Category: Foxboro

REMOTE MOUNTING

The FCP270 flattens and simplifies the Foxboro Evo

Process Automation System architecture, which only

requires field enclosures plus workstations and

Ethernet switches. For more information on The

Foxboro Evo control network architecture, refer to

PSS 21H-7C2 B3.

The field-mounted FCP270 is an integral part of the

highly-distributed control network where controllers

are closely aligned to specific process units mounted

in close proximity to their I/O and the actual

equipment being controlled. Coordination between

process units takes place via a fiber optic 100 Mbps

Ethernet network.

The FCP270 is packaged in a rugged, die cast

aluminum housing that does not require venting due

to its efficient design. The FCP270 is CE certified,

and it can be mounted without expensive special

cabinets to prevent electronic emissions. The

FCP270 can be mounted in Class G3 harsh environments.

FEATURES

 Performs regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential

control together with connected Fieldbus Modules (FBMs)

 Performs data acquisition and alarm detection

and notification

 Supports up to 32 200 Series FBMs – referring to

both Compact or standard types

 Supports up to 128 200 Series FBMs (Compact

or standard) with a Fieldbus Expansion Module

100 (FEM100)

 Supports up to 64 of the 100 Series FBMs

 No Fieldbus Communication Module is required

 Connects to the Foxboro Evo control network via

standard fiber optic 100 Mbps Ethernet

 Uses a rugged, die cast aluminum housing for

mounting in a non-vented field enclosure

 Can operate in Class G3 harsh environments

 Is CE certified for field mounting in enclosures

 Supports both the 2 Mbps or 268 Kbps HDLC

fieldbuses simultaneously with the FBI200

allowing connections to both 200 Series and

100 Series FBMs (affects the total number of

each type of FBM supported)

 Supports the extension of the 268 Kbps HDLC

fieldbus with the FBI100 to the 100 Series FBMs

 Offers unique, patented, fault-tolerant operation

using two control modules to greatly improve

reliability relative to other process controllers

 Uses versatile control algorithms and a wide

variety of FBMs to provide control capabilities for

a broad range of process applications

 Supports time synchronization using optional

external time from GPS satellites

 Offers on-line image update of a fault-tolerant

FCP270 without shutting down the process

 Uses soft letterbugs configurable via the

I/A Series® system Letterbug Configurator

running on a Pocket PC

 Supports self-hosting mode with I/A Series

software v8.4-v8.8 or Foxboro Evo™ Control

Core Services v9.0 or later.

The Field Control Processor 270 is a distributed, optionally

fault-tolerant, field-mounted controller that performs process

control and alarming functions according to a user-defined

control strategy.

OVERVIEW

The Field Control Processor 270 (FCP270) is a

distributed, optionally fault-tolerant, field-mounted

controller module. The FCP270 performs regulatory,

logic, timing, and sequential control together with

connected Fieldbus Modules. It also performs data

acquisition and alarm detection and notification.

The FCP270 connects to the Foxboro Evo control

network via standard fiber optic 100 Mbps Ethernet.

The fault-tolerant version of the FCP270 consists of

two processor modules. These modules install in

adjacent FCP270 slots in a supported FCP270

baseplate for high speed communication between

the modules (see Figure 1).

The FCP270 is packaged in a rugged, die cast

aluminum housing that does not require venting due

to its efficient design. The FCP270 is CE certified,

and it can be mounted without expensive special

cabinets to prevent electronic emissions. The

FCP270 can be mounted in Class G3 harsh environments.

ETHERNET HUBS AND SWITCHES

4-Port 10 Mbps Hubs for ISO/DIN Rail

The 4-Port 10 Mbps Industrial Hubs are DIN rail

mounted and support 10 Mbps Ethernet protocol

to/from devices that communicate at speeds of

10 Mbps. You can connect up to three Ethernet

devices using one 4-Port hub. Multiple hubs can be

interconnected to connect up to 64 devices to a

single FBM232.

The hub mounts on an ISO/DIN rail and the 24 V dc

can be supplied redundantly from the FPS400-24 to

the hub.

A terminal block contains an integrated indicator

contact, receiving error and warning messages of the

hub which are defined as digital signals. These

signals, for example, can be utilized as process

messages when connected to a digital input FBM.

The indicator/contact becomes active as soon as

disturbances appear in the hub, that is, when a

power supply should fail or at least one twisted pair

port reports a faulty link status or has auto

partitioned.

For diagnosis there are LEDs available which indicate

fault, link status, segmentation, power and received

data.

Fast Ethernet Switches

For information on the Fast Ethernet switches, refer

to The MESH Control Network Ethernet Equipment

(PSS 21H-7C3 B4).

CONFIGURATOR

The FDSI configurator sets up the FBM232 XMLbased port and device configuration files.

The port configurator allows for easy setup of thecommunication parameters for each port

(such as, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), IPaddresses).

The device configurator is not needed forall devices, but when needed it configures device

specific and point specific considerations (such as, scan rate, address of the data to be transferred,

and the amount of data to be transferred in one transaction).

OPERATIONS

The FBM232 can access up to 64 devices to read or write data. From the I/A Series control

station to which the FBM232 is connected, up to 2000 Distributed Control Interface (DCI)

data connections can be made to read or write data. Supported data types are determined

by the particular driver loaded on the FBM232. which converts the data to the DCI

data types listed below:

 An analog input or output value (integer or IEEE single-precision floating point)

 A single digital input or output value

 Multiple (packed) digital input or output values(packed in groups of up to 32 digital

points per connection).

This FBM is a generic Ethernet hardware module inwhich different software drivers 

can be loaded. These drivers configure the FBM to recognize a particular

protocol used by the device. Several of the software drivers are standard product offerings.

Other custom drivers can be developed to meet specific needs.

These drivers are dynamically downloaded to the FBM232 with software code

specifically designed to interface with the third party device’s protocol. 

The configuration procedures and the software requirements for each driver

are unique to the device(s) being integrated into the system.

ETHERNET LINK SETUP

Data communication between the FBM232 and field devices are through the RJ-45 connectorlocated on

the front of the FBM232 module. The RJ-45 connector of the FBM232 can be connected through

hubs, or through Ethernet switches to the field devices (refer to “ETHERNET HUBS AND

SWITCHES” on page 8). Connection of multiple devices to the FBM232 requires a hub or switch.

CONFIGURATOR

The FDSI configurator sets up the FBM232 XMLbased port and device configuration files.

The port configurator allows for easy setup of thecommunication parameters for each port

(such as, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), IPaddresses).

The device configurator is not needed forall devices, but when needed it configures device

specific and point specific considerations (such as, scan rate, address of the data to be transferred,

and the amount of data to be transferred in one transaction).

Features: BH or MH Series

– Compact (high torque/volume ratio)

– Standard speed of 7500 RPM

– IPM (Internal Permanent Magnet) design with small tooth slots

– CE compliant and UL listed

– Rugged resolver feedback

– Built-in thermostat

– Rear shaft extension for additional feedback devices

– Class H insulation system

– Rotatable CE connectors standard on 12x, 22x and 42x racks

– Junction box as standard for 62x and 82x racks

Options:

– IP65 and IP67 sealing

– Fail-safe braking, 24 and 90VDC

– NEMA and metric mounting

– Standard SERVOSTAR 600 UL/CE cable assemblies available in 3 metre increments

Motor Ratings

Motor performance depends on the heat dissipation capability of the motor package.

The ratings on the following pages assume that the motor is mounted on a metal mounting bracket

capable of dissipating heat.

The ratings assume the following:

a.) For BH12x and BH22x: Continuous duty ratings apply to motors mounted on 96 sq. in. 1/4 in. thick

aluminum panels.

b.) For BH42x, BH62x, and BH82x: Continuous load ratings are for motors mounted on 452 square inch 1’

thick aluminium panels.

c.) Equivalent thermal mass and radiant surface area are common parts of conventional machine designs.

Other applications require derating.

Remote Installation

The FCP280 simplifies Foxboro DCS system architecture by requiring only

the enclosure (via field enclosure) while maintaining control,

host workstation with Control Core Services v9.0 or higher, 

and an Ethernet switch to communicate through the control network structure.

The field-installed FCP280 is part of a highly distributed control network

In this network, the controllers work closely with specific process units

mounted in close proximity to their I/O and the actual controlled equipment.

The process units are coordinated via a fibre optic 100 Mbps Ethernet network.

The FCP280 and its network adapters are encased in a robust die-cast aluminium

enclosure that requires no ventilation due to its efficient design.

The FCP280 and its network adapter are CE certified and can be installed

without the need for an expensive dedicated cabinet, helping to protect against electronic radiation.

The FCP280. network adapters and backplane can be installed in G3 rated harsh environments.

This form of upgrade helps to prevent any significant impact on the local control process.

– Provides CP overload protection to notify the operator when the FCP280 is reaching its performance

limits

– Liquid crystal display (LCD) shows letter errors as well as real-time roles and statuses

– Connects to the Foxboro DCS control network via standard fibre optic or copper 100 Mbps Ethernet

cable

– Rugged die-cast aluminium enclosure for installation in unventilated field cabinets

– Operates in G3 rated harsh environments

– CE certified for field installation in cabinets

– Each fieldbus port on the standard FCP280 baseboard supports a dedicated 2 Mbps or 268 Kbps HDLC

fieldbus port

– Provides control capability for a variety of process applications using versatile control algorithms and a

variety of FBMs

– Supports time synchronisation using optional external time from GPS satellites

Using soft letter blocks, the FCP280 can be configured via pushbuttons on the panel.

– Optional dual cable substrate allows use of separate cables for each ‘A’ and ‘B’ buses

Foxboro DCS Fieldbus Module (FBM)

– Performs data acquisition, alarm detection and notification

– Supports up to 128 compact or standard 200 series FBMs, 128 100 series FBMs, or up to 128 100 series

FBMs or a combination of up to 128 100 Series FBMs and 200 Series FBMs,

No fieldbus communication module required (up to 64 100-series FBMs per fieldbus allowed)

(up to 64 100-series FBMs per fieldbus per PIO bus/substrate port)

– Supports fieldbus expansion without fieldbus expansion modules

– Supports self-hosted mode, allowing the FCP280 to boot itself up with

an active control database even in the absence of a host workstation.

Even if the host workstation is not online, the FCP280 can start up with a valid control database.

However, the control functions cannot be edited.

– Provides unique, patented fault-tolerant operation using two control modules,

which greatly improves reliability compared to other process controllers.

– Provides an online image upgrade (OLUG) of the fault tolerant FCP280.

– Enhanced Online Image Upgrade (EOLUG) of the Fault Tolerant FCP280

 can be performed while the process is running.