Foxboro FCP270 Field Control Processor

Foxboro FCP270 Field Control Processor

Description

The Field Control Processor 270 (FCP270) is a distributed, optionally fault-tolerant, field-mounted controller module. The FCP270 performs regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control together with connected Fieldbus Modules. It also performs data acquisition and alarm detection and notification. The FCP270 connects to The MESH control network via standard fiber optic 100 Mbps Ethernet.

The fault-tolerant version of the FCP270 consists of two processor modules. These modules install in adjacent FCP270 slots in a supported FCP270 baseplate for high speed communication between the modules.

Features

• Performs regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control together with connected Fieldbus Modules (FBMs)
• Performs data acquisition and alarm detection and notification
• Supports up to 32 200 Series FBMs - referring to both Compact or standard types
• Supports up to 128 200 Series FBMs (Compact or standard) with a Fieldbus Expansion Module 100 (FEM100)
• Supports up to 64 of the 100 Series FBMs
• No Fieldbus Communication Module is required
• Connects to The MESH control network via standard fiber optic 100 Mbps Ethernet
• Uses a rugged, die cast aluminum housing for mounting in a non-vented field enclosure
• Can operate in Class G3 harsh environments
• Is CE certified for field mounting in enclosures
• Supports both the 2 Mbps or 268 Kbps HDLC fieldbuses simultaneously with the FBI200 or FBI100, allowing connections to both 200 Series and 100 Series FBMs (affects the total number of each type of FBM supported).
• Offers unique, patented, fault-tolerant operation using two control modules to greatly improve reliability relative to other process controllers
• Uses versatile control algorithms and a wide variety of FBMs to provide control capabilities for a broad range of process applications
• Supports time synchronization using optional external time from GPS satellites
• Offers on-line image update of a fault-tolerant FCP270 without shutting down the process
• Uses soft letterbugs configurable via the I/A Series® system Letterbug Configurator running on a Pocket PC
• Supports self-hosting mode with I/A Series software v8.4-v8.8 or Foxboro Evo™ Control Core Services v9.0 or later

Technical Specifications