Yokogawa

Yokogawa is a global manufacturer specializing in industrial automation and control systems including distributed control systems (DCS), field instruments, pressure transmitters, flow meters, PLCs, and measurement equipment. PLC Direct supplies Yokogawa products supporting existing Yokogawa control and instrumentation systems. Our Yokogawa collection serves customers sourcing replacement parts, legacy components, and production hardware to maintain operational continuity in installed Yokogawa automation environments.

Why Choose Yokogawa: Advanced Process Control Technology

Yokogawa specializes in distributed control systems, process instrumentation, and measurement technology alongside programmable logic controllers, providing comprehensive automation solutions for process industries. Yokogawa's industrial automation portfolio spans DCS platforms, field instrumentation, pressure and flow measurement, safety systems, and control components for precision process control and plant optimization applications.

Yokogawa automation systems are commonly deployed in:

• Oil and gas production and refining operations
• Chemical and petrochemical manufacturing
• Power generation and energy management
• Pharmaceutical production and biotechnology
• Pulp and paper processing
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• LNG and natural gas processing
• Food and beverage manufacturing

This broad industrial adoption reflects Yokogawa's integration of DCS technology, field instrumentation, and measurement systems designed for process reliability and operational excellence.

Yokogawa Products and Solutions

Yokogawa organizes its industrial automation portfolio around distributed control systems, field instruments, PLCs, safety systems, and measurement equipment. The Yokogawa collection at PLC Direct focuses on hardware supporting installed Yokogawa systems for maintenance, replacement, and lifecycle continuity.

Yokogawa Product Families

Yokogawa product families commonly supported include:

• CENTUM VP Distributed Control System: Advanced DCS platform featuring Vnet/IP control network, Field Control Stations (FCS) with controllers and I/O modules, Human Interface Stations (HIS) for operations and engineering, dual redundant "pair & spare" architecture for high availability, integrated ProSafe-RS safety system capabilities, and unified gateway stations for subsystem integration
• CENTUM CS 3000 DCS: Previous-generation distributed control system with field control units, operator interface stations, engineering workstations, and communication network infrastructure supporting oil and gas, chemical, and power generation applications
• FA-M3 Yokogawa PLC Series: Programmable logic controllers including FA-M3V high-speed models with Vitesse engine and parallel instruction processing system (PIPS), achieving 1 ms scan times for 6K step programs, up to 8192 I/O points, FA-bus Type 2 module expandability, and structured programming with object ladder capabilities
• STARDOM Network-Based Control: Network control systems with FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers, Ethernet and FOUNDATION Fieldbus connectivity, distributed I/O capabilities, and integration with CENTUM DCS platforms for hybrid control applications
• EJX Series Pressure Transmitters: DPharp digital sensor pressure transmitters including EJX110A differential pressure models, EJX115A low flow transmitters with integral flow orifices, EJX910A/EJX930A multivariable transmitters measuring differential pressure, static pressure, and process temperature, featuring ±0.1% per 15 years stability and SIL 2 certification
• EJA Series Pressure Transmitters: Previous-generation DPharp pressure instruments including EJA110E differential pressure transmitters, EJA115E low flow models, EJA120E draft range transmitters, and EJA930A multivariable instruments with HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and PROFIBUS communication options
• Differential Pressure Flow Meters: Flow measurement transmitters with integrated orifice plates, multivariable mass flow calculation with dynamic compensation, FieldMate FlowNavigator configuration software, and support for various primary elements including orifice plates, nozzles, and venturi tubes
• ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System: SIL 3-rated safety system integrating with CENTUM VP DCS, providing safety logic solvers, safety I/O modules, and engineering stations for process safety applications requiring functional safety certification
• Field Instrumentation: Measurement devices including vortex flowmeters, magnetic flowmeters, Coriolis mass flowmeters, temperature transmitters, level transmitters, analytical instruments, and control valves for process measurement and control
• Plant Resource Manager (PRM): Asset management software enabling diagnostic capabilities for smart field devices, predictive maintenance scheduling, device configuration management, and integration with CENTUM DCS for comprehensive plant asset optimization

Yokogawa Products Available on PLC Direct

Yokogawa products available through PLC Direct's collection include:

• CENTUM VP and CENTUM CS 3000 field control modules, I/O cards, and power supplies
• FA-M3 PLC CPUs, I/O modules, communication units, and expansion components
• EJX and EJA series pressure transmitters with various communication protocols
• Differential pressure transmitters, gauge pressure transmitters, and absolute pressure transmitters
• Multivariable transmitters, flow transmitters, and level measurement instruments
• ProSafe-RS safety system modules and I/O components
• Operator interface stations, HIS displays, and engineering workstations
• Communication modules, network interfaces, and protocol converters
• Power supplies, cables, and automation accessories

These products are sourced for repair, replacement, and lifecycle support of existing Yokogawa automation systems.

Lifecycle Support for Yokogawa Automation Systems

PLC Direct supports Yokogawa industrial automation systems by supplying inventory-backed hardware across multiple stages of the system lifecycle. Our focus centers on helping customers maintain operational continuity within existing Yokogawa control and instrumentation environments.

Lifecycle-focused support includes:

• Yokogawa inventory supporting currently deployed DCS, PLC, and field instrument systems
• Components for maintaining earlier Yokogawa installations, including legacy
• CENTUM CS 3000 modules, discontinued FA-M3 PLC components, and obsolete EJA series transmitters
• Select discontinued Yokogawa parts available based on stock and sourcing capability
• Pressure transmitters, flow meters, and measurement instruments in various configurations

Additional support may include:

• Stock-backed availability to support replacement needs
• Assistance with locating difficult-to-source legacy components
• Support with part identification and compatibility verification
• 1-year warranty coverage on supplied products

PLC Direct supplies Yokogawa industrial automation hardware for replacement and maintenance purposes and does not provide system design, programming, or integration services.