FOXBORO FCP270

Description

Parameters and Specifications:

• Type: Field Control Processor 270 (FCP270)
• Memory: 16 MB SDRAM and 32 MB Flash Memory
• Input Voltage (Redundant): 24 V DC typical
• Power Consumption (Per Non-Fault-Tolerant Module): Max 8.5 W
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +60°C (+32 to +140°F)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.7 cm x 5.15 cm x 11.4 cm
• Weight: 0.6 kg
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 kg
• Series: FOXBORO (now Schneider Electric) Field Control Processor Series¹

Features:

• Control and Monitoring: The FCP270 controller module can be used for process control and monitoring, involving applications such as industrial process control, temperature control systems, pressure and flow control, level monitoring and control, as well as data acquisition and monitoring².
• Data Acquisition and Alarming: It supports data acquisition and alarm detection and notification².
• Connectivity: It can connect to the MESH control network via standard fiber-optic Ethernet. It supports up to 32 200 series FBMs (Fieldbus Modules) without requiring a fieldbus communication module²³.
• Certification and Durability: The FCP270 has CE certification and can be field-installed in its enclosure. It uses a robust die-cast aluminum enclosure that allows it to operate in harsh G3 environments²³.

Role and Function:

The FOXBORO FCP270 is a field control processor commonly used in industrial automation and process control systems. It receives various signal inputs and performs corresponding control operations based on set logic and algorithms. Its applications are diverse, covering industries such as manufacturing, power generation, building automation, medical equipment, transportation, environmental monitoring, and more⁵⁷. It helps improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and ensure product quality²