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Overview
The FCP280 Field Control Processor offers reliable and high-performance control for regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential operations. It also excels in data acquisition, alarm detection, and notification. Featuring a patented fault-tolerant design, the FCP280 ensures maximum availability and continuous operation.
This processor is compatible with earlier generations of Foxboro automation hardware, enabling smooth migration while delivering twice the capacity and three times the performance of previous controllers. With its enhanced capabilities, it provides improved performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for demanding applications.
Key Features
- Cybersecurity: ISA EDSA certified for secure operation.
- Online Image Upgrade (OLUG): Supports seamless updates without system downtime.
- Four PIO Channels: Connects four separate HDLC fieldbuses for flexible I/O integration.
- Plant-Wide Data Integration: Facilitates efficient data exchange across systems.
- Class G3 Harsh Environment Rating: Designed for use in challenging industrial environments.
- CE-Certified: Certified for field mounting in enclosures, ensuring reliability and safety.
Functional Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | ARM® System on a Chip (SOC) |
| Memory | 128 MB SDRAM, 128 MB flash memory |
| Error Detection | ECC for single and multiple-bit error correction |
| Fieldbus Type | HDLC |
| Transmission Rate | 2 Mbps (200 Series FBMs) / 268 Kbps (100 Series FBMs) |
| Maximum Process I/O Capacity | Up to 128 FBMs (200 Series + 100 Series mix) |
| Memory Allocation for Blocks | 15.75 MB |
| Maximum Control Blocks Configured | 8000 blocks |
| Block Executions Per Second | 16,000 blocks/second |
| Block Processing Cycle (BPC) | 50 ms minimum |
| Maximum IPC Connections | 231 (200 source points, 30 sink points) |
| Maximum Number of OM Sink Points | 11,500 |
| Power Requirements | 24 V dc, 8.5 W maximum (non-fault-tolerant module) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Vibration | 0.5 g (5 to 500 Hz) |
| Altitude | -300 m to +3,000 m (-1,000 ft to +10,000 ft) |
Memory and Processing Details
The FCP280 supports block processing for up to 8000 blocks, with the ability to execute up to 16,000 blocks per second. It also supports high-precision control with configurable processing cycles ranging from 50 ms to 1.0 seconds.
The processor supports both source and sink points for continuous process control, allowing it to communicate with up to 200 source points and receive updates from up to 30 sink points. The Object Manager (OM) scanner database can handle up to 18,000 points depending on the block processing cycle.
Environmental and Physical Specifications
The FCP280 is built for harsh environments, meeting Class G3 standards for contamination as defined in the ISA S71.04. It features a conformal coating for added protection, ensuring durability in environments with extreme conditions.
- Vibration: Designed to withstand 0.5 g vibration from 5 to 500 Hz.
- Altitude: Operates in altitudes between -300 m to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft).
- Storage Temperature: -30°C to +85°C (-22°F to 185°F).
The processor module has compact dimensions:
- Height: 105 mm (4.13 in)
- Width: 51.8 mm (2.04 in)
- Depth: 147 mm (5.8 in)
- Weight: 0.8 kg (1.78 lbs)
Mounting and Configuration Options
The FCP280 can be installed on both horizontal and vertical baseplates. For fault-tolerant configurations, two modules must be installed in dedicated slots to facilitate communication between them.
Part Numbers:
- FCP280: Standard processor module
- RH924YA: Horizontal-mounted baseplate
- RH924YL: Vertical-mounted baseplate
- RH924YF: Fault-tolerant baseplate
Benefits
- Secure Design: Offers protected operation with built-in cybersecurity.
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Designed to be future-proof, minimizing long-term costs.
- High Performance: Delivers fast updates, ultra-high reliability, and accuracy for continuous operation.
- Scalable: Easily handles increasing system demands while improving system efficiency.
Applications
The FCP280 is ideal for a variety of industries that require reliable process control and data acquisition, including:
- Refining and Petrochemicals
- Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream)
- Chemical and Specialty Chemicals
- Power Generation
- Metals, Mining, and Minerals
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Food and Beverage
- Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals
About Us
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