Field Control Processor 270: Overview

The Field Control Processor 270 (FCP270) is a distributed controller designed for process control and alarming functions. It offers extensive features and functionalities to meet the demands of various industrial applications.

Key Features:

• Performs regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control in conjunction with connected Fieldbus Modules (FBMs).
• Supports up to 32 200 Series FBMs, expandable to 128 with a Fieldbus Expansion Module 100 (FEM100).
• Connects to The MESH control network via standard fiber optic 100 Mbps Ethernet.
• Utilizes a rugged, die-cast aluminum housing suitable for non-vented field enclosures.
• Operates in Class G3 harsh environments and is CE certified for field mounting.
• Supports both 2 Mbps or 268 Kbps HDLC fieldbuses simultaneously, enabling connections to 200 Series and 100 Series FBMs.
• Provides fault-tolerant operation using two control modules for enhanced reliability.
• Offers time synchronization using optional external time from GPS satellites.
• Supports on-line image update of a fault-tolerant FCP270 without process shutdown.
• Uses soft letterbugs configurable via the I/A Series® system Letterbug Configurator.
• Supports self-hosting mode with I/A Series software v8.4-v8.8 or Foxboro Evo™ Control Core Services v9.0 or later.

Environmental Specifications:

• Operating Temperature: 0 to +60°C (+32 to +140°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (Non-condensing)
• Altitude: -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft)
• Vibration: 0.5 g (5 to 500 Hz)

Physical Specifications:

• Configuration: Single processor module, with a fault-tolerant version available consisting of two processor modules.
• Mounting: Can be placed in device-specific 2- or 4-position baseplates designed for horizontal or vertical mounting.
• Dimensions: Height - 103 mm (4.04 in) to 114 mm (4.50 in) including mounting lugs, Width - 51.5 mm (2.03 in), Depth - 147 mm (5.80 in)
• Mass: 0.6 kg (1.3 lb) for a single, non-fault-tolerant module.

Fiber Optic Cabling:

• Connectors: Ethernet switch connector - one MT-RJ connector, FCP270 connector - two ceramic type LC connectors with clip.
• Cable Material: Multimode fiber (MMF) 62.5/125 µm plenum.
• Cable Lengths: 3 m (9.9 ft), 15 m (49.5 ft), 50 m (165 ft), user-supplied lengths greater than 50 m.
• Maximum Length: 2 km (6,560 ft) from the Ethernet switch to the FCP270.