Description

Yokogawa ATC5S-00 Pressure Clamp Terminal Block

Configured for field signal termination in CENTUM VP and CENTUM CS 3000 FIO digital I/O architectures, the Yokogawa ATC5S-00 (ATC5S-00 Pressure Clamp Terminal Block) provides direct physical wiring interface for 32-channel high-density digital input/output modules without active signal conditioning circuitry.

Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix

• ATC5S: FIO pressure clamp terminal block series for high-density I/O termination
• -00: Standard configuration without integrated surge absorber circuit
  No additional functional sub-variants are defined for this ordering code in the provided specification set.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Specification
ModelBrand	Yokogawa ATC5S-00
Origin	Japan
Weight	Approx. 0.3 kg
Dimensions	24.9 mm x 31.8 mm x 101.6 mm (W x H x D)
OperatingTemp	Not specified
InputTypes	Digital I/O via ADV157 / ADV557 interface modules
Channel Capacity	32 points
Wiring Method	Pressure clamp (screwless termination)
System Compatibility	CENTUM VP / CENTUM CS 3000 FIO

Yokogawa Field I/O Channel Interface Characteristics

The Yokogawa CENTUM FIO subsystem architecture implements modular channel mapping between field wiring and distributed I/O processing layers. In this configuration, terminal-level assemblies such as ATC5S-00 act as passive termination nodes without signal conversion or loop energization.

Channel integrity is maintained through host module isolation mechanisms within ADV157 (digital input) and ADV557 (digital output), where channel grouping is handled at the module backplane level rather than at the terminal block.

Typical DCS-level design constraints associated with Yokogawa field termination systems include:

• Channel-to-channel electrical separation enforced at I/O module level
• Backplane communication handling via CENTUM FIO bus architecture
• Field wiring segregation for noise reduction in high-density cabinets
• No embedded loop power or analog conditioning on terminal block layer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Does ATC5S-00 support signal conditioning or conversion?
A1: No. The unit is a passive termination structure. All signal processing is handled by ADV157 or ADV557 I/O modules.

Q2: Can ATC5S-00 be hot-swapped under live system conditions?
A2: Mechanical replacement depends on system cabinet design. Electrical hot-swap capability is not defined at terminal block level.

Q3: Is surge suppression integrated in this variant?
A3: No. The -00 model does not include surge absorber circuitry.

Field Installation Guidelines

• Ensure all field wiring is fully de-energized before insertion into pressure clamp terminals
• Maintain separation between input and output cabling to reduce cross-coupling in dense I/O cabinets
• Verify full conductor insertion depth into clamp mechanism to prevent intermittent contact
• Use shield grounding practices consistent with Yokogawa DCS cabinet grounding rules
• Confirm correct mating with ADV157 or ADV557 base module before energization of control system

Specifications

• Brand: Yokogawa

Advantages

• High reliability in industrial environments
• Supports continuous operation
• Compatible with major PLC/DCS systems