Description

Product Overview:

The Yokogawa AIP827-1 is a high-performance Vnet/IP Interface Card used in Human Interface Stations (HIS) and Engineering Stations (ENG) within Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP and CENTUM CS 3000 Distributed Control System (DCS) environments. Unlike traditional I/O modules, the AIP827-1 is a PCI Express (PCIe) card that installs directly into a PC or server, enabling communication with Yokogawa’s proprietary Vnet/IP network for real-time control applications.

Key Features:

1. Dual-Redundant Ports:

• Equipped with two RJ45 Ethernet ports to connect to "Bus 1" and "Bus 2" of the redundant Vnet/IP network, ensuring high availability and reliability for mission-critical applications.

2. PCI Express Interface:

• The card uses a PCIe x1 slot, making it compatible with modern industrial PCs and workstations (e.g., Dell or HP), offering fast data transfer capabilities.

3. High-Speed Communication:

• With 1 Gbps network speed, the AIP827-1 guarantees that process data, alarms, and control commands are transmitted with the determinism required for industrial safety.

4. Time Synchronization:

• Supports high-precision time synchronization across the DCS network, ensuring accurate event logs to the millisecond, essential for system diagnostics and troubleshooting.

5. Offloading Processor:

• The onboard processor handles network protocol stacks, freeing the PC’s main CPU from managing network traffic and ensuring smoother operations during high-traffic periods.

Technical Specifications:

Parameter	Specification Details
Model Number	AIP827-1
Interface Type	PCI Express (PCIe) x1
Network Speed	1 Gbps (1000Base-T)
Connector Type	2 x RJ45 (Shielded)
Network Protocol	Vnet/IP (Yokogawa Proprietary)
Max Stations	Up to 64 stations per domain
Power Consumption	Max 5.0 W
Supported OS	Windows 10 / Server 2016/2019/2022 (Revision-dependent)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C

Application & Functionality:

The AIP827-1 is essential in a Vnet/IP setup, allowing the Human Interface Station (HIS) or Engineering Station (ENG) to interface with Field Control Stations (FCS) and other nodes. This ensures timely and reliable data transmission for critical process control, alarm monitoring, and control operations.

Specifications

• Brand: Yokogawa

Advantages

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