Model Number P0400DA
Product Line Foxboro I/A Series
Module Type Control Processor (CP)
Key Function Executes control logic, manages I/O modules, and handles system communications.
Performance
Processing Capability Suitable for moderate-complexity continuous and batch control applications. Capable of handling a defined number of PID loops and logic points.
Memory Specific capacity for user logic and configuration.
Control Scan Rate Configurable scan periods (e.g., 100 ms, 200 ms, 1 s).
Input/Output (I/O) Management
Supported FBMs Manages a complement of various Field Bus Modules (digital, analog, etc.).
I/O Capacity Supports a maximum number of I/O points (e.g., up to 1024 points), dependent on FBM types and configuration.
Communication Interfaces
Nodebus Communicates with other control processors and application workstations (AWs) over the high-speed Nodebus for peer-to-peer communication.
Fieldbus Communicates with Field Bus Modules (FBMs) over the Fieldbus network.
Redundancy
Redundancy Support Typically supports 1:1 Redundancy. Can be paired with an identical CP for bumpless failover, ensuring high availability.
Physical & Environmental
Mounting Installs into a slot in a Foxboro PSS (Power Supply System) rack.
Operating Temperature 0°C to +60°C (standard industrial range).
Status Indicators (LEDs) Comprehensive LEDs for Power, Run, Fault, Primary/Standby status, and communication activity.
The Foxboro P0400DA is a Control Processor (CP) for the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It functions as the central "brain" of a control loop or node, responsible for executing control strategies, managing communication, and coordinating input/output operations.