The field device controller (FDC) 280 is an optionally redundant, field-mountable device controller from Schneider Electric.
Overview
The field device controller (FDC) 280 provides control and Ethernet/serial interfaces between single or dual-ported PLCs, drives and other distributed control devices and EcoStruxure™ Foxboro DCS. The FDC 280 optimizes the integration of control devices such as PLCs, and increases flexibility — while minimizing system engineering, footprint and cost.
Features
Liquid crystal display (LCD) — shows letterbug and real-time roles and statuses
Support for multiple networked connections — Ethernet, RS232, RS485, RS422
50% reduction in footprint and wiring compared with CP plus FDSI solution
Online image upgrade (OLUG) of FCP280 without shutting down the process
Downloadable and upgradable protocol drivers, online
Benefits
Reduces engineering effort and installation footprint
Achieves lower cost of ownership with future-proof design
Provides greater flexibility in control system design/implementation
Applications
Hydrocarbon processing
Chemical and specialty chemicals
Upstream oil and gas
Power generation
Metals and mining
Water and wastewater
Pharmaceutical and life sciences
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