Configured for high-speed data transmission in CENTUM VP and ProSafe-RS networks, the YOKOGAWA ANT401-50 S1 (ANT401-50 Optical ESB Bus Repeater Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. This hardware component functions as a primary optical bus interface, translating internal bus signals into optical media formats to sustain long-distance communication links between local Node Interface Units and remote Field Control Units (FCU). The unit drives high-throughput optical loops while executing structural galvanic isolation across the transmission lines, ensuring synchronous real-time diagnostics and network data routing without adding latency to the primary industrial control loop.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ANT401-50 S1 |
| Brand | YOKOGAWA |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.2 kg net / ~0.3 kg gross |
| Dimensions | 3.2 x 11.4 x 6.3 cm (Module core) / 125 x 130 x 248 mm (Total base assembly) |
| Operating Temp | -20 to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 5 VDC via Node Interface Unit / ~300 mA current draw |
| System Compatibility | CENTUM VP, ProSafe-RS |
| Signal Input Capacity | 16 analog input channels |
| Signal Type | 4-20 mA current input compatibility matrix |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.1% of full scale |
| Input Impedance | 250 Ohm |
| Response Time | Lower than or equal to 100 ms |
| Environmental Resistance | ISA G3 corrosion resistance baseline |
| Certifications | CE, UL |
The module incorporates robust channel-to-channel isolation parameters alongside system-level galvanic isolation boundaries to prevent ground loops and protect node microprocessors from inductive field transients. Field circuits feed directly into a matrix handling 16 channels, which minimizes footprint demands inside control cabinets.
The transceiver architecture supports the 4-20 mA HART loop protocol layer, which passes complex field device variables cleanly to the host controller over the optical bus extension. Built-in self-diagnostics continuously track data link health and power supply margins, lighting local front-panel LEDs instantly if line attenuation breaches nominal margins or if an open-loop condition occurs. The S1 connector option provides a specific cabling configuration designed for standard field wiring harnesses.
Q: Does the ANT401-50 S1 module support on-line hot-swap replacement while the node rack is energized?
A: No, maintenance teams must de-energize the host Node Interface Unit before removing the module. Extracting the card under an active 300 mA load generates backplane transients that disrupt adjacent optical ESB bus communication.
Q: How does the hardware respond if the optical signal experiences significant db attenuation?
A: The internal diagnostic circuit senses the drop below nominal reception thresholds, flags an internal network fault status, and forces the respective 16 analog input registers into a fail-safe state within 100 ms.
Q: Can this module ingest direct RTD or voltage signals without external conditioning?
A: No, the input channels match a 250 Ohm input impedance designed strictly for standard 4-20 mA current loops. Voltage or temperature sensors require dedicated external transmitters to convert signals prior to module termination.
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