{"product_id":"yokogawa-ec401-10-s2-centum-bus-coupler-module","title":"Yokogawa EC401-10 S2 CENTUM Bus Coupler Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC401-10 S2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Part Number:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC401-10\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a high-speed communication interface module used within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa CENTUM Distributed Control System (DCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It functions as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaster-side ESB (Extended Serial Bus) coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling reliable, low-latency data exchange between the Field Control Unit (FCU) and remote I\/O node units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough early references mention Allen-Bradley compatibility, the EC401-10 S2 is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproprietary Yokogawa component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned exclusively for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCENTUM CS 1000, CS 3000, and CENTUM VP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esystems. Its primary role is to extend the I\/O bus over short distances, ensuring deterministic communication and synchronized control for mission-critical industrial processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\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\u003eEC401-10 S2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESB Bus Coupler Module (Master Side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary ESB Bus (CENTUM DCS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 Mbps (Standard ESB speed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor Guide Slot of FCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 V DC\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\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102 mm × 60 mm × 18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.42kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EC401-10 S2 is essential in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edistributed I\/O architectures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere remote node expansion is required without compromising system performance or availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAFV10, AFV30, or AFV40 Field Control Units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication management for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANB10 and ANB11 Node Units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion of ESB-based remote I\/O networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustries served:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil \u0026amp; gas refineries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical and petrochemical processing plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower generation facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts deterministic communication behavior makes it well-suited for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-availability and safety-critical DCS environments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between EC401 and EC402?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC401-10 S2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emaster-side ESB coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstalled in the Control Unit (FCU). The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC402\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslave-side module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstalled in the Node Unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the EC401-10 S2 hot-swappable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eredundant configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, the module can be replaced without shutting down the entire control system, provided the secondary EC401 module remains operational.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YOKOGAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760707633464,"sku":"EC401-10S2","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/EC401-10S22.jpg?v=1770688056","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/yokogawa-ec401-10-s2-centum-bus-coupler-module","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}