Yokogawa Electric Corporation AIP502-S1 V-Net Coupler Module

The Yokogawa Electric Corporation AIP502-S1 V-Net Coupler Module is a rack-mounted communication interface that links Yokogawa field control units to network devices within CENTUM DCS cabinets, enabling real-time data exchange across the control network. It is Model AIP502 (Style S1) and operates on Yokogawa V-Net with up to 100 Mbps throughput via an RJ45 Ethernet interface, supporting Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET IO, and EtherCAT (integration dependent). Designed for use with Yokogawa CENTUM DCS / Field Control Units, its weight ranges approximately 0.6–2 kg depending on variant. Common applications include oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and general manufacturing where reliable FCU-to-network communication is essential.