FOXBORO's history can be traced back to 1908. Originally founded by the Bristol brothers as the Industrial Instrument Company, it was officially renamed the FOXBORO Company in 1914. Its headquarters is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, which has become an important base for its innovative development.
Since its establishment, FOXBORO has always been deeply engaged in the research, development, and manufacturing of industrial control equipment, providing monitoring and automated production equipment for various industries such as chemicals, oil and natural gas, paper making, food, pharmaceuticals, mining, power, water utilities, and scientific research. Relying on continuous innovation, it has established a solid position in the industry. From the mid-1910s when it launched equipment with both recording and control functions, to the period during World War I when it got out of financial difficulties by successfully applying the automotive temperature gauge to aircraft and obtaining large orders from the British military; from the widespread application of products such as pneumatic controllers and mercury flowmeters, to the development of the Model 10 Stabi Log controller, the industry's first proportional plus integral controller in the 1930s, which helped the company through difficult times, innovation has never ceased.
After being acquired by Schneider Electric in January 2014, FOXBORO has continued to carry forward its innovative genes relying on the new platform, continuously contributing to the global industrial automation cause. With its profound technical accumulation and innovative spirit, it has obtained a number of industry recognitions, including the ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification, demonstrating its outstanding strength in product quality control and environmental protection.
Diverse Product Series
Distributed Control System (DCS)
The distributed control system of FOXBORO occupies a central position in industrial automation, with the I/A Series being particularly prominent. This system features strong compatibility and can seamlessly integrate various field devices such as sensors and actuators, enabling comprehensive real-time monitoring and precise control of the production process. In industries like chemicals and power, the I/A Series ensures stable production and improves efficiency with its outstanding performance. For example, in a large petrochemical enterprise, it integrates data from a large number of monitoring points, facilitating the optimization of processes, reduction of energy consumption, and improvement of product quality.
Controller Series
CP Series: As the core control component in industrial automation, the CP series can accurately receive real-time data from sensors such as temperature and pressure, and after high-speed calculation, send commands to the actuators. The CP10 is compact in structure and cost-effective, making it suitable for small-scale production scenarios. The CP20 has upgraded performance and can handle more complex tasks, meeting the requirements of medium-sized industrial applications.
FCP Series: The FCP 270 is robust and durable, capable of adapting to harsh industrial field environments, and supports custom programming. In mining projects, it can adjust equipment parameters in real time according to the mining progress and ore quality. The FCP 280 has even stronger performance and supports redundant configuration, ensuring the stable operation of generator sets in large power stations.
Input/Output (I/O) Module Series
FBM 200 Series: The FBM207B can connect contact-based devices and collect the status of equipment. The FBM 211 is used to connect current signal sensors and accurately measure analog quantities, which is widely applied in industries such as chemicals.
Other I/O Modules: These modules possess functions such as high-speed data collection or multi-signal compatibility, and are suitable for the monitoring of high-speed equipment and complex industrial environments.
Transmitter Series
Pressure Transmitters: They cover types such as absolute pressure transmitters, gauge pressure transmitters, and differential pressure transmitters. The IAP series intelligent absolute pressure transmitters have high precision and are widely used in demanding applications. The IGP series gauge pressure transmitters and IDP series differential pressure transmitters support the HART protocol, making maintenance more convenient.
Multivariable Transmitters: The IMV 25 and IMV 30 can measure multiple parameters simultaneously and are suitable for complex scenarios such as water conservancy and energy management.
Converter Series
The IPI 10 pneumatic-current converter can convert pneumatic signals into 4-20mA DC signals, playing a crucial role in the connection between traditional and modern devices and ensuring the compatibility of the system.
Analyzer and Controller Series
873 RS-A IPC GZ Conductivity Analyzer Controller: It is used for accurately measuring the conductivity of solutions, ensuring the production quality in industries such as pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
43AP Pneumatic Indicator Controller: It can visually display parameters such as pressure and temperature, facilitating on-site manual adjustment and ensuring the safe operation of equipment like small industrial boilers.
Wide Range of Application Industries
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry: FOXBORO's products can be found everywhere, from the extraction of oil and gas fields, pipeline transportation, to the processing in refineries. At the oil and gas extraction sites, various sensors and transmitters monitor key parameters such as wellhead pressure and flow rate in real time. The data is transmitted to the control center through the I/A Series distributed control system, enabling precise control of the extraction process. In refineries, with complex production processes requiring highly accurate control, FOXBORO's controllers and I/O modules ensure the stable operation of all production links, optimize production processes, and improve the quality of oil products and production efficiency. For example, through precise control of parameters such as the temperature and pressure of the fractionating tower, the efficient separation of different oil products can be achieved.
Chemical Industry: Chemical production processes are often accompanied by complex working conditions such as high temperature, high pressure, and strong corrosion, which place extremely high demands on the reliability and stability of automation control systems. FOXBORO's products are widely applied in the chemical industry due to their excellent performance. During chemical reactions, devices such as pressure transmitters and temperature sensors monitor reaction conditions in real time, and the controller precisely adjusts reaction parameters according to the preset process requirements to ensure the safe and efficient progress of the reaction. Meanwhile, the I/O modules can quickly and accurately collect and transmit various signals, ensuring the coordinated operation of the entire production system. For instance, in a large ethylene production unit, FOXBORO's automation system can precisely control multiple complex reaction processes such as cracking and polymerization, improving the output and quality of ethylene.
Power Industry
Regardless of thermal power generation, hydropower generation, or other forms of new energy power generation, FOXBORO's products can provide strong support for the power production process. In thermal power plants, by monitoring and controlling the operation parameters of key equipment such as boilers and steam turbines in real time, the stable operation of power generation equipment is ensured, power generation efficiency is improved, and energy consumption is reduced. For example, the pressure transmitter is used to monitor the steam pressure of the boiler, and the controller adjusts the combustion system to keep the steam pressure in the optimal working state. In hydropower stations, by monitoring parameters such as water level and flow rate, precise control of the water turbine is achieved, optimizing the efficiency of converting water energy into electrical energy. In addition, in the construction of smart grids, FOXBORO's automation system can realize the intelligent management of power distribution and dispatching, improving the reliability and stability of the power grid.
Food and Beverage Industry: In the production process of food and beverages, the requirements for product quality and hygiene standards are extremely strict. FOXBORO's automation solutions can achieve precise control of the production process, ensuring the consistency and stability of product quality. For example, on the beverage filling production line, sensors are used to monitor parameters such as liquid level and flow rate, and the controller precisely controls the filling volume to ensure that the capacity of each bottle of beverage meets the standard. At the same time, during the food processing process, precise control of environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity is also crucial. FOXBORO's temperature transmitters, humidity sensors, and other devices can monitor environmental parameters in real time and adjust them through the control system, providing suitable environmental conditions for food production and ensuring food safety.
Water and Sewage Treatment Industry: In the water industry, FOXBORO's products play an important role in the entire process from water source intake, water purification treatment, water supply distribution, to sewage treatment. In water purification plants, by monitoring the water quality parameters of raw water, such as turbidity and pH value, the controller and actuators are used to adjust the water treatment process to ensure that the treated water meets the drinking water standard. In sewage treatment plants, by monitoring various indicators of sewage, such as chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), the operation of sewage treatment equipment is controlled through the automation system to achieve the up-to-standard discharge of sewage. For example, the differential pressure transmitter is used to monitor the clogging situation of the filter screen in the sewage treatment tank, and the cleaning equipment is started in a timely manner to ensure the smooth progress of the sewage treatment process.
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