Process Control PLC/RTU
STARDOM
Smart manufacturing systems are key components for smart plants, to quickly and easily respond to dynamic business and production changes to meet market demands. Using process control systems STARDOM, processes are no longer interrupted thanks to its redundant configuration and reliable hardware. And end-to-end digital communication maximizes your asset capabilities by transmitting asset information together with more accurate digital process data, both vertically (from field devices to SCADA and MES systems) and horizontally (various utilities and devices in the field.) STARDOM controllers help you maximize operational excellence.
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High reliability and high speed are essential for the systems that control your critical processes. The dual redundant model of the field control node (FCN) autonomous controller ensures that these processes continue without interruption even when a module is replaced.
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The low power consumption model of the field control node (FCN) autonomous controller meets the demanding requirements at inhospitable remote locations which lack power.
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Versatile Data Server (VDS) is Web-based HMI/data server software that adds advanced architecture to the conventional HMI/SCADA functionality.
Model List
HARDWARE
CPU Module
| Name | Model | Description | Controller Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU module | NFCP050 | With 12 AI, 2 AO, 16 DI, 8 DO, 2 PI, 1 AI for battery monitoring | FCN-RTU (controllers using NFCP050 are called FCN-RTU) |
| CPU module | NFCP50□ | With two or four Ethernet port and one RS-232-C port for the software option, standard function and external functions models are prepared | FCN-500 (controllers using NFCP50□ are called FCN-500) |
| CPU module | NFCP100 (Discontinued) |
With two Ethernet ports and one RS-232-C port | FCN-100 (controllers using NFCP100 are called FCN-100) |
| FCJ controller | NFJT100 (Discontinued) |
With 6 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, 2 Ethernet ports, and 2 RS-232-C ports As an option, Foundation Fieldbus module is supported | FCJ (controllers using NFJT100 are called FCJ) |
Common Modules
With Std Func : with standard functions
With Ext Func : with extended functions
| Name | Model | Description | FCN-RTU | FCN-500 | FCN-100 (Discontinued) |
FCJ (Discontinued) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Std Func |
With Ext Func |
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| Base module | NFBU050 | With 5 module slots (except for the power supply modules) | X | X | X | X | NA |
| NFBU200 | With 10 module slots (except for the power supply modules) | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| Power supply modules | NFPW441 | 100 to 120 V AC input | NA | X | X | X | NA |
| NFPW442 | 220 to 240 V AC input | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFPW444 | 24 V DC input | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFPW426 | 10 to 30 V DC input | X | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| SB bus repeater module | NFSB100 | Module used to connect an I/O expansion unit | NA | X | X | X | NA |
| SB bus Cable | NFCB301 | Cable connecting SB bus repeater modules to each other | NA | X | X | X | NA |
I/O Modules
| Name | Model | Description | FCN-RTU | FCN-500 | FCN-100 (Discontinued) |
FCJ (Discontinued) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Std Func | With Ext Func | ||||||
| Analog input modules | NFAI135 | Eight 4 to 20 mA DC inputs, point-to-point isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
| NFAI141 | Sixteen 4 to 20 mA DC inputs, non-isolated | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFAI143 | Sixteen 4 to 20 mA DC inputs, isolated | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFAV141 | Sixteen 1 to 5 V DC inputs, non-isolated | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFAV142 | Sixteen -10 to 10 V DC inputs, non-isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFAV144 | Sixteen -10 to 10 V DC inputs, Isolated | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| Thermocouple/mV input module | NFAT141 | Sixteen TC/mV inputs, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
| Resistance temperature detector input module | NFAR181 | Twelve RTD inputs, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
| Pulse input module | NFAP135 | Eight 0 to 10 kHz pulse inputs, point-to-point isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
| Frequency input module | NFAF135 | Eight 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz frequency inputs, point-to-point isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA |
| Analog input/output modules | NFAI835 | Four 4 to 20 mA DC inputs, four 4 to 20 mA DC outputs, point-to-point isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
| NFAI841 | Eight 4 to 20 mA DC inputs, eight 4 to 20 mA DC outputs, non-isolated | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFAB841 | Eight 1 to 5 V DC inputs, eight 4 to 20 mA DC outputs, non-isolated | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| Analog output module | NFAV542 | Sixteen -10 to 10 V DC outputs, non-isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA |
| NFAV544 | Sixteen -10 to 10 V DC outputs, Isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFAI543 | Sixteen 4 to 20 mA DC outputs, isolated | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| Digital input modules | NFDV151 | Thirty-two digital inputs, 24 V DC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
| NFDV141 (*1) | Sixteen digital inputs, 100 to 120 V AC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFDV142 (*1) | Sixteen digital inputs, 200 to 240 V AC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFDV157 (*1) | Thirty-two digital inputs, 24 V DC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated, dedicated for use with pressure-clamp terminal block | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFDV161 | Sixty-four digital inputs, 24 V DC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| Digital output modules | NFDV551 | Thirty-two digital outputs, 24 V DC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA |
| NFDV557 (*1) | Thirty-two digital outputs, 24 V DC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated, dedicated for use with pressure-clamp terminal block | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| NFDV561 | Sixty-four digital outputs, 24 V DC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| Pulse Width Output module | NFDV532 | Four channel (Up/Down Pulse, 24 V DC, isolated) | NA | X | X | X | NA |
| Relay output module | NFDR541 (*1) | Sixteen relay outputs, 24 to 100 V DC or 100 to 240 V AC, point-to-point non-isolated, field-to-circuit isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
| Foundation Fieldbus Communication Module | NFLF111 | Four port | X | X | X | X | NA |
| RS-232-C Communication Module | NFLR111 | 2-port, 300bps to 115.2kbps | NA | X | X | X | NA |
| RS-422/RS-485 Communication Module | NFLR121 | 2-port, 300bps to 115.2kbps | NA | X | X | X | NA |
| PROFIBUS-DP Communication Module | NFLP121 | 1 port, D-sub 9 pins | X | X | X | X | NA |
| CANopen Communication Module | NFLC121 | 1 port, D-sub 9 pins | X | X | X | X | NA |
| High speed protection module | NFGP813 | point-to-point non-isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
| Servo module | NFGS813 | point-to-point non-isolated | X | X | X | X | NA |
*1: This module is not compliant with RoHS directive and will not be compliant with CE marking from July 22, 2017.
MIL connector
| Name | Model | Description | FCN-RTU | FCN-500 | FCN-100 (Discontinued) |
FCJ (Discontinued) |
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| With Std Func | With Ext Func | ||||||
| MIL connector terminal block | TAS40 | 40 pole plug types | X | X | X | X | NA |
| TAS50 | 50 pole plug types | X | X | X | X | NA | |
| MIL Connector Cable | KMS40 | 40 pole plug types | X | X | X | X | NA |
| KMS50 | 50 pole plug types | X | X | X | X | NA | |
SOFTWARE Controller Licenses
Purchase of license is required for each FCN-100/FCJ (Discontinued)
Purchase of license is not required for each FCN-500 (Functions are embedded) and FCN-RTU
FCN/FCJ Basic Software Licenses
| Name | Model | Description | FCN-RTU | FCN-500 | FCN-100 (Discontinued) |
FCJ (Discontinued) |
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| With Std Func | With Ext Func | ||||||
| FCN/FCJ Basic Software License for Single CPU | NT711AJ | License to run basic software for implementing control logic | X | X | X | X | X |
| FCN Basic Software License for Duplexed CPU | NT712AJ | NA | X | X | X | NA | |
| FCN/FCJ Java Function License | NT719AJ | License to run Java function | X | NA | NA | X | X |
| Software License for Duplexed Field Network Module | NT730AJ | License to support duplexed field network module | NA | X | X | X | NA |
Application Portfolio Licenses
| Name | Model | Description | FCN-RTU | FCN-500 | FCN-100 (Discontinued) |
FCJ (Discontinued) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Std Func | With Ext Func | ||||||
| PAS Portfolio | NT8001J | Libraries of process control, such as PID controller and switch instrument blocks | X | NA | X | X | X |
| SAMA Portfolio | NT8002J | Libraries of Scientific Apparatus Makers Association (SAMA) and often used in power processes | NA | NA Sample libraries available on member site |
X | X | |
| Webmetry Basic Library Portfolio | NT8010J | Libraries of parts for developing Web-based monitoring applications | X | NA | NA | X | X |
| Web Application Portfolio (InfoWell) | NT8012J | Libraries of for developing Web page for monitoring without any programming | X | NA | NA | X | X |
| E-mail Application Portfolio (InfoWell) | NT8013J | Libraries for sending an e-mail from your controller to your PC without any programming | X | NA | NA | X | X |
| Graphic Portfolio (InfoWell) | NT8014J | Libraries for displaying data on graphic images | X | NA | NA | X | X |
| Logging Portfolio (InfoWell) | NT8016J | Libraries of logging data and report creation | X | NA | NA | X | X |
| InfoWell Package | NT8017J | InfoWell license package | X | NA | NA | X | X |
| FA-M3 Communication Portfolio | NT8020J | Libraries for communicating with Yokogawa FA-M3 controllers | X | X | X | X | X |
| MELSEC Communication Portfolio | NT8021J | Libraries for communicating with Mitsubishi Electric Corp. MELSEC controllers | X | X | X | X | X |
| SYSMAC Communication Portfolio | NT8022J | Libraries for communicating with OMRON SYSMAC controllers | NA | X | X | X | X |
| Power Monitor Communication Portfolio | NT8030J | Libraries for communicating with Yokogawa power monitors | NA | NA Sample libraries available on member site |
X | X | |
| Temperature Controller Communication Portfolio | NT8031J | Libraries for communicating with Yokogawa temperature controllers (Green Series) | NA | X | X | ||
| Modbus Communication Portfolio | NT8035J | Libraries of Modbus Communication | X | X | X | X | X |
| DNP3 Communication Portfolio | NT8036J | Libraries of DNP3 Communication | X | X | X | X | X |
| Time Synchronization Server Portfolio | NT8040J | Libraries of making FCN/FCJ to be a SNTP server | NA | X | X | X | X |
| Boiler Control Portfolio | NT8101J | Libraries for boiler control applications | NA | NA Sample libraries available on member site |
X | X | |
| Boiler Auxiliary Control Portfolio | NT8102J | Libraries for boiler's auxiliary equipment control applications | NA | X | X | ||
| Gas Flow Calculation Portfolio | NT8105J | Libraries for gas flow calculation | X | NA | X | X | X |
SOFTWARE PC Lincenses
Purchase of license is required for each PC
Engineering Tool (PC tool)
| Name | Model | Description | FCN-RTU | FCN-500 | FCN-100 (Discontinued) |
FCJ (Discontinued) |
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| With Std Func | With Ext Func | ||||||
| Logic Designer License | NT751FJ | License to run Logic Designer, a bundle of tools for developing control logic and featuring the software wiring function as standard | X | X | X | X | X |
| FCN/FCJ Simulator License | NT752AJ | License to run FCN/FCJ simulator on PC | X | X | X | X | X |
| FCN/FCJ Java Application Development Kit | NT755FJ | License to run Java application development tool | X | X | X | X | X |
Optional Software Licenses (PC Software)
| Name | Model | Description | FCN-RTU | FCN-500 | FCN-100 (Discontinued) |
FCJ (Discontinued) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Std Func | With Ext Func | ||||||
| FCN/FCJ OPC Server for Windows | NT781AJ | Software to connect with other suppliers' SCADAs or applications compliant with OPC DA2.0 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Duplexed Network Function License for FCN/FCJ OPC Server | NT783AJ | Software to enable duplexed network between OPC server and FCN/FCJ | NA | X | X | X | X |
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- Fast and controllable integration cycle
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- Reduced cabling costs by using a commodity GPRS network infrastructure
- Additional reduction in system cost by making full use of existing components
- Reduction in cost of software by using all web-based technology
- Long-term service contract — no need to worry about a suspension of maintenance services
- Reduced risk through distributed installation
- In-house engineering to ensure ability to perform maintenance and modification
- Time-efficient replacement using the five IEC61131-3 languages
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- Scalable, flexible configuration with functions distributed to multiple controllers on a facility basis
- Redundant architecture optimally designed for requirements of entire plant
- General-purpose communications network used for control bus
- Integrated operation environment through web-based human-machine interface (HMI)
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LNG Industry, Summer 2012
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Brochures
- Autonomous Controller FCN-500 (2.7 MB)
- Autonomous Controller FCN-RTU (7.1 MB)
- Low Power Autonomous Controller FCN-RTU (2.1 MB)
- Oil & Gas Wellhead & Separation Product Line-up (1.8 MB)
- Low Power Solution for Water Industry (2.5 MB)
- VDS Versatile Data Server Software (1.3 MB)
- DTSX, STARDOM and FAST/TOOLS Solution (996 KB)
General Specifications
- STARDOM (Contents) (211 KB)
- STARDOM Overview (514 KB)
Software
Product Overviews
Providing an introduction to the features of STARDOM autonomous controller ‘FCN’. “Faster, Stronger, Smarter”, the FCN-500 STARDOM controller strengthens your core competencies with field proven reliability.
Yokogawa presents a demonstration of how the combination of Stardom FCN-RTU and FAST/TOOLS SCADA can be combined to provide a powerful control and data collection system where in the event of a network disconnection or computer outage - Stardom internally buffers data that would otherwise be lost and on reconnection or restoration of the SCADA Server FAST/TOOLS is able to back-fill missing data in its trend.