It is part of the Yokogawa Vnet/IP system architecture, making it ideal for demanding applications in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, power generation, and water treatment. Designed with stringent safety standards and long operational life, the AAV144-SM0 helps improve plant availability and productivity.

Technical Specifications

Product Applications

The Yokogawa AAV144-SM0 is widely used in critical industrial automation environments that require robust analog output performance. Key application areas include:

• Petrochemical Plants – for precise control of process variables in reactors and distillation columns

• Oil & Gas Refineries – for valve actuation and control in pipelines and tanks

• Power Plants – for steam valve control and turbine regulation

• Chemical Processing Units – for dosing systems and pH balancing control

• Water and Wastewater Facilities – for flow and pressure regulation

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – for temperature and fluid process control under GMP conditions

Its flexibility, precision, and reliability make it a preferred choice in continuous and batch process industries.

Product Advantages

• High Signal Accuracy: Ensures accurate analog output control with minimal deviation.

• Robust Isolation: Built-in channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground isolation provides enhanced operational safety.

• Compact and Lightweight: Saves cabinet space and allows for easy installation in dense control environments.

• Integrated Redundancy: Supports dual-redundant systems to ensure system availability in mission-critical applications.

• Long Lifecycle Support: Backed by Yokogawa’s long-term product availability and service.

• Certified for Global Standards: Compliant with CE, UL, and other global safety standards, ensuring seamless deployment across international projects.

• Optimized for DCS Integration: Fully compatible with Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP platform, offering native configuration and diagnostics.

• Low Power Consumption: Energy-efficient design reduces operational costs.

• Easy Maintenance: Hot-swap support and diagnostic LEDs make servicing faster and easier.

• Flexible Mounting Options: Can be installed on DIN rail or a baseplate for cabinet design flexibility.

FAQs

Q1: What type of output signals does the AAV144-SM0 module provide?

A1: The AAV144-SM0 provides analog output signals in the 4–20 mA DC range, using a sink-type output.

Q2: Can the module operate in high-humidity environments?

A2: Yes, it supports operation in humidity levels from 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing.

Q3: Is the AAV144-SM0 suitable for redundant system architecture?

A3: Absolutely. It is designed with redundancy in mind and integrates well with Yokogawa’s dual-redundant Vnet/IP systems.

Q4: How many channels are available in one AAV144-SM0 module?

A4: The module offers 8 isolated analog output channels per unit.

Q5: What certifications does the module hold for global deployment?

A5: It holds CE, UL, CSA, and KC certifications, allowing for safe use in various regions.

Q6: What kind of isolation does it support?

A6: The module provides both channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground isolation.

Q7: Is the module hot-swappable during operation?

A7: Yes, it supports hot-swapping, enabling maintenance without system downtime.

Q8: What system is this module designed for?

A8: It is designed for integration with Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP DCS.

Q9: How is the module mounted?

A9: It can be mounted on either a DIN rail or a baseplate, depending on cabinet layout needs.

Q10: Can it be used in hazardous environments?

A10: While the module itself is not explosion-proof, it can be part of systems that meet hazardous area requirements when used with proper enclosures.