Configured for process navigation and single-loop control in CENTUM VP Human Interface Stations, the Yokogawa AIP830-101 (AIP830 Operation Keyboard) provides direct physical/electrical execution. The desktop flat-panel hardware processes tactile operator keypresses and transmits command data directly to industrial host PCs via dual USB interfaces, facilitating real-time monitoring of faceplate control windows, trend displays, and alarm summaries.
| Code | Specification |
|---|---|
| AIP830 | Operation Keyboard Base Model |
| -1 | Desktop Type |
| 0 | Without Mode selection switch |
| 1 | Operation confirmation key Type A (Always 1) |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | AIP830-101 |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 20.3 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm |
| Operating Temp | +5 to +40 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 5 VDC ± 5% (1 A maximum via USB) |
| PC Interface | 2 x USB Type A connectors (USB 1.1 full speed, bus powered) |
| Storage Temp | -20 to +60 deg C |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% RH non-condensing |
While the keyboard processes digital human-machine interface keystrokes, the host CENTUM VP software routes these operator commands directly to field controller cards managing 4-20 mA HART loop protocol lines. Internal signal buffering prevents noise cross-talk between USB communication channels and adjacent operator console sub-assemblies. Furthermore, robust channel-to-channel isolation within the connected DCS I/O racks isolates the host PC from field voltage surges during high-density switching operations.
Q: Does the keyboard require an external AC power supply adapter during operation?
A: No, the hardware operates entirely as a USB bus-powered device, drawing 5 VDC at up to 1 A directly from the host PC ports.
Q: How do technicians connect the unit to the Human Interface Station host PC?
A: Connect both standard USB Type A connectors directly into available USB ports on the industrial PC running CENTUM VP or CENTUM CS 3000 software.
Q: Can the keyboard function across extreme ambient temperature swings?
A: Operating limits span strictly from +5 to +40 deg C to ensure accurate key contact responses during active control room operation.
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