Yokogawa AIP504-13 V Net Coupler Unit

Product Introduction

The Yokogawa AIP504-13 V Net Coupler Unit is a high-performance network communication module designed specifically for Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP distributed control system (DCS) and related automation platforms. It serves as a central component within the V Net control network, ensuring seamless, real-time data exchange between field control stations (FCS), human interface stations (HIS), and engineering workstations (EWS).

This unit is an evolution of the AIP504 series, offering enhanced stability, communication redundancy, and robust error-handling capabilities. It has been engineered to operate in mission-critical environments where uninterrupted control and high-speed data communication are mandatory. The AIP504-13 plays an important role in enabling large-scale process plants to operate reliably and efficiently by providing stable connectivity and long-term operational support.

The module is widely deployed in industries that demand reliability and precision, including oil & gas, petrochemicals, power generation, steel manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing.

Product Parameters

Product Applications

The AIP504-13 V Net Coupler Unit is designed to be deployed in advanced process automation systems. Its key applications include:

• Control Backbone Networking: Provides reliable connectivity across multiple control and operator stations.

• Redundant Network Structures: Ensures uninterrupted plant communication with automatic switchover in the event of failures.

• Safety Integration: Supports communication between CENTUM VP and ProSafe-RS for integrated safety and control.

• Plant Expansion: Simplifies the integration of additional stations during plant upgrades or expansions.

• Process Synchronization: Enables deterministic and real-time communication for stable and synchronized control.

• Industrial Automation: Ideal for high-demand facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, and power stations requiring 24/7 operations.

Product Advantages

• High Reliability: Designed for mission-critical process industries with robust fault tolerance.

• Dual Redundancy: Automatic switchover mechanism ensures uninterrupted operation.

• Deterministic Data Exchange: Guarantees precise and time-critical data transmission.

• Hot-Swap Maintenance: Units can be replaced without halting plant operation when redundancy is active.

• Scalable Design: Supports expansion of large-scale plant networks with minimal reconfiguration.

• Advanced Diagnostics: Built-in monitoring, alarms, and error reporting ensure proactive maintenance.

• Noise Immunity: Strong resistance to electromagnetic disturbances in harsh industrial environments.

• Long-Term Operation: Engineered to provide stable 24/7 operation for decades of plant lifecycle support.

FAQ

1. What role does the AIP504-13 play within the CENTUM VP system?
   It acts as a V Net coupler, ensuring stable communication between control, operator, and engineering stations.

2. Does the AIP504-13 support redundant configurations?
   Yes, it provides full dual redundant communication channels for uninterrupted network operation.

3. Which communication protocol is used by this unit?
   It operates on Yokogawa’s proprietary high-speed V Net protocol.

4. Can the AIP504-13 be hot-swapped during operation?
   Yes, it can be hot-swapped when used in redundant systems without affecting plant performance.

5. How does the unit handle data integrity?
   It uses CRC error checking, self-diagnostics, and continuous monitoring to ensure reliable communication.

6. Is the AIP504-13 compatible with ProSafe-RS safety systems?
   Yes, it seamlessly integrates with ProSafe-RS to unify process control and safety.

7. What network topologies can the unit support?
   It supports star and bus topologies, including fully redundant structures.

8. How is isolation managed in the unit?
   The module features galvanic isolation between communication segments to protect against interference.

9. What diagnostic functions are built into the AIP504-13?
   It includes self-test routines, error logging, and real-time health monitoring.

10. Can the AIP504-13 support large-scale plant expansions?
    Yes, it is designed for scalability, making it suitable for complex and expanding automation networks.

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FAQ

1. What role does the AIP504-13 play within the CENTUM VP system?
   It acts as a V Net coupler, ensuring stable communication between control, operator, and engineering stations.

2. Does the AIP504-13 support redundant configurations?
   Yes, it provides full dual redundant communication channels for uninterrupted network operation.

3. Which communication protocol is used by this unit?
   It operates on Yokogawa’s proprietary high-speed V Net protocol.

4. Can the AIP504-13 be hot-swapped during operation?
   Yes, it can be hot-swapped when used in redundant systems without affecting plant performance.

5. How does the unit handle data integrity?
   It uses CRC error checking, self-diagnostics, and continuous monitoring to ensure reliable communication.

6. Is the AIP504-13 compatible with ProSafe-RS safety systems?
   Yes, it seamlessly integrates with ProSafe-RS to unify process control and safety.

7. What network topologies can the unit support?
   It supports star and bus topologies, including fully redundant structures.

8. How is isolation managed in the unit?
   The module features galvanic isolation between communication segments to protect against interference.

9. What diagnostic functions are built into the AIP504-13?
   It includes self-test routines, error logging, and real-time health monitoring.

10. Can the AIP504-13 support large-scale plant expansions?
    Yes, it is designed for scalability, making it suitable for complex and expanding automation networks.

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