{"product_id":"vf702-yokogawa-vnet-ip-pcie-interface-card-for-centum-vp","title":"VF702 Yokogawa Vnet\/IP PCIe Interface Card for CENTUM VP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa VF702\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Style S1) is a high-performance, dual-port PCI-Express (PCIe) x1 Control Bus Interface Card engineered for the CENTUM VP Distributed Control System (DCS) and ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System (SIS). This card establishes the critical Vnet\/IP link between Human Interface Stations (HIS) or Engineering Stations (ENG) and the control network. We supply this product as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% brand new and original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein factory packing, ensuring mission-critical stability for your plant's communication backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VF702 facilitates high-speed, redundant 1 Gbps data transmission, serving as the hardware gateway for the Vnet\/IP control bus. By utilizing the modern PCIe x1 architecture, it offers significantly faster data throughput and lower latency compared to legacy PCI interface cards. This module manages real-time process data, alarms, and control commands, ensuring seamless synchronization between operator stations and field control units in large-scale industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYokogawa VF702 series hardware adheres to strict revision and style standards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVF702:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBase model for the Vnet\/IP PCIe Interface Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle S1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesignates the first-generation PCIe hardware revision, optimized for dual-port redundancy and modern workstation compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYokogawa Electric Corporation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVF702 (Style S1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCENTUM VP, ProSafe-RS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCI-Express (PCIe) x1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) \/ 100 Mbps Full Duplex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000BASE-T \/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual RJ-45 Ethernet Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Dual-Redundant Vnet\/IP Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. Cable Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 m (Standard Ethernet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.0 kg (Shipping weight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized PCIe Throughput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe VF702 leverages the PCI-Express x1 bus to provide superior data bandwidth over older PCI cards. This architecture minimizes communication bottlenecks during major plant upsets when alarm traffic and data polling peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Redundancy Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe dual-port design allows for direct connection to redundant Vnet\/IP networks. The card automatically manages path switching without host CPU intervention, guaranteeing continuous visibility of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Latency Synchronization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecialized onboard processing ensures that control signals and safety interlocks transmit with minimal delay. This determinism is vital for synchronizing complex control loops across multiple stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade EMI Shielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for the electrical noise of industrial control rooms, the VF702 features robust electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance. It maintains signal integrity even when installed in workstations near high-power switchgear or VFDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Safety Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause the VF702 is compatible with both CENTUM VP and ProSafe-RS, it enables a unified communication environment. This simplifies spare parts management and training for maintenance teams overseeing both control and safety systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main difference between the VF701 and the VF702?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary difference lies in the bus interface. The VF701 uses a standard PCI slot, while the VF702 utilizes the faster and more modern PCI-Express (PCIe) x1 interface, making it compatible with current-generation industrial workstations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this card require an external power source?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The VF702 draws all necessary operational power directly from the PCIe x1 slot on the station's motherboard. This simplifies internal cabinet wiring and reduces potential failure points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I configure the redundancy on the VF702?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedundancy is handled through the Yokogawa Vnet\/IP driver settings within the CENTUM VP or ProSafe-RS engineering environment. Once you connect cables to both RJ-45 ports, the software manages the primary and secondary communication paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the VF702 operate at 100 Mbps if my switch does not support Gigabit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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