Product Overview
YOKOGAWA A2EE3A-TN | ESB Bus Adapter Connector Unit
A2EE3A-TN
The YOKOGAWA A2EE3A-TN ESB Bus Adapter is engineered for Yokogawa CENTUM VP system architecture to connect and terminate the ESB bus at ANT522 optical repeater slave modules. Built for secure terminal connection and signal stability, this component ensures seamless communication extension across industrial automation networks.
Reliable Bus Connection and Termination for CENTUM VP Systems
The YOKOGAWA A2EE3A-TN ESB Bus Adapter plays a critical role in Yokogawa CENTUM VP Distributed Control Systems (DCS) by facilitating stable electrical connections and proper line termination for optical ESB bus networks. Specifically designed to interface with the ANT522 Optical ESB Bus Repeater Slave Module, the adapter ensures that data transmission integrity is maintained over extended industrial communication lines.
Precision Engineering for Industrial Control Cabinets
Designed to meet strict industrial standards, the A2EE3A-TN unit incorporates robust terminal connection features. It serves the dual purpose of connecting the internal ESB bus while providing the necessary bus termination to prevent signal reflections and communication errors in complex control room configurations. Its compact form factor allows for effortless installation alongside node units and repeater modules within standard industrial control enclosures.
Seamless Network Integration
Whether applied in single or dual-redundant system architectures, the A2EE3A-TN adapter integrates smoothly into Yokogawa FIO (Field Control Unit I/O) environments. By maintaining correct impedance matching and stable power/signal coupling, it supports continuous, uninterrupted communication between field control stations and remote node assemblies.
Applications
The YOKOGAWA A2EE3A-TN ESB Bus Adapter is widely deployed across continuous and batch process control applications, including:
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Oil and Gas Refineries: Distributed control network extension and remote node communication.
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Chemical and Petrochemical Plants: High-reliability industrial automation and bus signal termination.
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Power Generation Facilities: Control room to field node signal interfacing.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems: Centralized and distributed process monitoring networks.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
| Model | A2EE3A |
| Suffix Code | -TN (Connector unit with terminator for ESB Bus) |
| Compatible Module | ANT522 (Optical ESB Bus Repeater Slave Module for 4 km) |
| Function | ESB Bus Connection and Line Termination |
| Application Environment | Yokogawa CENTUM VP Distributed Control System (DCS) |
| Terminal Type | Dedicated ESB Bus Connector Unit |
FAQ
Q: What is the primary function of the A2EE3A-TN adapter?
A: The A2EE3A-TN is an ESB bus adapter equipped with a terminator, designed to connect and terminate the ESB bus at ANT522 optical repeater slave modules.
Q: Which module is compatible with the A2EE3A-TN?
A: It is specifically designed to work with the Yokogawa ANT522 Optical ESB Bus Repeater Slave Module.
Q: Does the A2EE3A-TN include bus termination?
A: Yes, the suffix code -N denotes a standard connector unit, while the -TN suffix code specifically indicates a connector unit with a built-in terminator for the ESB bus.
Q: Where is this component installed within the control system?
A: It is installed directly at the ANT522 module connection point within optical ESB bus node units or repeater units.
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