{"product_id":"eb511-yokogawa-er-bus-interface-module-centum-dcs","title":"EB511  Yokogawa ER Bus Interface Module CENTUM DCS","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EB511 is a high-reliability bus interface module engineered for the Yokogawa Electric Corporation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCENTUM CS, CENTUM CS 3000, and CENTUM VP Distributed Control Systems (DCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module functions as a critical gateway for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eER Bus (Extended Remote Bus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommunication network, enabling deterministic and high-speed data exchange between the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Control Station (FCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand remote I\/O nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EB511 utilizes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10BASE-2 IEEE 802.3 coaxial physical layer\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing stable network synchronization across distributed control architectures. It is widely used in industrial plants that require remote I\/O expansion while maintaining strict process timing determinism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module also supports protocol pass-through integration for field instrumentation protocols such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHART, PROFIBUS, and FOUNDATION Fieldbus\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are handled through the I\/O subsystem and DCS communication backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical 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 Identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEB511\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eER Bus (Extended Remote Bus) Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCENTUM CS \/ CS 3000 \/ CENTUM VP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated ER Bus connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol Pass-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHART, PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane powered (5 V DC internal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransformer coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to +50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm × 127 mm × 127 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Implementation and Topology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EB511 is typically installed within a CPU node or bus converter unit. It extends control network connectivity using coaxial 10BASE-2 cabling to reach distant I\/O cabinets and field control nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn redundant architectures, two EB511 modules are deployed to provide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efault-tolerant communication paths\u003c\/strong\u003e. If one communication path or transceiver fails, the system automatically switches to the backup path without interrupting process I\/O communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ER Bus architecture is particularly useful in legacy plant modernization projects where existing coaxial infrastructure must be preserved while improving control system reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the EB511 support Vnet\/IP directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The EB511 is designed for ER Bus coaxial communication. For Vnet\/IP-based networks in modern systems, interface modules such as the VI451 or similar Vnet\/IP gateway modules are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum cable distance for 10BASE-2 ER Bus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe maximum standard segment length is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e185 meters per 10BASE-2 segment\u003c\/strong\u003e. For longer distances, bus repeaters or optical fiber converters are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this module be hot-swapped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. In redundant ER Bus configurations, the EB511 can be replaced while the system is running, provided the secondary communication path remains operational.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YOKOGAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854928871736,"sku":"EB511","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/EB5111.jpg?v=1772675158","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/eb511-yokogawa-er-bus-interface-module-centum-dcs","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}