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Foxboro P0500SE
May 27, 2026

Foxboro P0500SE

The Foxboro P0500SE is a high-performance Field Control Processor (FCP) for the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Foxboro I/A Series DCS, designed for standard redundant control in general to moderately harsh industrial environments. Featuring a rugged die-cast aluminum enclosure compliant with G3 harsh environment standards, it delivers reliable operation under high EMI, dust, and wide temperature fluctuations. The P0500SE provides integrated Ethernet and fieldbus communication with a redundant architecture, ensuring bumpless failover, uninterrupted real-time control, and stable data exchange for routine to critical process applications.

Description

Foxboro P0500SE

Product Introduction

The Foxboro P0500SE is a high-performance Field Control Processor (FCP) for the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Foxboro I/A Series DCS, designed for standard redundant control in general to moderately harsh industrial environments. Featuring a rugged die-cast aluminum enclosure compliant with G3 harsh environment standards, it delivers reliable operation under high EMI, dust, and wide temperature fluctuations. The P0500SE provides integrated Ethernet and fieldbus communication with a redundant architecture, ensuring bumpless failover, uninterrupted real-time control, and stable data exchange for routine to critical process applications.

Basic Information

  • Model: P0500SE (Standard Redundant Field Control Processor, FCP)

  • Brand: Foxboro (Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Foxboro)

  • Series: I/A Series DCS

  • Type: Redundant Real-Time Process Controller

  • Processor: 32-bit industrial RISC

  • Memory: 8 MB program memory, 4 MB data memory

  • Communication: 10/100BaseTX Ethernet, ControlNet, RS-232, HDLC fieldbus

  • Power Supply: 24 VDC (±10%), <10 W, redundant-capable

  • Enclosure: Die-cast aluminum, IP20 protection

  • Dimensions: 140 mm × 165 mm × 45 mm

  • Weight: Approximately 0.6 kg

  • Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, RoHS; G3 environment compliant

  • Compatibility: Foxboro Evo, I/A Series 200 Series FBM I/O modules

Function and Positioning

The P0500SE serves as the core standard redundant control unit in the I/A Series architecture. It executes closed-loop regulatory control, interlock logic, sequential control, and real-time data acquisition for process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level. It supports up to 32 FBMs per HDLC fieldbus chain, expandable to 128 FBMs via the FEM100 expansion module. It connects to the Foxboro Evo network via copper Ethernet for high-speed data exchange. Its dual-module fault-tolerant design enables seamless bumpless failover, eliminating single points of failure. Positioned as a cost-effective, high-reliability main controller, it bridges field I/O devices and supervisory systems to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient plant operation for standard to critical processes.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Processor Speed: 0.1 μs per Boolean instruction, 0.5 μs per floating-point instruction

  • Control Tasks: Logic, PID regulation, sequential control, interlock, and math functions

  • I/O Capacity: Up to 256 I/O points; supports remote I/O expansion

  • Fieldbus: 4 × HDLC ports, 2 Mbps speed, up to 32 FBMs per port

  • Network Speed: 10/100 Mbps copper Ethernet

  • Supported Protocols: Modbus TCP/IP, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, Foxboro proprietary protocols

  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C

  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

  • Humidity: 0–95% non-condensing

  • Vibration/Shock: Compliant with IEC 60068-2-6/2-27

  • MTBF: Greater than 50,000 hours (typical)

General Compatible Accessories

  • I/A Series DIN rail-mounted modular baseplates for module mounting and bus connection

  • Redundant 24 VDC power supply modules for fault tolerance

  • Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cables for 10/100 Mbps copper communication

  • I/A Series 200 Series FBM I/O modules (e.g., FBM201, FBM202, FBM217)

  • FEM100 fieldbus expansion modules for extended I/O capacity

  • Foxboro Developer Workbench configuration software for programming and diagnostics

  • DIN rail installation kits for cabinet mounting and strain relief

Applicable Equipment Fields

  • Oil and Gas: Refineries, pipeline monitoring, and onshore production facilities

  • Chemical and Petrochemical: General reactor control, distillation, and batch processes

  • Power Generation: Thermal power plants, combined-cycle plants, and auxiliary systems

  • Metallurgy: Furnace, kiln, and rolling mill process automation

  • Water and Wastewater: Treatment plants, pumping stations, and SCADA systems

  • Pharmaceutical: Clean-room automation and batch reactor control

  • Pulp and Paper: Digester, bleaching, and paper machine process control


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