Product Description
Foxboro CP40B P0961BC I/A Series Control Processor
Product Overview
- The Foxboro CP40B P0961BC is an I/A Series Control Processor designed for the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This processor module executes control strategies, manages I/O communications, and supports real-time process control in industrial automation applications. It is used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation for reliable and precise control of complex processes.
Technical Specifications
- The CP40B P0961BC has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | CP40B P0961BC |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (by Schneider Electric) |
| Description | I/A Series Control Processor, 32-bit |
| Series | Foxboro I/A Series |
| Function | Executes control strategies, manages I/O communications, supports real-time process control |
| Processor | 32-bit microprocessor |
| Memory | 8 MB RAM (typical for control processing and configuration storage) |
| I/O Capacity | Supports multiple FBMs (Fieldbus Modules) via I/A Series fieldbus |
| Communication | Nodebus (I/A Series proprietary bus), supports redundant communication paths |
| Control Execution | Configurable control blocks for PID, logic, and sequencing |
| Redundancy | Supports 1:1 redundancy with another CP40B for fault tolerance |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (via I/A Series rack power supply) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 10 W |
| Environmental Specifications | Ambient Temperature: 0°C to +60°C Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Shock: 10 g, 11 ms (IEC 60068-2-27) Vibration: 1 g, 10–150 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 260 mm (H) x 50 mm (W) x 150 mm (D) |
| Weight | Approx. 0.5 kg |
| Mounting | Plugs into I/A Series rack |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, FM Class 1 Div 2 |