Foxboro™ DCS Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) Feature Profile

The EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) is a distributed, optionally fault-tolerant, field-installable controller module.

The FCP280 performs regulation, logic, timing, and sequence control with connected Foxboro DCS Fieldbus Modules (FBMs).

It also performs data acquisition, alarm detection, and notification.The FCP280. through a chassis-mounted network adapter, is

connects to the Foxboro DCS control network with standard fibre optic or 100 Mbps copper cable (see figure below).

The FCP280 requires Foxboro DCS Control Core Services Software v9.0 or higher.

A system with the FCP280 and this software is called an EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS Process Automation System.

Legend

A To/From Control Network Ethernet Fibre Optic Switch ‘B’

B 100 Mbps Orange duplex fibre optic cable

C To/From Control Network Ethernet Fibre Switch ‘A’/From Control Network Ethernet Fibre Switch ‘A’ Connection

D FCP280 Fault Tolerant Module Pair

E Each fieldbus port (1-4. Top 1. Bottom 4) can be connected to the fieldbus via a compact and/or standard 200 series FBM or a pre-approved configuration of a 100 series FBM

F Liquid crystal display

G LED operating indicators for module status and fieldbus communication

H Down arrow button

I Up Arrow Button

J Select button

K Network adapter (fibre optic adapter shown, copper adapter also available)

L Operating LED to indicate communication status with the control network

Function

- Performs regulation, logic, timing, and sequence control with connected Foxboro DCS Fieldbus Modules (FBMs)

Foxboro DCS Fieldbus Module (FBM)

- Performs data acquisition, alarm detection and notification

- Supports up to 128 compact or standard 200 series FBMs, 128 100 series FBMs, or up to 128 100 series FBMs

or a combination of up to 128 100 Series FBMs and 200 Series FBMs,

No fieldbus communication module required (up to 64 100-series FBMs per fieldbus allowed)

(up to 64 100-series FBMs per fieldbus per PIO bus/substrate port)

- Supports fieldbus expansion without fieldbus expansion modules

- Supports self-hosted mode, allowing the FCP280 to boot itself up with an active control database even in the absence of a host workstation.

Even if the host workstation is not online, the FCP280 can start up with a valid control database. However, the control functions cannot be edited.

- Provides unique, patented fault-tolerant operation using two control modules, which greatly improves reliability compared to other process controllers.

- Provides an online image upgrade (OLUG) of the fault tolerant FCP280.

- Enhanced Online Image Upgrade (EOLUG) of the Fault Tolerant FCP280 can be performed while the process is running.

This form of upgrade helps to prevent any significant impact on the local control process.

- Provides CP overload protection to notify the operator when the FCP280 is reaching its performance limits

- Liquid crystal display (LCD) shows letter errors as well as real-time roles and statuses

- Connects to the Foxboro DCS control network via standard fibre optic or copper 100 Mbps Ethernet cable

- Rugged die-cast aluminium enclosure for installation in unventilated field cabinets

- Operates in G3 rated harsh environments

- CE certified for field installation in cabinets

- Each fieldbus port on the standard FCP280 baseboard supports a dedicated 2 Mbps or 268 Kbps HDLC fieldbus port

- Provides control capability for a variety of process applications using versatile control algorithms and a variety of FBMs

- Supports time synchronisation using optional external time from GPS satellites

- Supports time synchronisation using optional external time from GPS satellites Using soft letter blocks, the FCP280 can be configured via pushbuttons on the panel.

- Optional dual cable substrate allows use of separate cables for each ‘A’ and ‘B’ buses

Remote Installation

The FCP280 simplifies Foxboro DCS system architecture by requiring only the enclosure (via field enclosure) while maintaining control,

host workstation with Control Core Services v9.0 or higher, and an Ethernet switch to communicate through the control network structure.

The field-installed FCP280 is part of a highly distributed control network