FOXBORO FCP280

Description

Product Description

Product Parameters

• Brand/Model: FOXBORO FCP280
• Core Processing Parameters
  • Processor: Dual-core 1.2 GHz industrial-grade CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB DDR4 RAM (expandable to 8 GB), 16 GB industrial flash storage
  • Control Execution Rate: 1ms (minimum logic scan time), 10ms (standard PID loop update)
  • Supported I/O Capacity: Up to 2048 I/O points (via Foxboro FBM modules)
  • Communication Protocols: Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Foundation Fieldbus H1, PROFIBUS DP, HART
• Redundancy & Reliability Parameters
  • Redundancy: Hot standby (1:1) with automatic failover (< 50ms switchover time)
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): > 200,000 hours (per Telcordia SR-332)
  • Fault Detection: Built-in self-test (BIST), watchdog timer, hardware health monitoring
  • Power Supply: Redundant 24V DC (18-30V DC input range)
• Environmental & Physical Parameters
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ +60°C
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
  • Vibration Resistance: 5g (10-2000Hz, IEC 60068-2-6)
  • Shock Resistance: 30g (11ms half-sine wave)
  • Protection Grade: IP20 (rack-mount installation)
  • Dimensions: 175mm (W) × 350mm (H) × 400mm (D) (19-inch rack-compatible)
  • Installation: 2U rack-mount (redundant configuration requires 4U)

Advantages & Features

1. High-Speed Dual-Core Processing: FOXBORO FCP280’s 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU enables execution of complex control strategies (e.g., model predictive control, multi-variable PID) and high-speed data acquisition, critical for real-time process control in refineries and chemical plants.
2. Seamless Redundancy: Hot standby 1:1 redundancy with < 50ms failover ensures uninterrupted control, eliminating downtime risks in continuous-process industries where even brief outages can cause significant financial losses or safety hazards.
3. Expansive I/O & Protocol Support: The processor supports up to 2048 I/O points and all major industrial communication protocols, enabling integration with Foxboro FBM modules, third-party smart devices, and enterprise systems (MES/ERP) for end-to-end process visibility.
4. Advanced Cybersecurity: Role-based access control (RBAC), encrypted communication (SSL/TLS), and intrusion detection features protect against cyber threats, complying with IEC 62443 and NIST cybersecurity standards for industrial control systems.

Application Fields & Cases

1. Oil Refinery Crude Distillation Control: A major oil refinery deployed FOXBORO FCP280 redundant processors in its Foxboro I/A Series DCS to control a crude distillation unit with 1500+ I/O points. The dual-core processing enabled real-time optimization of distillation columns, while hot standby redundancy prevented unplanned downtime during a primary processor failure, saving an estimated $200k in production losses.
2. Chemical Plant Batch Process Control: A petrochemical facility used FOXBORO FCP280 to execute complex batch control strategies for polymer production, with 800+ I/O points monitoring reactors, mixers, and storage tanks. The processor’s fast scan time (1ms) ensured precise temperature/pressure control, improving batch consistency by 25% and reducing waste.
3. Power Generation Turbine Control: A combined-cycle power plant integrated FOXBORO FCP280 redundant processors to control gas and steam turbines, with seamless communication to turbine governors, vibration sensors, and emissions monitoring systems. Redundancy ensured grid-compliant power delivery even during processor maintenance, avoiding costly utility penalties.

Competitor Comparison

Selection Suggestions & Precautions

1. Selection Suggestions: FOXBORO FCP280 is ideal for Foxboro I/A Series DCS users needing high-performance, redundant control for large-scale (500+ I/O points) or mission-critical applications (e.g., refineries, chemical plants). For small-scale applications (< 500 I/O points), choose the FOXBORO FCP270; for Emerson/Siemens DCS, select DeltaV S Series or S7-400H controllers.
2. Precautions:
   • Deploy the processor in a redundant 1:1 configuration for mission-critical applications to ensure uninterrupted control—single-processor setups are only recommended for non-critical processes.
   • Use only Foxboro-certified FBM I/O modules and communication gateways to maintain compatibility and avoid performance issues or communication failures.
   • Configure cybersecurity settings (RBAC, encryption) per IEC 62443 guidelines to protect against industrial cyber threats, especially when connecting to enterprise networks.
   • Perform regular firmware updates (per Foxboro recommendations) to patch security vulnerabilities and ensure compatibility with new I/O modules or protocols.
   • Ensure the processor is installed in a temperature-controlled, dust-free rack environment to maximize MTBF and prevent overheating-related failures.

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