{"product_id":"centum-vp-yokogawa-ale111-s50-ethernet-communication-module","title":"CENTUM VP | Yokogawa ALE111-S50 Ethernet Communication Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa ALE111-S50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance Ethernet gateway within the CENTUM VP distributed control system (DCS). This module enables seamless data synchronization between the Field Control Station (FCS) and external Ethernet-compatible subsystems, such as PLCs, power management systems, and smart analyzers. By establishing a robust digital backbone, the ALE111-S50 centralizes process variables into a unified operational dashboard. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein factory packaging to ensure peak network performance and system integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALE111-S50 suffix codes define the specific environmental and functional configuration of the hardware:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuffix Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Definition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALE111\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthernet Communication Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Type Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-explosion protected version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Type Functionality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module integrates directly into the FCS backplane to provide high-speed, deterministic industrial networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10BASE-T\/100BASE-TX (Auto-sensing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports TCP\/IP and Modbus\/TCP communication layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10\/100 Mbps (Full\/Half Duplex).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.3 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.5 kg (including protective industrial packaging).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports dual-redundant configuration within the FCS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for standard (non-hazardous) industrial control room installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuaranteed 100% Brand New with original factory seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALE111-S50 provides technical solutions for complex integration requirements in process automation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Bandwidth Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditional serial gateways often throttle data flow. The ALE111-S50 utilizes 100 Mbps Ethernet throughput to handle massive tag counts from third-party PLCs without introducing latency into the DCS control loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Data Polling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module manages communication traffic to prioritize critical process alarms and control commands. This hardware-level management prevents network congestion from affecting real-time process monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade Noise Rejection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard commercial network cards fail in high-EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) environments. The ALE111-S50 incorporates advanced galvanic isolation and shielding to maintain stable link pulses near high-voltage motor starters and variable frequency drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFront-facing LED indicators provide instant visual verification of Link\/Activity and module health. This allows maintenance teams to identify network faults at the hardware level without requiring external sniffer tools or software diagnostic suites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install the ALE111-S50 in a hazardous area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The \"5\" digit in the suffix identifies this as a non-explosion protected model. You must install this unit in a standard control room or a purged\/protected cabinet that meets local safety regulations for non-Ex hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module require special software drivers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALE111-S50 works natively within the CENTUM VP engineering environment. You configure the IP addresses and communication parameters directly through the standard Yokogawa Builder software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ALE111-S50 compatible with older CENTUM CS 3000 systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ALE111 series maintains backward compatibility with CS 3000 systems. However, we recommend checking your specific software revision to ensure the \"S50\" hardware profile exists in your system configuration database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the shipping weight differ from the module weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module weighs 0.3 kg, but the 1.5 kg shipping weight accounts for the heavy-duty original Yokogawa box and internal anti-static cushioning required to protect the delicate circuitry during international transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52823901503797,"sku":"ALE111-S50","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/ALE111-S00_7c14183f-6dfa-4723-aee8-6060decce59d.png?v=1778034010","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/centum-vp-yokogawa-ale111-s50-ethernet-communication-module","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}