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FOXBORO FCP280 Field Control Processor
1. Technical Specifications
• Processor: ARM-based control processor with 128 MB SDRAM and 128 MB flash memory
• I/O Capacity: Up to 128 Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) per controller
– 200-series FBM: 32 per HDLC fieldbus link, 4 links total → 128 max
– 100-series FBM: 64 per link or mixed configurations up to 128 total
• Communication:
– Fieldbus: 2 Mbps HDLC (200-series) or 268 kbps HDLC (100-series)
– Control network: 100 Mbps copper or fiber Ethernet with dual-redundant adapters
• Control Blocks: 8 000 configurable blocks, 16 000 blocks per second throughput
• Scan Period: 50 ms minimum block processing cycle
• Power: 24 VDC ±20 %, < 15 W typical
• Environmental: −40 °C to +70 °C, G3 corrosive-gas rated, CE-marked for field mounting
• Housing: Rugged die-cast aluminum enclosure, IP20 front, IP50 rear with cover
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2. Functional Highlights
• Patented fault-tolerant design using dual processors operating in lock-step for hot-standby redundancy
• Executes regulatory, logic, timing and sequential control, plus data acquisition, alarm detection and notification
• Online firmware upgrade without process interruption (OLUG / EOLUG)
• Self-hosting capability: starts and runs the control database even when the operator workstation is offline
• Real-time diagnostics via front-panel LCD and LED indicators; automatic CPU load monitoring prevents overload
• Time synchronization via optional GPS or NTP
• Patented fault-tolerant design using dual processors operating in lock-step for hot-standby redundancy
• Executes regulatory, logic, timing and sequential control, plus data acquisition, alarm detection and notification
• Online firmware upgrade without process interruption (OLUG / EOLUG)
• Self-hosting capability: starts and runs the control database even when the operator workstation is offline
• Real-time diagnostics via front-panel LCD and LED indicators; automatic CPU load monitoring prevents overload
• Time synchronization via optional GPS or NTP
3. Application Scenarios
• Petrochemical and refining: distillation, reaction and blending loops
• Power generation: turbine control, boiler management, renewable-energy integration
• Metallurgy: rolling-mill drives, furnace control, cooling lines
• Water & wastewater: treatment-plant automation, pump-station control
• Food & beverage: batch reactors, packaging lines, CIP systems
• Petrochemical and refining: distillation, reaction and blending loops
• Power generation: turbine control, boiler management, renewable-energy integration
• Metallurgy: rolling-mill drives, furnace control, cooling lines
• Water & wastewater: treatment-plant automation, pump-station control
• Food & beverage: batch reactors, packaging lines, CIP systems
4. Installation & Expansion
• Mounts on standard or fault-tolerant FCP280 baseplates; dual-cable baseplate supports A/B bus redundancy
• Up to 1 830 m fieldbus distance with FBI200/FBI100 extenders
• Plug-and-play replacement for legacy FCP270 and ZCP270 controllers retaining existing CP databases
• Mounts on standard or fault-tolerant FCP280 baseplates; dual-cable baseplate supports A/B bus redundancy
• Up to 1 830 m fieldbus distance with FBI200/FBI100 extenders
• Plug-and-play replacement for legacy FCP270 and ZCP270 controllers retaining existing CP databases
5. Ordering Package
• FCP280 module (RH924YA or equivalent)
• Baseplate (standard or dual-cable fault-tolerant)
• Redundant Ethernet or fiber network adapters
• 24 VDC connector kit, mounting screws and extraction lever
• User Guide (B0700FW), GSD/EDS files and factory test certificate
• FCP280 module (RH924YA or equivalent)
• Baseplate (standard or dual-cable fault-tolerant)
• Redundant Ethernet or fiber network adapters
• 24 VDC connector kit, mounting screws and extraction lever
• User Guide (B0700FW), GSD/EDS files and factory test certificate
