Yokogawa has developed 1-Gbps, open network protocol called
Vnet/IP which provides open, reliable, and real-time broadband communications. Both CENTUM and non-CENTUM components can be connected to the network. Vnet/IP protocol is approved as IEC 61784-2 Ed.2.0 and conforms to IEEE 802.3 and UDP/IP.
Vnet/IP has all the advantages of V net, which remains an excellent control network, while offering substantially higher throughput.
- Compatibility
Supports V net-compatible protocols and incorporates all V net communications functions
- Reliability (Redundant bus configuration)
Features a robust redundant configuration that switches buses quickly in event of failure - equivalent to V net
- Performance
Response times are equivalent to V net’s, but throughput is up to ten times greater, depending on the performance of the communications station.