Description
Yokogawa ADV551-P50D5A00 – Field I/O Module for CENTUM VP/CS Series Remote I/O
The Yokogawa ADV551-P50D5A00 is part of Yokogawa’s field I/O family used with CENTUM VP/CS control systems. From my experience, this module is typically specified as a drop‑in spare or capacity expansion in existing FIO nodes, where keeping the same revision code matters for seamless compatibility. If you’re standardizing your plant spares, this model number gives you a safe match for many in-service cabinets without requalifying the I/O island.
Our Order Placement Process and Guarantees
- Warranty: 365 days
- Lead time: 1 week if in stock; no more than one month at the latest
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Key Features
- Designed for Yokogawa FIO-based systems – Suits CENTUM VP/CS remote I/O architectures in many cases, making it a practical like-for-like replacement.
- Backplane-powered module – Draws power from the Yokogawa I/O base; no separate field supply to the card itself, which simplifies cabinet wiring.
- Revision-coded build (P50D5A00) – You might notice that Yokogawa sub-codes help match firmware/hardware generations for hassle-free interchangeability.
- Front-access status indication – Typical LED/status visibility lets maintenance quickly identify module health without opening field terminations.
- Modular wiring via terminal board – Field connections remain on the terminal board, so module swaps are faster and reduce downtime.
- Stable operation in control-room environments – Built for continuous duty in DCS cabinets where reliability and noise immunity are expected.
Technical Specifications
| Brand / Model | Yokogawa ADV551-P50D5A00 |
| HS Code | 8538.90 (Parts suitable for the apparatus of 8535/8536/8537) |
| Power Requirements | Backplane powered via Yokogawa I/O base; no external PSU connection to the module |
| Communication Interfaces | Internal FIO backplane for controller/remote node communication; field wiring via terminal board |
| Installation Method | Plug-in card for Yokogawa FIO base/rack; front insertion and replacement |
If you’re matching into an existing I/O island, it’s smart to confirm the module’s full code (ADV551-P50D5A00) against your current installed base and node firmware. That small step usually avoids cross-revision surprises.
Application Fields
ADV‑series modules like this are widely used in:
- Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals – brownfield DCS expansions and spare-part strategies for process units
- Chemicals and Specialty Materials – standardized I/O cards for utility and batch skids
- Power & Utilities – control-room cabinets where lifecycle continuity is valued
- Water & Wastewater – steady-state operation with straightforward maintenance
- Pulp & Paper / Food & Beverage – steady expansions without controller migrations
Advantages & Value
- Reliability – Yokogawa I/O modules are known for long service life and low nuisance faults in control-room environments.
- Compatibility – ADV551-P50D5A00 aligns with existing Yokogawa FIO practices, reducing engineering rework during replacements.
- Cost control – Keeping the same module family usually avoids marshalling changes and saves commissioning time.
- Technical support – Documentation and field experience are mature; most technicians recognize the handling and LED patterns right away.
Installation & Maintenance
- Cabinet conditions – Install in a clean, dry control cabinet with adequate ventilation. Maintain clearance for airflow and service access.
- Wiring practice – Field wires terminate on the designated Yokogawa terminal board. Keep signal and power separated; follow shield grounding rules.
- Module handling – Observe ESD precautions; power down or follow Yokogawa’s recommended replacement procedure per your system redundancy.
- Routine checks – Visually inspect terminal tightness, look for discoloration, and review diagnostic LEDs during scheduled maintenance.
- Documentation – Match the full code (P50D5A00) in your spares list so maintenance teams pick a like-for-like unit.
Quality & Certifications
- Meets mainstream industrial approvals for control-room I/O (such as CE); UL/CSA marking is commonly available on Yokogawa I/O families.
- RoHS-aligned builds are typical for current-production modules.
- Manufacturer’s warranty: commonly 12 months on Yokogawa hardware; our supply warranty is 365 days.
Common Supporting Components (for Planning)
For cabinet planning, plants often pair ADV-series modules with Yokogawa remote I/O node/base units and the matching terminal boards. In many cases you’ll see:
- Remote I/O base/node – The backplane that powers and communicates with the module.
- Terminal board – The field wiring interface kept in place during module replacement to speed up turnaround.
- Interconnecting cable sets – Factory cables between the terminal board and the base where applicable.
One thing I appreciate is how these pieces let you expand channel count without reworking the marshalling area, provided the cabinet has spare slots and power budget.
Customer note: “Swapping an ADV-series card with the same revision took under 15 minutes including documentation; no field rewiring needed.”
If you’d like, share a photo of your I/O cabinet label or a BOM extract and I’ll double-check the revision match before you place the order.







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