Product Description
Foxboro RH970WU Workstation Processor Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro RH970WU is a Workstation Processor 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 workstation processor, providing the computing power for operator interfaces, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and system management tasks within the DCS environment. It is widely used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment for process monitoring, control configuration, and data visualization. The RH970WU is part of the I/A Series workstation family, offering reliable performance for managing DCS operations, integrating with control processors, and supporting network communication.
Technical Specifications
- The RH970WU has the following specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | RH970WU |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (Schneider Electric) |
| Description | Workstation Processor Module for I/A Series DCS |
| Series | Foxboro I/A Series DCS |
| Function | Provides computing for operator interfaces, HMIs, and system management |
| Processor | Intel-based CPU (specific model not publicly detailed, likely Pentium or similar) |
| Clock Speed | Typically 300–600 MHz (configuration-dependent) |
| Memory | 128–512 MB RAM, 512 MB–2 GB flash or hard disk storage (configuration-dependent) |
| Operating System | Foxboro I/A Series OS (UNIX-based or Windows NT, depending on configuration) |
| Communication Interfaces | Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Foxboro Nodebus, optional serial ports |
| Network Support | Integrates with I/A Series Mesh Control Network or Nodebus |
| Display Support | Supports VGA or SVGA monitors for operator interfaces |
| Software Compatibility | Foxboro I/A Series System Manager, FoxView, or EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS software |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (supplied via I/A Series baseplate) or 120/240 VAC (external) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 50–100 W (depending on configuration) |
| Environmental Specifications | Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C (32°F to +122°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. 400 mm (H) x 200 mm (W) x 300 mm (D) (fits I/A Series workstation chassis) |
| Weight | Approx. 3–5 kg (depending on configuration) |
| Mounting | Rack-mounted or installed in I/A Series workstation chassis |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, optional FM/ATEX for hazardous areas |