ABB YPP109A YT204001-HS | YPP Series Communication Interface Module for DCS
ABB YPP109A YT204001-HS | YPP Series Communication Interface Module for DCS
Brand: ABB
Model: YPP109A YT204001-HS
Product Type: Communication Interface Module
Series: YPP Series (ABB YT Communication Family)
Core Function: Manages redundant communication between DCS controllers and distributed I/O/field devices; supports multi-protocol conversion (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP) and system diagnostics for industrial automation networks.
Manufacturer: ABB Part number: ABB YPP109A YT204001-HS
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YPP109A YT204001-HS: Product OverviewThe YPP109A YT204001-HS is a communication interface module within ABB’s YPP series, designed for integration into distributed control systems (DCS) to serve as a high-availability network gateway for controller-to-I/O and controller-to-field device communication. Its role is to ensure deterministic, fault-tolerant data exchange in industrial automation architectures, supporting legacy and modern protocols to bridge disparate systems. For continuous process industries—such as oil refining, chemical manufacturing, and power generation—it mitigates communication bottlenecks and single-point failures, critical for maintaining process stability and safety.Functionally, the module implements a dual-redundant active/standby architecture with automatic failover, processing cyclic data (up to 1,024 bytes per device) and acyclic messages (diagnostic/config commands). It supports Ethernet/IP, Profinet IO, and Modbus TCP protocols, enabling integration with ABB S800 I/O, third-party PLCs (e.g., Siemens S7-1500), and field instruments. As part of the YPP series, the YPP109A YT204001-HS leverages ABB’s DCS platform advantages: uniform engineering tools (Control Builder M), hot-swappable components, and seamless compatibility with 800xA asset management suites. This design simplifies network scalability, reduces lifecycle costs, and ensures compliance with industrial communication standards.
I/O Device Capacity: Up to 64 devices per segment (Ethernet/IP/Profinet)
Data Throughput: Up to 12,000 I/O points per second (cyclic exchange)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Humidity Range: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Power Supply: 24V DC (nominal, 18-32V DC range), redundant inputs supported
Power Consumption: 10W (typical, dual ports active)
Dimensions: 245mm x 135mm x 115mm (width x height x depth, fits YPP rack)
Weight: 1.0kg
Certifications: CE, UL, cULus, SIL 2 (IEC 61508, when integrated with safety logic)
ABB YPP109A YT204001-HS
Core Features & Customer ValueRedundant Architecture Eliminates Communication Downtime: The YPP109A YT204001-HS’s dual-port active/standby design ensures uninterrupted data flow, with automatic failover in ≤50ms. For engineers managing critical systems like refinery catalytic crackers, this prevents data loss during cable or module faults, avoiding unplanned shutdowns. Maintenance teams can repair the primary link without interrupting control, as the standby port maintains I/O updates, reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) by 40%.Multi-Protocol Support for Legacy and Modern Integration: The module supports Ethernet/IP, Profinet IO, and Modbus TCP, enabling connection to ABB S800 I/O, third-party PLCs (e.g., Siemens S7-1500), and smart field devices. For a chemical plant upgrading its DCS, this avoids costly replacement of existing instrumentation, preserving prior investments in wiring and sensors.High Data Throughput for Dense Networks: With a throughput of 12,000 I/O points per second, the module efficiently handles large-scale systems (e.g., 50+ I/O devices). In a power plant’s boiler control system, this ensures real-time transmission of 6,000+ temperature/pressure signals to the DCS controller, maintaining stable steam generation.Seamless Integration with ABB DCS Ecosystem: As a native YPP series component, the module uses ABB’s Control Builder M software for configuration, tuning, and firmware updates. Engineers reuse existing communication profiles across projects, cutting commissioning time by 20%. Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during maintenance.Rugged Design for Harsh Environments: Operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C and 5-95% RH tolerance enable outdoor installations (e.g., power plant switchyards) and indoor harsh conditions (steel mill control rooms). Compact size (245x135x115mm) fits into space-constrained racks.Typical ApplicationsThe YPP109A YT204001-HS is deployed in DCS environments requiring reliable communication. In a petroleum refinery’s crude distillation unit, it links a DCS controller to 40 S800 I/O stations (monitoring 8,000+ temperature/pressure points) via Ethernet/IP. Dual-port redundancy ensures continuity if a cable is damaged during maintenance.At a chemical plant’s ethylene cracker, the module connects the DCS safety controller to S800 I/O stations hosting emergency shutdown (ESD) inputs (flame detectors, pressure switches) via Profinet IO. Its ≤50ms failover time meets SIL 2 requirements, while Modbus TCP sends ESD status to the plant’s historian.In a municipal water treatment plant, the YPP109A YT204001-HS interfaces the DCS controller with remote pump stations (via Modbus TCP). The -40°C cold-start capability supports winter startups, and hot-swap functionality allows maintenance during planned turnarounds.
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