Foxboro™ DCS

Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) Integrated

Control Software

PSS 41S-3FCPICS
Product Specification

April 2019

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Overview
The EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Process Automation System’s (The Foxboro DCS
system) Integrated Control Software provides for the integration of continuous, ladder
logic and sequential control in a Foxboro DCS control strategy.
The Foxboro DCS system Integrated Control Software provides a selection of
continuous, sequential, and ladder logic control domains. Each domain can be used
independently or integrated to meet specific application requirements.
The Control Software provides the user with a comprehensive control strategy and
input/output implementation for on/off control, timing, regulatory and feedback
applications. Implemented within a block and parameter structure, the Control
Software provides the base for the integration of continuous, ladder logic, and
sequential control with programmable logic controller functionality.
The software control strategies allow you to mix and match continuous and
Programmable Logic Block (PLB) capabilities with sequencing in the same control
scheme.
The process control domains – continuous, sequential and batch, and ladder logic –
execute in any Foxboro DCS control processor.
The Control Software running in a control processor provides the interface to the
Fieldbus subsystem and other I/O subsystems through I/O blocks. These I/O blocks
interface to the specific applications executing in the Foxboro DCS Fieldbus Modules
(FBMs).
Access to the FBMs and associated devices (for example, field sensors, actuators,
Intelligent Field Devices) is through the Control Software in the Foxboro DCS Field
Control Processor 280 (FCP280).
An optional fault-tolerant control processor configuration, where two identical control
processors (Primary and Shadow) are running in parallel, provides enhanced
reliability to the control process.
For more information on the FCP280, refer to Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280)
(PSS 41H-1FCP280).

Features
• Integration of continuous, sequential, and ladder logic control domains for ease of
implementing complex control strategies for a wide variety of process control
applications
• Comprehensive set of continuous control blocks (algorithms) for input/output,
valve/motor control, regulatory control, computation, logic, and alarming
• Comprehensive set of ladder logic instructions for designing modular solutions to
logic control problems in familiar, easy-to-use relay ladder symbols
• High-level sequence programming language provides a comprehensive set of
sequence logic instructions for developing sequential, feedback-oriented
applications at equipment control level
• Integration of control blocks within groups for ease of configuring control
strategies
• EXACT® MV advanced control algorithms provide adaptive feedback and
feedforward PID control capability with pre-tuning functions

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• Configuration of continuous block types, ladder logic, and sequential blocks via
the following flexible, intuitive, user interfaces:
◦ Foxboro DCS Control Editors (Control Editors), including the Block
Configurator, Programmable Logic Block (PLB) Ladder Logic Editor, the
Sequence Block HLBL Editor, and the Sequence Block SFC Editor
◦ The I/A Series® Configuration Component (IACC) software
◦ Integrated Control Configurator
• Reuse of block configurations from one controller to another

Control Software Concepts

Figure 1 shows the integration of continuous control, ladder logic, and sequential
control in a single control processor. A block is a member of a set of algorithms that
performs a certain control task. The Foxboro DCS control blocks also support user-
defined arithmetic and Boolean logic functions, alarm detection and reporting, and
shared variables, which are global variables that allow data to be shared across
applications within The Foxboro DCS system.
The Control Software also provides communication interface blocks called Equipment
Control Blocks (ECBs). ECBs are located in the control processor and provide I/O and
control information related to Migration products, FBMs, Field Device System
Integrators (FDSIs) and their related devices (such as actuators, sensors, and
Intelligent Field Devices, including third-party field I/O devices).

Figure 1. Total Integration of Foxboro DCS Control Software in a Single Control

Processor

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Block Processing Speed

The control processor processes the control blocks in every Block Processing Cycle
(BPC), as shown in Figure 2. The BPC can be set with a wide range of periods from
50 ms to 60 minutes.

Figure 2. Block Processing Cycle (BPC)

At the beginning of block processing, I/O data is read from each Fieldbus Module, for
both input and output channels. Data is read at the ECB scan period specified for that
module. However, data cannot be read faster than the BPC. At the end of block
processing, process outputs are written to each of the Fieldbus Modules.

Station Block
Each control processor contains a station block automatically created to provide
global data on control processor system functions. The station block contains
information such as:
• Continuous block processing load
• I/O scan load
• Sequence block processing load
• Total control cycle load
• Basic processing cycles and overruns
• Number of bytes of free memory
• Number of peer-to-peer connections
• OM scan load
• Idle time
• Station alarm groups
• Configuration security option
Previous CPs only supported one I/O channel to an HDLC fieldbus (which provides
communication to a chain of Fieldbus Modules) directly, or used external hardware,
such as the FEM100 (discussed in PSS 31H-2Y14) to support up to four I/O channels.
However, the FCP280 supports four I/O channels directly, without the use of such
external hardware.
Every HDLC fieldbus’ channel requires a software driver in the CP called a Primary
ECB. Thus, the FCP280’s Compound has four Primary ECBs - one for each channel -
through which the station block directs all communications. Each of its FBM’s ECBs
must be assigned to the Primary ECB for the channel on which their FBM resides via
a new parameter added to them called “CHAN”.

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Control Configuration Concepts

The Foxboro DCS control blocks are configured from the Process Engineer's
Environment, which provides access to the Block Configurator, Integrated Control
Configurator (ICC), or I/A Series Configuration Component (IACC).
The Block Configurator, ICC, or IACC provide for the configuration of Equipment
Control Blocks associated with Fieldbus Modules. These blocks provide the means of
communicating the control information among the control processors, Fieldbus
Modules, actuators, sensors, and Intelligent Field Devices.
Configuration of continuous block types, ladder logic and sequential blocks is
accomplished through the Block Configurator, ICC, or IACC. During the configuration
process, the configurator recognizes the various block types chosen by the user and
is able to identify their unique control domain association. For additional information
on:
• Block Configurator, refer to PSS 31S-10EDITOR
• IACC, refer to PSS 21S-2B5 B4.
Block configurations can be reused from controller to controller by importing them into
the configuration environment. In this way, the plant intellectual property can be
preserved and leveraged.
The Intelligent field devices (IFDs) are configured using the Field Device Manager
(FDM). For more information on FDM, refer to PSS 31S-10FDMHRT.

Continuous Control Concepts

To use a cascade and feedforward control strategy as an example, you might build the
strategy by selecting the following blocks:
• Three Analog Input (AIN) blocks
• One advanced Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PIDA) control block
• One Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PID) control block
• One Analog Output (AOUT) block.
• One Feedback Tuner Extender (FBTUNE) for PIDA
• One Feedforward Tuner Extender (FFTUNE) for PIDA
In the cascade control strategy shown in Figure 3, each block requires a unique name.
This can be any combination of up to 12 characters, for example, FLWTRNS100.
FBTUNE and FFTUNE extender blocks may be linked to the PIDA blocks to provide
feedback and feedforward adaptive tuning.

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Figure 3. Example of a Cascade Control Strategy

The feedforward input may be used to anticipate the effect of a measured load or an
interacting controller.
The control processor must be sized so that it does not exceed any of the following
limits:
• Maximum number of FBMs allowed
• Maximum throughput of the Fieldbus
• Available memory to store the control blocks
• Available memory to store the Object Manager (OM) scanner databases
• Available time for processing control blocks and ECBs
NOTE: The control processor should be sized following the guidelines in Field
Control Processor 280 (FCP280) Sizing Guidelines and Excel Workbook
(B0700FY).
Any block can be connected to any other block anywhere in the system. Compound
names must be unique within the system. Block names must be unique only within a
Compound.

Input/Output Blocks
I/O blocks provide the interface to the process inputs and outputs, (for example,
sensors and valves). The I/O blocks relate logical names, such as FLWTRNS100, to
physical hardware point addresses, identified by the device ID and point number.
All references to I/O points from control configuration, displays, data logging, and so
on use a logical name instead of the physical address.

Equipment Control Blocks (ECBs)

An Equipment Control Block (ECB) is used to manage communication between the
CP and a Fieldbus Module (FBM). ECBs vary depending on the Fieldbus Module
(FBM) and its application. The list of ECBs is located in the table Foxboro DCS
Control Blocks, page 13.

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FBMs read the I/O data from the process instrumentation when the Block Processing
Cycle begins. The FBM then conditions (for example, digitizes and normalizes) the
data where necessary, and stores the data and the status into its ECB. When the
control blocks are processed, the Control Processor uses newly retrieved data and
generates new outputs for the appropriate ECB.
Some ECB(s) also provide an extended communications interface for a direct
interchange between The Foxboro DCS system and field devices using various digital
protocols. The field devices incorporate intelligence at the hardware device level
(signal conditioning and process control) and use the ECBs in the FCP280 to provide
the information to the control blocks.

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Alarming
The control blocks provide a comprehensive set of I/O alarm indicators and messages
including:
• Bad input and output point alarming
• High/low absolute alarming of the analog measurement, input or output signal
• Deviation alarming of the setpoint minus measurement error
• Contact state change alarming
• Priority level (1 to 5) indication of alarms
• Alarm type indication of the highest-priority active alarm for the block
When an alarm occurs, the Alarm Manager notifies the operator via messages on
process displays and alarm printers, alarms horns and annunciator keyboards. High/
low absolute and deviation alarm limits, alarm enable/disable options, and other block
alarm parameters are set via the Control Editors, IACC, or ICC configurators.

Ladder Logic Concepts

Ladder logic allows you to design modular solutions to logic control problems in
familiar, easy-to-use relay ladder symbols. Figure 4 shows a sample ladder diagram.
By itself, ladder logic performs simple relay-type operations. Ladder logic used in
conjunction with a control processor's continuous and sequential control blocks can
implement sophisticated control strategies.

Figure 4. Sample Ladder Diagram

A Programmable Logic Block (PLB) provides connections between a ladder diagram

and user tasks, other blocks, and other ladder diagrams. Connection is made through
PLB input and output parameters. These parameters map to user-configured external
flag references within a ladder diagram division called a segment.
PLB Editor software allows you to construct a ladder diagram in segments, check for
syntax errors, and produce a printed copy for documentation. You can compile the
ladder diagram and install the code in a Fieldbus Module or save the ladders for later
use. You can develop a library of ladder diagrams and retrieve (copy) segments for
inclusion in other ladder diagrams.
Using the PLB View, you can view the state of the ladder logic associated with the
PLB. Using the PLB Monitor, you can monitor the ladder logic and force contacts and
coils on or off to verify correct operation of the logic under simulated process
conditions.

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The PLB Detail Display, automatically created after ladder logic configuration, allows
you to monitor the status of ladder logic contacts, timers, counters, and coils through a
ladder diagram display, which uses industry standard symbols, or through graphic
displays that you create.

Sequential Control Concepts

Sequential control is one of the control domains of the Integrated Control Software.
Sequence, continuous, and ladder logic blocks can be combined within a single
compound structure (see Figure 5).

Figure 5. Example of Compound Contents

Sequence blocks contain logic that supervises the control loops. The logic regulates
such things as:
• Pressure control
• Temperature control
• Agitator control
• Ingredient fills
• Gas control
Sequential control is a series of equipment control level activities such as filling a tank,
blending its contents, and draining the tank.
In the sequential control domain, on the other hand, you can build your own
algorithms using a logical set of parameters within the control compound/block
structure. Sequence block algorithms can also read and write other compound/block
parameters directly.
A high-level language and a parameter set provide the necessary components to
configure Sequence blocks. When built, these blocks can be combined with
continuous and/or ladder logic blocks in a compound.

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Sequential Control Block Classes

There are three classes of blocks: Sequence, Monitor, and Timer.

Sequence blocks (DEP, Manipulate block parameters, or shared variables.

IND, EXC)
Activate other Sequence blocks and Monitor blocks.
Send messages to historians.
Monitor blocks (MON) Monitor up to 16 process conditions independently
(parameter values and Boolean expressions).
Activate other Sequence blocks.
Timer blocks (TIM) Keep track of time while control strategies are
executing.

Block States
The block states are Inactive, Active, Paused, or Tripped.
The Inactive state means that a Sequence block is not executing statements or that
the Monitor block is not evaluating conditions.
The Active state means that a Sequence block is executing statements or that the
Monitor block is evaluating conditions.
The Paused state means that a Dependent block is in a suspended condition.
Dependent blocks pause whenever an Exception block in the same compound
becomes active. The Dependent block becomes active again when the Exception
blocks complete their execution. The Exception and Independent blocks are never
paused. The Independent blocks do not affect the execution of other Sequence
blocks, and other Sequence blocks do not affect the operation of Independent blocks.
The Monitor block has a Tripped state (one of its conditions is true). Therefore, a
sequence is activated by the Monitor block. If a Monitor block activates another block
because one of its conditions has become true, it enters the Tripped state until the
other block is finished processing.

Processing Sequence Blocks

Sequence blocks can run in conjunction with continuous blocks, ladder logic blocks,
and each other in that:
• Sequences may be Active concurrently
• Monitor blocks may be Active at the same time as Sequence blocks
Timing is an independent feature and can run in conjunction with other blocks. The
timer block provides four (4) independent timer functions.

Sequence Language
The Sequence block language is a structured programming language focused on
control applications. The language includes logic flow control statements as well as
Boolean and arithmetic functions.
The language statements do not operate the I/O directly. Rather, they make
connections between their own parameters and I/O block parameters. They can write
the I/O block parameters within continuous, ladder logic, or other Sequence blocks.

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Logic Flow Control Statements

These statements determine the flow of control. They may select groups of
statements to be executed, skip them, execute them repetitively, or delay their
execution. They are:
if. . .then. . .elseif. . .else. . .endif
for. . .to. . .do. . .endfor
repeat. . .until
while. . .do. . .endwhile
exitloop
goto
wait. . .time
wait. . .until condition
exit
retry

Data Operation Statements

There are two kinds of statements that can manipulate data: the Assignment
statement and the Procedural statement.
The Assignment statement replaces the current value of some object with a new value
that results from evaluation of an expression.
The Procedural statements are:

ACTIVATE Activates a Sequence block or a Monitor block.

ABORT Aborts an active Sequence block or Monitor block.
START_TIMER Starts timers at current value or select value.
STOP_TIMER Stops timers.
ACTCASES Manipulates activity of the 16 Monitor block cases.
SENDMSG Initiates a message from executing sequence logic. It
can address any object that acts like a logical device,
such as historians or annunciator keys. It can also
assign a message to a string parameter.
SEND CONF Sends messages interactively to logical devices or
objects that act like logical devices. A message
received confirmation is expected.

Operator Interface Integration

For each block in the user’s control strategy (including ECBs), a Block Detail Display
with a standard block faceplate is available allowing the user immediate access to
block parameters and functions via a user interface.

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Foxboro DCS Control Blocks

The Foxboro DCS control blocks supported by the FCP280 are listed in this table.

Input/Output
AI Analog Input block connects to an AI function block
in an H1 Foundation fieldbus™ device via an
FBM228 to receive a single analog input for a
Foxboro DCS control strategy.
AIN Analog Input block supports a single input channel
from a Fieldbus Module.
AINR Redundant Analog Input block supports a redundant
input from redundant Fieldbus Modules supporting
either a single transmitter or redundant transmitters.
AO Analog Output block connects to an AO function
block in an H1 Foundation fieldbus device via an
FBM228 to send a single analog output from a
Foxboro DCS control strategy to the device.
AOUT Analog Output block provides auto/manual with bias
function and supports a single output point for an
analog type Fieldbus Module.
AOUTR Redundant Analog Output supports a selected
redundant output to redundant Fieldbus Modules.
BIN Binary Input block receives a single binary input from
an external device for input to a Foxboro control
processor via a Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
BINR Redundant Binary Input block selects a single binary
input from redundant external sources for input to a
Foxboro control processor via a Distributed Control
Interface (DCI). The source of the input can be either
two or three redundant inputs from the same device
or different devices.
BOUT Binary Output block sends a single binary output
from a Foxboro control processor to an external
device via a Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
BOUTR Redundant Binary Output block sends a digital
output from a Foxboro control processor to up to
three devices via a Distributed Control Interface
(DCI).
CIN Contact Input block supports a single input point for a
digital input type Fieldbus Module.
CINR Redundant Contact Input block receives redundant
contact inputs from a pair of Fieldbus Modules to
select and alarm a single digital input for the Foxboro
DCS control strategy.
COUT Contact Output block supports a single output for a
digital type Fieldbus Module.
COUTR Redundant Contact Output block is a digital contact
output block that provides the Foxboro DCS control
strategy with optionally pulsed output capability for a
single digital point directed to a pair of redundant
Fieldbus Modules.

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DI Digital Input block connects to a DI function block in

an H1 Foundation fieldbus device via an FBM228 to
receive a single digital input for a Foxboro DCS
control strategy.
DO Digital Output block connects to a DO function block
in an H1 Foundation fieldbus device via an FBM228
to send a single digital output from a Foxboro DCS
control strategy to the device.
EVENT Event block provides messages reporting the
sequencing of state-change events detected in a
contact input Fieldbus Module.
IIN Integer Input block receives a single integer input
from an external device for input to a Foxboro control
processor via a Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
IINR The Redundant Integer Input block is a Distributed
Control Interface (DCI) block that enables the control
strategy to read a single integer value selected from
multiple points in the same or different field devices.
IOUT Integer Output block sends a single integer output
from a Foxboro control processor to an external
device via a Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
MAI The Multiple Analog Input block enables the control
strategy to read up to eight analog values from an
MAI device function block operating in a
FOUNDATION fieldbus™ H1 device.
MAIN Multiple Analog Input block supports up to 8 inputs
from a Fieldbus Module and an internal channel for a
temperature reference sensor.
MAO The Multiple Analog Output block enables the control
strategy to write up to eight analog values to an MAO
device function block operating in a FOUNDATION
fieldbus™ H1 device.
MCIN Multiple Contact Input block supports up to 32
contact inputs from digital input type Fieldbus
Modules.
MCOUT Multiple Contact Output block supports up to 16
digital outputs for a digital type Fieldbus Module.
MDI FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Multiple Discrete Input
supports up to eight inputs from a FOUNDATION
fieldbus H1 device via an FBM228.
MDO FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Multiple Discrete Output
supports up to eight outputs from a FOUNDATION
fieldbus H1 device via an FBM228.
PAKIN Packed Input block receives a 32-bit discrete data
input from an external device for input to a Foxboro
control processor via a Distributed Control Interface
(DCI).
PAKINR The Redundant Packed Input block is a Distributed
Control Interface (DCI) block that reads up to 32
contiguous bits from an external device. The source
of the value may be specified as either two or three
redundant points in the same device or different
devices.

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PAKOUT Packed Input block sends a 32-bit discrete data

output from a Foxboro control processor to an
external device via a Distributed Control Interface
(DCI).
RIN Real Input block receives a single real input from an
external device for input to a Foxboro control
processor via a Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
RINR Redundant Real Input block selects a single binary
input from redundant external sources for input to a
Foxboro control processor via a Distributed Control
Interface (DCI). The source of the input can be either
two or three redundant inputs from the same device
or different devices.
ROUT Real Output block sends a single real output from a
Foxboro control processor to an external device via a
Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
ROUTR Redundant Real Output block sends redundant real
outputs from a Foxboro control processor to two or
three external devices via a Distributed Control
Interface (DCI).
STRIN String Input block receives a string input from an
external device for input to a Foxboro control
processor via a Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
STROUT String Output block sends a string output from a
Foxboro control processor to an external device via a
Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
Device Control
GDEV General Device block provides Open/Close control of
motor, or air, operated valves, and Run/Stop control
of 2-wire or 3-wire motor circuits.
MOVLV Motor-Operated Valve block operates two related
output contacts, which open/close a motor-operated
valve on an incremental basis.
MTR Motor Controller block performs both 2-wire and 3-
wire motor control functions.
PLSOUT Pulse Output block sends on/off or start/stop type
commands through two momentary pulsed outputs
from a Foxboro control processor to an external
device via a Distributed Control Interface (DCI).
Typically, these commands are sent to a latching
function in a device, with one command used for the
set input of the latch and the other used for the reset
input.
VLV Valve on/off controller block operates two related
output contacts, which open or close a solenoid
valve.
Regulatory Control(a)
BIAS Bias block produces an output that is the sum of the
two input values, MEAS and BIAS, each of which can
be scaled independently.
RATIO Ratio block computes an output that is the scaled
multiplication of a measurement input with a ratio
set-point input.

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DGAP Differential Gap block provides optional bi-state or tri-

state on/off control of two Boolean outputs.
LIM Limiter block provides a position and velocity limiter.
OUTSEL Output Select block allows the selection of one of two
inputs from upstream blocks to be used as output to
the process.
PID Proportional, Integral, Derivative block provides
functions of a traditional, interacting,3-term controller.
PIDA Advanced Proportional, Integral, Derivative block
provides functions of an EXACT™ MV multi-variable
controller and is used in conjunction with the
feedforward and feedback tuning blocks.
PIDFF FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Proportional, Integral,
Derivative block integrates the corresponding
FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 device PID function block
into The Foxboro DCS system.
FFTUNE Feedforward Tuning block connects to the PIDA
block as an extension block for feedforward control
loops.
FBTUNE Feedback Tuning block connects to the PIDA block
as an extension block for performing enhanced
EXACT MV tuning for feedback control loops.
PIDE PID with EXACT Tuning block provides PID with the
EXACT self-tuning algorithm.
PIDX PID Extended block adds to the PID block: a
sampled-data control option to use with sampling
type instruments; TRACK capability that forces the
output to track an independent track input; an
optional non-linear gain element for Ph control; a
batch option that provides preloadable integral bias
for batch control.
PIDXE PID Extended with EXACT Tuning block combines
the functionality of PIDX and PIDE.
PTC Proportional Time Controller block performs the
functions of a proportional-time on/off controller.
UNIVFF Universal FOUNDATION™ fieldbus connects to a
resource, transducer or function block operating in a
FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 device.
Selection, Ramping, Dynamic Compensation
DTIME Dead Time block delays the input a variable time
interval before making it available at the output.
LLAG Lead/Lag block compensates signal value by making
output dynamically lead or lag the input.
RAMP Ramp block performs a multi-segment ramp
sequence; up to 5 segments may be used.
SIGSEL Signal Selector block examines up to 8 inputs and
produces an output dependent upon a relational
selection option.
SWCH Switch Position Selector block selects either of two
independent inputs.

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Computation, Logic, and Conversion

ACCUM Accumulator block accumulates a real input signal
and scales it to produce a real output quantity.
CALC Calculator block provides up to 50 sequentially-
executed arithmetic and logical operations. Has the
capability of a programmable scientific pocket
calculator.
CALCA Advanced Calculation block adds dual-operand
efficiency to many mathematical and logical
calculation operations.
CHARC Characterizer block converts a real input to a real
output using a table lookup of 20 piecewise linear
conversion segments.
LOGIC Logic block provides logic and timer functions.
MATH Mathematics block provides a set of mathematics
functions for specialized control needs.
PATT Pattern Matching block provides matching capability
for 16-bit patterns.
STATE State block outputs selected 16-bit patterns.
Alarm
ALMPRI Alarm Priority Change block dynamically reassigns
the specified priority of an alarm point.
BLNALM Boolean Alarm block provides independent state-
change alarm messages for 8 Boolean-type inputs.
MEALM Measurement Alarm block provides an alarm
message for one measurement input with limit
indicators for Intelligent Field Devices: high-low
absolute alarming, rate-of-change alarming, and
high-high/low-low alarming.
MSG Message Generator block provides a state change
message for each of eight inputs from Intelligent
Field Devices.
PATALM Pattern Alarm block compares the relationship of up
to 8 Boolean inputs to up to 8 unique user-specified
patterns.
REALM Real Alarm block supports 3 types of alarming: high/
low absolute alarming on the measurement, rate-of-
change alarming on the measurement, high/low
deviation alarm on the measurement/set point
difference.
STALM State Alarm block provides state alarming for event
changes received from an Intelligent Field Device.
Sequence Blocks
All Sequence blocks (IND, DEP, and EXC) provide sequential control for regulatory
feedback applications at the equipment control level.
DEP Dependent Sequence block is used for normal
sequence logic to define sequence of events,
activate/deactivate other Sequence blocks, activate/
deactivate Monitor (MON) blocks or individually
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Timer (TIM) blocks, access any shared variable/

parameter of any block in the system. Pauses when
EXC blocks in the same compound are active.
EXC Exception Sequence block is used to handle
abnormal events. Exception blocks are normally
activated by monitor blocks.
IND Independent block is used to provide the same
functions as the Dependent block; however, the IND
block does not pause as DEP does when any EXC
blocks in the same compound are active.
MON Monitor block provides the capability of monitoring
process conditions.
TIM Timer block contains four individual timers that can
be run by a Sequence block (IND, DEP, or EXC) to
time sequence activities.
Data Storage
REAL Real Data Variable block provides the capability of
storing a real data value for use by other control
blocks.
BOOL Boolean Data Variable block provides the capability
of storing a Boolean data value for use by other
control blocks.
LONG Long Integer Data Variable block provides the
capability of storing a long integer data variable for
use by other control blocks.
STRING String Data Variable block provides the capability of
storing a configurable and settable string data
variable for use by other control blocks.
PACK Packed Long Data Variable block provides the
capability of storing a packed long data variable for
use by other control blocks.
Equipment Control Blocks
ECB1 Analog Input.
ECB2 Analog Input & Analog Output.
ECB4 Pulse Input.
ECB5 Digital In, Sustained/Momentary, Digital Out.
ECB6 Sequence of Events Input(b)
ECB7 Digital In & Pulse Count Input.
ECB8 Ladder Logic.
ECB9 Remote/Manual Station (Analog I/O, Digital I/O).
ECB11/ ECBP Primary ECB 1-4 for the FCP280 - named
PRIMARY_ECB, PRIMARY_ECB2, PRIMARY_
ECB3, and PRIMARY_ECB4.
ECB18 Intelligent Transmitter ECB provides data and
configuration information directly from Intelligent
Transmitters as output to control blocks.
ECB38R Intelligent Transmitter Input, Analog Output, Dual
Baud Rate, Redundant I/O.

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ECB41 Analog Input FBC.

ECB42 Digital Input FBC.
ECB43 Analog Output FBC.
ECB44 Digital Output FBC.
ECB45 SPECTRUM™ Migration Integrator.
ECB46 Digital Input/Digital Output FBC.
ECB47 FBP10 Interface to Cluster I/O (Parent).
ECB48 SPECTRUM Migration Integrator, Non-Redundant.
ECB48R SPECTRUM Migration Integrator, Redundant.
ECB49 SPECTRUM Migration Integrator (FIO).
ECB50 SPECTRUM Migration Integrator (UFM).
ECB51 SPECTRUM Migration Integrator (UIO).
ECB53 Analog Output.
ECB73 FoxCom™ ECB
ECB74 Intelligent Positioner ECB provides data and
configuration information directly from Intelligent
Positioners as output to control blocks.
ECB200 Parent ECB for non-redundant DCI-based FBM
types.
ECB201 Field devices connected to DCI-based FBM types.
ECB202 Parent ECB for redundant DCI-based FBM types.

(a) MVC/MVL blocks for Connoisseur support are not included in the FCP280 images.
(b) ECB6 is only used with the pre-Version 8.0 Sequence of Events package.

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Software Related Product Specification Sheets

Related Product Specification Sheets

For reference purposes, this table lists the Product Specification Sheets (PSSes) for
additional hardware and software elements in the standard 200 Series subsystem.

PSS Number Title

PSS 41H-1FCP280 Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280)
PSS 31H-2SOV Standard 200 Series Subsystem Overview
PSS 31H-2W100 100 Series Fieldbus Module Upgrade Subsystem
Overview
PSS 41H-4TIMESNC Time Synchronization Equipment
PSS 31S-2B3 FoxDraw Display Builder and Configurator
PSS 21S-2B5 B4 I/A Series Configuration Component (IACC)
Engineering Package for Windows 7 and Window
Server 2008 Professional Edition
PSS 31S-2B8 FoxView Software
PSS 31S-10FDMFF Field Device Expert for FOUNDATION Fieldbus
PSS 31S-10FDMPB Field Device Expert for PROFIBUS-DP Devices
PSS 31S-10FDMHRT Field Device Expert for HART Devices Control and
I/O
PSS 31S-10EDITOR Control Editors
PSS 31S-10LBEDIT Logic Block Editor and Live Data Display

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