{"product_id":"foxboro-zcp270-p0926cp-i-a-series-control-processor-module","title":"Foxboro ZCP270 P0926CP I\/A Series Control Processor Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFoxboro ZCP270 P0926CP I\/A Series Control Processor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro ZCP270 P0926CP\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eZCP270\u003c\/strong\u003e Control Processor Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for executing regulatory process control algorithms and managing fieldbus communication across Foxboro I\/A Series platforms. The single-width module houses an AMD Elan SC520 microprocessor operating at 100 MHz, utilizing onboard SDRAM and flash memory to execute control strategies, process FBM I\/O data, and handle upstream supervisory system networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZCP270 P0926CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxboro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.04 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.8 cm x 3.43 cm x 44.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaseplate Backplane Powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroprocessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMD Elan SC520 (100 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 MB SDRAM, 32 MB Flash Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 95% Non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-300 to +3,000 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 g (5 to 500 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control \u0026amp; Digital Network Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control processor interfaces directly with system baseplates to manage high-speed fieldbus module (FBM) data exchanges and upstream Ethernet communications. Support for 4-20 mA HART loop protocol pass-through and FOUNDATION Fieldbus integration enables bi-directional field device configuration without interrupting real-time execution loops. Integrated channel-to-channel isolation across the backplane bus prevents field-side electrical surges from disrupting core processing routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is dual-processor redundancy achieved using the ZCP270 module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Redundancy requires two single-width ZCP270 modules mounted side-by-side on a dedicated redundant baseplate, linked via a physical fault-tolerant interconnect cable that enables continuous memory synchronization and bumpless failover execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the backplane mounting requirements for single and fault-tolerant installations?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: A single processor occupies one slot on a standard I\/A Series control baseplate. Fault-tolerant configurations require two adjacent slots mated through a dedicated hardware tracking connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the ZCP270 module be inserted or removed while backplane power is active?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The module supports live insertion and removal (hot-swapping) on active baseplates, provided the partner processor in a redundant pair maintains primary control lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign the ZCP270 module with the guide rails of the target baseplate slot inside the control cabinet. Slide the module firmly into place until the rear backplane connectors seat completely, then tighten the top and bottom retaining screws to secure the housing. Ensure the cabinet maintains forced-air ventilation to keep ambient temperatures within the 0 to 60 deg C operating window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installing a fault-tolerant pair, connect the dedicated tracking cable between the primary and secondary ZCP270 ports before applying backplane power. Verify that the shield ground conductors on all incoming fieldbus cables terminate at the enclosure grounding bus to prevent ground loops from degrading backplane signal timing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43931651899482,"sku":"ZCP270 P0926CP","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/468._3828574f-e2c6-4214-a6e7-a12e5af753d0.jpg?v=1787905879","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/foxboro-zcp270-p0926cp-i-a-series-control-processor-module","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}