Scalable DCS, priced like PLCs from Siemens, Mitsubishi and Allen Bradley

Now there's a low-cost distributed control system (DCS) solution that matches your mission: the extraordinary Foxboro A2tm automation system from Invensys.

Call on it to control one process unit or automate your whole factory. The Foxboro A2 automation system is an entry-level, solution that stretches from simple I/O, indicators, and loop controllers to data management, panel displays, redundant controllers, and complete networked systems. For about what you would pay for mid-size PLC's from Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or other vendors, you get a distributed control system (DCS). This means all PLC functionality, plus DCS capabilities for managing complex control loops, centralized configuration and redundant operations. The A2 automation system is structured to grow with your needs and your budget.

Key Benefits

Easy to configure and use

Expandable to control your entire plant

Intuitive, single-stop, drag-and-drop configuration tools

Sequential, regulatory, and batch control

Industry-leading Wonderwaretm HMI software packages

IEC61131-3 and S88 methodology

Here's why:

  • For everything from entry-level unit control to plant automation to powerful integration with your IT business systems, the Foxboro A2 tm automation system is your best and most economical gateway to the DCS world.
  • You get a full human-machine interface based on Wonderware products, the industry's HMI gold standard. A scalable open system design and an embedded object-based OPC interface supporting an unmatched integrally connected engineering toolset. A choice of three powerful controllers. A full range of input/output (I/O) selections. Global service. And fast, efficient communications.
  • The Foxboro A2 automation system can handle the smallest control job, or automate your plant. Whether it's unit, plant, or enterprise business integration solutions, you get just what you need. Add more capabilities later; they can be seamlessly integrated into your existing system