FOXBORO FCP270

Description

Parameters and Specifications:

• Product Type: Field Control Processor 270 (FCP270)
• Memory Size: 16 MB SDRAM and 32 MB Flash¹²
• Input Voltage (Redundant Voltage): 24 V DC typical¹²
• Power Consumption (per Non-Fault-Tolerant Module): Maximum 8.5 W¹²
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +60°C (+32 to +140°F)¹²

Dimensions and Weight:

• Size (L x W x H): 14.7 cm x 5.15 cm x 11.4 cm¹²³⁴
• Weight: 0.6 kg¹²³⁴
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 kg¹²

Series:

• FCP270 belongs to the FOXBORO (now Schneider Electric) Field Control Processor series¹².

Features:

• Control and Monitoring: Performs regulation, logic, timing, and sequence control with connected Fieldbus Modules (FBM)²³⁴.
• Data Acquisition: Executes data acquisition, alarm detection, and notification²³⁴.
• FBM Support: Supports up to 32 200-series FBMs, 128 200-series FBMs with Fieldbus Extension Module 100 (FEM100), and 64 100-series FBMs²³⁴.
• Connectivity: Connects to the mesh control network via standard fiber-optic 100 Mbps Ethernet²³⁴.
• Housing: Uses a rugged die-cast aluminum housing, enabling operation in G3 harsh environments²³⁴.
• Fault-Tolerant Design: Provides unique patented fault-tolerant operation using two control modules, greatly improving reliability compared to other process controllers².
• Time Synchronization: Supports optional external time synchronization using GPS satellites².

Applications:

• FCP270 is commonly used in industrial automation, process control, manufacturing, power systems, building automation, medical equipment, transportation, environmental monitoring, and laboratory research⁵⁶⁷.