OVERVIEW
The Compact 200 Series I/O subsystem provides
innovative equipment packaging, together with the
integrated use of Fast Ethernet networks for
communication between equipment domains. This
permits local or remote distribution of your process
I/O points.
The Compact 200 Series I/O subsystem consists of
a number of high performance Compact 200 Series
Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) along with these integrally
designed elements:
Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) and Field
Control Processor 270 (FCP270) – A compact
module that provides a control interface between
the FBMs and the control network and allows you
to locate the control processor in strategic plant
areas.
Compact 200 Series Subsystem Overview