FOXBORO RH924WA High‑Performance Field Control Processor (DCS)
- Product Code: RH924WA
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FOXBORO RH924WA (FCP280) Field Control Processor
Manufacturer: FOXBORO (Schneider Electric)
Model: RH924WA (FCP280)
Type: High‑Performance Field Control Processor (DCS)
Compatibility: I/A Series, Foxboro Evo, FEM100, 200‑Series FBMs
1. Overview
The FOXBORO RH924WA (FCP280) is a next‑generation high‑performance field control processor for the I/A Series and Foxboro Evo DCS. It delivers high‑speed deterministic control with a 64‑bit RISC CPU, 256 MB SDRAM, and integrated Ethernet/fieldbus interfaces. Designed for mission‑critical processes in oil/gas, chemical, and power industries, it supports high‑density I/O and redundant architectures.
2. Technical Specifications
• CPU: 64‑bit RISC, microsecond‑level determinism
• Memory: 256 MB SDRAM, 8 MB program Flash
• Communication: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, ControlNet, RS‑232
• Protocols: Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, FCP (Fiber Channel Protocol)
• I/O Capacity: Up to 128 FBMs (via FEM100), 256 I/O points max
• Power: 24 VDC, 10 W; dual‑redundant capable
• Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C (operating); −40 °C to +85 °C (storage)
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 140 × 165 × 45 mm; Weight: ~0.65 kg
• Protection: IP20, G3 harsh environment rated
3. Key Features
• 64‑Bit High‑Speed Processing: Microsecond‑level control execution
• Large Memory: 256 MB SDRAM for complex control databases
• Multi‑Protocol Communication: Seamless integration with DCS/PLC/SCADA
• High I/O Density: Up to 128 FBMs for large‑scale automation
• Redundancy Ready: Dual power/controller redundancy for zero downtime
• Harsh Environment Rated: G3 industrial grade, IP20 protection
4. Applications
• Oil & Gas: ESD, process control, offshore platforms
• Chemical: Reactor control, interlocks, batch processes
• Power: Boiler/turbine control, BMS, generator protection
• Process: Pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, water treatment
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