YOKOGAWA OpreX Control and Safety System CENTUM VP Integrated Production Control System

FIO (Field Network I/O): Classified by process signal type, it can be connected to field equipment through pressure clamp terminal blocks, dedicated terminal boards, or MIL cables

Other options: RIO (Remote I/O) module, RIO system upgrade I/O module, supports maximizing the use of existing assets to quickly upgrade the system

（3） Engineering module: Accelerating project delivery and quality improvement

Core Engineering Environment: Automation Design Suite

Full lifecycle management: Record the engineering history from design, debugging to operation, ensuring data integrity during system expansion, software and hardware changes

Modular engineering: Encapsulate process loops, alarm design, graphics, etc. into standard modules that can be downloaded, shared, and reused across enterprises, saving resources

Change management: Implement version based engineering changes through ModPacks, automatically document and detect project inconsistencies, and reduce risks

Flexible I/O binding:

Core advantage: Supports software grouping and N-IO universal channels, allowing remote modification of I/O types and module controller connections, significantly reducing the impact of later design changes

Project value: Achieve early delivery of I/O cabinets, detect and solve problems early on site, combine with FieldMate Validator debugging tool, support system independent circuit debugging, and shorten project duration

Agile project execution: Compared to traditional project processes, modular design and flexible I/O binding are used to reduce rework and waste, improve project quality and delivery efficiency

（4） Sustainable Plant: Ensuring Long Term Value

Lifecycle Services: Yokogawa provides full lifecycle support such as online upgrades, patch updates, migration services, and security solutions. Through deep collaboration with customers, it ensures sustainable investment returns for control system assets

Compatibility and Migration:

Backward compatibility: All Yokogawa legacy CENTUM systems (such as CENTUM V, CENTUM-XL, CENTUM CS, etc.) can be controlled and monitored by CENTUM VP to maximize the value of existing assets

Third party migration: Over 350 non Yokogawa systems (such as Bailey INFI90, Honeywell TDC2000/3000, Siemens SIMATIC, etc.) have been successfully migrated, with a simple migration process

Network security protection:

Security certification: CENTUM VP on-site control unit obtained ISASecure certification ®  EDSA (Embedded Device Security Assurance) certification meets the security requirements of industries such as petroleum, petrochemical, and power

Security features: Built in anti spoofing, anti tampering, and anti DoS attack functions for Vnet/IP networks, supporting Windows PC/Server security configuration

Security services: Provide USB port locking, security information services, antivirus software, whitelist software, etc., to verify the compatibility of products with antivirus software, Microsoft security updates, etc

Long term stable operation: Through component updates, peripheral replacements, FCS upgrades, and other methods, the system seamlessly transitions, and maintenance activities can be synchronized with factory shutdowns to ensure long-term functional availability

System architecture and core components

（1） Hardware components

Component Name English Abbreviation Core Function

Human machine interface station HIS operator control and monitoring interface, supporting multi screen display and dedicated keyboard

Engineering station ENG system configuration, programming, debugging, and maintenance, equipped with a complete engineering kit

On site control station FCS system core control unit, dual redundancy design, independently developed and manufactured

Unified gateway station/general subsystem gateway UGS/GSGW implementation for interface and control with STARDOM or third-party subsystems

Bus converter BCV connects multiple control network domains and is compatible with the previous generation CENTUM system

（2） Network and Communication

Control network: Vnet/IP (1Gbps, redundant design, star/ring topology)

Digital fieldbus: supports FOUNDATION ™  fieldbus、HART、PROFINET、PROFIBUS-DP、DeviceNet、Modbus、Modbus/TCP、EtherNet/IP  wait

（3） Key software suite

Alarm Management System: Compliant with ISA 18.2 and EEMUA # 191 standards, supports Six Sigma DMAIC method, provides historical data analysis, automatic alarm reduction, event sequence management, and avoids alarm proliferation

Factory Resource Manager (PRM): Collaborate with intelligent on-site devices to remotely monitor asset status, predict equipment failures (such as valve jamming and pulse line blockage) through built-in diagnostic functions, and optimize preventive maintenance plans

Unified Alarm and Status Server (UACS): Complies with IEC 62682 (Ed1, 2014)/ISA18.2-2016 standards to standardize alarm management

Product History and Evolution

The Yokogawa CENTUM series has undergone more than 40 years of development and has always adhered to independent research and development to ensure the upgrade compatibility of various generations of systems. The key milestones are as follows:

Year Product Version Key Developments