Description
Product Specifications & Datasheet
- Brand: Yokogawa
- Model: AIP827-2-S1 (AIP827)
- Series: CENTUM VP / Production Control System Series
- Product Name: USB Operation Keyboard / Operator Station Input Device
- Place of Origin: Japan
- Lifecycle Status: Active / Industrial Automation Spare Part
- Dimensions: Standard Yokogawa Operator Console Form Factor
- Weight: 3.20 kg
- Origin Country: Japan
- Power Rating: USB Bus Powered (5V DC via system workstation)
Operating Procedures & Usage Guidelines
- Pre-Installation Inspection: Ensure that the operator station workstation is in a safe state or properly shut down if required by site policy before connecting or disconnecting peripheral hardware.
- Physical Placement: Position the keyboard ergonomically on the control room console desk, ensuring unobstructed access to emergency and function keys.
- Cable Connection: Connect the USB cable securely to the designated USB port on the Yokogawa human-machine interface (HMI) or operator workstation console.
- System Recognition: Power on the workstation and verify that the operating system and CENTUM VP software recognize the keyboard layout, enabling tactile loop control and alarm acknowledgment functions.
Emergency Shutdown Operation
- Console Isolation: Unplug the USB connection or power down the operator workstation if the input device experiences physical damage or lockup during critical operations.
- Redundant Control: Utilize secondary operator terminals or hardwired emergency shutdown pushbuttons on the master control desk if the primary keyboard becomes unresponsive.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
- Unresponsive Keys: Verify that the USB cable is firmly plugged into an active workstation port and check device manager settings in the operating system.
- Intermittent Connection: Inspect the USB cable for pin damage, sharp bends, or strain near the connector housing caused by console movement.
- Software Communication Lag: Restart the CENTUM VP operator station software environment to re-establish proper polling between the keyboard inputs and process graphics.
Routine Maintenance & Care
- Surface Cleaning: Wipe down the keyboard surface and tactile keycaps regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with mild isopropyl alcohol or approved electronics cleaner.
- Liquid Protection: Ensure that beverages or cleaning fluids are kept away from the keyboard housing to prevent liquid ingress into internal membrane switches.
- Cable Routing: Inspect the USB cord path periodically to ensure it is not pinched under console furniture or subjected to excessive pulling forces.
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
- Q: What is the primary function of the Yokogawa AIP827-2-S1 keyboard?
- A: It serves as a dedicated operator interface keyboard within Yokogawa CENTUM distributed control systems, allowing operators to execute process control commands, change setpoints, and acknowledge alarms tactilely.
- Q: Is this keyboard compatible with standard office computers?
- A: While it utilizes a USB interface, it is specifically tailored with industrial function keys and layouts optimized for Yokogawa CENTUM VP human-machine interface software environments.
- Q: How do I test the keyboard functionality after connection?
- A: Open the system diagnostic tool or test window within the CENTUM VP software to confirm that keystrokes and function inputs register correctly.
