{"product_id":"yokogawa-aip571-centum-vp-electrical-transceiver-rio-i-o-module","title":"Yokogawa AIP571 Centum VP Electrical Transceiver RIO I\/O Module","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eThe Yokogawa AIP571 Electrical Transceiver serves as the critical physical layer interface for Remote Input\/Output (RIO) architectures within the Centum VP distributed control system. It resolves the challenge of extending control network reach by converting electrical signals from local RIO I\/O modules into optical signals for transmission over fiber optic cables. This module establishes high-speed, noise-immune communication links between remote field stations and the Field Control Unit (FCU) or creates daisy-chain topologies between multiple AIP571 units. By leveraging fiber optics, the AIP571 eliminates electromagnetic interference (EMI) risks in harsh industrial environments and supports dual-redundant ESB bus configurations, ensuring uninterrupted data integrity even if a primary communication path fails.\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\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\"\u003eElectrical Transceiver RIO I\/O Module\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, CS1000 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\"\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\"\u003eElectrical-to-Optical Signal Conversion for RIO\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\"\u003eCommunication 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\"\u003eConnection Topology\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\"\u003ePoint-to-Point (FCU to RIO) or Daisy-Chain (RIO to RIO)\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\"\u003eBus Architecture\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\"\u003eSupports Dual-Redundant ESB Bus Configuration\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\"\u003eInterface 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\"\u003eConnects RIO I\/O Modules to Field Control Unit (FCU)\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\"\u003eKey Benefit\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\"\u003eHigh noise immunity and extended transmission distance\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\"\u003eTarget Industries\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\"\u003eManufacturing, Process Control, Utilities, Oil \u0026amp; Gas\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\"\u003eIntegration\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\"\u003eSeamless integration with Yokogawa automation setups\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 AIP571 adheres to the standardized Centum VP module naming convention. Unlike analog input cards that may carry suffixes for terminal block types or intrinsic safety ratings, the AIP571 is a dedicated communication transceiver with a fixed functional definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003ePart Number: AIP571\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: Identifies the module category within the Centum architecture, typically denoting Interface or Communication functions in this context.\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: Specifies the hardware platform series, indicating compatibility with the Centum VP and CS1000 node structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003e571\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003e: The unique functional identifier for the Electrical Transceiver used in RIO fiber optic links.\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: This model does not utilize variable alphanumeric suffixes (e.g., -S1, -H2) for standard ordering. The \"AIP571\" designation confirms it is the standard electrical-to-optical converter for RIO networks. Specific fiber connector types (ST or SC) are generally consistent across the batch or defined by the accompanying node cabling kit rather than a distinct part number suffix on the module itself.\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 AIP571 requires strict adherence to fiber optic handling protocols to ensure signal integrity. Before insertion, verify that the target slot in the RIO node is configured for fiber communication. While the module supports hot-swapping, it is advisable to place the node in a maintenance state via the engineering station to prevent transient communication alarms during installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eFor cabling, use high-grade multimode or single-mode optical fiber cables as specified by the system distance requirements. Connect the fiber patch cords securely to the transceiver ports, ensuring the transmit (TX) port of the AIP571 connects to the receive (RX) port of the destination device (FCU or downstream AIP571). When configuring a dual-redundant ESB bus, ensure both Channel A and Channel B fibers are routed through physically separate cable trays to protect against simultaneous physical damage. Avoid sharp bends in the fiber optic cable (maintain a bend radius greater than 10 times the cable diameter) to prevent signal attenuation. After connection, inspect the link status LEDs on the module front panel; a steady green light typically indicates a healthy optical link, while blinking or amber states suggest alignment issues or cable faults.\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 supported by the AIP571 module?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eA: The transmission distance depends on the type of optical fiber used (multimode vs. single-mode) and the specific transceiver optics. Generally, multimode fiber supports distances up to several hundred meters, while single-mode fiber can extend the link to several kilometers. Consult the specific Centum VP engineering manual for exact distance limits based on your cable specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eQ: Can the AIP571 connect directly to a PLC?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eA: No, the AIP571 is designed specifically to interface Yokogawa RIO I\/O modules with the Yokogawa Field Control Unit (FCU) or other AIP571 modules within the Centum VP ecosystem. It uses proprietary signaling for the RIO bus. Connecting to third-party PLCs would require a gateway or protocol converter that supports the Yokogawa RIO protocol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eQ: How does the AIP571 support system redundancy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eA: The module facilitates dual-redundant ESB bus configurations. By installing two AIP571 modules (or utilizing dual ports where applicable in the node architecture) and running two separate fiber optic paths, the system maintains communication even if one cable is cut or one transceiver fails. The FCU automatically switches to the healthy path without process interruption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-strong\"\u003eQ: Is the AIP571 compatible with legacy Centum CS3000 systems?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"qwen-markdown-text\"\u003eA: The AIP571 is primarily engineered for Centum VP and CS1000 systems. While Yokogawa maintains some backward compatibility, RIO architectures often differ between major generations. Using this module in a CS3000 system requires verifying the node type and backplane compatibility, as older systems may utilize different transceiver models (e.g., AIP55x series).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52522669572405,"sku":"AIP571","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/AIP571.jpg?v=1775029625","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/yokogawa-aip571-centum-vp-electrical-transceiver-rio-i-o-module","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}