{"product_id":"foxboro-fdc280-rh101fq-ecostruxure-dcs-field-device-controller","title":"Foxboro FDC280 RH101FQ EcoStruxure DCS Field Device Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFDC280 (RH101FQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-performance Field Device Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserving as a central intelligence node within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoStruxure™ Foxboro Distributed Control System (DCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is engineered to execute control logic, manage real-time communications, and interface efficiently between supervisory systems and field-level instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-availability process environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, the FDC280 supports both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esingle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efault-tolerant (redundant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econfigurations. In redundant operation, two RH101FQ modules operate in parallel via a dedicated baseplate synchronization link, enabling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebumpless switchover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand continuous control in the event of a module failure. Its compact, modular form factor supports high-density cabinet layouts and flexible mounting orientations, making it well suited for new installations and system expansions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFDC280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH101FQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoStruxure™ Foxboro DCS \/ I\/A Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 × 51.8 × 147 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFDC280\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis widely deployed in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emission-critical industrial systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrochemical and refining operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpstream oil and gas production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-scale power generation facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efault-tolerant architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand support for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehot-swappable modules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emake it the preferred controller for applications where downtime is unacceptable and continuous process operation is mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can a single FDC280 be upgraded to a fault-tolerant configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. 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