The Yokogawa VI702 S1 serves as the primary VI702 Vnet/IP Interface Card utilized to execute real-time control bus communication across CENTUM VP and ProSafe-RS platforms. Mounted directly into host Human Interface Stations (HIS) or Engineering Stations (ENG) via a PCI Express slot, the card establishes a 1 Gbps full-duplex deterministic network link to transport control data between field control stations and central operating interfaces.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | VI702 S1 |
| Brand | Yokogawa Electric Corporation |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.18 kg |
| Dimensions | 111.15 x 167.65 mm |
| Operating Temp | -10 deg C to +55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 8.25 W (3.3 VDC at 2.5 A) |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express CEM 1.0a, x1 lane, 2.5 GT/s signaling |
| Network Protocol | Vnet/IP (1000BASE-T Ethernet) |
| Transmission Rate | 1 Gbps full-duplex |
| Connector Type | RJ45 (CAT5e UTP cable) |
| Transmission Distance | 100 m maximum to Layer 2 switch |
| Isolation | Channel-to-channel and channel-to-bus galvanic isolation |
| System Compatibility | CENTUM VP, ProSafe-RS |
| Status Indicators | LED lamps for RDY (ready), RCV (receive), SND (send) |
The VI702 S1 hardware architecture incorporates channel-to-channel and channel-to-bus galvanic isolation barriers. These physical electrical barriers isolate internal host PCI Express system logic from external field Ethernet cabling. By severing ground loops and suppressing common-mode electrical transients present on network lines, the card maintains transmission signal integrity under industrial electrical noise conditions. Operating over the deterministic Vnet/IP protocol layer, the card delivers low-latency packet processing with response latencies under 1 ms, preventing frame drops during high-volume data exchanges between distributed controllers and operator stations.
Q: Can the VI702 S1 interface card operate alongside existing VI701 cards in the same host PCI Express bus?
A: Yes, the VI702 S1 maintains full backward compatibility and coexists with VI701 interface cards on the same bus to support dual-redundant Vnet/IP network configurations.
Q: What PCI Express mechanical slots support the physical installation of the VI702 S1?
A: The module uses a standard x1 PCI Express connector and installs into full-height PCIe slots ranging from x1 up to x16 lane widths compliant with CEM 1.0a specifications.
Q: What diagnostic states do the onboard LED indicators display during operation?
A: The RDY LED illuminates green when internal power and self-diagnostics pass, while RCV and SND LEDs flash green to indicate active network frame reception and transmission.
Prior to inserting the VI702 S1 card into a host workstation chassis, turn off host system power and disconnect the main supply cable. Personnel must wear a grounded wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to PCI Express bus components. Align the card card-edge connector with an empty PCIe slot (x1 to x16 slot size) and press firmly until fully seated in the expansion socket. Secure the full-height mounting bracket with the retention screw to ensure continuous chassis earth continuity. Connect CAT5e UTP or higher rated shielded Ethernet cabling with standard RJ45 connectors, ensuring the cable strain-relief boot is engaged and bend radius limits (minimum 40 mm) are maintained within the cable ducting.
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