The Yokogawa GD10*A, also cataloged as the GD10A* Bus Interface Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-speed serial data transmission within Yokogawa Field Integrated Operation platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | GD10*A |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | Standard FIO Node Slot Format |
| Operating Temp | -20 to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 2.5 W (0.5 A at 5 VDC) |
| Bus Support | ESB Bus or Optical ESB Bus |
| Transmission Distance | Up to 50 m copper / Up to 5 km optical |
| Data Rate | 128 Mbps serial communication |
| Isolation | 1500 VAC galvanic isolation |
| Mounting | FIO Node Unit (ANB10/ANR10) |
The GD10*A module maintains high-speed data exchanges between remote expansion nodes and central processing units over deterministic ESB bus lines. Ground loop currents across interconnected node racks cannot degrade signal integrity because internal isolation transformers provide 1500 VAC galvanic isolation between the bus interface and backplane logic. The module processes analog telemetry streams, including 4-20 mA HART loop protocol passes, while preserving channel-to-channel isolation parameters across downstream I/O units. Furthermore, dynamic CJC routines maintain temperature measurement stability across linked thermocouple input modules without increasing network latency.
Q: Can engineering personnel extract or insert the GD10*A interface module while the node backplane remains energized?
A: Personnel can hot-swap the module only if the target FCS cabinet utilizes redundant ESB bus configurations; removing a non-redundant module causes immediate communication loss to attached I/O nodes.
Q: How does the system handle signal loss across copper ESB bus lines extending near maximum length?
A: The module applies internal differential signal amplification and error-checking algorithms to prevent noise interference over copper runs approaching the 50 m physical distance threshold.
Q: What power rail energizes the internal logic of the GD10*A card?
A: The module draws power directly from the internal 5 VDC backplane power bus provided by the host FIO node unit housing (ANB10 or ANR10).
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