The Yokogawa AVR10D-A22040 Duplex V-net Router is a critical networking component designed for high-reliability industrial automation systems. It serves as a duplex communication router that enables secure, redundant, and high-speed data transmission within Yokogawa’s V-net control networks. The unit provides robust fault-tolerant architecture, ensuring uninterrupted data exchange between controllers, operator stations, and other system components. This model is typically deployed in demanding industrial environments where continuous availability and network integrity are essential.

Technical Specifications

Product Applications

The AVR10D-A22040 Duplex V-net Router is widely used in distributed control systems (DCS) and large-scale industrial plants where communication redundancy is critical. Key application areas include:

• Power generation plants (thermal, nuclear, and renewable)

• Oil and gas processing facilities

• Petrochemical and chemical plants

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Water treatment and wastewater management facilities

• Large-scale factory automation systems

By enabling fault-tolerant, duplex communication, the device supports mission-critical operations with minimal downtime.

Product Advantages

• High Reliability: The duplex design ensures network redundancy, eliminating single points of failure.

• Scalable Architecture: Supports system expansion without compromising communication stability.

• Robust Performance: Delivers stable high-speed data transmission under heavy industrial loads.

• Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Yokogawa’s CENTUM and other V-net based systems.

• Low Maintenance: Designed for long-term operation with minimal service requirements.

• Compliance and Safety: Meets international standards for safety, EMC, and reliability in industrial environments.

FAQ

Q1: What is the primary function of the AVR10D-A22040?

A1: It functions as a duplex V-net router that manages redundant communication paths in Yokogawa control networks, ensuring uninterrupted data flow.

Q2: Can the AVR10D-A22040 operate in a non-redundant configuration?

A2: Yes, although it is designed for duplex redundancy, it can also operate in a single-path configuration if required.

Q3: How does the router handle network failures?

A3: In case of a network path failure, it automatically switches to the redundant path without interrupting communication.

Q4: What communication protocol does it use?

A4: It supports Yokogawa’s proprietary V-net protocol, optimized for industrial automation systems.

Q5: Is hot-swapping supported for this model?

A5: Yes, it supports online replacement and hot-swapping, reducing system downtime during maintenance.

Q6: Can it integrate with third-party control systems?

A6: While optimized for Yokogawa systems, it can interconnect with third-party systems via gateways if protocol conversion is supported.

Q7: How is synchronization maintained between duplex paths?

A7: The router ensures real-time synchronization between both network paths using Yokogawa’s redundancy algorithm.

Q8: What diagnostic functions are available?

A8: It includes self-diagnostic features, link status monitoring, error logging, and redundancy checks.

Q9: Does it support firmware upgrades without shutting down the system?

A9: Yes, firmware can be upgraded online through Yokogawa’s maintenance tools.

Q10: What type of power supply redundancy is supported?

A10: It allows dual power supply input for improved fault tolerance in power-critical environments.