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Yokogawa KS9-10*B KS9 Signal Cable

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.

Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix

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

Hardware Specifications

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

Channel-to-Channel Isolation and Differential Loop Noise Suppression

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Field Installation Guidelines

Follow these core mechanical and electrical precautions during cable routing and terminal engagement:

  1. Bending Radius Management: Maintain a minimum static bending radius equal to or greater than 10 times the outer cable diameter during installation. Never force sharp bends near the backshell of the 50-pin connectors.
  2. High-Voltage Separation: Route the signal cable through isolated low-voltage tray systems. Maintain a minimum physical separation distance of 300 mm from high-voltage AC power lines, motor leads, and variable frequency drive (VFD) conduits to suppress inductive pickup.
  3. Connector Alignment and Strain Relief: Align the 50-pin high-density plug straight with the module mating connector before pushing it into place. Tighten the integral retaining screws securely by hand to prevent mechanical stress on internal pin contacts, and anchor the cable bundle using strain-relief ties within 100 mm of the interface.

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