{"product_id":"redundant-dcs-controller-p0917yz-upgrade-foxboro","title":"Redundant DCS Controller | P0917YZ Upgrade | 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) represents the next generation of high-performance distributed control 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 FCP280 module utilizes a 64-bit RISC CPU to execute regulatory, logic, timing, and sequential control strategies with significantly higher throughput than its predecessors. By integrating 256 MB of SDRAM, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandles larger, more complex control databases while maintaining microsecond-level execution determinism. It serves as the primary controller for petrochemical, oil \u0026amp; gas, and power generation facilities where high-density I\/O integration and zero-latency communication are non-negotiable requirements.\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\u003e64-bit RISC CPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory (Volatile)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e256 MB SDRAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory (Non-volatile)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 MB Flash\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\u003eControl Network\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\u003eExecution Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-high-speed logic and PID processing\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 (Redundant input supported)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 W Typical\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\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIEC 61508 (SIL 2 Capability), API 670\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\u003e0.65 kg (Net) \/ 2.0 kg (Shipping)\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\u003eNext-Generation Computational Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 64-bit architecture provides a massive performance leap over the FCP270. It handles more control loops and complex sequences within a single hardware footprint, reducing the total number of processors required for large-scale plant expansions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Fault-Tolerant Redundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports high-availability \"hot-standby\" configurations. When paired in a redundant baseplate, the secondary processor tracks the primary's state in real-time. This ensures a bump-less transfer of control during hardware faults, preventing costly process shutdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Industrial Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for the edge, this module operates reliably in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +70°C. This eliminates the need for expensive environmental conditioning in remote instrument enclosures or cabinet rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Optic Network Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 100 Mbps fiber optic interface provides total immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This optical isolation prevents ground loop currents from damaging the CPU, a critical advantage in power-dense environments like switchgear rooms.\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\u003eCan the FCP280 (RH924WA) replace an existing FCP270?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe FCP280 offers significantly more memory and processing power. While it integrates into Foxboro Evo environments seamlessly, you should verify baseplate compatibility and software version requirements to leverage the full 64-FBM support capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the RH924WA handle non-volatile data storage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module stores the entire control database and operating system in its 128 MB onboard Flash memory. Upon a power cycle, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erestores all control strategies automatically, ensuring the plant returns to a safe state without manual data reloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this module suitable for safety-related applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. 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