{"product_id":"yokogawa-ec401-50-esb-bus-coupler-module-for-fio-field-control-units","title":"Yokogawa EC401-50 ESB Bus Coupler Module for FIO Field Control Units","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-661 citation-end-661\"\u003eThe Yokogawa EC401-50 is a specialized communication interface module designed to facilitate high-speed data transmission between Field Control Units (FCU) and I\/O node units.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFunctioning as the primary bridge for the Extended Serial Backplane (ESB) bus, this module enables the expansion of the CENTUM VP and CENTUM CS 3000 control systems by connecting the main FCU chassis to remote ANB10 or ANB11 node units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy utilizing the EC401-50, process engineers can distribute I\/O modules across multiple racks while maintaining a centralized control logic environment. The module is engineered to provide the timing and synchronization required for real-time process control, ensuring that signal latency is minimized across the ESB bus architecture. It is an essential component for large-scale industrial plants that require high-density I\/O distribution across extensive control cabinet arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYokogawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEC401-50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eESB Bus Coupler Module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAFV30S, AFV30D, AFV40S, AFV40D, A2FV50S, A2FV50D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eESB Bus (Extended Serial Backplane)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMax. 10 meters (Standard ESB cable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Connectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 (for ESB bus cable connection)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-20°C to +70°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMax. 0.5 A (at 5 V DC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.20 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e31.2 mm x 125 mm x 130 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJapan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Bus Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAllows for the vertical or horizontal expansion of Field Control Units by linking the local backplane to additional I\/O nodes without degradation of signal speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-660\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Isolation Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-660 citation-end-660\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures built-in electrical isolation to protect the sensitive processor modules in the FCU from noise interference and ground loops generated within remote I\/O racks.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOptimized for the Yokogawa FIO architecture, ensuring that all input and output data across the ESB bus is refreshed within the system's strict scan-time requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Availability Redundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports installation in duplexed Field Control Units.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-659 citation-end-659\"\u003eIn a redundant configuration, two EC401-50 modules work in parallel to provide an uninterrupted communication path if a hardware or cable fault occurs.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Hardening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned to meet ISA G3 environmental standards, making it highly resistant to corrosive chemical gases and ensuring long-term reliability in harsh petrochemical and power plant environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandardized Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilizes standard Yokogawa ESB bus cables (YCB301), simplifying the physical installation and reducing the potential for wiring errors during system commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519058206893,"sku":"EC401-50","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/yokogawa-ec401-50-esb-bus-coupler-module-bkkdikjylrm.jpg?v=1766985867","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/yokogawa-ec401-50-esb-bus-coupler-module-for-fio-field-control-units","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}