{"product_id":"p0917yz-foxboro-i-a-series-redundant-control-processor","title":"P0917YZ Foxboro I\/A Series Redundant Control Processor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro P0917YZ (FCP270)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as the primary computational engine for the I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This high-performance Field Control Processor executes complex control algorithms, regulatory loops, and sequential logic in real time. It serves as the vital link between supervisory software and field-side I\/O, managing data flow from Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) while maintaining sub-millisecond precision. Engineered for zero-downtime environments, the P0917YZ provides the processing power necessary for large-scale industrial operations in refinery, chemical, and power sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\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\u003eDetails\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\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Control Processor (FCP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoxboro I\/A Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP0917YZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\u003e32-bit RISC Microprocessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 MB RAM, 16 MB Flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Redundant 100 Mbps Ethernet\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\u003eInterfaces with a full range of FBM modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC Nominal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports 1-for-1 Hardware Redundancy\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–20 °C to +70 °C (–4 °F to +158 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFBM Baseplate (Horizontal or Vertical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Brand New Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 32-bit RISC architecture handles thousands of I\/O points without latency. It ensures that PID loops and safety interlocks execute with consistent timing, preventing process oscillations in sensitive chemical reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFault-Tolerant Networking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual redundant 100 Mbps Ethernet ports provide simultaneous paths for data transmission. If one network cable or switch fails, the P0917YZ switches traffic instantly to the secondary port, preventing \"blindness\" in the control room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Scalability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe processor manages a diverse array of FBMs, including analog, digital, and specialty thermocouple modules. This versatility allows engineers to expand system capacity by simply adding baseplates and modules without upgrading the central CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Hot-Swapping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe P0917YZ supports full online replacement. Maintenance teams swap processors without disconnecting field wiring or disrupting the power supply, keeping the process live during hardware refreshes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Internal Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFront-panel LEDs and internal software flags monitor the health of the processor, memory, and communication bus. The system identifies hardware degradation before a failure occurs, moving from reactive to predictive maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Does the P0917YZ support redundant \"Shadowing\" configurations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can pair two P0917YZ modules in a redundant configuration. The \"primary\" processor executes the control logic while the \"shadow\" stays synchronized; in the event of a primary hardware fault, the shadow assumes control in a \"bumpless\" transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Is this P0917YZ module compatible with older I\/A Series FBMs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FCP270 maintains backward compatibility with most existing 200 Series Fieldbus Modules. This allows facilities to modernize their central processing power while retaining their investment in legacy field wiring and baseplates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. What is the lead time for a Brand New P0917YZ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe maintain the P0917YZ in stock. Standard shipping typically occurs within 1 to 7 working days, ensuring rapid recovery for critical system outages or fast-track project deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Does the unit require specialized cooling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module operates reliably up to +70 °C (158 °F) via natural convection. 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