System Overview
Yokogawa CENTUM is a distributed control system (DCS) used in paper mills, often integrated with QCS functionality. The Dilution Control System can receive profile data via Modbus TCP or OPC interfaces.
Supported Systems
| System | Interface | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CENTUM VP | Modbus TCP, OPC | Current platform |
| CENTUM CS 3000 | Modbus TCP, OPC | Previous generation |
| ProSafe-RS | Modbus, OPC | Safety system integration |
Interface Options
Modbus TCP
CENTUM systems support Modbus TCP communication via the Modbus interface module. Profile data can be exposed as Modbus holding registers.
OPC DA/UA
Yokogawa provides OPC servers for CENTUM systems. This is useful when profile data is already accessible as OPC tags.
Configuration Steps
CENTUM-Side Configuration
Work with your Yokogawa engineer to:
- Configure Modbus interface module
- Map QCS profile data to Modbus registers
- Enable Modbus TCP server
- Document register addresses
Dilution Control Configuration
Connection Settings
| Scanner Type | Yokogawa CENTUM |
| Interface | Modbus TCP |
| IP Address | [CENTUM Interface IP] |
| Port | 502 |
Testing & Verification
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Test Connection
Verify network connectivity to CENTUM interface
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Verify Profile Data
Compare with CENTUM operator display
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Check Zone Mapping
Verify profile orientation matches physical layout
Yokogawa Support
Contact Yokogawa India or your local Yokogawa representative for CENTUM Modbus configuration assistance.