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Product Description

The FOXBORO FCP270 P0917YZ is a distributed, optionally fault-tolerant field-mounted controller designed for process control, alarming functions, and data acquisition within the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS). It performs regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control in conjunction with connected Fieldbus Modules (FBMs), ensuring precise process management.

Product Parameters

  • Model: FCP270 P0917YZ
  • Processor: AMD Elan 520 (running at 100 MHz)
  • Memory: 16 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash memory
  • Input Voltage: 24 VDC typical
  • Power Consumption: 8.5 W maximum per non-fault-tolerant module
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to +60°C (+32 to +140°F)
  • Humidity Rating: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Dimensions: 103 mm (4.04 in) x 51.5 mm (2.03 in) x 147 mm (5.80 in)
  • Weight: 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) for a single module.

Product Specifications

  • Fieldbus Support:
    • Supports up to 32 of the 200 Series FBMs.
    • With a Fieldbus Expansion Module 100 (FEM100), supports up to 128 of the 200 Series FBMs.
    • Supports up to 64 of the 100 Series FBMs.
    • Supports both 2 Mbps and 268 Kbps HDLC fieldbuses simultaneously.
  • Network Connectivity: Connects to the Foxboro Evo control network via standard fiber optic 100 Mbps Ethernet.
  • Fault-Tolerant Operation: Uses two control modules to ensure continuous operation even if one module fails.
  • Time Synchronization: Supports GPS-based time synchronization with an accuracy of 1 ms.
  • Housing: Rugged die-cast aluminum, suitable for Class G3 harsh environments.

Series

The FOXBORO FCP270 P0917YZ belongs to the Foxboro I/A Series, a comprehensive system for industrial automation and control, now part of Schneider Electric.

Features

  • Regulatory Control: Manages complex regulatory tasks with up to 4000 control blocks and 10,000 block executions per second.
  • Alarm Detection: Processes up to 32 alarms per block for timely notification of operational issues.
  • Distributed Architecture: Reduces wiring and improves performance by locating the controller close to the process.
  • Modular Design: Easily expandable to meet application requirements.
  • User-Friendly: Intuitive programming software for easy configuration and use.

Functions

  • Process Control: Controls various variables like temperature, pressure, flow, and level.
  • Alarming: Monitors process variables and generates alarms based on setpoints.
  • Logic Control: Implements complex logic control sequences.
  • Data Acquisition: Collects and stores process data.

Uses

  • Process Control: Ideal for precise control and monitoring of industrial processes.
  • Data Acquisition: Ensures accurate and reliable data acquisition from field devices.
  • System Integration: Facilitates seamless integration with existing industrial automation systems.

Application Fields

The FOXBORO FCP270 P0917YZ is widely used in:
  • Chemical and Petrochemical Industries: For precise control and monitoring of processes.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Ensuring consistent product quality through precise process control.
  • Manufacturing: Suitable for automotive, food and beverage, and other manufacturing processes.
  • Energy Sector: Applicable in power generation and distribution systems.
  • Water and Wastewater: Useful in water treatment and distribution facilities

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