Product Description
Foxboro P0904HM Field Control Processor Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro P0904HM 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 complex 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 P0904HM is part of the FCP280 series, similar to the P0904HL, offering advanced processing power, enhanced memory, and support for high-availability systems, with the "HM" designation likely indicating a specific configuration or firmware variant optimized for enhanced functionality or specific regional requirements.
Technical Specifications
- The P0904HM has the following specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | P0904HM |
| 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 Mesh Network |
| 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 |