The Yokogawa ARM55T-000, also cataloged as the ARM55T Mechanical Relay Terminal Board, operates as a dedicated hardware component for converting digital logic outputs into mechanical contact switching within Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 and ProSafe-RS control architectures.
The model code suffix details the hardware interface and physical structural configuration for the ARM55T series:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ARM55T-000 |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 1.35 kg to 2.20 kg |
| Dimensions | 19-inch rack mount (3U height) or DIN rail adapter mount |
| Operating Temp | -10 deg C to +55 deg C |
| Storage Temp | -20 deg C to +70 deg C |
| Humidity Range | 5% to 85% RH (non-condensing) |
| Power Consumption | 18 W typical (all 32 relays energized) |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (+/- 10%) |
| Relay Type | Mechanical wet contact |
| Channels | 32 points (SPST or SPDT depending on configuration) |
| Contact Rating | 5 A at 250 VAC / 30 VDC |
| Max Switching Voltage | 250 VAC / 30 VDC |
| Max Switching Current | 5 A per contact |
| Response Time | <= 12 ms (energize), <= 8 ms (de-energize) |
| Time-Stamp Resolution | 1 ms, buffer up to 1,024 events |
| Galvanic Isolation | 2 kV AC (field terminals to case), 500 V AC (power terminals to case) |
| Insulation Resistance | >= 10 Mohm at 500 VDC |
| Status Indicators | 32 LED indicators (1 per channel) |
| Channel Switches | AUTO / OFF / ON three-position switch per channel |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA |
The unit incorporates galvanic isolation rated at 2 kV AC between field contact terminals and the enclosure housing, alongside 500 V AC isolation between primary power supply terminals and ground. Channel-to-channel physical separation mitigates electrical noise and cross-talk during concurrent switching of high-inductance field loads. Integrated sequence-of-events (SOE) execution logs contact state changes into an internal 1,024-entry hardware buffer with 1 ms timestamp resolution before transmitting data across the system bus, maintaining chronological accuracy during fault conditions.
Q: What is the maximum continuous current rating per contact on the ARM55T-000 terminal board?
A: Each relay contact supports a maximum continuous switching current of 5 A at 250 VAC or 30 VDC. External interposing contactors must be installed for electrical loads exceeding 5 A.
Q: How does the hardware handle manual output overrides during loop commissioning?
A: Each of the 32 individual output channels features an independent hardware AUTO/OFF/ON switch mounted directly on the terminal board, permitting direct physical override without altering software application logic.
Q: What is the primary function of the internal 1,024-event buffer?
A: The internal hardware buffer logs discrete contact state transitions with 1 ms timestamp resolution, maintaining event chronological order during burst input activity or controller communication latency.
Mount the assembly inside a standard 19-inch 3U instrument enclosure or attach via dedicated DIN-rail adapter plates. Maintain a minimum vertical spacing of 50 mm above and below the board assembly to ensure adequate convective air dissipation. Terminate field signal conductors using insulated ferrules tightened to terminal block screws with a torque specification of 0.5 Nm to 0.6 Nm. Separate incoming 24 VDC power wiring from field AC load lines to prevent electromagnetic coupling. Ensure field conduit connections maintain a minimum engagement of 5 full NPT threads where rigid metal conduit enters the enclosure. Secure the frame grounding connection directly to the cabinet signal ground bus using copper grounding wire rated for a minimum cross-sectional area of 2.5 mm square.
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