Product Description
Foxboro AD202MW I/A Series Control Processor
Product Overview
- The Foxboro AD202MW is a Control Processor (CP) module designed for the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It is a high-performance processor for real-time process control, executing control strategies, managing I/O communications, and interfacing with field devices. This module is used in industrial automation applications, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, to ensure reliable and precise control of complex processes. The AD202MW is a variant of the AD202 series, potentially featuring specific firmware or hardware enhancements compared to the AD202MV.
Technical Specifications
- The AD202MW has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | AD202MW |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (by Schneider Electric) |
| Description | I/A Series Control Processor for Distributed Control System |
| Series | Foxboro I/A Series |
| Function | Executes control strategies, manages I/O communications, and interfaces with field devices |
| Processor | High-performance CPU (specific model not publicly detailed, typically Motorola-based) |
| Memory | RAM: 16 MB (expandable) Flash: For firmware storage |
| Communication Ports | Nodebus (I/A Series proprietary bus), Ethernet (optional with additional modules) |
| I/O Capacity | Supports multiple Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) for analog, digital, and HART I/O |
| Redundancy | Supports redundant CP configurations for high availability |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (via I/A Series rack power supply) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 10–15 W (dependent on configuration) |
| Environmental Specifications | Ambient Temperature: 0°C to +60°C Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Shock: 15 g, 11 ms (IEC 60068-2-27) Vibration: 1 g, 10–150 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 300 mm (H) x 50 mm (W) x 200 mm (D) (standard I/A Series module size) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.0 kg |
| Mounting | Plugs into I/A Series rack/baseplate |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, FM Class 1 Div 2 |