The Yokogawa VM1*S, also cataloged as the VM1*S Multipoint Analog Input/Output Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for precise analog signal processing and data acquisition within CENTUM VP and CENTUM CS 3000 platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | VM1*S |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 5.1 cm x 17.8 cm x 7.6 cm |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 3.5 W |
| Module Type | Multipoint Input/Output Module / High-Speed Data Acquisition Board |
| Channel Capacity | Up to 12 analog/digital channels |
| Signal Input Envelopes | Voltage (0-10 V), Current (4-20 mA), TC (K,J,E,T,R,S,B,N,WRe,PLII), RTD (Pt100,JPt100,Ni100), Contact |
| Sampling Rate | Up to 100 ms per channel |
| Data Storage | Internal flash memory (~400 MB) + Integrated SD card slot |
| Communication Interfaces | Ethernet (10/100BASE-T) with HART Communication Functionality |
| Redundancy Options | Configurable for dual-redundancy |
| Integrated Display | 5.7-inch color TFT LCD |
The Yokogawa VM1*S incorporates built-in 4-20 mA HART loop protocol routing to facilitate digital variable pass-through directly from field transmitters to central DCS processing layers. The component integrates channel-to-channel isolation circuits to mitigate ground loop propagation and eliminate cross-talk anomalies across distributed instrument clusters. When deployed in high-availability loops, the module utilizes a software-configurable dual-redundancy matrix to achieve zero-latency backup transitions if the primary data acquisition board undergoes a hardware interrupt or diagnostics fault.
Q: How is the channel conversion timing managed during peak multiplexing routines?
A: The board operates on an internal deterministic clock, driving high-speed data acquisition at up to 100 ms sampling intervals per channel. This rapid sampling prevents signal skew when processing mixed current, voltage, thermocouple, and resistance temperature detector (RTD) inputs simultaneously.
Q: What are the primary flash memory limitations during localized data logging runs?
A: The card contains approximately 400 MB of internal storage space. For logging applications spanning long-term recording intervals, an external industrial SD card must be fitted into the designated hardware slot to prevent local buffer overwrite conditions.
Q: Can this module process temperature inputs natively without secondary external signal conditioners?
A: Yes, the onboard conversion electronics feature cold junction compensation (CJC) to interpret direct thermocouple connections, alongside high-impedance source tracking for Pt100 and JPt100 RTD elements via user-defined calibration parameters.
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