The Foxboro FCP280 is a field control processor module in the EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS (Distributed Control System) series. Below is its detailed introduction:
- Brand: Foxboro, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric.
- Type: Distributed, fault-tolerant (optional) field-mounted controller module.
- Powerful Control Capabilities: Works with connected Foxboro DCS Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) to execute regulatory, logical, timing, and sequential control. It also enables data acquisition, alarm detection, and notification.
- Support for Multiple Modules: Can support up to 128 compact or standard Series 200 FBMs, or a combination of 128 Series 100 and Series 200 FBMs (each PIO bus/chassis port allows a maximum of 64 Series 100 FBMs), without the need for fieldbus communication modules.
- Self-Hosted Mode: Even when the host workstation is offline, the FCP280 can start with a valid control database. However, editing of control functions is not possible in this mode.
- Patented Fault-Tolerant Operation: Utilizes two control modules to provide unique patented fault-tolerant operation. If one of the modules experiences a hardware failure, the controller can still operate continuously, significantly improving reliability.
- Online Image Upgrade: Offers Online Loadable Upgrade (OLUG) and Enhanced Online Loadable Upgrade (EOLUG) functions, allowing upgrades to the fault-tolerant FCP280 without interrupting local control processes.
- Overload Protection and Display: Equipped with CP overload protection, which notifies operators when performance reaches the limit. It also features a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that shows alphanumeric errors, as well as real-time roles and status.
- Communication and Installation: Connects to the Foxboro DCS control network via standard fiber optic or copper 100 Mbps Ethernet cables. It adopts a rugged die-cast aluminum housing, can be installed in non-ventilated field cabinets, operates in harsh G3-class environments, and is CE-certified.
- Processor: Adopts an ARM® System-on-Chip (SoC).
- Memory: 128 MB SDRAM, 128 MB flash memory.
- Fieldbus: Supports HDLC fieldbus. The transmission rate is 2 Mbps for Series 200 FBMs and 268 Kbps for Series 100 FBMs.
- Power Requirements: Input voltage is 24 V DC (redundant). The maximum power consumption is 11 W for a single module and 20 W for a fault-tolerant pair.
- Operating Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃ (-4℉ to 140℉).
- Storage Temperature: -40℃ to 70℃ (-40℉ to 158℉).
Widely used in industries such as oil refining, petrochemicals, upstream and midstream oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, metals, mining, water and wastewater, food and beverage, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals.
