The Yokogawa MAC2*B, also cataloged as the MAC2 Communication Processor Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for multipoint analog signal coordination and bus synchronization within Vnet/IP networks. The board functions as a direct interface bridging field control units (FCUs) with the high-speed system bus architecture, executing physical-layer data frame arbitration and deterministic transmission of process loops.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | MAC2*B |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.35 kg (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 mm x 25 mm x 130 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | ~6.0 W (calculated from 5 VDC, ~1.2 A) |
| Subassembly Board | IBI M4VO Board |
| System Compatibility | CENTUM VP, CS 3000 |
| Communication Protocol | Vnet/IP (100 Mbps Ethernet-based) |
| Electrical Isolation | 1500 VAC (system-to-bus, 1 min) |
| Humidity Range | 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
The hardware architecture uses the 100 Mbps Vnet/IP communication standard to transmit multipoint analog data frames back to the central processor units. To secure the system backplane against field-side electrical interference, the module implements channel-to-channel isolation networks alongside a 1500 VAC system-to-bus barrier. The onboard logic interprets variable data packets from smart field instruments, utilizing dedicated data transfer links to maintain synchronous updates. Integrated diagnostic routines continuously poll loop health, outputting physical failure codes directly to front-panel LED indicators to track real-time network stability and circuit integrity.
Q: How does the MAC2*B handle communication link cutovers within dual-redundant configurations?
A: The board continuously interfaces with a parallel standby module over the dual-redundant Vnet/IP architecture. If the primary hardware registers a frame dropout or internal diagnostic error, the logic executes a bumpless switchover to the secondary card within defined network cycle limits, preventing loss of process control values.
Q: Can the board be extracted from the FCU rack slot during active process operations?
A: Online removal is permissible only if the module operates in a fully initialized, dual-redundant pair and the secondary partner card is reporting normal operating parameters. Extracting a simplex (non-redundant) module under power breaks the field control unit communication loop, freezing all downstream analog variables.
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