
Application Scenarios
In a CENTUM VP DCS installation, engineers are commissioning a new FIO analog input module. The field wiring has been terminated at the marshalling cabinet, but the connection between the I/O module in the FCS rack and the terminal board remains incomplete. Without the proper interface cable, the module cannot receive signals from field transmitters, and the control loops remain non-functional.
The Yokogawa KS1-02 solves this with a factory-terminated 40-pin connector on each end. Engineers simply plug one connector into the I/O module faceplate and the other into the corresponding terminal board port. The 2-meter length accommodates the typical spacing between adjacent cabinets in a control room lineup, while the shielded construction prevents electromagnetic interference from nearby power cables and variable frequency drives from corrupting analog signals. The pre-terminated design eliminates the need for field crimping and continuity testing, reducing commissioning time per channel from several minutes to seconds.
In ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system applications, the KS1-02 provides the same reliable interconnection for safety I/O modules, where signal integrity directly affects safety function performance . For installations requiring CSA non-incendive certification, the KS1-02*B/NL variant supports hazardous area applications .
Parameters
| Parameter | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | KS1-02 |
| Manufacturer | Yokogawa Electric Corporation |
| Product Category | Signal Cable (40-40 pins) |
| Cable Length | 2 meters |
| Connector Type | 40-pin to 40-pin |
| Compatible Systems | CENTUM VP, ProSafe-RS, FIO-based control systems |
| Compatible I/O Modules | SAI143, SAI533, SAV144 (analog I/O) |
| Signal Type | Analog and digital I/O transmission |
| Shielding | Yes, EMC-resistant design |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Style Code | *B (B-type) |
| Certifications | /NL suffix for CSA non-incendive support |
| Origin | Japan |
| Connector Dimensions | Approximately 80 × 42 × 20 mm |
| Typical Weight | Approximately 2.5 kg (shipping weight) |





