The Control Network uses Foxboro® qualified Ethernet equipment allowing you to configure your system to

meet your functional, performance, and plant requirements. The switches allow you to interconnect system

components (controllers, workstations, servers) effectively and to minimize the quantities and lengths of

interconnectivity cabling.

OVERVIEW

The control network equipment described in this

document has been tested and qualified for use with

The Foxboro DCS.

 System Management software for monitoring the

health of the control system and managing the

equipment within the system

 Configuration tasks through a local console port

(CLI), and monitoring through any SNMP/RMON

based management application

 Ethernet switches and converters are European

Union (EU) Low Voltage and EMC directives

safety certified (“CE” logo marked on the product