{"product_id":"rh924wa-foxboro-redundant-ethernet-control-processor","title":"RH924WA Foxboro Redundant Ethernet Control Processor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro RH924WA (FCP280)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a high-performance Fiber Optic Network Adapter and Field Control Processor for the I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This module executes complex real-time control strategies, logic, and sequencing while providing the physical interface for fiber-based network topologies. By utilizing a 64-bit RISC architecture, it offers double the processing capability of legacy controllers, ensuring deterministic performance for mission-critical applications in oil \u0026amp; gas, power generation, and chemical processing.\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 \/ Fiber Optic Adapter\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\u003eRH924WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64-bit RISC Microprocessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 MB RAM, 32 MB Flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Redundant 100 Mbps Ethernet Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\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 Redundant FCP Configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\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\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiber Optic Galvanic Isolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e127 × 51 × 178 mm (5 × 2 × 7 in)\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\u003eTotal EMI Immunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe RH924WA utilizes fiber optic connectivity to eliminate electrical noise interference. This allows for long-distance signal transmission in high-voltage environments, such as power plant switchyards, without the risk of data corruption from electromagnetic fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Processing Throughput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 64-bit RISC engine handles high-density I\/O arrays and complex PID loops with significantly lower scan times than the FCP270. This ensures tighter process control and faster response to plant transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFault-Tolerant Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual redundant Ethernet ports provide simultaneous communication paths. If a fiber link breaks or a network switch fails, the module automatically switches to the secondary path, maintaining continuous DCS visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Thermal Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe industrial-hardened design operates reliably up to +70 °C. This makes the RH924WA suitable for remote instrument enclosures where environmental control may be limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swappable Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTechnicians can replace the module while the system remains energized. Internal diagnostics and status LEDs immediately verify the health of the new module, reducing Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. How does the RH924WA differ from the standard FCP280?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RH924WA variant specifically incorporates fiber optic network adaptation capabilities. While it retains all the 64-bit processing power of the FCP280 series, it allows the DCS to utilize fiber optic cabling for the mesh network, providing superior isolation and distance over traditional copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Is this module 100% Brand New or refurbished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal Foxboro hardware. Each RH924WA module ships in its original factory packaging with a verified serial number and the manufacturer’s quality documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Does the RH924WA require a specific baseplate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module must be installed in a Foxboro FBM baseplate designed to support FCP280 series processors. Ensure your baseplate supports the fiber optic interface connections required for the RH924WA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Can I pair an RH924WA with an older FCP270 in a redundant set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Redundant pairs must utilize identical hardware. 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