Yokogawa NFCP100-S00 STARDOM FCN Autonomous Controller CPU Module

The NFCP100-S00 (Style S3) is a high-performance autonomous controller CPU module belonging to the Yokogawa STARDOM FCN (Field Control Node) series. Engineered for distributed intelligence and mission-critical reliability, this module combines the flexibility of a PLC with the robustness of a DCS. The NFCP100-S00 is specifically designed for complex logic execution, safety-instrumented functions, and high-speed data processing. With its SIL 3 certification and dual-processor 2oo3 voting architecture, it ensures maximum process uptime and safety in high-stakes environments like offshore platforms, remote pipelines, and petrochemical refineries.

Detailed Technical Specifications

The following parameters represent the hardware and operational limits for the NFCP100-S00 (Style S3). Note that "Style S3" indicates the specific hardware revision for improved diagnostic coverage.

• Manufacturer: Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan)

• Model Identification: NFCP100-S00

• Style: S3 (Enhanced Hardware Revision)

• System Compatibility: STARDOM FCN-100 Field Control Nodes

• Processor Architecture: Dual CPUs with 2oo3 (Two-Out-Of-Three) hardware voting

• Safety Integrity Level: SIL 3 Certified (IEC 61508)

• Main Memory: Integrated DRAM with ECC (Error Correction Code)

• Communication Protocols: FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1, Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP

• Network Ports: Dual Ethernet interfaces for control network redundancy

• Response Time: ≤50 ms (Sensor-to-Logic Solver cycle)

• Fieldbus Capacity: Up to 4 H1 segments (32 devices per segment)

• Power Supply: 24 VDC ±10% (Typical current 1.5 A)

• Operating Temperature: –40°C to +70°C (Extended industrial range)

• Cybersecurity: IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 Compliance; Secure Boot enabled

• Dimensions: 76 mm × 127 mm × 127 mm (3.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 inches)

• Weight: 0.7 kg (1 lb 7 oz)

• Environmental Certification: ATEX/IECEx Zone 2; DNV-GL for Marine use

Redundancy and SIL 3 Safety Architecture

The NFCP100-S00 (Style S3) is distinguished by its unique internal redundancy. Unlike standard PLCs, it utilizes a 2oo3 voting architecture within a single module, ensuring that a single component failure does not lead to a system trip or an unsafe state. This hardware-level redundancy, paired with ECC memory that fixes single-bit data corruption, makes it the ideal choice for Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems and Fire and Gas (F&G) monitoring. The module also supports FF-SIF (FOUNDATION Fieldbus Safety Instrumented Functions), allowing for safe communication directly with smart field instruments.