{"product_id":"yokogawa-alr111-s01-centum-vp-serial-communication-module","title":"Yokogawa ALR111-S01 CENTUM VP Serial Communication Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa ALR111-S01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance serial gateway for the CENTUM VP and CS 3000 Distributed Control Systems (DCS). This module enables the Field Control Unit (FCU) to interface seamlessly with third-party subsystems, including PLCs, power monitors, and gas chromatographs. By establishing a robust digital link via two RS-232C ports, the ALR111-S01 centralizes external device data into the primary control environment. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured in France, to ensure peak operational integrity for your mission-critical automation infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Number Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALR111-S01 utilizes Yokogawa’s standard suffix logic to define hardware specifications and functional revisions:\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\u003eTechnical 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\u003eALR111\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Communication Module (RS-232C Type)\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\u003e0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed Hardware Identifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Functional Type (Revision 1)\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\u003eThe ALR111-S01 maintains precise data throughput across dual independent channels. We guarantee this product arrives in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econdition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRS-232C (Dual Ports).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eD-sub 9-pin (Male).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300 bps to 115.2 kbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.2 cm (W) x 10.6 cm (D) x 13.0 cm (H).\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\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCENTUM VP and CENTUM CS 3000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALR111-S01 solves several critical integration challenges in modern process plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Offloading:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn onboard dedicated processor manages the entire serial protocol stack. This architectural choice frees the main Field Control Unit (FCU) processor to focus exclusively on real-time control logic, preventing communication overhead from slowing down critical loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Subsystem Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module supports Modbus RTU and user-defined ASCII protocols. This versatility allows engineers to pull data from diverse multi-vendor hardware—such as power meters or analytical equipment—directly into the DCS HMI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Cabinet Utilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe slim 3.2 cm profile maximizes available space within the I\/O node. This compact design allows for the installation of multiple serial gateways within a single rack, reducing the total hardware footprint and associated cooling requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Port Independence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach of the two ports operates autonomously. Within the CENTUM engineering software, you can configure unique baud rates, parity settings, and communication protocols for each port, providing the flexibility to connect two different types of devices to a single module.\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\u003eDoes the ALR111-S01 support redundant configurations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can configure two ALR111-S01 modules in a duplexed (redundant) setup. In this mode, the standby module automatically assumes control of the communication tasks if the active module detects a hardware failure, ensuring zero data loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum cable distance for the RS-232C connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard RS-232C protocols typically support cable lengths up to 15 meters. To extend this range, we recommend using RS-232 to RS-422\/485 converters or optical isolators to maintain signal fidelity over longer distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I verify that this is a genuine Yokogawa part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ALR111-S01 we supply is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New Original\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hardware features \"Made in France\" labeling and includes full serial number traceability back to the manufacturer’s factory records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this module with third-party Modbus devices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. 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