The FOXBORO FCP280 Field Control Processor is a distributed, optionally fault-tolerant, field-mounted controller designed for industrial automation and process control systems.
1. Key Functions
Process Control & Automation:
Executes regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control tasks in real-time.
Works with Foxboro DCS Field Bus Modules (FBMs) for I/O management and data acquisition.
Fault-Tolerant Operation (Optional Redundancy):
Supports dual-module redundancy for high availability in critical processes.
Features self-diagnostics and automatic failover to ensure continuous operation.
High-Speed Communication:
Connects to Foxboro DCS control networks via 100 Mbps fiber-optic or copper Ethernet.
Interfaces with Foxboro Evo™ and I/A Series systems (requires Control Core Services v9.0+).
Alarm & Data Management:
Performs data acquisition, alarm detection, and notification for process monitoring.
2. Applications
Oil & gas: Pipeline monitoring, wellhead control.
Power plants: Turbine/boiler automation.
Chemical/pharmaceutical: Batch process control.
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