FCP280 FOXBORO Compact Monitoring Module EtherNet/IP Modular Control Industrial Stainless

The Foxboro FCP280 is a high-performance multi-loop process controller designed for advanced regulatory control in complex industrial automation systems. Part of Foxboro's EcoStruxure™ process automation portfolio, this DIN-rail mountable unit integrates up to 8 control loops with 16 universal inputs (RTD, TC, mA, mV) and 8 analog outputs.

Engineered for critical applications in oil/gas, chemical, and power industries, it features dual-core processing for deterministic execution (scan time ≤100 ms) and supports redundant hot-swappable modules. The controller's ruggedized design operates at -40°C to +70°C with 95% non-condensing humidity tolerance, while its SIL 3-certified architecture ensures fail-safe operation in safety-instrumented systems (SIS). Seamless integration with Foxboro I/A Series DCS via Modbus TCP, OPC UA, or FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus simplifies plant-wide control unification.

• Processing Power: Dual 800 MHz ARM Cortex-A9 cores with 1 GB RAM.
• I/O Capacity: 16 AI (24-bit ADC), 8 AO (16-bit), 24 DI/DO (configurable).
• Control Loops: 8 independent PID loops with feedforward, cascade, and ratio control.
• Scan Time: 100 ms (all loops) with time-stamped I/O.
• Protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus H1.
• Safety Rating: SIL 3 (IEC 61508), TÜV-certified hardware/software.
• Power Supply: 24 VDC (18-32 V) with dual redundant inputs.
• Environmental: IP40 enclosure, -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F).
• Memory: 8 GB flash for data logging, 500,000 tag historian.
• Certifications: ATEX Zone 2, IECEx, cFMus.

The FCP280 excels in mission-critical process control scenarios:

• Refining: Fractionator temperature cascades, reactor pressure regulation.
• Chemical: Batch reactor sequencing, pH neutralization control.
• Power: Boiler drum level management, turbine bypass valve control.
• Pharma: Clean-in-Place (CIP) cycle automation, bioreactor parameter cascades.
• Water/Wastewater: Pump station optimization, dissolved oxygen PID loops.

Its SIL 3 capability enables safety functions like emergency shutdown (ESD) and fire/gas systems without separate hardware.

• Multi-Loop Efficiency: 8 independent loops in one module reduce footprint by 60% vs. legacy systems.
• Deterministic Performance: ≤100 ms scan time ensures precision in fast processes (e.g., compressor control).
• Cybersecurity: Hardware-encrypted boot, role-based access, and IEC 62443 compliance.
• Lifecycle Continuity: Backward compatibility with Foxboro I/A Series logic blocks.
• Predictive Diagnostics: AI-driven analytics for valve stiction detection and loop performance monitoring.

• Advanced Control Algorithms: Adaptive PID, fuzzy logic, and model predictive control (MPC) embedded.
• Redundancy: Hot-swappable power/I/O modules with <50 ms switchover.
• Data Integration: Native OPC UA Pub/Sub for real-time data streaming to historians (e.g., AVEVA PI).
• Engineering Tools: FDT/DTM support for configuration in Foxboro Control Software (FCS).
• Alarm Management: 10,000-event buffer with ISA 18.2 rationalization.
• Web Server: Embedded HTTPS interface for remote monitoring/diagnostics.