Yokogawa AFS30D-H4121 Duplex Field Control Unit

The Yokogawa AFS30D-H4121 Duplex Field Control Unit is an advanced, highly reliable industrial control system designed for automation and process control applications. It provides real-time, continuous control of industrial processes and is engineered to meet the demands of modern distributed control systems (DCS). The AFS30D-H4121 offers an effective solution for managing large-scale, complex systems, ensuring high performance, fault tolerance, and redundancy in critical environments. This field control unit plays a crucial role in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment.

Designed for duplex configuration, the AFS30D-H4121 is optimized for redundancy, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a failure of one control unit. Its dual control system offers automatic switchover from the primary to the backup unit, thus enhancing system reliability and uptime. This unit is equipped with advanced processing capabilities, real-time data processing, and extensive communication options to ensure seamless integration into larger control systems.

Additionally, the AFS30D-H4121 is designed to handle demanding environmental conditions and high data throughput, making it ideal for large-scale control and monitoring systems. Whether used in process control, batch operations, or continuous manufacturing systems, this field control unit provides the flexibility and power required for modern automation.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

The Yokogawa AFS30D-H4121 Duplex Field Control Unit is widely used in critical industrial environments where redundancy, reliability, and continuous control are necessary. Some of the key applications include:

• Process Automation: The AFS30D-H4121 is an essential component in process control systems. It helps manage complex systems such as reactors, distillation columns, and heating systems, ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations.

• Oil and Gas: In the oil and gas industry, this control unit is used for managing critical processes, such as wellhead control, pump stations, and gas compression systems, ensuring that operations run continuously without disruptions.

• Chemical Processing: For industries such as chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and refining, the AFS30D-H4121 plays a pivotal role in controlling temperature, pressure, flow rates, and other process variables, providing real-time data for better decision-making.

• Power Generation: In power plants, the AFS30D-H4121 is employed to control boilers, turbines, and other critical equipment, ensuring efficient power production and reducing downtime.

• Water Treatment: The AFS30D-H4121 can be integrated into water treatment facilities to manage chemical dosing, filtration, and pumping operations, ensuring water quality meets regulatory standards.

• Manufacturing: In manufacturing systems, the control unit monitors and controls various parts of the process, such as robotic arms, conveyor systems, and assembly lines, improving overall production efficiency.

The AFS30D-H4121 ensures real-time data processing, robust communication, and high availability, making it suitable for a wide range of demanding applications across industries.

Product Advantages

• High Redundancy: The duplex configuration of the AFS30D-H4121 ensures maximum uptime by allowing automatic switchover between the primary and backup unit, providing enhanced fault tolerance and reliability.

• Real-Time Processing: The field control unit features high-speed data processing capabilities, allowing for real-time control and monitoring of industrial processes, enabling faster response times and better operational control.

• Scalability: With support for multiple communication protocols, the AFS30D-H4121 can be easily integrated into existing control systems, offering scalability for future expansions.

• Durability: Designed to handle harsh industrial environments, the AFS30D-H4121 is built to endure high temperatures, dust, and mechanical stress, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

• Wide Compatibility: It supports multiple communication interfaces, including Ethernet, Fieldbus, and serial ports, making it compatible with a variety of field devices and other control system components.

• Ease of Integration: The rack-mount design allows for easy installation into existing industrial control racks, simplifying the system setup and reducing downtime.

• Efficient Power Consumption: Operating on a 24 V DC power supply, the AFS30D-H4121 is energy-efficient, helping reduce operational costs.

• Comprehensive Certification: The unit is certified by CE, UL, and RoHS, ensuring compliance with international safety and environmental standards.

• Compact Design: With dimensions of 207 × 265.9 x 482.6 mm and a weight of 8 kg, the AFS30D-H4121 offers a compact and space-efficient solution for field control systems.

• High Availability: With built-in redundancy, the AFS30D-H4121 ensures continuous control, even in the event of a failure, minimizing process interruptions and improving system uptime.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What industries use the Yokogawa AFS30D-H4121 Field Control Unit?

   • The AFS30D-H4121 is used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, water treatment, and manufacturing.

2. What is the weight and size of the AFS30D-H4121?

   • The AFS30D-H4121 has dimensions of 207 × 265.9 x 482.6 mm and weighs 8 kg.

3. What is the redundancy feature of the AFS30D-H4121?

   • The AFS30D-H4121 features a duplex configuration, which includes a primary and backup unit to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.

4. What power supply does the AFS30D-H4121 require?

   • The unit operates on a 24 V DC power supply.

5. What communication interfaces are available on the AFS30D-H4121?

   • The AFS30D-H4121 supports Ethernet, Fieldbus, and serial ports for communication.

6. How is the AFS30D-H4121 mounted?

   • The unit features a rack-mount design for easy integration into control system racks.

7. What is the operating temperature range of the AFS30D-H4121?

   • The AFS30D-H4121 operates within a temperature range of -10°C to +60°C.

8. Is the AFS30D-H4121 certified?

   • Yes, the unit is certified by CE, UL, and RoHS, meeting international safety and environmental standards.

9. What type of processes can be controlled with the AFS30D-H4121?

   • The unit is ideal for controlling temperature, pressure, flow, and other critical process variables in industries like chemical, power, and manufacturing.

10. What is the benefit of using a duplex configuration in the AFS30D-H4121?

    • The duplex configuration provides redundancy, ensuring that the system continues to operate even if one unit fails, minimizing downtime.