YOKOGAWA AIP 830 Single Circuit Operation Keyboard

YOKOGAWA AIP 830 Single Circuit Operation Keyboard

Product Overview

（1） Product positioning and core applications

AIP830 is a single loop operation keyboard designed specifically for desktop HIS (Human Interface Station) by Yokogawa Electric Corporation. Its core application is process control and factory monitoring in industrial scenarios, and it can achieve key functions such as equipment operation, parameter setting, and alarm processing, providing a stable and efficient human-machine interaction solution for industrial automation systems. Each desktop HIS is only compatible with one AIP830 keyboard to ensure uniqueness and stability of operation.

（2） Product Core Features

Compared to conventional operation keyboards, AIP830 has dual audio functions: in addition to the traditional buzzer sounds, it is equipped with an independent USB speaker (sound function) that can provide clearer and more diverse audio feedback, meeting the differentiated needs of alarm prompts, operation confirmation, and other audio signals in industrial environments.

Detailed hardware specifications

（1） Basic types and interface parameters

Keyboard type: Flat panel keyboard, integrated USB speaker sound function, compact structure, suitable for industrial console installation scenarios.

PC interface configuration:

Interface type: 2 USB A-type interfaces (* 1 note: Both interfaces must always be directly connected to the PC and cannot be transferred through intermediate devices such as hubs to ensure signal transmission stability).

Compatible with USB standards: The keyboard function follows the USB 2.0 standard (full speed mode, bus powered), with stable data transfer rate, meeting the real-time operation command transmission requirements in industrial control; The sound function follows the USB 1.1 standard (full speed mode, bus powered) to ensure smooth output of audio signals.

（2） Power supply and power consumption parameters

Input voltage: 5V ± 5%, powered directly through the USB port of the PC, without the need for an additional power adapter, simplifying the installation process and reducing device deployment complexity.

Maximum current consumption: 1A, reasonable power consumption control, will not cause excessive load pressure on the PC power supply system, ensuring the stable operation of the entire equipment.

（3） Physical characteristics

Weight: The weight is 2.0kg without VESA bracket and 2.5kg with VESA bracket (* 2 note: AIP830 keyboard with VESA bracket must be installed in a position with a load-bearing capacity of not less than 10kg to prevent detachment after installation and ensure safe use).

Body color: black, with a color standard equivalent to Munsell No. N1.5. The appearance is simple and durable, suitable for the visual needs and anti pollution and wear-resistant requirements of industrial environments.

Installation category: Compliant with Class I installation category in IEC 61010-1 standard, it belongs to equipment that is not directly connected to the main power supply. The insulation protection design is more reliable and reduces safety risks in industrial electrical environments.

（4） Environmental adaptation parameters

Work environment:

Environmental temperature: 5 ℃~40 ℃ (normal operating temperature range), can adapt to the temperature conditions of most industrial plants and control rooms, without the need for additional constant temperature equipment.

Environmental humidity: 20%~80% RH (no condensation), to avoid internal short circuits and component corrosion caused by humidity changes, and ensure stable operation in humid or dry environments.

Storage and transportation environment:

Environmental temperature: -20 ℃~60 ℃, can withstand extreme temperature changes during long-distance transportation, as well as low or high temperature environments during long-term storage, reducing the risk of equipment damage when not in use.

（5） Size and cable specifications

External dimensions (unit: mm): The core dimensional parameters include length of 500mm, width of 225mm, height of 44mm, and detailed dimensions such as local protrusion height of 17mm. The compact size design facilitates installation and deployment within the limited space of the operating platform.

Cable length: 2300mm ± 100mm, longer cables can flexibly adapt to the installation distance between PC and keyboard, with a tolerance range of ± 100mm to ensure production consistency and ease of use.

VESA bracket installation dimensions (unit: mm):

Bracket hole specifications: Supports two standard VESA mounting hole distances of 75mm × 75mm and 100mm × 100mm, suitable for most industrial brackets on the market.

Screw requirements: Only M4 × L10 specification screws are supported, with a total of 8 mounting holes to ensure a secure connection between the bracket and keyboard, avoiding loosening caused by vibration.

Compliance standards

（1） Safety standards

Compatibility standards: CSA, CE Marking.

Compliance prerequisite: The AIP830 keyboard can only comply with the compliance requirements of this standard when the corresponding certification marks (CSA mark, CE mark) are marked on the connected PC device, ensuring the safety certification consistency of the entire system.

（2） EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Compliance Standards

Compatibility standards: CE Marking, C-Tick Marking, KC Marking.

Compliance prerequisite: Consistent with safety standards, PC devices that need to be connected must be labeled with corresponding certification marks (CE mark, C-Tick mark, KC mark) to meet electromagnetic compatibility requirements, avoid electromagnetic interference generated during device operation affecting other industrial equipment, and resist interference from external electromagnetic signals on keyboard operations.

Exception: In the CE Marking standard, EN 61000-3-2 (harmonic current emission limits) and EN 61000-3-3 (voltage fluctuation and flicker limits) are not applicable to the AIP830 keyboard, as the design characteristics of the device do not require it to meet the requirements of these two sub standards.

（3） Standard reference source

For detailed technical requirements of all compliance standards, please refer to the "System Overview" document (document numbers: GS 33K01A10-50E, GS 33K01A20-50E), which provides system level compliance details and testing basis.

Keyboard layout and functional design

（1） Button composition and classification

The key layout of AIP830 keyboard is designed around the efficiency and convenience of industrial operations, covering the following core key types:

Basic input keys: alphanumeric keys (for text input and parameter setting needs), numeric keypad (for quick input of numerical parameters), cursor movement keys (for interface navigation and parameter adjustment).

Control function keys: control keys (core control operations such as device start stop and mode switching), operation confirmation keys (confirm input instructions, execute operations), buzzer reset key (clear alarm beep), alarm confirmation key (respond and confirm industrial system alarms), data input key (accurately input process parameters, equipment instructions), display key (switch display interface, retrieve equipment status information).

Function expansion button:

Dedicated window calling key: designed by functional grouping, it can quickly access different industrial control windows (such as parameter setting window, equipment monitoring window, alarm log window, etc.), reducing operation steps.

64 user-defined function keys: The core is used for process control and factory monitoring. Users can customize key functions according to actual process requirements (such as quickly switching production formulas, retrieving specific equipment parameters, executing preset operation processes, etc.), greatly improving operational efficiency.

Fn combination key: As a function extension trigger key, it works in conjunction with other keys to achieve additional functions.

Page keys, Clear screen key, Container window key: adapted to the operational requirements of industrial control interfaces, supporting multi page switching, interface cleaning, specific function window calling, etc.

Status indication and audio components: POWER indicator light (displaying keyboard power status), built-in electronic buzzer (alarm prompt), built-in USB speaker (sound function output).

Protective structure: Plastic cover, used to protect the core button area, prevent dust, oil, water droplets, etc. from entering the industrial environment, and extend the service life of the equipment.

（2） Optional configuration function (selected by suffix code)

Mode selection switch:

Postfix code -0: No mode selection switch, suitable for scenarios where there is no need to switch operating modes.

Suffix-1: Equipped with a mode selection switch, supporting quick switching between different operating modes (such as manual/automatic mode, edit/run mode, etc.), suitable for complex control requirements.

Operation confirmation keys symbol type:

The suffix code 0: Type A symbol meets the operational needs of specific regions or users.

Suffix code 1: Type B symbol, providing differentiated visual identification for operators to quickly recognize.

Fixed suffix code: All models include a fixed suffix code "1" to indicate product series consistency.

（3） Fn combination key extension function

Page up key+Fn key: Switch to the "volume control key", which can adjust the volume of the built-in USB speaker to meet the audio needs of different environments (such as increasing the volume in noisy environments and decreasing the volume in quiet control rooms).

Cursor movement key+Fn key: Switch to the "scroll key" to control the scrolling operation of the industrial control interface, making it easy to view monitoring data, alarm logs, and other information on long pages.

Clear screen button+Fn button: activates the clear screen function, clears temporary data, pop ups, etc. on the current display interface, and restores the interface to a clean state; At the same time, it supports modifying hardware settings to enable the clear screen button to take effect directly without pressing the Fn key, adapting to different user operating habits.

（4） Specific version restrictions (R5.01 and R5.02 versions)

Function key limitation: Only supports the first 32 user-defined function keys (No.1 to No.32), the last 32 function keys are not available, suitable for simplified application scenarios with less demand for custom functions.

Button disabled: The Container window key is not available, and there is no need to use this feature in this version.