Migrating from Foxboro
Honeywell’s migration solution for Foxboro systems is designed to take advantage of your investment in the existing Foxboro system. Honeywell allows you to migrate your Foxboro consoles first to preserve the Foxboro controllers, then replace Foxboro controllers or fully replace your Foxboro control system. The proprietary Foxboro consoles are replaced with web-enabled Experion stations. The Experion user interface reads and displays Foxboro function block configurations through pre-built detail displays and faceplates that are familiar to operators and allow for a smooth transition to advanced functions.
The Foxboro controller points are conveniently configured using a bulk-build utility. Templates exist for common Foxboro point structures and can be easily customized to meet your needs. The point structure is also preconfigured to call up the correct faceplate and point detailed display on the operator station.
Replacing the Foxboro controllers with the Experion C300 controllers enables improved process performance with embedded batch functionality and advanced control, and field network communications (including HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, DeviceNet and Profibus). The Foxboro controller configuration is transformed into Experion function blocks. Once the Experion controllers are configured and installed, the cutover from Foxboro to the Experion system can be accomplished at your own pace.
With goals for increased productivity and decreased maintenance costs, many companies are looking to Honeywell’s Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) as a path to the newest technology. Experion is the only process automation system designed to manage your business, processes and assets in one unique system.
The assessment includes:
The first step in migrating your current system is to call Honeywell for a system assessment. Based on the results of the assessment, we will provide an estimate of the timing and costs involved so you can implement a migration plan that works best for you. We can also provide suggestions on how to fund your migration over time.
For more information, contact your Honeywell account manager or send an e-mail with details about your current system and migration needs to: Honeywell Services.
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