboard designed for the MB-685S Multi-Burner Control System. It serves as the primary interface and communication hub, distinguishing the MB-685S from the standard MB-600S by adding RS-485 communication capabilities. This board is essential for industrial combustion systems that require remote monitoring and data exchange via a multi-drop network.

Features

• RS-485 Communication: Provides integrated serial communication for remote interfacing with industrial control systems and PCs.
• Modular Compatibility: Specifically engineered to replace or upgrade the motherboard within the Fireye MB Series multi-burner chassis.
• Multi-Drop Networking: Supports daisy-chain wiring configurations for efficient communication across multiple devices.
• Integrated Logic Support: Houses the connections for the logic module, power module, and relay boards that control burner sequencing.

Specifications

• Part Number: MB-685M
• Communication Protocol: RS-485
• Compatibility: Used exclusively with the Fireye MB-685S Multi-Burner Control System.
• Supply Voltage: 120 VAC (integrated into the MB series chassis supply).
• Operating Temperature: -40 degrees F to 140 degrees F (-40 degrees C to 60 degrees C).
• Shipping Weight: Approximately 2.0 lbs.

Applications

The MB-685M is used in industrial and commercial multi-burner environments where flame safeguard control for up to 20 burners is required. It is ideally suited for applications that necessitate centralized data collection and remote diagnostics, such as industrial furnaces, ovens, and large-scale process heating systems. It allows operators to interface the burner control system with plant-wide SCADA or building management systems.