Introduction

The Foxboro I/A Series® system, as introduced in 1987 was 

claimed to be ahead of its time. Fast forward to the current 

generation of automation technologies and Emerson is the clear 

choice to move your business forward for decades to come. 

Aging I/A Series systems need to be modernized and Emerson 

is committed to making your transition to a DeltaV™ system, 

smooth, low risk and cost effective. From early modernization 

planning to long term lifecycle care, Emerson has provided 

industry leading solutions and service to complete more than 

130 projects replacing Foxboro I/A Series systems. Partner with 

us for your transformation to a digital architecture, resulting in 

improved business performance and competitive edge.

Why Choose Emerson As Your 

Automation Partner?

Modernization projects are different. They require knowledge 

of both old and new technology and have fewer degrees of 

freedom than greenfield projects, i.e. space, time, and budget. 

The transition project will impact operations, often must be 

done during short shutdown windows and has the potential  

to put production at risk.

This puts a premium on risk reduction, flexibility,  

and capital efficiency.

OVERVIEW

The I/A Series system DCS Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) 

are for migration of APACS+™ automation systems 

manufactured by Siemens® Energy & Automation, 

Inc. and Moore Products Co. The FBMs plug directly 

into an existing electronic nest to replace process 

input and output modules.

The I/A Series system DCS FBM family provides a 

migration path from APACS+ process I/O 

components to I/A Series display and supervisory 

functions. No additional communication devices are 

required. No multi-vendor communication software 

licensing is required.

The I/A Series system DCS FBM family replaces the 

APACS+ I/O modules. Once integrated, the process 

is controlled entirely by the advanced I/A Series 

algorithm set.

The I/A Series system DCS FBM product includes 

connectors to enable integration of original process 

signals to I/A Series systems while keeping the field 

interface and wiring. It provides access to all process 

signals connected to the APACS+ system by 

providing the connection between the Field 

Termination Assemblies (FTAs) and the I/A Series 

system. All process signals become fully integrated 

into the I/A Series system through the use of process 

data for operator display, history, alarming and 

control.

Operator functions and engineering configuration are 

accomplished by the I/A Series system at any 

I/A Series operator workstation. Because all process 

values become part of the I/A Series system, all 

configuration data is maintained by the system as 

native I/A Series configurations.

This migration path provides plant operations with all 

the power and flexibility of the I/A Series system.

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE

Invensys believes that it is only acceptable to 

interface with competing manufacturers’ operating 

systems in two ways:

 Through high level public gateways

 At the lowest level directly to field devices without 

communicating with proprietary buses or 

components.

The Invensys migration product offerings adhere to 

this principle.

I/A Series® system Field Control Processor 270 (FCP270)

modules mounted on a baseplate and distributed control

system (DCS) Fieldbus Modules replace the APACS+ Control

and I/O modules and connect existing field devices to the I/A

Series system via a 2 Mbps HDLC Fieldbus and high-speed

Ethernet network

FEATURES

 Migration from proprietary DCS to a

state-of-the-art open I/A Series system

 Advanced I/A Series control with a single point of 

configuration

 More direct control performance than any 

gateway device could offer

 Cost savings over total system replacement by 

preserving the existing process interface and 

wiring and minimizing process downtime

 Single vendor service and supply.

FoxView WINDOW

The FoxView window contains the following optional

features:

 A user-configurable Menu Bar for accessing

displays, configurators, and other applications as

specified by the environment

 A user-configurable Display Bar of 18 named

display buttons or eight “thumbnail” sized mini

display buttons for directly accessing process

displays, or launching applications

 An Alarm Bar with system and process buttons,

indicating system and process health

 A Message Bar with a drop-down list of the most

recent 25 messages; and display of the current

date and time

 A Status Bar, indicating the current display name,

current operating environment, Operator Action

Journal logging name, printer logging name, and

Historian name.

USER ENVIRONMENTS

A collection of programs, utilities, and displays

related to user tasks is provided for each of the

following: process operator, process engineer, and

software engineer. These environments, including

menu bars, menu content, and display bar content,

can be modified to conform to your site

requirements, or simply used as templates for

creating your own environments. You can easily

switch from one configured environment to another.

To secure environments against unauthorized use,

environment passwords can be configured and menu

entries disabled based on the environment.

ON-LINE HELP

FoxView Help is available from the menu bar. Help

provides information on:

 Environments

 The FoxView window

 Process displays

 FoxSelect browser

 Detail displays

 Trends

 Faceplates

 Overlays.

PROCESS DISPLAYS

Process displays (see cover graphic) are the main

vehicle for operator interaction with the process.

These displays allow the operator to manipulate

process control variables as well as perform tasks

such as changing set points, editing recipes,

actuating devices, responding to alarms, and printing

reports.

FoxView™ software (“FoxView”) is a window into the process, providing the operator a user-friendly

interface to the process. On either Windows® based Foxboro Evo™ or I/A Series® workstations, or

UNIX® based I/A Series workstations, you can interact with any or all of the real-time plant data, operator

settings, process menus, and historical process data available in the system.

FoxView SOFTWARE FEATURES

 Same look and feel on Windows based Foxboro

Evo or I/A Series workstations, or UNIX based

I/A Series workstations

 Displays that are 100% portable between

Windows and UNIX workstations

 Graphical display of real-time information from

sensor, actuators and control functions

 Entry into user-configurable operating

environments specific to each user type – e.g.,

Process Engineer, Process Operator,

Maintenance Technician, and Production

Management

 Execution of embedded real-time and historical

trending

 Access to process alarms via the Alarm Manager

 The FoxSelect™ browser to view compounds

and blocks in the control database and to access

block detail displays

 The ability to launch:

• Foxboro Evo or I/A Series configuration tools

• Foxboro Evo or I/A Series application programs

• User applications and scripts.

 Flexibility in customizing environments to conform

to your site requirements

 Screen print utility

 Customizable window properties

 Multiple FoxView windows

 Remote FoxView windows.

The multi-window capability of the UNIX and

Windows operating systems allows you to monitor

the information on a process control display, while

accessing other applications through other windows.

Ingress Protection

The metal enclosures provide the outer layer of protection for the control electronics.

Other layers are provided by the module covers and built into the modules. This

approach to protection means that a minimum of contaminants in the plant

environment reaches the control components, thus greatly extending the life of the

equipment.

For sealed, non-adjoined G61 enclosures, heat is transferred from the interior

surfaces of the enclosure and then dissipated by the enclosure’s exterior surfaces into

the plant environment. Air is not exchanged between the enclosure’s interior and the

outside environment. Therefore, contaminants are minimized inside the enclosure.

The enclosures support convenient top or bottom cable entry for TA cabling and

power wiring. Vented enclosures with roof-mounted fans are not recommended with

top cable entry, due to the location of the power supplies.

Features

• Uptoseven1.800 mm(70.8 in) vertical DIN rails for mounting of termination

assemblies (TAs) and terminal blocks for marshalling, to provide a total of 12.6 m

(41.3 ft) of linear rail space

• Ventedorsealed enclosure selection for use in ordinary (IP 43/55) or harsh (IP

55/66) rated environments

• EMCcompliantversion available — vented (IP43/55) with roof-mounted fans

• Option for redundant 480 W (P0923VD) or 960 W 24 V DCfield power supplies

• Mainpowerentry includes disconnect terminal blocks, or 10A, Type D, double

pole circuit breakers

• Optional EMC/RFI line filters for redundant main power (Triconex recommended)

• Alarmcontact terminal block assembly for door intrusion monitoring switches,

enclosure temperature switch, and field power supply status

• Optional door intrusion monitoring

• Bottomcable entry for standard power wiring and cables for Triconex termination

devices, such as External Termination Panels (ETPs), Field Terminations, and

External Termination Assemblies (ETAs)

NOTE: Duetothe placement of field power supplies, top entry is not

recommended for this enclosure.

• Available PVC or non-PVC wireways for field I/O cabling, with optional signal

segregation barrier plate

• Generous76mmx102mm(3inx4in)wireductswith adequate capacity for

most wire management

• Compactdesign to minimize use of floor space with both front and rear access

that allow maximum packaging density of control environment

• Conveniently placed eyebolts for transporting and lifting the enclosures

• A100mm(4in)plinth increases total enclosure height of 2.160 mm (85.0 in)

• Comfort handles with push button/keylocks

• Twogroundpoints; two protective ground studs, and one isolated protective

ground rail