

Foxboro | FCP280 | Field Control Processor 280 | Brand New
Need a reliable field control processor 280 for your Foxboro system? The FCP280 is a factory-sealed unit that handles Fieldbus Type: HDLC | Competitive Migration Modules: Refer to device-specific Product Specification Sheets | Classic OLUG: 15.75 MB. We test every module on a live rack before it leaves our Shenzhen facility. Ships same day. 12 months warranty.
Technical Specifications
| Control Processor | ARM® System on a Chip (SOC) |
|---|---|
| Error Detection | ECC for single-bit error correction and multiple-bit error detection |
| Fieldbus Type | HDLC |
| Competitive Migration Modules | Refer to device-specific Product Specification Sheets |
| Classic OLUG | 15.75 MB |
| Enhanced OLUG | 19.75 MB |
| Total | 11,250 |
| Maximum | 32 kB per block |
| Depends on | Scan periods and block type selection |
| Time | 50 ms |
| BPC ≥ 200 ms | 18,000 points |
| BPC ≤ 100 ms | 7,500 points |
| Seconds | 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 0.6, 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 30 |
| Minutes | 1, 10, 60 |
| Options | 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 seconds |
| Less Than | 0.5 seconds |
| Self-Checking | At power-up |
| Run-Time Checks | Includes watchdog timer and constant synchronization in fault-tolerant mode |
| Input Voltage | 24 V DC (Redundant) |
| Single Module | 11 W maximum |
| Fault-Tolerant Pair | 20 W maximum |
| EMC Directive 2014/30/EU | EN 61326-1 Class A |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (Non-condensing) |
| Operating | -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) |
| Storage | -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) |
| Contamination Class | G3 (Harsh) |
| Vibration | 0.5 g (5 to 500 Hz) |
| Mounting | Device-specific 2-position baseplates (horizontal or vertical) |
| Height | 105 mm (4.13 in) or 116 mm (4.7 in) |
| Width | 51.8 mm (2.04 in) |
| Depth | 147 mm (5.79 in) |
| Weight (Maximum) | 0.8 kg (1.76 lb) |
| FCP280 | RH924YA |
| Fiber Optic Cable | Multimode fiber (MMF) 62.5/125 µm plenum |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro |
| Model / SKU | FCP280 |
Ships within 24 hours | 12-Month Warranty | Worldwide Delivery
Understanding the Foxboro FCP280
If you maintain Foxboro systems, you know that not all replacement parts are created equal. The FCP280 is a field control processor 280 engineered specifically for Foxboro automation platforms. The aftermarket is flooded with modules that look identical on the outside but use inferior components internally. control processor: ARM® System on a Chip (SOC); error detection: ECC for single-bit error correction and multiple-bit error detection; fieldbus type: HDLC; competitive migration modules: Refer to device-specific Product Specification Sheets. We have tested clone modules side-by-side with genuine Foxboro units — the clones typically fail within 3–6 months in continuous industrial service, sometimes taking out the backplane with them.
Every FCP280 we sell is 100% genuine Foxboro, with the manufacturer serial number and holographic label intact. We source from authorized distribution channels and decommissioned system tear-downs with full traceability documentation.
Before inserting this module, power down the chassis completely. Foxboro modules are generally not hot-swappable. Verify backplane voltage with a calibrated multimeter before insertion. After installation, power up and verify the status LED shows normal operation before returning the system to service. Run the manufacturer diagnostic routine if available.
Compatible Parts — Same System
These modules share the same system family as the FCP280. Commonly ordered together for complete rack builds or spare parts kits.
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