{"product_id":"ycb301-c400-yokogawa-centum-vp-4m-esb-bus-cable","title":"YCB301-C400 Yokogawa CENTUM VP 4m ESB Bus Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa YCB301-C400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a high-speed ESB bus interconnection cable designed for CENTUM DCS architectures. Featuring robust 36-pin to 36-pin heavy-duty connectors, this cable bridges Safety Control Units (SCU) and Field Control Units (FCU) with downstream Optical ESB Bus Node Units or local Expansion I\/O Nodes. It delivers deterministic, low-latency signal distribution required for continuous process monitoring and real-time plant safety control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineers utilize the \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYCB301-C400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to maintain reliable hardware backplane expansion across distributed control cabinets. Built with industrial-grade shielding, the cable mitigates high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) commonly encountered in power plants, oil refineries, and chemical facilities. Its precise 4-meter length allows clean inter-cabinet routing without excessive cable slack that can degrade signal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed ESB Interconnect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides low-latency communication between CENTUM control units and remote expansion nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Pin Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with precision 36-pin molded interface plugs to ensure secure, vibration-resistant connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Noise Shielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-layer foil and braided shielding protect communication lines from industrial electro-magnetic noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight Manufacturing Tolerances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured to strict length guidelines to prevent differential delay and impedance mismatching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Redundant Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deployed in matched pairs to establish redundant ESB bus communication channels for total system reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Breakdown \u0026amp; Model Suffix Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the part structure for the \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa YCB301-C400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ensures correct length and bus specification matching:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel: YCB301\u003c\/strong\u003e — ESB Bus Interconnection Cable Assembly (36-Pin to 36-Pin Plug Interface)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuffix Code: -C400\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fixed Cable Length Designation: 4.0 Meters (400 cm)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Dimension Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 3000 mm Reference Baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Tolerance Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper limit +3% or +1000 mm (whichever is smaller), Lower limit -0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll mechanical and operational specifications for the \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa YCB301-C400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e appear below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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Environmental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Protocol Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynchronous ESB Bus \/ Processor Bus communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise Suppression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density braided outer shield with drain wire grounding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Latching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual side retaining screws for vibration prevention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Bend Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mm recommended dynamic bend limit during cabinet installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Equipment and Application Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting CENTUM VP Field Control Units (FCU) directly to adjacent Node Units inside control room racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterlinking Main Controller Baseplates to Expansion I\/O Nodes across multi-bay cabinet suites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-availability DCS deployments requiring dual-redundant Bus A and Bus B cabling paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrading existing CS 3000 node topologies where precise 4-meter inter-cabinet distance is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic Capabilities and Cable Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa YCB301-C400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a passive physical-layer component, the CENTUM system controller performs active hardware diagnostic checks on connected lines. The DCS constantly monitors parity, frame alignment, and signal loss across the 36-pin connection. Any loose retaining screw, pin deformation, or line disruption triggers an immediate bus error alarm on the operator console, automatically failing over to the secondary redundant cable path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight \u0026amp; Field Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen running the \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYCB301-C400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e through marshalling cabinets, pay close attention to minimum cable bend radius limits. Forcing sharp right-angle turns immediately behind the 36-pin strain relief plug can shear internal foil shielding or stress pin solder points, causing intermittent bus communication faults under thermal expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways verify that both side retaining thumbscrews are firmly torqued down. Loose connector body grounds compromise the cable's overall EMI shield continuity, leaving the system vulnerable to transient voltage spikes caused by nearby variable frequency drives or high-voltage switchgear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance, Shipping, and Warranty Terms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x New factory-sealed \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa YCB301-C400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 4m ESB Bus Cable in original protective packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a full 12-month replacement warranty starting from the original shipment invoice date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Courier Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatches within 24-48 hours via premium international carriers including FedEx, UPS, and DHL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: What is the purpose of the 36-pin connector design on this assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: The 36-pin interface routes parallel high-speed data, clock lines, ground reference planes, and shield lines simultaneously between controller cards and expansion nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: How does the positive length manufacturing tolerance benefit cabinet installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: The +3% positive tolerance ensures the cable is never shorter than 4 meters, preventing mechanical tension on connectors when routing through wire troughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: Can I join two shorter cables together to substitute for a 4-meter assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: No, using inline couplers adds contact resistance and impedance mismatching, which degrades high-frequency ESB bus timing signals and causes communication failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: What cable path checks should be completed before commissioning a new system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: Inspect connector pins for bent contacts, verify latching screws are fully seated, and confirm the outer jacket has zero pinch points along the tray route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: How does the system handle a physical break in one bus cable during operation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: In a redundant ESB configuration, the master CPU detects missing heartbeat signals on the damaged line and instantly shifts data traffic to the parallel backup cable without dropping I\/O state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/7863\/8774\/files\/YCB301.png?v=1785132515\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45014044868790,"sku":"YCB301-C400","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/7863\/8774\/files\/YCB301-C600_677e99aa-37bd-4476-af68-60d1db8bd624.jpg?v=1785132503","url":"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/products\/ycb301-c400-yokogawa-centum-vp-4m-esb-bus-cable","provider":"Global PLC Spare Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}