
Product Description
Yokogawa AFV30D-S41151 Duplexed Field Control Unit for CENTUM VP DCS
The Yokogawa AFV30D-S41151 represents the pinnacle of industrial process control reliability, delivering duplexed (redundant) field control unit architecture for mission-critical CENTUM VP distributed control systems. Engineered for continuous operation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, petrochemical refining, power generation, and other zero-downtime environments, this controller ensures seamless process continuity through advanced fault-tolerant design.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: AFV30D-S41151
- Architecture: Dual-redundant CPU configuration with automatic failover
- System Compatibility: CENTUM VP R6.x series DCS platform
- Processing Capacity: 10,000+ I/O points per controller pair
- Scan Cycle: 100 ms to 10 seconds (configurable)
- Memory Backup: Lithium battery-backed RAM for parameter retention during power loss
- Communication Interfaces: Dual V-net/IP Ethernet (100BASE-TX) for redundant network paths
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): >100,000 hours
- Hot-Swap Capability: Online module replacement without process interruption
Redundancy Architecture & Failover Mechanism
The AFV30D-S41151 employs active-standby redundancy where both CPUs continuously synchronize process data, control logic, and system states. Upon detecting primary controller failure through watchdog timers and cross-monitoring diagnostics, the standby unit assumes control within 100 milliseconds—imperceptible to connected field devices and process operations.
This bumpless transfer mechanism maintains output signal continuity to actuators, valves, and drives, preventing process upsets that could compromise product quality, safety systems, or environmental compliance in regulated industries.
Key Features & Operational Benefits
Battery-Backed Memory Retention: Integrated lithium battery preserves control parameters, tuning constants, and alarm configurations during AC power interruptions, eliminating manual re-initialization procedures and reducing restart time by up to 75%.
Diagnostic LED Indicators: Front-panel status displays provide real-time visibility into CPU health, communication status, battery condition, and redundancy state—accelerating troubleshooting and reducing mean time to repair (MTTR).
Modular I/O Expansion: Supports up to 64 I/O modules per controller pair through high-speed backplane connections, accommodating plant expansions without controller replacement.
Cybersecurity Hardening: Implements IEC 62443 security standards with encrypted communications, role-based access control, and audit logging to protect against industrial cyber threats.
Application Scenarios
Pharmaceutical Batch Processing: Maintains FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant recipe execution and electronic batch records during equipment failures, ensuring product traceability and regulatory compliance.
Petrochemical Continuous Processes: Controls distillation columns, reactors, and separation units where unplanned shutdowns result in multi-million dollar losses and weeks-long restart procedures.
Power Plant Auxiliary Systems: Manages boiler feedwater, condensate polishing, and emissions control systems requiring 99.99% availability to meet grid reliability standards.
Water Treatment Facilities: Operates clarification, filtration, and disinfection processes serving municipal populations where service interruptions violate public health regulations.
Integration & Configuration
The AFV30D-S41151 integrates with Yokogawa's Resource Configurator engineering software for offline configuration, online tuning, and version control of control strategies. Supports IEC 61131-3 programming languages including Function Block Diagram (FBD) and Sequential Function Chart (SFC) for standardized logic development.
Network connectivity via dual Ethernet ports enables integration with SCADA systems, historians, asset management platforms, and enterprise MES/ERP systems through OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and proprietary Yokogawa protocols.
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Compliance & Certifications
Certified to IEC 61508 SIL 2 functional safety standards, CE marked for European markets, UL/cUL listed for North American installations, and ATEX/IECEx approved for hazardous area deployment (Zone 2/Division 2).
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