FBC07 (P0951EA)

Basic Information

Model: FBC07 (Part Number: P0951EA)

Manufacturer: Foxboro (Schneider Electric)

Type: Field Control Processor

System: I/A Series DCS

Status: Obsolete (DCS spare part)

Core Specifications

Processor: 32-bit industrial RISC processor (0.1 μs/Boolean instruction, 0.5 μs/floating-point instruction)

Memory: 8 MB program memory, 4 MB data memory

Communication Interfaces:

Ethernet: 10/100 BaseTX

ControlNet

RS-232

Power Supply: 24 VDC ±10%

Power Consumption: Approx. 10 W

Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C

Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

Environmental Rating: ISA S71.04 Class G3 (harsh industrial environments)

Protection Class: IP20

Dimensions: 140 mm × 165 mm × 45 mm

Weight: 0.6 kg

Key Features

High-Performance Control: Executes complex control strategies with high-speed processing.

Multi-Protocol Communication: Supports Modbus TCP/IP, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP for interoperability with diverse field devices and third-party systems.

Redundancy Support: Compatible with redundant power configurations and network architectures for enhanced system reliability.

Rugged Construction: Die-cast aluminum casing withstands high dust and electromagnetic interference in harsh industrial sites.

Extensive I/O Compatibility: Interfaces with 200-series Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) to handle up to 128 I/O points.

Typical Applications

Process Industries: Chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas (closed-loop control, sequence control, and data acquisition).

Power Generation: Boiler, turbine, and auxiliary equipment control in thermal power plants.

Water Treatment: Monitoring and control of pumps, valves, and water quality parameters.

Legacy System Migration: Upgrades and expansions for existing Foxboro I/A Series DCS installations.

Additional Benefits

Centralized Control: Manages distributed I/O modules via fieldbus, reducing on-site wiring complexity.

Diagnostic Capabilities: Built-in LED indicators and DCS-based diagnostic tools for real-time fault monitoring.

Easy Integration: Seamlessly connects to the Foxboro Evo control network via standard fiber or copper Ethernet cables.