{"product_id":"fcp280-fiber-optic-network-adapter-rh924wa-foxboro","title":"FCP280 Fiber Optic Network Adapter | RH924WA | Foxboro","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro RH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Field Control Processor 280) functions as a high-velocity distributed control engine for the Foxboro Evo and I\/A Series DCS. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal module utilizes an advanced ARM® System on a Chip (SOC) to execute intensive regulatory, logic, and sequential control strategies. By integrating a 100 Mbps fiber optic interface, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivers triple the performance and double the capacity of previous generation FCP270 modules. It serves as the primary intelligence for critical infrastructure in petrochemical, power generation, and mining sectors, ensuring deterministic control and secure data acquisition in high-demand industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-performance ARM® System on a Chip (SOC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSDRAM (Volatile)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 MB (High-speed execution)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 MB (Non-volatile storage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory for Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.75 MB Dedicated Allocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports up to 64 Fieldbus Modules (FBMs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Mbps Fiber Optic Ethernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC Typical (Redundant support)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (LxWxH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.7 cm x 5.18 cm x 11.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8 kg (Net) \/ 2.0 kg (Shipping)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISA EDSA Certified (Cybersecurity), CE, IEC 61508\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARM® SOC Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe ARM-based System on a Chip integrates the processor, memory management, and communication interfaces into a single silicon die. This reduces internal latency and power consumption while providing the raw computational speed required for sub-millisecond PID loop updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISA EDSA Certified Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincorporates hardware-level cybersecurity features. It carries ISA EDSA certification, ensuring the control network remains resilient against unauthorized access while supporting secure Online Image Upgrades (OLUG) to maintain system patches without process interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuad-Channel HDLC Fieldbus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe processor manages four independent HDLC fieldbus channels. This architecture allows the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFCP280\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto communicate with up to 64 FBMs simultaneously, significantly increasing the I\/O density per rack and reducing the hardware footprint in the control room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Failover Redundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen deployed in a dual-processor configuration, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emaintains perfect synchronization between primary and standby units. If a hardware fault occurs, the standby module assumes control without missing a single scan cycle, guaranteeing nonstop operation for safety-critical loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Capacity Block Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith a dedicated 15.75 MB allocation for control blocks, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexecutes larger, more sophisticated control schemes than the FCP270. This capacity allows engineers to consolidate complex interlocks and sequences into a single processor node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the RH924WA support hot-swapping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can replace a single\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule in a redundant pair while the system is live. The remaining processor maintains all control functions and automatically synchronizes with the new module upon insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the benefit of the 128 MB Flash memory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flash memory stores the entire operating system and user-defined control database. 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