Brief Product Description

Yokogawa AIP830-111 is a dedicated single-operator industrial operation keyboard designed for Yokogawa CENTUM VP and CENTUM CS3000 DCS Human Interface Station (HIS). Equipped with mode selection switch and Type B operation confirmation keys, this USB membrane keyboard integrates 64 customizable function keys, dedicated process control keys, built-in buzzer and independent USB speaker for audible alarm feedback. It is engineered for continuous 24/7 control room operation, enabling fast and secure plant monitoring, alarm acknowledgement and loop adjustment. With dual USB Type-A ports and industrial anti-vibration construction, it delivers stable human-machine interaction for process control systems. As a legacy DCS spare component, it is available as fully-tested surplus and refurbished units for maintenance and retrofit of existing CENTUM DCS installations.

Core Product Functions

• Dedicated HMI input for Yokogawa CENTUM VP / CS3000 HIS for single-operator control room operation
• 64 user-definable function keys plus dedicated keys for alarm acknowledge, window switching and loop parameter adjustment
• Built-in buzzer and USB speaker to provide audio alert and alarm feedback for process events
• Integrated mode selection switch and Type B confirmation keys for safe process command execution
• USB 2.0 bus-powered design with dual USB A ports for simple connection and peripheral expansion
• Industrial membrane key structure, designed for long-time continuous operation with stable tactile feedback
• Fast graphic page switching, data entry and setpoint modification to improve operator response efficiency
• Reduces misoperation risk with dedicated process keys instead of generic PC keyboard layout
• Seamless communication with desktop HIS consoles, one keyboard matched for one single operator station

Application Scenarios

• Central control room operator consoles for Yokogawa CENTUM VP and CS3000 DCS systems
• Oil & gas, petrochemical plant process monitoring and loop control workstations
• Thermal power, hydroelectric power plant boiler and turbine control room HIS stations
• Metallurgy, chemical and pharmaceutical continuous production process control systems
• Legacy DCS control room upgrade, console replacement and operator station retrofit projects
• Spare replacement operation keyboard for maintenance, troubleshooting of existing Yokogawa CENTUM installations

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: HIS reports disconnected status after installing AIP830-111?
  A: Inspect USB cable integrity and connector contact, check USB port power supply, verify HIS driver and firmware compatibility, eliminate EMI interference in control cabinet.
• Q: Can I use AIP830-111 as a standard USB keyboard on ordinary Windows PC?
  A: Not recommended. It is specially programmed for CENTUM HIS; many dedicated function keys will not work on generic PC systems.
• Q: Is multiple AIP830-111 keyboards allowed to connect to one single HIS station?
  A: No, one desktop HIS only supports one AIP830 single-loop operation keyboard at the same time.
• Q: Can I hot-swap the keyboard while DCS HIS is running?
  A: USB hot-plug is supported, but avoid plugging/unplugging during critical process operation to prevent temporary communication loss.
• Q: Is YOKOGAWA AIP830-111 available for brand-new DCS projects?
  A: This legacy operation keyboard has reached end-of-life. Only fully-tested surplus and refurbished units are offered for existing-site maintenance and retrofit tasks.