{"product_id":"rb301-yokogawa-rio-bus-interface-master-card-new-original-stock","title":"RB301 Yokogawa RIO Bus Interface Master Card | New \u0026 Original Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa RB301\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eRB301\u003c\/strong\u003e RIO Bus Interface Master Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for field device connectivity within distributed control architectures. This module provides direct electrical execution of data transmission between Yokogawa field devices and the host controller, facilitating deterministic communication over the RIO bus protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRB301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYokogawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.87 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mm x 160 mm x 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRIO Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control and Network Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB301 card is engineered to manage traffic on the RIO bus, ensuring stable data exchange at transfer rates reaching 1 Mbps. Its internal design incorporates robust signal conditioning to support high-integrity communication between the master controller and remote field units. The module maintains reliable performance across a wide operating temperature range (-20 deg C to +70 deg C) and high humidity conditions, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial automation sites. Its architecture minimizes communication latency by optimizing bus arbitration, which is vital for time-critical process control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the RB301 support hot-swapping during active system operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the module does not support hot-swapping. The controller station must be powered down or placed in a defined maintenance mode to prevent bus communication errors or electrical damage to the master card interface during installation or removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is the RIO bus data rate verified during startup?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The data rate is automatically negotiated upon initialization with connected field devices; if the hardware detects impedance mismatches or signal degradation on the bus, diagnostic LEDs will indicate a communication fault state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the host controller is de-energized before inserting the RB301 card into the RIO bus interface slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure correct orientation of the card in the chassis; forced insertion can damage backplane pins and signal traces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the front-panel mounting screws to ensure the module is grounded to the chassis, which is essential for maintaining electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShielded twisted-pair cables must be utilized for the RIO bus connection to prevent data packet corruption caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure that the bus segment is properly terminated at both ends in accordance with RIO bus impedance requirements to prevent signal reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49161560359164,"sku":"RB301","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/RB3011.jpg?v=1780538181","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/ar\/products\/rb301-yokogawa-rio-bus-interface-master-card-new-original-stock","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}