The Yokogawa SARM55W-000, also cataloged as the ARM55W Relay Output Terminal Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for switching discrete digital field signals within Yokogawa CENTUM VP DCS platforms.
The model and suffix codes define the precise hardware parameters for the SARM55W assembly:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | SARM55W-000 |
| Brand | Yokogawa Electric Corporation |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 482.6 x 132.5 x 177 mm (19-inch rack mount, 3U height) |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +50 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 24 VDC +/-5%, max 0.65 A (internal circuit) |
| Output Points | 32 isolated dry-contact relay outputs |
| Contact Rating | 250 VAC at 0.6 A, 30 VDC at 0.6 A, 125 VDC at 0.1 A |
| Minimum Load | 5 VDC, 10 mA |
| Field Connection | M3.5 or M4 screw terminals |
| Interconnect Cable | AKB331 (32-point) or AKB337 (64-point) system cables |
| Interoperability | Compatible with ADV551 and ADV561 Digital Output Modules |
| Insulation Resistance | >= 10 M-ohm at 500 VDC |
| Withstand Voltage | 3 kV AC for 1 minute (field terminals to frame) |
The SARM55W-000 utilizes 32 electro-mechanical relays to provide galvanic channel-to-channel isolation across discrete output paths. Interfaced to ADV551 or ADV561 output modules via KS-system cables, the terminal board isolates high-voltage field switching transients from backplane processing buses. Individual channel relays prevent ground potential loops, supporting reliable switching execution for remote inductive field loads, visual alarms, and automated valve actuators.
Q: Does the SARM55W-000 terminal board require external suppression when switching inductive loads?
A: Yes. While internal relay contact isolation protects control electronics, installing external RC snubber networks for AC circuits or flyback diodes for DC circuits across inductive loads extends contact life and prevents arc erosion.
Q: How is dual-line field power redundancy managed on this board?
A: The terminal board incorporates dual field-side power supply terminals, distributing redundant 24 VDC power lines across two separate 16-channel relay groups to maintain operational continuity if one power rail fails.
Mount the SARM55W-000 securely into a standard 19-inch instrument cabinet rack using four M5 retention screws. Route AKB331 or AKB337 system cables through rear cable support brackets and connect them directly to the card interface ports. Terminate field wiring onto the M3.5/M4 terminal screws using insulated ring terminals, torquing screws to 1.2 N m. Ensure cabinet earthing straps establish direct, low-impedance metal-to-metal grounding contact with the unit's chassis to maintain effective noise suppression and safe fault current paths.
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