Configured for high-accuracy process variable acquisition in CENTUM VP and CS3000 Distributed Control System networks, the Yokogawa AIP171, also cataloged as the AIP171 Analog Input Module / Transceiver Control Unit, provides direct physical/electrical execution. This hardware component functions as a 16-channel isolated interface that digitizes analog field data while simultaneously managing transceiver communication pathways across the net repeater backplane architecture.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | AIP171 |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.2 kg (0.35 lbs shipping weight) |
| Dimensions | 1.0" (2.5 cm) x 5.0" (12.7 cm) x 7.0" (17.8 cm) |
| Operating Temp | -10 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 24 VDC nominal feed / Powered via I/O backplane |
| Input Channels | 16 isolated channels |
| Signal Range | 4-20 mA nominal or 1-5 V DC input vectors |
| Accuracy | +/-0.1% of span |
| Communication Interface | RS485 and native HART protocol (Rev. 5/6/7) |
| Isolation Voltage | >= 500 V AC RMS (channel-to-system) |
| Response Time | < 100 ms sampling cycle |
| Humidity Range | 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
The module integrates native 4-20 mA HART loop protocol connectivity directly across all 16 channels, allowing the concurrent transmission of primary analog process variables and secondary digital transmitter diagnostics without the use of external multiplexer hardware. Galvanic channel-to-channel isolation safeguards the internal analog-to-digital converter circuitry from ground potential differentials. This architecture delivers a Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) exceeding 120 dB at 50/60 Hz, suppressing electrical noise across the net repeater interface.
Q: How does the hot-swap capability function during online module replacement in a redundant configuration?
A: The AIP171 features active hot-swap physical parameters. When nested within a dual-redundant backplane slot allocation (such as an AEP811 base), an online extraction of the passive or faulted card triggers an automatic bumpless transfer of the complete execution load to the adjacent partner module without dropping the active RS485 communication link.
Q: What are the consequences of deploying this module outside its stated operating temperature constraints?
A: Operating the hardware below -10 deg C or above 60 deg C will cause thermal drift in the analog-to-digital converter, pushing the measurement baseline beyond the stated +/-0.1% accuracy threshold. Internal component degradation may also result if ambient conditions remain outside the designated parameters.
Q: Is external termination required to enable the native HART interface functions on a 4-20 mA loop?
A: No, the AIP171 incorporates internal filtering and impedance matching necessary to decouple the digital HART FSK signal from the analog current loop, eliminating the need for external resistor networks on standard 4-20 mA loops.
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