FOXBORO FCP280 RH924YA Field Control Processor

FOXBORO FCP280 RH924YA Field Control Processor

DESVRIPTION

The EcoStruxure ™ Foxboro ™ DCSField Control Processor 280 (FCP280) is a distributed, optionally fault-tolerant, field-mounted controller module. The FCP280 performs regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control together with connected Foxboro DCS Fieldbus Modules (FBMs). It also performs data acquisition and alarm detection and notification. The FCP280 connects to the Foxboro DCS Control Network via standard fiber optic or copper 100 Mbps Ethernet cables from network adapters installed on its baseplate (see the next figure). The FCP280requires Foxboro DCS Control Core Services software v9.0 or later. A system with the FCP280 and this software is called an EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS Process Automation System.

Product Overview

The FCP280 RH924YA is a field control processor in the EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS (Distributed Control System) that performs functions such as regulation, logic, timing, and sequential control, and operates in conjunction with connected Foxboro DCS Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) to perform tasks such as data acquisition, alarm detection, and notification.

Technical Features

Fieldbus Support:

The FCP280 RH924YA supports up to 128 compact or standard 200 series FBMs, or up to 128 combinations of 100 series FBMs and 200 series FBMs (no more than 64 100 series FBMs in this configuration).

No fieldbus communication module is required, and extended fieldbus support does not require a fieldbus expansion module.

Patented fault-tolerant operation:

The processor uses two control modules to provide unique patented fault-tolerant operation that greatly increases reliability relative to other process controllers.

Even if one module fails, the other can continue to operate, ensuring continuous system operation.

Online Image Fault Tolerant Upgrade:

Support for online image fault-tolerant upgrades (OLUG or EOLUG) allows upgrades to be performed without shutting down the process, helping to prevent any major disruption to local control processes.

Self-hosted Mode:

Self-hosted mode is supported, allowing the FCP280 to boot itself up using a valid control database even if there is no host workstation. However, control functions cannot be edited in this mode.

Network Communications:

Connects to the Foxboro DCS control network with standard fibre optic or copper 100 Mbps Ethernet cable via a network adapter mounted on the baseboard.

The optional dual cable backplane supports four PIO channels, providing separate A and B bus connectors and dedicated connectors for optional time strobe inputs.

Liquid Crystal Display:

Equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying letter errors and real-time role and status information.

Other Features:

Housed in a rugged die-cast aluminium enclosure for installation in unventilated field cabinets.

Operates in G3 rated harsh environments and is CE approved for field installation in cabinets.

Supports time synchronisation using optional external time from GPS satellites.

Provides control capability for a variety of process applications using versatile control algorithms and a variety of FBMs.

Application Areas

The FCP280 RH924YA field control processor is widely used in a variety of industrial automation control systems, especially where high accuracy, high reliability and flexible configuration are required. It is suitable for many industries such as petroleum, chemical, electric power, metallurgy, water treatment, food and beverage, etc. It provides stable and reliable solutions for various process control tasks.

Product Advantages

High performance: adopts advanced processor technology and patented fault-tolerant operation to provide stable and reliable communication and control functions.

Flexibility: Supports a wide range of FBM types and configuration options, adapting to different field environments and equipment requirements.

Reliability: Adopts rugged design and high-quality materials to ensure stable operation in a variety of harsh environments.

Ease of Use: Provides an intuitive configuration and monitoring interface as well as a rich library of function blocks for easy troubleshooting, maintenance and programming.