Foxboro Evo™ FCP280 Process Automation System Field Control Processor 280

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.