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YOKOGAWA ALE111-S50 S1 Ethernet Communication Module

Configured for high-speed subsystem data exchange in CENTUM VP, CS 3000, and CS 1000 control system networks, the YOKOGAWA ALE111-S50 S1 (ALE111-S50 Ethernet Communication Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution.

Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix

The catalog suffix syntax for the YOKOGAWA ALE111-S50 S1 defines specific hardware options for cabinet deployment:

  • ALE111: Base model designator for Ethernet Communication Subsystem Module.
  • -S: Standard Functional Type (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX interface capability).
  • 5: Non-explosion protection specification (standard operational environment).
  • 0: Basic type hardware designation.
  • S1: Hardware Revision 1 release index.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model ALE111-S50 S1
Brand Yokogawa
Origin Japan
Weight 0.3 kg
Dimensions 32.8 x 142.5 x 130 mm
Operating Temp 0 to 55 deg C
Power Consumption ~0.5 A system bus load
Interface Type 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Ethernet (RJ45)
Transmission Speed 10 / 100 Mbps auto-sensing
Transmission Distance 100 m per copper segment
System Isolation Galvanic isolation between field bus and backplane logic

Channel Isolation and Field Bus Integration

Yokogawa DCS communications require continuous channel-to-channel isolation and signal integrity across distributed control nodes. The module integrates optical and galvanic isolation barriers between the system backplane and external Ethernet physical layers, preventing ground potential shifts from disrupting controller logic. During active fieldbus operations, internal transformers isolate differential signals across the RJ45 interface, protecting internal processors from high-voltage transients while maintaining deterministic 10/100 Mbps transmission streams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the network interface function over distance segments exceeding 100 meters on standard twisted-pair cabling?

A: No. Standard copper 100BASE-TX cabling limits segment length to 100 m. Deploying runs beyond 100 m requires external fiber-optic converters or dedicated optical master modules.

Q: How does the internal isolation circuit handle field-side surge voltages?

A: Integrated galvanic isolation transformer circuitry blocks common-mode voltage spikes and eliminates ground loops between field devices and the system backplane bus.

Field Installation Guidelines

Mount the unit vertically into the assigned field control unit (FCU) node slot, verifying full seating of the card edge connectors into the backplane prior to locking the retention mechanisms. Route shielded CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables through dedicated low-voltage wiring troughs, separated from high-voltage AC lines by a minimum distance of 300 mm. Ground the drain wire of shielded cables to the cabinet enclosure earth point to prevent electromagnetic noise from degrading high-speed Ethernet communications.

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