ALE111 Yokogawa | FIO Ethernet Communication Card

Yokogawa ALE111 Ethernet Communication Module CENTUM VP/CS 3000

Product Description

The ALE111 (ALE111) is a high-performance Ethernet communication interface module designed for Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP and CENTUM CS 3000 Distributed Control Systems (DCS). It serves as a critical gateway between the Field Control Station (FCS) and external Ethernet-based networks. The module enables the seamless integration of plant information systems, PLC subsystems, and specialized engineering tools into the core control environment.

Engineered for industrial reliability, the ALE111 (ALE111) facilitates high-speed data exchange via standard IEEE 802.3 protocols. It is a dual-redundancy capable module, ensuring that communication remain uninterrupted in the event of a cable or port failure. This robustness makes it an essential component for large-scale process automation in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, where data integrity and system uptime are paramount.

Detailed Technical Specifications

The ALE111 (ALE111) hardware parameters are optimized for deterministic DCS communication:

• Manufacturer: Yokogawa

• Model Number: ALE111

• Product Type: Ethernet Communication Interface Module

• System Compatibility: CENTUM VP, CENTUM CS 3000 (FIO architecture)

• Interface Standard: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet

• Transmission Speed: 10/100 Mbps (Half/Full Duplex with Auto-negotiation)

• Port Type: 100Base-TX / 10Base-T

• Connector: RJ-45

• Redundancy: Dual redundant communication path support

• Max. Communication Distance: 100 meters (between module and switch)

• Isolation: Galvanic isolation between Ethernet port and internal system logic

• Power Consumption: 5 V DC, 0.5 A (Internal bus supplied)

• Dimensions: 130 mm × 32 mm × 155 mm (standard module size)

• Weight: 0.5 kg

• Operating Temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C

• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

• Certifications: CE, TÜV, UL, CSA, G3 (conformal coating available)

• Origin: Japan