{"product_id":"aip261-yokogawa-interface-expansion-card-centum-vp","title":"AIP261 Yokogawa Interface Expansion Card CENTUM VP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIP261\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance control bus interface expansion card designed for the Yokogawa CENTUM VP and Yokogawa CENTUM CS 3000 platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides the essential hardware interface for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVnet\/IP or Vnet communication\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling expanded control network connectivity within a Human Interface Station (HIS) or Engineering Station (ENG).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy establishing a dedicated high-speed link between the station and Field Control Stations (FCS), the AIP261 ensures deterministic, real-time monitoring and supervisory control across the plant network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for industrial environments, the module features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-profile PCI Express form factor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed synchronous communication (Vnet\/IP compatible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalvanic isolation for surge protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED diagnostics for network status monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts architecture is optimized for low-latency transmission and strong noise immunity, preserving data integrity in complex automation infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Identifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAIP261\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Bus Interface Expansion (Vnet\/IP support)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCENTUM VP HIS \/ ENG stations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCI Express (PCIe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Link Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynchronous with Vnet\/IP (1 Gbps \/ 100 Mbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanic isolation against network surges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED indicators (Link \/ Activity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccupies one internal PCIe expansion slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 cm × 12.7 cm × 14.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunctional Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIP261 is typically deployed when a control or engineering station requires a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edirect and secure connection to the Yokogawa control bus\u003c\/strong\u003e, independent of the standard enterprise LAN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefinery control rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower generation facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrochemical plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-scale continuous process industries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially critical in high-availability architectures where uninterrupted communication between the HIS\/ENG station and Field Control Stations must be maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the AIP261 support redundant configurations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Two AIP261 cards can be installed within a single station to establish a dual-redundant Vnet\/IP connection. This configuration ensures continued communication with Field Control Stations if one network path fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the AIP261 differ from the older AIP271 card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile both function as control bus interface cards, the AIP261 is optimized for newer bus architectures and updated CENTUM VP software revisions. It offers improved driver compatibility and enhanced data throughput compared to legacy interface models.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YOKOGAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51833922257208,"sku":"AIP261","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/AIP261.jpg?v=1772070832","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/aip261-yokogawa-interface-expansion-card-centum-vp","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}