The Yokogawa KS9-10*B, also cataloged as the KS9 Signal Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for multi-channel analog and digital signal interconnections within CENTUM VP and CS 3000 DCS platforms. Featuring a pre-terminated 50-pin to 50-pin layout across a 10 m path, this cable links terminal boards, fieldbus communication cards, and system I/O modules directly while maintaining loop noise immunity.
The model number sequence specifies length specifications and mechanical design revisions for the Yokogawa KS9 cable family.
| Model / Suffix Code | Option Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| KS9 | — | Signal Cable (50-pin to 50-pin interfaces) |
| -10 | — | Cable length: 10 m |
| — | *B | Style B design revision |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | KS9-10*B |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Dimensions | Cable length 10 m |
| Operating Temp | -20 to 70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive component (0 W) |
| Cable Type | 50-pin to 50-pin high-density signal cable |
| Conductor Material | High-purity copper |
| Shielding | Foil shielded twisted-pair (EMI/RFI protection) |
| System Compatibility | CENTUM VP, CS 3000, V net, ER bus, ESB bus, RIO bus |
The Yokogawa KS9-10*B signal assembly relies on twisted-pair conductors enclosed in multi-layer foil shielding to maintain physical line impedance and signal fidelity across 4-20 mA HART loop channels. By limiting parasitic capacitance along the 10 m run, the assembly preserves clean differential voltage transitions across high-density I/O interfaces. This shielding configuration prevents high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) and cross-talk from corrupting weak analog input channels, ensuring stable telemetry transfers into CENTUM VP and CS 3000 controller racks without requiring dynamic signal conditioning.
Q: Can the 10 m KS9-10*B cable be shortened or field-terminated during installation?
A: No, field cutting or modifying the pre-terminated assembly is prohibited. Altering the factory-molded 50-pin high-density connectors destroys the internal foil shielding ground path, invalidates EMI protection specifications, and disrupts twisted-pair pitch integrity.
Q: What grounding practice applies to the outer shield of the cable?
A: The continuous foil shield grounds automatically through the dedicated chassis ground pin within the 50-pin system connector housings. Avoid establishing secondary external shield ties in field junction boxes to eliminate ground potential loops across the DCS backplane.
Q: How does the cable maintain signal integrity when carrying mixed analog and digital signal types?
A: The internal conductors use twisted-pair geometry wrapped in total-coverage aluminum-foil shielding, isolating individual line pairs to suppress magnetic coupling and prevent signal bleed between high-speed digital lines and sensitive 4-20 mA HART analog loops.
Follow these core mechanical and electrical precautions during cable routing and terminal engagement:
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