{"product_id":"yokogawa-mac2-a-centum-vp-multipoint-analog-control-card","title":"Yokogawa MAC2*A CENTUM VP Multipoint Analog Control Card","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYokogawa MAC2*A Multipoint Analog Control Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-speed network integration in industrial automation environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa MAC2*A\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eMAC2-A\u003c\/strong\u003e Multipoint Analog Control Card, provides direct physical\/electrical execution to manage multiple analog loops and process variable arbitration. The hardware functions as a dedicated interface module between field control units and the Vnet\/IP network layer, executing deterministic signal translation and bus synchronization directly via the system backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAC2*A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYokogawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35 kg (1.53 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mm x 25 mm x 130 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~6.0 W (calculated from 5 VDC, ~1.2 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCard Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Processor \/ Multipoint Analog Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVnet\/IP (100 Mbps Ethernet-based)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCENTUM VP, CS 3000 systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 VAC (system-to-bus, 1 min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated LED indicators for link, activity, and fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistributed Process Control \u0026amp; System Bus Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control card executes dedicated multipoint signal routing and analog loop oversight across the high-speed Vnet\/IP infrastructure. To prevent transient field spikes and localized electromagnetic disturbances from compromising the main system processors, the hardware maintains a continuous 1500 VAC galvanic isolation barrier between the system logic and the network bus. The onboard microprocessor manages frame encoding and cyclic transmission schedules at a deterministic 100 Mbps data rate. This native network synchronization prevents processing delays when transferring analog process variables, such as temperature, pressure, and flow commands, from the field control station down to physical output blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the hardware maintain continuous data flow if a single Vnet\/IP network link fails?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The card incorporates native hardware support for dual-redundant deployment topologies. When two identical cards occupy paired slots, they perform continuous background parameter mirrors, executing an automatic bumpless switchover to the secondary card if the primary processing channel registers a link drop or firmware exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What specific functional risks are present when inserting or removing the card under power?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Hot-swapping is physically supported by the backplane connectors but must be executed only when a secondary redundant module is actively tracking the loop parameters. If a non-redundancy paired card undergoes online removal, all open analog control loops managed by that processor will stall, causing the associated system blocks to default to their pre-configured fault positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Insertion Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert the card vertically along the structural guide rails of the designated field control unit chassis slot. Push the assembly into the terminal interface block until the plastic locking clips snap into place, establishing low-resistance surface contact across the system backplane connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield Grounding Regimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminate all industrial Ethernet or system bus cable shields at the dedicated common chassis ground strip inside the control enclosure. Avoid creating multi-point ground loops by checking that signal wire shielding is ungrounded at potential floating device terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Duct Clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain unhindered vertical pathways through the ventilation grilles located above and below the card chassis bank. Verify that high-density wiring bundles do not block cross-flowing cabinet air currents, keeping the local temperature surrounding the board between 0 and 60 deg C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667872481370,"sku":"MAC2*A","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/576.1.jpg?v=1784254450","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/ar\/products\/yokogawa-mac2-a-centum-vp-multipoint-analog-control-card","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}