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YOKOGAWA AKB331-M020 Signal Cable

Configured for high-density signal termination in CENTUM VP and CS 3000 systems, the YOKOGAWA AKB331-M020 (AKB331 Signal Cable) provides direct physical and electrical execution of 50-pin signal routing between I/O modules and terminal boards.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model AKB331-M020
Brand YOKOGAWA
Origin Not specified
Weight 4 kg
Dimensions 20 m length
Operating Temp Standard cabinet environmental specs
Power Consumption Passive (Signal transmission)
Interface Type 50-pin to 50-pin
Compatibility SDV144, SDV531, SDV53A, SDV541, SAT145

4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Channel-to-Channel Isolation

The AKB331-M020 cable acts as the bridge for discrete and analog I/O signals, ensuring that signal integrity is maintained from the I/O module backplane to the field terminal boards. The cable construction facilitates 4-20 mA HART loop protocol connectivity by maintaining consistent impedance levels across the 50-pin interface. This configuration is required to ensure that digital diagnostic data superimposed on analog signal loops is transmitted without attenuation. Channel-to-channel isolation is preserved through the standardized wiring layout, which minimizes electromagnetic crosstalk between adjacent signal loops. By utilizing high-density 50-pin connectors, this cable supports deterministic signal mapping, reducing potential points of failure during the commissioning of field control stations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the AKB331-M020 be used to replace shorter AKB331 cable variants?

A: Yes, the cable is functionally interchangeable with other lengths in the AKB331 series, provided the installation environment can accommodate the 20 m physical length without exceeding cabinet signal cable routing constraints or induced interference limits.

Q: Does the cable require specific grounding procedures during installation?

A: Yes, ensure the 50-pin connector shells are fully seated and secured to the module faceplates, as these provide the common chassis ground reference required to minimize common-mode noise on the signal conductors.

Field Installation Guidelines

  1. Verify that the I/O module and the corresponding terminal board are de-energized before connecting the 50-pin cable ends.
  2. Align the connector keying pins carefully to avoid damaging the pins during insertion into the SDV or SAT series module ports.
  3. Route the cable through dedicated signal wireways, maintaining a minimum separation of 100 mm from high-voltage power cables to prevent electromagnetic coupling.
  4. Secure the cable with ties at regular intervals to prevent mechanical strain on the connectors caused by the 4 kg weight of the assembly.
  5. Perform a point-to-point continuity test on all 50 conductors after installation to confirm correct pin-to-pin mapping before enabling loop power.

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