{"product_id":"foxboro-fcp280-rh924wa-field-control-processor-module","title":"Foxboro FCP280 RH924WA Field Control Processor Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FCP280 RH924WA Field Control Processor Module\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distributed, optionally fault-tolerant, field-mounted controller module designed for process control and alarming functions. Operating within the Foxboro Evo Process Automation System, the device executes regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control schemes in conjunction with connected Fieldbus Modules (FBMs), while also managing data acquisition, alarm detection, and notification tasks. The \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FCP280\u003c\/strong\u003e connects to The Mesh control network via standard fiber optic or copper 100 Mbps Ethernet cables from baseplate-mounted network adapters. In this specific hardware configuration, the \u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e fiber adapter equips the module with ceramic LC connectors to interface via multimode fiber optic cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module interfaces with up to 128 Compact or standard 200 Series FBMs via a 2 Mbps HDLC fieldbus across four PIO channels (Expanded fieldbus). Alternatively, it supports up to 64 100 Series FBMs on a 268 Kbps HDLC fieldbus, with the remaining allocation made up of 200 Series modules up to the 128-module limit. Built with a rugged, non-vented die cast aluminum housing, the device is rated for Class G3 harsh environments and certified for field mounting in industrial process automation applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control along with data acquisition and alarm handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 128 Compact\/standard 200 Series FBMs, or a combination of up to 64 100 Series FBMs and 200 Series FBMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects to The Mesh control network using RH924WA fiber adapters with dual LC connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers optional fault-tolerant pairing with bit-for-bit message comparison across two processor modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes self-hosting mode to boot and run control database from flash memory without host workstation connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports on-line image upgrade (OLUG) for fault-tolerant configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows letterbug, operational roles, and network statuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed in die cast aluminum housing rated for Class G3 harsh environmental conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed process control in Foxboro Evo Process Automation Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulatory, logic, timing, and sequential process loop execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-mounted data acquisition, alarming, and Sequence Of Events (SOE) tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterface management for 100 Series and 200 Series Fieldbus Modules (FBMs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration with third-party PLCs and serial devices via Field Device System Integrators (FDSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH924YA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCP280 Field Control Processor Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH924UQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH924YL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCP280 Horizontal-Mounted Baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH924YF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCP280 Vertical-Mounted Baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH928CV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwinaxial Fieldbus Splitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH924ZJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant Module Fieldbus Cable Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH928CY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFieldbus Splitter and Termination Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH924ZQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime Strobe Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter \/ Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxboro \/ Invensys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; 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