Yokogawa AFG10S Enhanced FCU for Distributed Control in Process Automation Plants

 

Product Overview

The Yokogawa AFG10S​ is an Enhanced-type Field Control Unit (FCU) that forms the processing core of a Yokogawa Field Control Station (FCS) within a CENTUM VP distributed control system. It executes control computation for each function block and handles input/output communication with process and software I/O points. Classified as a V net and RIO type in the 19-inch rack-mountable form factor, the Yokogawa AFG10S​ is designed for systems that use Remote I/O nodes connected via the RIO bus rather than the later FIO node architecture.

The Enhanced designation means the AFG10S​ is equipped with 32 Mbyte of main memory—twice the capacity of the Standard-type AFS10S—giving it greater headroom for control application programs, sequence tables, and process data. The processor is a VR5432 running at 133 MHz. Main memory is protected against power failure by a battery backup that preserves data for a maximum of 72 hours, with a minimum recharge time of 48 hours. This combination of memory capacity and power-loss protection makes the unit suitable for control applications where program integrity and recovery after an outage are essential.

Physically, the Yokogawa AFG10S​ is built for installation in a standard 19-inch industrial rack using eight M5 screws. It communicates over a dual-redundant V net interface and supports a dual-redundant or single RIO bus, with a maximum of eight connectable nodes. Three power supply variants are available—100–120 V AC, 220–240 V AC, or 24 V DC—allowing the unit to be matched to existing plant power infrastructure. Its status is reported through two FCU failure contact output terminals (normally closed and common), rated at 30 V DC, 0.3 A maximum, which can be wired to annunciator or shutdown logic.

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter Name Parameter Value
Product Model AFG10S​
Manufacturer Yokogawa Electric Corporation (横河電機)
Product Type Field Control Unit (FCU), Enhanced type
System Compatibility Yokogawa CENTUM VP / CENTUM CS series
FCS Type Enhanced type, V net and RIO
Mounting Style 19-inch rack mountable
Processor VR5432, 133 MHz
Main Memory Capacity 32 Mbyte
Memory Protection Battery backup, max. 72 hours retention
Battery Recharge Time Minimum 48 hours
V net Interface Dual-redundant
RIO Bus Interface Dual-redundant or single
Maximum Connectable Nodes 8
FCU Status Contact Output 2 terminals (NC, C); 30 V DC, max. 0.3 A
Power Supply Options 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz; 220–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; 24 V DC
Power Consumption (100–120 V AC) 250 VA
Power Consumption (220–240 V AC) 250 VA
Power Consumption (24 V DC) 4.5 A
Weight Approx. 19 kg
Mounting Hardware 8 × M5 screws; insulation bush (accessory)
Power Connection M4 screw terminal
Grounding Connection M4 screw terminal
Contact Output Connection M4 screw terminal
Operating Temperature 0 to 55 °C
Storage Temperature -20 to 75 °C (typical system range)