The Yokogawa MX3*D, also cataloged as the MX3 Digital I/O Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for discrete input and output signal processing within CENTUM VP and CS 3000 networks. The hardware interfaces directly with field switches, interlock relays, and solenoid loops, converting high-density external state variations into structured status arrays for transmission across the system backplane bus.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | MX3*D |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.35 kg (module weight) / 0.6 kg (with packaging configuration) |
| Dimensions | 120 mm x 25 mm x 130 mm (card size) |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 6.0 W (calculated from 5 VDC, 1.2 A backplane draw) |
| System Compatibility | CENTUM VP, CS 3000 |
| Channels | 32 digital I/O channels |
| Signal Type | Discrete ON/OFF (24 VDC nominal) |
| Input Voltage Range | 18 to 30 VDC |
| Output Current | Up to 0.5 A per channel |
| Isolation | 1500 VAC (channel-to-system, 1 min) |
| Humidity Range | 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
The discrete card processes 32 high-density digital I/O channels configured for nominal 24 VDC industrial loops. To intercept common-mode transient voltage spikes from reaching the core system processors, the module maintains an onboard galvanic isolation barrier rated at 1500 VAC between the field terminal side and the system logic interface. Individual field outputs support a continuous driving capacity up to 0.5 A per channel, deploying automatic overcurrent dampening thresholds to protect the internal silicon switches from inductive voltage kickback during valve or relay de-energization. Front-panel diagnostic indicators map specific states directly, utilizing physical LEDs to indicate discrete channel ON/OFF conditions and active circuit faults.
Q: How does the MX3*D respond to an overcurrent condition on a single digital output channel?
A: The card incorporates autonomous electronic current limiting for each individual output path. When a connected solenoid or external load exceeds the 0.5 A allocation, the localized channel circuit clamps the current to prevent internal thermal degradation, illuminating the front-panel fault indicator without affecting the logic execution of adjacent channels.
Q: Does the module support online extraction and replacement during active dual-redundant execution?
A: Yes, when deployed in a paired dual-redundant configuration within the slot framework, the backup architecture permits full hot-swap operations. Removing an active module shifts the discrete I/O polling sequence to the parallel card within less than one system scan cycle, preventing signal drops to critical field safety loops.
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