The Yokogawa S9344FA, also cataloged as the S9344FA Digital Output Terminal Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for field wiring termination within Centum VP / Centum CS 3000 infrastructure platforms. The device interfaces field-side discrete loads directly to control system rack components, providing a centralized boundary for electrical distribution and physical cable consolidation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | S9344FA |
| Brand | Yokogawa Electric Corporation |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 32.8 x 119.9 x 130 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive device (Dependent on external loop loads) |
| Channel Count | 32 digital output channels |
| Terminal Base Type | Vibration-resistant M4 screw terminals |
| Module Compatibility | ADV551, ADV561, NFDV series digital output modules |
| Cable Compatibility | AKB331, AKB337 series MIL connector cables |
| Rated Operational Voltage | 24 VDC (+/- 10%) |
| Maximum Load Current | 100 mA per channel |
| Insulation Resistance | 100 MOhm or higher at 500 VDC |
| Withstanding Voltage | 500 VAC for 1 minute |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +70 deg C |
| Humidity Limits | 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
This discrete termination assembly handles routing for up to 32 independent output currents, utilizing integrated circuit isolation substrates that exhibit a minimum insulation resistance of 100 MOhm at 500 VDC. The architecture incorporates path configurations that accommodate dual-redundant cabling architectures via dedicated AKB-series MIL connection ports, enabling concurrent signal mapping from parallel ADV digital output modules. By isolating raw circuit ground returns across the terminal array, the physical layout stops common-mode surge energy from bypassing internal backplane filters, maintaining uniform loop potentials throughout the DCS network node.
Q: How does this passive board affect the total current calculations of the sourcing I/O rack?
A: The board functions entirely as a passive terminal junction box, adding zero baseline parasitic power draw to the loop; the total consumption metrics depend strictly on the individual 100 mA channel allocations driven by the master ADV modules.
Q: What mechanisms ensure signal continuity if one interface cable becomes disconnected?
A: The board physical layout supports dual-cable routing. When used with a redundant I/O pairing, the secondary AKB interface bus carries the execution states continuously, ensuring zero dropouts during a hardware or connection link break.
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