Product Description
Foxboro P0961EF CP30B Control Processor Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro P0961EF CP30B is a Control Processor Module designed by Foxboro (now part of Schneider Electric) for use in the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This module functions as a controller, executing control strategies, managing I/O modules, and facilitating communication within the DCS network. It is used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment for real-time process control and monitoring. The P0961EF CP30B is part of the CP30 series, an earlier generation of Foxboro control processors compared to the CP280 series (e.g., P0928DH, P0928JK), offering reliable performance for smaller or less complex control applications. The "CP30B" designation indicates a specific variant of the CP30 series, likely with enhanced features or configuration options compared to the base CP30 model.
Technical Specifications
- The P0961EF CP30B has the following specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | P0961EF CP30B |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (Schneider Electric) |
| Description | Control Processor (CP30B) Module |
| Series | Foxboro I/A Series DCS |
| Function | Executes control strategies, manages I/O modules, and facilitates DCS communication |
| Processor | Motorola 68030 or similar (specific architecture not publicly detailed) |
| Clock Speed | Typically 25–33 MHz (configuration-dependent) |
| Memory | 4–16 MB RAM, 4–8 MB flash or EEPROM storage (approximate, configuration-dependent) |
| Operating System | Real-time operating system (RTOS) for I/A Series |
| Communication Interfaces | Foxboro Nodebus, Ethernet (10 Mbps), optional Fieldbus (FBM-compatible) |
| I/O Support | Supports up to 64 Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) for analog and digital I/O |
| Control Capacity | Up to 1000 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. 10–15 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. 1–1.5 kg |
| Mounting | Plugs into I/A Series baseplate (DIN rail or rack-mounted) |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, optional FM/ATEX for hazardous areas |