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Technical Brief: Foxboro I/A Series Field Control Processor
Product Identity
FOXBORO FCP270 P0917YZ is the third-generation redundant field control processor for Foxboro I/A Series and Evo™ DCS platforms.
It embeds a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, real-time OS, and triple-redundant communication, delivering SIL-3 capability for oil & gas, power, and chemical plants.
Core Specifications
• CPU: dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 1.2 GHz
• Memory: 16 MB SDRAM + 32 MB Flash (expandable SSD)
• Network: 100 Mbps fiber Ethernet (MESH) + RS-232/485
• I/O: 32× 200-series FBMs native, up to 128 FBMs with FEM100
• Scan: 1 ms control cycle, GPS time-sync
• Power: 24 V DC, 8.5 W max
• Temp: –40 °C … +70 °C, G3 harsh-environment rating
• Size: 147 × 51.5 × 114 mm, 0.6 kg
Fault-Tolerant Features
• Dual-module hot standby (switchover < 10 ms)
• 2oo3 I/O voting with FBM247 or similar
• Redundant 10 Gbps optical links for data mirroring
• On-line firmware upgrade without process upset
Typical Uses
• Refinery distillation control
• Gas-turbine load sharing
• Nuclear safety-grade I&C loops
Ordering & Related Hardware
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Part Number
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Description
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FCP270 P0917YZ
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Field Control Processor (single module)
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FCP270-2
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Redundant pair kit
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FEM100
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Expansion bridge for 128 FBMs
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FBM247
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32-pt SIL-3 digital I/O module
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P0926HC
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DIN-rail baseplate
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P0973CN
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24 V DC power feed cable
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All items are factory-sealed, in stock for same-day shipment worldwide.
