Configured for high-speed network integration in industrial automation environments, the Yokogawa ALF111-S00, also cataloged as the ALF111 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Communication Module, provides direct physical/electrical execution between field control stations and intelligent field instruments. The hardware acts as a dedicated deterministic link interface, establishing simultaneous connectivity across physical segments without intermediate gateways.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ALF111-S00 |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.40 kg |
| Dimensions | 12.7 cm x 2.5 cm x 12.7 cm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Max 0.5 A at 5 VDC (from backplane) |
| Interface Type | FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 (low-speed voltage mode) |
| Number of Ports | 4 channels (1 independent segment per port) |
| Transmission Rate | 31.25 kbps |
| Device Capacity | Max 32 units per segment (including module) |
| Control I/O Channels | Up to 48 points per segment |
| Electrical Isolation | 1500 VAC (field-to-system, channel-to-channel, 1 min) |
| Termination | Internal, software-switchable fieldbus terminators |
The module executes direct digital physical layer management across four independent H1 segments. It enforces the Link Active Scheduler (LAS) function to maintain synchronous, time-critical network control, acting as the centralized clock master for connected transmitters and valve positioners. By operating directly on the system backplane of Field Control Units (AFV30, AFV40, AFF50, A2FV50, A2FV70) or bus node units (ANB10, ANB11, ANR10), it processes cyclic data transfers via the FOUNDATION Fieldbus protocol. Channel-to-channel galvanic isolation prevents ground loop interference from skewing differential voltage modes across adjacent segments, preserving signal integrity under severe electromagnetic variations.
Q: Does the module require dedicated external hardware terminators for each connected H1 segment?
A: No. The hardware contains internal, switchable terminators built directly into the circuitry. These can be enabled or disabled via system configuration, removing the need for external resistor-capacitor networks at the module side of the segment.
Q: What are the restrictions regarding hot-swapping the module during active control operations?
A: Online replacement is supported only when the module is deployed in a dual-redundant configuration slot pair. Removing a single, non-redundant module causes immediate termination of the Link Active Scheduler (LAS) on all four segments, leading to a loss of cyclic data communication with the connected field instruments.
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