{"product_id":"yokogawa-centum-cs-3000-vi701-vnet-ip-communication-card","title":"Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 VI701 Vnet\/IP Communication Card","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa VI701\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as the primary hardware gateway between industrial workstations and the Vnet\/IP control bus. This high-performance interface card integrates Human Interface Stations (HIS) and Engineering Stations (ENG) into the CENTUM VP and CENTUM CS 3000 Distributed Control Systems (DCS). We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% brand new\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring maximum data throughput for your mission-critical process network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VI701 card establishes a high-speed, 1 Gbps redundant link over Yokogawa’s proprietary Vnet\/IP protocol. By installing this card into a standard PCI or PCI-X slot of an industrial PC, operators gain reliable access to real-time plant data and control parameters. The card handles the complex packet processing required for industrial Ethernet, offloading the communication burden from the PC’s main processor to maintain system responsiveness during high network traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYokogawa VI701 configurations often follow specific suffix codes for functional variations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVI701-S1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard type for Vnet\/IP communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVI701-S1\/F9:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard type with additional compliance or documentation for specific regional standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYokogawa Electric Corporation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVI701\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Full Duplex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000BASE-T Compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCI Bus Spec 3.0 (32-bit\/33 MHz) \/ PCI-X Compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual RJ45 (Supports Redundancy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAT5e UTP or higher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 A at 3.3 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0°C to +60°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 meters to Layer 2 Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Path Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe VI701 supports two physical ports, enabling a dual-redundant Vnet\/IP configuration. If one network path fails, the card switches communication to the secondary path instantaneously without interrupting process control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Bandwidth Throughput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilizing 1 Gbps technology, this card prevents communication bottlenecks even in large-scale plant architectures with thousands of I\/O points and high-resolution HMI graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy Slot Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile optimized for PCI Bus 3.0, the card maintains physical and electrical compatibility with PCI-X slots at 33 MHz. This allows plants to utilize the card in a wide range of industrial server hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe VI701 utilizes autonegotiation for 1000BASE-T, simplifying the handshake process with industrial Layer 2 switches and reducing the time required for network commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Hardening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngineered for 24\/7 continuous operation, the VI701 resists the electromagnetic interference (EMI) typical of industrial control rooms, ensuring data packets remain uncorrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install the VI701 into a standard office PC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the VI701 uses a standard PCI interface, we strictly recommend installation in Yokogawa-certified industrial PCs. Industrial PCs provide the necessary cooling, power stability, and vibration resistance required for the VI701 to operate reliably within a DCS environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the VI701 require specific drivers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the VI701 operates under the CENTUM VP or CS 3000 software environment. The communication drivers are included with the Yokogawa HIS or ENG software packages to facilitate seamless Vnet\/IP bus recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the VI701 backward compatible with Vnet (non-IP) systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The VI701 is specifically designed for Vnet\/IP. 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