Product Description
Foxboro P0904HL Field Control Processor Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro P0904HL is a Field Control Processor (FCP) Module designed by Foxboro (now part of Schneider Electric) for use in the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This module serves as a high-performance controller for process automation, executing control strategies, managing I/O modules, and facilitating communication within the DCS network. It is widely used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment for real-time process control and monitoring. The P0904HL is part of the FCP280 series, an advanced version of the FCP270 (e.g., P0904AK), offering enhanced processing power, memory, and connectivity for complex industrial applications.
Technical Specifications
- The P0904HL has the following specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | P0904HL |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (Schneider Electric) |
| Description | Field Control Processor (FCP280) Module |
| Series | Foxboro I/A Series DCS |
| Function | Executes control strategies, manages I/O modules, and facilitates DCS communication |
| Processor | PowerPC-based CPU (specific architecture not publicly detailed) |
| Clock Speed | Typically 400–600 MHz (configuration-dependent) |
| Memory | 64–128 MB RAM, 64 MB flash storage (approximate, configuration-dependent) |
| Operating System | Real-time operating system (RTOS) for I/A Series |
| Communication Interfaces | Ethernet (2x 10/100 Mbps), Foxboro Nodebus, optional Fieldbus (FBM-compatible), supports Control Network (Mesh) |
| I/O Support | Supports up to 256 Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) for analog and digital I/O |
| Control Capacity | Up to 8000 control blocks (e.g., PID, logic, sequencing) |
| Programming | Foxboro I/A Series Control Editor, IEC 61131-3 compliant (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block) |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (supplied via I/A Series baseplate) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 20–30 W |
| Environmental Specifications | Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (32°F to +140°F) Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6 compliant Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 compliant |
| Dimensions | Approx. 300 mm (H) x 100 mm (W) x 200 mm (D) (fits I/A Series baseplate) |
| Weight | Approx. 1–2 kg |
| Mounting | Plugs into I/A Series baseplate (DIN rail or rack-mounted) |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, optional FM/ATEX for hazardous areas |