The YOKOGAWA SSC50D-S2121 S1, also cataloged as the SSC50D Duplexed Safety Control Unit, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-integrity safety logic execution and subsystem communication within ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System (SIS) platforms. Driven by dual-redundant MIPS R5000 processors, the unit processes SIL3-compliant logic solving and executes 2oo3 fail-safe decision algorithms across redundant Vnet/IP network channels.
| Base Model | Suffix Code | Hardware Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| SSC50D | -S | Single / Duplexed Safety Control Unit Base |
| SSC50D | 2 | 100-120 VAC / 220-240 VAC or 24 VDC Power Supply Selection |
| SSC50D | 121 S1 | Revision 1 Hardware Specification for ProSafe-RS Integrated Control Node |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | SSC50D-S2121 S1 |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 482.6 mm x 88.1 mm x 266 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 55 deg C (fan-assisted >40 deg C) |
| Power Consumption | 100-120 VAC (200 VA), 220-240 VAC (230 VA), or 24 VDC (5.5 A) |
| Processor | Dual-redundant MIPS R5000 |
| Memory | 32 MB Main Memory, Flash Memory, NVRAM |
| Safety Certification | SIL3 (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 compliant) |
| Communication Ports | Dual Vnet/IP, 100BASE-TX (RJ45, CAT5e+), ESB bus interface |
| Subsystem Input Points | 50 digital inputs (24 VDC / 12 VDC / 5 VDC) |
| Isolation | 500 Vrms (input to ground) |
| Mounting | Standard 19-inch rack mount |
The safety control unit utilizes dual-redundant CPUs operating in parallel with active self-checking diagnostic routines to enforce a fail-safe state during hardware faults. Galvanic isolation up to 500 Vrms between the input signals and the internal processing bus guards against field transients and differential ground potential spikes. The integrated Vnet/IP interface maintains deterministic, low-latency transmission of critical safety trip commands, preventing signal jitter across distributed safety node topologies.
Q: Does the module support hot-swapping under active process operation?
A: Yes, both the redundant CPU and power supply modules within the SSC50D control chassis support online hot-swap operations without interrupting safety logic execution or bringing down the ProSafe-RS node.
Q: What network infrastructure is required for the primary control bus?
A: The unit connects via 100BASE-TX full-duplex Ethernet over UTP CAT5e+ cables to Layer 2 switches, maintaining redundant Vnet/IP communications up to a maximum distance of 100 meters per segment.
Q: How many I/O modules and safety node units can a single control unit manage?
A: The SSC50D host supports up to 8 direct-attached I/O modules per control unit chassis and scales up to 9 Safety Node Units (SNUs) for a maximum of 78 I/O modules per Safety Control Station (SCS).
Mount the unit in a standard 19-inch instrument rack, ensuring adequate structural support for its 8.5 kg mass. Fasten all four front flange screws securely to the rack frame to guarantee physical stability and continuous chassis earth grounding.
Maintain a minimum clearance of 100 mm above and below the chassis for unimpeded convective airflow, and verify fan assembly operation if ambient enclosure temperatures exceed 40 deg C. Route dual Vnet/IP communication cables through separate wiring channels, keeping a minimum distance of 300 mm from high-voltage AC lines and motor control circuits. Ground all communication shielding at a single point on the main system ground bar to prevent ground loops.
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