Foxboro Evo™ FCP280 Process Automation System Field Control Processor 280
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 128 Compact or standard 200 Series FBMs, or up to 128 of a combination of 100 Series FBMs and 200 Series FBMs (with no more than 64 100 Series FBMs in this configuration)
No Fieldbus Communication Module is required.
No Fieldbus Expansion Module is required for Expanded fieldbus support.
Supports self-hosting mode, which allows the FCP280 to boot itself with a valid control database even without its host workstation
Offers unique, patented, fault-tolerant operation using two control modules to greatly improve reliability relative to other process controllers
Offers on-line image upgrade (OLUG) of a faulttolerant FCP280 without shutting down the process Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) displays letterbug and real-time roles and statuses
Connects to The Mesh control network via standard fiber optic or copper 100 Mbps Ethernet cables
Uses a rugged, die cast aluminum housing for mounting in a non-vented field enclosure
Can operate in Class G3 harsh environments
CE certified for field mounting in enclosures
Each Fieldbus port on FCP280 baseplates supports either a 2 Mbps or 268 Kbps HDLC fieldbus exclusively
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
Uses soft letterbugs configurable via the keys on the FCP280 faceplate.
OVERVIEW
The Field 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 Fieldbus Modules. It also performs data acquisition and alarm detection and notification.
