FOXBORO+FCP270 FCP280

Description

Product Overview

The Foxboro FCP270 and FCP280 are key components of the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS), now part of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS. They function as Field Control Processors (FCPs), essentially serving as the “brains” of the control system at the field level.

Key Functions

Executing Control Logic: The FCPs run the control algorithms and strategies that automate the industrial process.
Managing I/O: They handle the input and output of data to and from field devices (sensors, actuators, etc.) through Fieldbus Modules (FBMs).
Communication: They facilitate communication with other system components, such as operator workstations, historians, and other control processors.

FCP270

Description: The FCP270 is a compact and robust processor designed for a variety of process control applications. It provides a reliable platform for implementing control strategies, acquiring data, and managing alarms.

Specifications:

Processor: AMD Elan 520 @ 100 MHz
Memory: 16 MB SDRAM, 32 MB Flash
Communication: HDLC fieldbus, 100 Mbps Ethernet
I/O: Supports up to 32 FBMs (expandable to 128 with FEM100)
Operating Temperature: -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Power Supply: 24 VDC
Dimensions: 5 cm x 14.5 cm x 11.5 cm
Weight: 0.74 kg
Use: The FCP270 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

Chemical processing
Oil and gas
Pulp and paper
Water and wastewater
FCP280

Description: The FCP280 is a high-performance processor designed for demanding applications and larger systems. It offers significantly higher processing power, greater capacity, and enhanced features compared to the FCP270.

Foxboro FCP280 module

Specifications:

Processor: Intel Pentium M @ 1.6 GHz
Memory: 512 MB SDRAM, 1 GB Flash
Communication: HDLC fieldbus, Gigabit Ethernet
I/O: Supports a larger number of FBMs than FCP270
Fault Tolerance: Optional redundant processors
Online Image Upgrade (OLUG): Supported
Operating Temperature: -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Power Supply: 24 VDC
Use: The FCP280 is ideal for applications requiring:

High-speed processing
Large I/O capacity
Advanced control strategies
Fault tolerance
Minimal downtime

Key Differences

Performance: The FCP280 offers approximately three times the processing power of the FCP270.
Capacity: The FCP280 supports a larger number of FBMs and has more memory.
Communication: The FCP280 has enhanced communication capabilities, including Gigabit Ethernet.
Fault Tolerance: The FCP280 offers optional fault tolerance through redundant processors.
Online Image Upgrade (OLUG): The FCP280 supports online firmware upgrades.

Product Use

Both the FCP270 and FCP280 are used to control industrial processes in a variety of industries. The specific choice of processor depends on the application requirements, such as the complexity of the control logic, the number of I/O points, and the need for fault tolerance.

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