Overview

The FDC280communicates directly with field devices that support the protocols listed
in these PSSs:
• ModbusClient TCP Driver for Field Device Controller 280 (PSS 41S
3FDCMBDV)
• ModbusClient RTUSerial Driver for Field Device Controller 280 (PSS 41S
3FDCMBRT)
• Triconex System Access Application Driver for Field Device Controller 280 (PSS
41S-3FDCTSAA)
• OPCUAClientDriver for Field Device Controller 280 (PSS 41S-3FDCOPC)
• EtherNet/IP Scanner Driver for Field Device Controller 280 (PSS 41S
3FDCIPDR)
The FDC280connects to the Control Network via standard fiber optic or copper 100
Mbps Ethernet cables from network adapters installed on its baseplate.
The FDC280requires a host workstation with Foxboro DCS Control Core Services
software v9.3 or later.

The FDC280baseplate also includes the following types of connectors:

• TwoCat5RJ-45connectors for Time Strobe connections that allow time strobe
cables to connect directly to the baseplate without the need for Time Strobe
Adapters.
• Two10/100Mbpsor1GbpscopperCat5eorCat6Ethernet RJ-45 connectors
for Ethernet connections to supported field devices (via customer-supplied
Ethernet switches).