Field Device Controller 280
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro DCS
The Field Device Controller (FDC) 280 is an optionally redundant, field-mountable device controller from Schneider Electric.
Overview
The Field Device Controller 280 provides control and Ethernet/serial interfaces between single or dual-ported PLCs, drives, and other distributed control devices and EcoStruxure™ Foxboro DCS. The FDC 280 optimizes the integration of control devices such as PLCs and increases flexibility — while minimizing system engineering, footprint, and cost.
Features
- Liquid crystal display (LCD) — shows letterbug and real-time roles and statuses.
- Support for multiple networked connections — Ethernet, RS232, RS485, RS422.
- 50% reduction in footprint and wiring compared with CP plus FDSI solution.
- Online image upgrade (OLUG) without shutting down the process.
- Downloadable and upgradable protocol drivers, online.
- Drivers include:
- Serial (RS232; RS422; RS485):
- Modbus RTU.
- Ethernet:
- Modbus TCP Client.
- TSAA (Triconex™ System Access).
- OPC UA Client.
- Ethernet/IP Scanner.
- Serial (RS232; RS422; RS485):
Benefits
- Reduces engineering effort and installation footprint.
- Achieves lower cost of ownership with future-proof design.
- Provides greater flexibility in control system design/implementation.
Applications
- Hydrocarbon processing.
- Chemical and specialty chemicals.
- Upstream oil and gas.
- Power generation.
- Metals and mining.
- Water and wastewater.
- Pharmaceutical and life sciences.
