{"product_id":"aip171-yokogawa-centum-vp-transceiver-control-module","title":"AIP171 | Yokogawa | Centum VP Transceiver Control Module","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eThe Yokogawa AIP171 Transceiver Control Module serves as the essential optical bus repeater for expanding and stabilizing V net communication networks within Yokogawa Centum VP and CS3000 DCS environments. It directly addresses signal attenuation and distance limitations inherent in large-scale industrial plants by regenerating optical signals transmitted over fiber optic cables. By functioning as a high-speed repeater, the AIP171 ensures data integrity across extended network segments, connecting multiple Field Control Stations (FCS) and Human Interface Stations (HIS) without latency or packet loss. This module is critical for maintaining the deterministic performance of the V net backbone, particularly in geographically dispersed facilities like refineries and power plants where control nodes are separated by significant distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"qwen-markdown-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"qwen-markdown-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr-th\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"qwen-markdown-table-thead-tr-th\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eOptical Bus Repeater \/ Transceiver Control Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eV net Signal Regeneration and Extension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eCompatible Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eYokogawa Centum VP, CS3000 DCS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eModel Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eAS S9511DB-00 (Internal Component Designation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eV net (Yokogawa Proprietary High-Speed Control Bus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eTransmission Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eOptical Fiber Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003e0.2 kg (0.44 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003e2.5 cm x 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm (1.0\" x 5.0\" x 7.0\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eDedicated slot in V net Node Unit or Repeater Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eOperating Role\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eBidirectional signal amplification for V net loops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eApplication Scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"qwen-markdown-table-tbody-tr-td\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eLarge-scale process control, refinery networks, utility grids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"qwen-markdown-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eModel Code Decomposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eThe Yokogawa AIP171 follows the specific naming logic of the Centum VP communication hardware series. While the internal component may reference the \"AS S9511DB-00\" designation, the ordering part number \"AIP171\" is the definitive identifier for system integration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003ePart Number: AIP171\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"qwen-markdown-list list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eAI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003e: Denotes the functional category within the Centum architecture, specifically identifying Interface and Communication modules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003e: Indicates the hardware platform series, ensuring compatibility with the standard Centum VP node structure and backplane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003e171\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003e: The unique sequence number assigned to the V net Optical Bus Repeater function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"qwen-markdown-list list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003e: Unlike analog I\/O modules that often carry suffixes indicating terminal block types (e.g., -S1, -H2) or safety ratings, the AIP171 is a fixed-function communication unit. The base model number \"AIP171\" fully specifies the optical transceiver capabilities for V net. The suffix \"-00\" found in the internal description (AS S9511DB-00) typically denotes the standard revision or generic configuration, implying no special customizations or regional variants are required for general deployment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"qwen-markdown-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eInstallation Recommendations and Wiring Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eInstalling the AIP171 requires precise handling of fiber optic components to maintain signal quality. The module is designed to slide into specific slots within the V net node unit or dedicated repeater chassis; ensure the system power is stable before insertion, although the unit supports hot-swapping in redundant configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eFor cabling, use high-quality multimode or single-mode fiber optic cables compatible with the V net protocol specifications. Connect the input fiber from the upstream node to the \"IN\" port and the output fiber to the downstream node via the \"OUT\" port. Pay strict attention to the transmit (TX) and receive (RX) polarity; reversing these connections will prevent link establishment. Clean all fiber connector end-faces with approved lint-free wipes and cleaning solution prior to mating to avoid insertion loss caused by dust or oil. When deploying in a dual-redundant V net configuration (V net\/IP or redundant V net), install AIP171 modules on both Bus A and Bus B paths, ensuring physical separation of the fiber routes to protect against simultaneous cable damage. After installation, verify the status LEDs on the module front panel; a steady green light indicates a healthy optical link and successful signal regeneration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"qwen-markdown-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eQ: What is the maximum distance extension provided by the AIP171?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eA: The AIP171 regenerates the optical signal, effectively resetting the distance counter for the V net segment. While a single V net segment has limits (typically up to several kilometers depending on fiber type), chaining repeaters allows the network to span much larger facilities. However, the total number of repeaters in a single loop is governed by the Centum VP system configuration limits to ensure deterministic timing. Consult the specific Engineering Manual for your system version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eQ: Is the AIP171 compatible with V net\/IP networks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eA: The AIP171 is designed for the traditional V net optical bus architecture. V net\/IP utilizes standard Ethernet infrastructure (TCP\/IP). While some Centum VP systems bridge these networks, the AIP171 specifically handles the proprietary optical signaling of the legacy or core V net bus, not standard IP traffic over Ethernet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eQ: Can I replace a failed AIP171 without shutting down the plant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eA: Yes, provided the V net is configured in a redundant mode (dual bus). In a redundant setup, traffic flows through the secondary bus while the primary is maintained. You can hot-swap the faulty AIP171 module on the active bus, though it is best practice to perform this during a scheduled maintenance window or after confirming the redundancy is fully healthy to avoid transient alarms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eQ: What does the \"AS S9511DB-00\" marking refer to?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eA: This is the internal manufacturer part number or component designation for the specific transceiver assembly housed within the AIP171 module casing. For procurement, system configuration, and spare parts management, always use the \"AIP171\" model number, as this is the identifier recognized by the Centum VP engineering software and system documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52522676191541,"sku":"AIP171","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/AIP1711.png?v=1775030291","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/aip171-yokogawa-centum-vp-transceiver-control-module","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}