The Yokogawa AIP830-111/EIM, also cataloged as the AIP830 Operation Keyboard, operates as a dedicated hardware component for direct human-machine interface execution and single-loop process intervention within Yokogawa CENTUM VP operator consoles.
| Suffix / Option Code | Option | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AIP830 | Base Model | Operation Keyboard for Single-loop Operation |
| -1 | Switch Type | With Mode selection switch |
| 1 | Key Type | Operation confirmation key Type B |
| 1 | Fixed Code | Always 1 |
| /EIM | Option Code | With English Instruction Manual |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | AIP830-111/EIM |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 2.0 kg to 2.5 kg (Net) / 5.0 kg (Shipping) |
| Dimensions | 480 mm x 180 mm x 40 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to 55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 5 V DC +/-5% via USB, <= 1 A |
| Key Array | 108 mechanical keys (including dedicated function keys) |
| Communication Interface | Dual USB Type-A (USB 2.0 for keyboard, USB 1.1 for audio) / RS-485 |
| Alarm Functions | Built-in USB speaker for buzzer and voice alerts |
| Protection Rating | IP54 (dust and splash resistant front panel) |
| System Compatibility | Yokogawa CENTUM VP, ProSafe-RS |
The AIP830-111/EIM keyboard transmits operator control actions and single-loop overrides directly to the CENTUM VP Human Interface Station (HIS). Internal signal processing routes discrete keypress events through isolated USB logic pipelines, preventing external electrostatic discharge from coupling to controller backplanes. Integrated channel-to-channel isolation on associated communication interface conversion cards safeguards 4-20 mA HART loop protocol parameter displays and field alarm processing logic from signal line transients.
Q: What are the electrical power requirements for the AIP830-111/EIM keyboard?
A: The unit receives 5 V DC power directly from the host Human Interface Station via the dual USB connection, drawing a maximum current of 1 A. No external AC power supply unit is required.
Q: How does the built-in speaker receive alarm audio signals from the CENTUM VP console?
A: The keyboard contains an integrated USB audio device operating under the USB 1.1 protocol standard. The HIS station streams digital alarm tones and voice annunciations directly to the internal speaker over the secondary USB port connector.
Mount the AIP830-111/EIM operation keyboard into the operator console desktop cutout or attach it using standard VESA mounting points on the underside of the chassis. Ensure all four mounting screws are torqued evenly to maintain front panel IP54 ingress protection against dust and liquid spills.
Route both USB interface cables separately from high-voltage AC utility wiring inside the operator console frame. Secure cable strain-relief clamps near the host USB ports to prevent physical tension on the connectors during daily operation.
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