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