{"product_id":"yokogawa-centum-vp-ant401-50-cu1n-optical-esb-bus-repeater-interface-module","title":"Yokogawa CENTUM VP ANT401-50\/CU1N Optical ESB Bus Repeater Interface Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANT401-50\/CU1N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-speed optical communication interface designed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto extend the reach of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESB (Extended Serial Backplane)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebus in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCENTUM VP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrol systems. This module acts as a critical signal repeater, converting electrical signals into optical pulses to enable long-distance I\/O expansion. By utilizing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efiber optic media\u003c\/strong\u003e, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANT401-50\/CU1N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides complete electrical isolation between the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Control Station (FCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand remote I\/O nodes, effectively eliminating ground loop issues and protecting the system backbone from lightning surges or high-frequency electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for high-availability architectures, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/CU1N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion indicates specific connector and functional enhancements for modern\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIO (Field Interface I\/O)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenvironments. The module facilitates a deterministic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e128 Mbps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etransmission rate, ensuring that remote process data is synchronized with the central processor with negligible latency, even over distances spanning several kilometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical ESB Bus Repeater (Master Side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Optic Cable (Multi-mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 km (depending on fiber quality and configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLC-type optical connectors (CU1N compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESB Bus (Electrical-to-Optical conversion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 A at 5 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm (W) x 11.4 cm (H) x 6.3 cm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 55°C \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Topology and Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANT401-50\/CU1N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis typically installed in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Control Unit (FCU)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster-side repeater\u003c\/strong\u003e. It must be paired with an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANT502\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule at the remote I\/O node side to convert the optical signal back to electrical for the FIO modules. This setup is the industry standard for distributed plant architectures where I\/O racks are located in separate buildings or remote marshalling areas far from the central control room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion\u003c\/strong\u003e: What is the primary benefit of using the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANT401-50\/CU1N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eover standard copper ESB cables?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer\u003c\/strong\u003e: The primary advantages are distance and isolation. Copper ESB cables are limited to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, whereas the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANT401-50\/CU1N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eextends this to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 km\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile providing immunity to electrical noise and lightning-induced surges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Does the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/CU1N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuffix impact the type of fiber optic cable I should use?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer\u003c\/strong\u003e: The suffix generally relates to connector and revision details. 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