The FOXBOROCP40B is a core control processor module for FOXBORO’s I/A Series DCS, engineered to execute advanced control algorithms and manage distributed industrial processes. The FOXBOROCP40B is powered by a 32-bit microprocessor, supporting 2 MB memory for complex control strategies and data processing. It integrates seamlessly with I/A Series I/O modules and field devices, using Ethernet, Modbus, and OPC for real-time data exchange. The FOXBOROCP40B supports redundant configurations, enabling online reconfiguration and maximizing system availability. With a 100-240 VAC/24 VDC power supply and operating temperature -10 to 55°C, the FOXBOROCP40B delivers reliable performance in harsh industrial settings. It also offers multiple control modes like PID, cascade, and ratio control, making the FOXBOROCP40B adaptable to diverse process requirements. As a key I/A Series component, the FOXBOROCP40B ensures precise and efficient control across critical industrial applications.
The FOXBORO 2AX-ALM-AR is a system alarm annunciator unit from Foxboro’s line of panel-mounted alarm and monitoring equipment. This device is designed to provide clear, unambiguous visual and audible indication of abnormal process conditions in industrial control systems. The FOXBORO 2AX-ALM-AR functions as a dedicated alarm display module, typically featuring two independent alarm windows (as indicated by “2AX”) that can display custom messages corresponding to specific process faults or events. It is a key component for operator awareness and is often integrated into control panels for safety-critical or high-priority alarm indication. The unit receives discrete input signals from the control system (e.g., relay contacts) and activates its associated visual display (often a backlit window with a legend card) and an optional internal audible buzzer. The design of the 2AX-ALM-AR prioritizes high visibility and reliability for immediate operator response.
The FOXBORO P0928AY is a specialized power supply unit designed for the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS), functioning specifically as a Field Power Supply. Unlike the main system power supply, this unit is dedicated to providing clean, regulated, and often redundant +24VDC power directly to field devices, such as transmitters, solenoid valves, and I/O isolators, within a control loop. The reliability of the FOXBORO P0928AY is essential for ensuring the integrity of field measurements and final control element operations.
The FOXBORO FBM201D is a fundamental and highly reliable fieldbus module from the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS) by Emerson. This module is specifically designed as a 4-channel Isolated Analog Input module, serving as a critical interface for connecting analog field instruments to the control system. The FOXBORO FBM201D conditions and digitizes standard process signals, most commonly 4 to 20 mA current loops from transmitters measuring variables like pressure, temperature, flow, and level. Each of its four channels is electrically isolated to ensure signal integrity, prevent ground loops, and allow for flexible wiring configurations. As a workhorse module within the FBM (Fieldbus Module) family, the FBM201D is renowned for its accuracy, stability, and durability in continuous process environments. Its performance is essential for precise monitoring and closed-loop control.
The FOXBORO P0904AK is a high-performance, rack-mountable power supply unit designed for the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS). This unit provides clean, regulated, and redundant power to the system’s controllers, I/O modules, and associated electronics housed in a system cabinet. The reliability of the FOXBORO P0904AK is critical for ensuring uninterrupted operation of process control applications.
The FOXBORO FBM222 is a versatile fieldbus module belonging to the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS) from Emerson. This module is a critical component for digital I/O interfacing, specifically functioning as a 32-point Isolated Digital Input module. The FOXBORO FBM222 is designed to connect discrete field devices such as limit switches, proximity sensors, push buttons, and relay contacts to the I/A Series control network. It provides reliable signal conditioning and electrical isolation for each input channel, converting the on/off status of field devices into digital data for the system’s controllers. As part of the robust and scalable FBM (Fieldbus Module) family, the FBM222 is engineered for high density and reliability in industrial environments. Its role is fundamental in gathering the state of plant equipment for monitoring and interlocking purposes.The configuration of the FOXBORO FBM222 within the control strategy is essential for accurate plant operation.
The FOXBORO P0916DB is a critical power supply module within the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS) from Emerson. Designed for high availability and reliability, this module provides conditioned and redundant DC power to the critical components of a control system cabinet, such as controllers, communication processors, and I/O modules. The FOXBORO P0916DB plays a foundational role in ensuring system integrity by converting plant AC power to the stable, low-voltage DC power required for electronic circuitry. As a core component of the Foxboro I/A Series architecture, known for its robust industrial automation solutions, the P0916DB exemplifies the emphasis on power quality and system resilience. Engineers rely on its consistent performance to maintain uninterrupted operation of complex control loops. The design and construction of the FOXBORO P0916DB prioritize operational stability in demanding environments.
The FOXBORO FCM10EF is a highly versatile, field-configurable I/O module belonging to the Foxboro Control Module (FCM) family within the Foxboro Evo process automation system. This module acts as a remote, intelligent node that can be configured to handle a wide mix of analog input (AI), analog output (AO), digital input (DI), and digital output (DO) signals on a single unit. The “EF” designation signifies an enhanced model with advanced features. The core strength of the FCM10EF lies in its flexibility; instead of being fixed to a single signal type, its channels can be individually configured via software to interface with various field devices such as transmitters, control valves, switches, and solenoids. This universality makes the Foxboro FCM10EF an ideal solution for applications with diverse I/O requirements, simplifying spare parts inventory and reducing footprint in control panels. It communicates with the main controller via the high-speed Foxboro FBM (Fieldbus Module) network.
The FOXBORO FBM18 is a specialized analog input module from the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS) by Emerson. It serves as a critical data acquisition interface, designed to accurately measure and digitize multiple channels of low-voltage analog signals from field transmitters, such as those for temperature, pressure, flow, and level, for precise process monitoring and control.
The FOXBORO FBM204 is a versatile Fieldbus Module from the Foxboro I/A Series distributed control system (DCS) by Emerson. Functioning as a 4-channel Analog Output module, it is a critical component that bridges the digital control world with the analog field, converting controller commands into precise current signals to drive final control elements like valves and variable speed drives.
The FOXBORO P0973BU is a high-performance control processor module from the Foxboro (a Schneider Electric company) I/A Series distributed control system (DCS), specifically belonging to their CP60 series of control processors. This module is the computational core of a control node, designed to execute complex continuous, batch, and logic control strategies for critical process applications. The primary function of the FOXBORO P0973BU is to run the control applications configured in Foxboro’s I/A Series software, managing I/O communication, performing peer-to-peer data exchange, and ensuring deterministic execution of all regulatory and sequential control loops. It is engineered for high availability and reliability, often deployed in redundant configurations to eliminate single points of failure. The integration of the FOXBORO P0973BU into an I/A Series control node is fundamental to creating a robust and scalable automation solution for industries where process continuity is non-negotiable, such as oil refining, chemical processing, and power generation.
The FOXBORO P0972ZQ is a critical module from the Foxboro (a Schneider Electric company) I/A Series distributed control system (DCS), a premier platform for process automation. This module is a specific type of control processor or application processing module, designed to execute complex control strategies, batch sequencing, and continuous regulatory control within the I/A Series architecture. The primary function of the FOXBORO P0972ZQ is to serve as the computational engine for a control node, running the control applications developed in Foxboro’s proprietary software environment. It manages communication with I/O modules, executes control algorithms with deterministic timing, and exchanges data with other nodes and the operator workstation network. The integration of the FOXBORO P0972ZQ into a control cabinet forms the core of a highly reliable and available automation system, crucial for industries such as oil & gas refining, chemical processing, and power generation where process continuity is paramount.
