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Features of Distributed Control System
Packed with state-of-the-art OT technologies like Dynamic SAMA, Engineer Anywhere and Control Anywhere capabilities, Visualization and Situation-Awareness functionalities, and the latest IT technologies in mobility, cloud and analytics, the Foxboro DCS is architecturally optimized for Smart Design and Flexible Engineering reducing capital and operating expenses, protecting operational integrity while enhancing decision making, problem resolution and workflow.With unified control and safety through integration with the industry-leading EcoStruxure Triconex safety systems, the Foxboro DCS provides a powerful platform to turn your industrial automation into the Profit Engine of your business, driving measurable operational profitability, safely.
Benefits of Distributed Control System
• Future-proof technology preserves your investments• Customizable, embedded real-time accounting models measure and control financial value of every point of the process
• Drives measurable operational profitability at every level of the industrial enterprise
• Delivers 100% ROI in less than one year
EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS technology platforms
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Controller & I/O
The Foxboro DCS family of fault-tolerant, highly available components collect, process and disseminates valuable information to every corner of the plant. With flexibility and scalability in mind, the Foxboro DCS offers multiple types of controllers and I/O options to optimize cost, space and functionality requirements.
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Controllers
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Input/Outputs
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Standard I/ORugged, reliable input/output (I/O) fits your distributed control system operational needs
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Universal I/O
Reduce the indirect costs associated with marshalling and significantly reduce your total cost of system ownership with our Intelligent Marshalling solution
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Compact I/OFoxboro Compact 200 Series fieldbus modules (FBMs) feature an innovative design for significant footprint, weight and volume savings in your system installation
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Intrinsically safe I/OThese integrated modules are the lowest-cost, smallest-footprint and easiest-to-maintain solution for mounting I/O modules in hazardous locations
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100 Series UpgradeThe 100 Series FBM Upgrade program provides a cost-effective upgrade path to the EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS system’s latest fieldbus modules — the 200 Series FBM product line.
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EnclosuresBroad array of control system enclosures helps protect your automation system and components against intrusion or environmental effects
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Workstations
The Foxboro DCS features state-of-the-art, multi-purpose workstations and servers which are versatile and robust, with different options catering for different plant environments and operation requirements.
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Workstations & Servers
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Industrialized Workstations & Servers
Magelis iPC line offers industrialized, powerful, secure workstation options to help ensure the operational integrity of your plant
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Virtualization & Thin clients
Experience true operational agility and production schedule integrity throughout your system’s lifecycle with virtualization technology
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Peripherals
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Annunciator Keyboards
Annunciator keyboards easily and effectively organize alarms and process display for faster operator response and resolution times
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Monitors
State-of-the-art process visualization designed for utmost user safety, security and productivity
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Network / interfaces
The Foxboro DCS control networks and interfaces provides scalable, robust connections between field, plant and business systems that put critical information in your hands to make timely decisions that impact your business.
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Control Network
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Control Network
Control network leverages advanced commercial communications technologies in robust industrial configurations
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Netsight Console
Netsight console from Extreme Networks provides a wide selection of advanced networking management and analytic tools
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Control Network interface
Operate multiple EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS as one system
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Interface to other equipment
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Modicon connectivity
With a Schneider Electric intelligent interface between EcoStruxure™ Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro) and Foxboro control editor, you can configure Modicon PLCs from a Foxboro DCS automatically
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Triconex connectivity
The market-leading EcoStruxure Triconex Safety Systems can be integrated into EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS for improved security, reliability, availability and performance
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Power connectivity
Schneider Electric’s intelligent power and motor control center (iPMCC) approach blends process automation and energy management to enable safer, more reliable, and more cost-efficient energy use
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Operations
The Foxboro DCS is equipped with advanced features and elevated human elements of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) which delivers intuitive configuration, accelerate fault-finding, speed up engineering and consolidate critical information, ensuring flawless, continuous operation.
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Operator performance HMI
Operators no longer need to sacrifice their panoramic views of production activities to interact with them digitally
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Situational Awareness Libraries
Get the context you need to make informed decisions at the speed of your process
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Alarm Management and Shelving
Reduce the number of nuisance alarms that may interfere with normal plant operation
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Operator Training
Operator Training Simulators (OTS) are advanced computer-based training tools that help give operators the skills they need to run a process or plant
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Engineering
Foxboro DCS proven advanced, cloud‑based engineering tools and virtualization technology fast-track greenfield implementations and system expansions, minimizing risk and ensuring peak long-term performance.
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Control Editor
Enables effortless design and present information in a way that is easy to understand, troubleshoot, and reduce manual steps
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System Auditor
The most comprehensive system management solution used for system configuration, alarm management, operator action analysis and overall documentation
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Triconex configuration
Unify process control and safety seamlessly via this engineering interface.
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Modicon configurationConfigure Modicon programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for your EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS automatically via this interface.
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VirtualizationMaintain and troubleshoot your system, and address issues should they arise
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Historian
The Historian provides a robust, single-software infrastructure for enterprise-wide collection, storage, and retrieval of historical process information. Designed and optimized for use with the Foxboro DCS historian client, it enables trend analysis and reporting that guide intelligent troubleshooting, and help identify opportunities for cost savings.
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Asset Management
Improve plant uptime with real-time highly contextual device diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities, plus faster time-to-production with simplified device commissioning and replacement with Schneider Electric’s Asset Management solutions.
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EcoStruxure Maintenance Advisor
IIoT platform for condition based maintenance and decision support, enabling profitable operations.
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Field Device Manager
Configure, commission, maintain and diagnose your field devices throughout their entire lifecycle
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Advanced applications
Improve productivity and profitability for production, manufacturing and infrastructure industries. Schneider Electric advanced application software and solutions help you deliver sustainable performance with flexibility and agility to address evolving market requirements.
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Latest news
> 23/08/2017 - EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS evolves
> 31/01/2017 - Schneider Electric Enables Smart Control with EcoStruxure Control Advisor Software
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