{"product_id":"aip504-50-yokogawa-v-net-coupler-module-new-original-stock","title":"AIP504-50 Yokogawa V-NET Coupler Module | New \u0026 Original Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa AIP504-50\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eAIP504\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a specialized V-NET Coupler Module designed to provide high-speed, reliable network connectivity within the CENTUM VP and CS 3000 distributed control system (DCS) architectures. It serves as the primary communication interface for the V-NET control network, ensuring seamless data exchange between control stations and human-machine interface (HMI) nodes.\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\u003eAIP504-50\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\u003e0.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8 cm x 12.8 cm x 6.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV-NET (Control Network)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Node \/ Control Station Rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Connectivity and V-NET Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AIP504-50 V-NET Coupler functions as the gateway for the control network, enabling deterministic communication across the plant floor. It manages the transmission of real-time control data, alarms, and process status updates with high priority. By isolating the control network traffic from general enterprise traffic, the module maintains the high availability required for mission-critical industrial processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the AIP504-50 compatible with both CENTUM VP and older CS 3000 systems?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the AIP504 series is designed for broad compatibility within Yokogawa’s V-NET-based DCS evolution, allowing for robust network performance in both legacy and modern control environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the V-NET coupler ensure network redundancy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The AIP504 supports dual-redundant network configurations. 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