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LED Indicators

The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the FCP280 module provide a visual indication of the

– FCP280 operating status

– Transmit/receive communication activity on the four extended fieldbus channels

(Fieldbus A and B on each channel) LEDs on copper or fibre optic

network adapters provide visual indication of the following

– Internal and external power supply health status

– Communication activity with the control network A and B links and the FCP280

Redundant controllers only:

– No error messages are sent to the field or to applications using the controller data,

because unless the two modules match exactly bit-for-bit in sending a message, the

No information is allowed to flow out of the controller.

– The secondary controller is synchronised with the primary controller,

which helps to ensure that the most up-to-date data is available in the event of a primary controller

failure.

– Since the secondary controller performs exactly the same operations as the primary controller,

potential defects can be detected prior to any switchover.

The FCP280 supports the following devices on a 268 Kbps fieldbus:

– 100 Series FBM

– SPECTRUM™ Migration Integrator

– SPEC 200™ Control Integrator

– SPEC 200 MICRO™ Control Integrator

– SPEC 200 CCM Control Integrator

Foxboro Gas Chromatographs are not supported.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The FCP280 has a liquid crystal display (LCD) on the panel that displays

a variety of status and identification information, including

Status and identification information:

– The first line typically displays the letter number and role (Master/Shadow/Single) of the FCP280.

– The second line shows the FCP280’s part number, hardware revision information, date of manufacture,

operating system version, and its status on the control network.

Supported Devices

The FCP280 supports the following devices on the 2 Mbps fieldbus:

– All compact and standard 200 series FBMs, which support many types of intelligent field devices.

including those on Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, HART, and DeviceNet networks.

– Foxboro DCS Field Device System Integrator (FDSI) Modules

– Intrinsically Safe I/O Subsystem (ISCM) – see Intrinsically Safe I/O Subsystem (PSS 31H-2Y6)

– DCS Migration Fieldbus Module for Siemens APACS+ Systems

– DCS Migration Fieldbus Module for Westinghouse WDPF® Systems

– DCS Fieldbus Migration Module for Fisher PROVOX® 20 Series Migration HART

– DCS Fieldbus Migration Module for Honeywell® TDC 2000 Systems 

(with standard backplane for HART use).

The FCP280 supports the following devices on a 268 Kbps fieldbus:

– 100 Series FBM

– SPECTRUM™ Migration Integrator

– SPEC 200™ Control Integrator

– SPEC 200 MICRO™ Control Integrator

– SPEC 200 CCM Control Integrator

Foxboro Gas Chromatographs are not supported.

I/O Driver

The FBM is a general purpose Ethernet hardware module that can be loaded with different software

drivers.

These drivers configure the FBM to recognise the specific protocol used by the device.

Some of these software drivers are standard products. Other custom drivers can be developed to meet

specific needs.

These drivers are dynamically downloaded to the FBM233 with software code

specifically designed to interface with the protocols of third party devices.

The configuration steps and software requirements for each driver are specific to the device integrated

into the system.

Ethernet Link Setup

Data communication between the FBM233 and field devices takes place via the RJ-45 interface on the

front of the FBM233 module.

The RJ-45 connector of the FBM233 can be connected to the field device via a hub or an Ethernet switch.

The FBM233 connects to an Ethernet switch or hub to communicate with one external device or up to 64

external devices.

Configurator

The FDSI Configurator sets up the FBM233 ports and XML-based device profiles.

The Port Configurator makes it easy to set communication parameters

(e.g., Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), IP address) for each port.

The Device Configurator is not required for all devices, but when it is,

it can configure device-specific and point-specific considerations

(e.g., scan rate, address to which data is to be transferred,

and amount of data to be transferred in a single transaction).

Functional Features

Key features of the FBM233 include

– Redundant 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet network transfer rates to and from field devices

– Communication with up to 64 field devices

– Downloadable I/O software drivers from available protocol libraries

– Up to 2000 DCI block connections

– Integration of field device data into the Foxboro DCS control database using an Ethernet connection

– Field Installation

– G3 rated (harsh) environments.

Ethernet Link Setup

Data communication between the FBM233 and field devices takes place via the RJ-45 interface on the

front of the FBM233 module.

The RJ-45 connector of the FBM233 can be connected to the field device via a hub or an Ethernet switch.

The FBM233 connects to an Ethernet switch or hub to communicate with one external device or up to 64

external devices.

Configurator

The FDSI Configurator sets up the FBM233 ports and XML-based device profiles.

The Port Configurator makes it easy to set communication parameters

(e.g., Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), IP address) for each port.

The Device Configurator is not required for all devices, but when it is,

it can configure device-specific and point-specific considerations

(e.g., scan rate, address to which data is to be transferred,

and amount of data to be transferred in a single transaction).

I/O Driver

The FBM is a general purpose Ethernet hardware module that can be loaded with different software

drivers.

These drivers configure the FBM to recognise the specific protocol used by the device.

Some of these software drivers are standard products. Other custom drivers can be developed to meet

specific needs.

These drivers are dynamically downloaded to the FBM233 with software code

specifically designed to interface with the protocols of third party devices.

The configuration steps and software requirements for each driver are specific to the device integrated

into the system.

Ethernet Link Setup

Data communication between the FBM233 and field devices takes place via the RJ-45 interface on the

front of the FBM233 module.

The RJ-45 connector of the FBM233 can be connected to the field device via a hub or an Ethernet switch.

The FBM233 connects to an Ethernet switch or hub to communicate with one external device or up to 64

external devices.

Functional Features

Key features of the FBM233 include

– Redundant 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet network transfer rates to and from field devices

– Communication with up to 64 field devices

– Downloadable I/O software drivers from available protocol libraries

– Up to 2000 DCI block connections

– Integration of field device data into the Foxboro DCS control database using an Ethernet connection

– Field Installation

– G3 rated (harsh) environments.

Configurator

The FDSI Configurator sets up the FBM233 ports and XML-based device profiles.

The Port Configurator makes it easy to set communication parameters

(e.g., Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), IP address) for each port.

The Device Configurator is not required for all devices, but when it is,

it can configure device-specific and point-specific considerations

(e.g., scan rate, address to which data is to be transferred,

and amount of data to be transferred in a single transaction).

Compact Design

The compact FBM215 has a narrower design than the standard 200 series FBM.

It has a rugged acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) housing that provides physical protection for the circuitry.

Enclosures specifically designed for mounting the FBM provide varying degrees of environmental

protection up to the harsh environments specified in ISA Standard S71.04.

Visual Indicators

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front of the module provide a visual indication of the module’s operational status and channel communication activity.

Easy Removal/Replacement

Modules are mounted on a Compact 200 Series base plate that can be mounted either on DIN rails or horizontally in a rack using a kit.

Includes signal connectors for redundant fieldbus, redundant independent DC power supply and termination cables.

Two screws on the FBM secure the module to the Compact 200 Series base plate.

Removing/replacing the module eliminates the need to remove field device termination cables, power supplies, or communication cables.

Termination Components

Field output signals are connected to the FBM subsystem via DIN rail mounted TAs.

OVERVIEW

The Compact HART Communication Output Interface Module (FBM215) contains eight channels of isolated output channels.

The Compact FBM215 supports any combination of standard 4 to 20 mA devices and HART devices,

and is part of the Compact 200 Series I/O Subsystem, as described in the Compact 200 Series I/O Subsystem Overview.

The Compact FBM215 serves as a host for HART-communicating field devices, allowing the Foxboro

Evo system to request and receive two digital telegrams per second from each field device.

The Telegram Pass-Through feature can be used to support HART generic, common, 

and device-specific commands, but does not support burst communication modes.

These commands are implemented through the Intelligent Field Device Configurator 

(IFDC – see Intelligent Field Device Configurator FoxCom for details) and the HART protocol.

The compact FBM215 provides an isolated power supply for each channel.

When connected to the appropriate TA, the Compact FBM215 provides the functionality previously provided by the 100 Series FBM I/O subsystem.

TAs support the functional HART devices of the 100 Series FBM37 when the FBM37 is used with the following devices

Easy Maintenance

The 130 Series utilizes a unique pneumatic circuit board that greatly enhances the sophistication of the pneumatic control system.

This board eliminates many of the piping and connections found in other controllers.

All components are located on one side of the board and are easily accessible by sliding back the cover on one side.

Force Balance Control Module

The proven force balance control module ensures long service life and reliability.

Due to the use of metal bellows, there is virtually no movement in the flexure suspension mechanism, thus providing the user with a clearly superior controller.

Specialized Controllers for Every Application

Foxboro offers the industry’s widest range of optional accessories and specialized control features.

In addition to normal control modes, these include single-station ratios, single-station computer setups, auto selectors, differential gaps, and “batch” processing.