Yokogawa 6189-RW3 Flash Memory Card
The Yokogawa 6189-RW3, also cataloged as the 6189-RW3 Memory Card Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-volatile firmware execution and system parameter storage within Yokogawa industrial control platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 6189-RW3 |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 4.54 kg (10.01 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Compact Flash Standard Form Factor |
| Operating Temp | -10 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Powered via controller card slot (3.3/5 VDC) |
| Memory Capacity | 256 MB |
| Memory Type | Compact Flash (Flash non-volatile) |
| Firmware/OS Revision | VV/CE/ME 3.20.03 |
| Category | PLC Module / Controller Storage |
Bus Isolation and Signal Conditioning
The 6189-RW3 module integrates high-endurance non-volatile flash memory cells engineered for real-time operating system execution and recipe data storage. Buffered parallel bus interfaces shield internal flash registers from voltage transients and electrostatic discharge (ESD) during read/write cycles across the controller host bus. By maintaining strict signal integrity and low protocol conversion latencies during boot up, the card ensures stable firmware initialization for control CPUs that manage process loops, 4-20 mA HART analog transmitters, and cold junction compensation (CJC) I/O sub-assemblies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the 6189-RW3 memory card require an auxiliary battery to retain stored parameters during power loss?
A: No, the card utilizes non-volatile Compact Flash memory technology, which preserves stored firmware revisions and operating data without battery backup.
Q: Can the 6189-RW3 be inserted or removed while the host controller is powered on?
A: No, host power must be isolated or the CPU card put into a safe stop state before removing or inserting the memory card to prevent file system corruption and hardware bus errors.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Ensure the host controller power source is fully de-energized or locked out prior to card handling.
- Observe anti-static precautions by wearing a grounded ESD wrist strap during card insertion.
- Align the 6189-RW3 Compact Flash keying slots with the socket guide rails on the controller card faceplate.
- Push the card firmly into the socket until the mechanical ejector pin pops out and the card seats completely into the bus receptacle.
- Restore controller power and verify that the system completes firmware loading without memory access fault indications.
Yokogawa 6189-RW3 Flash Memory Card
Yokogawa 6189-RW3 Flash Memory Card
The Yokogawa 6189-RW3, also cataloged as the 6189-RW3 Memory Card Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for non-volatile firmware execution and system parameter storage within Yokogawa industrial control platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 6189-RW3 |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 4.54 kg (10.01 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Compact Flash Standard Form Factor |
| Operating Temp | -10 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Powered via controller card slot (3.3/5 VDC) |
| Memory Capacity | 256 MB |
| Memory Type | Compact Flash (Flash non-volatile) |
| Firmware/OS Revision | VV/CE/ME 3.20.03 |
| Category | PLC Module / Controller Storage |
Bus Isolation and Signal Conditioning
The 6189-RW3 module integrates high-endurance non-volatile flash memory cells engineered for real-time operating system execution and recipe data storage. Buffered parallel bus interfaces shield internal flash registers from voltage transients and electrostatic discharge (ESD) during read/write cycles across the controller host bus. By maintaining strict signal integrity and low protocol conversion latencies during boot up, the card ensures stable firmware initialization for control CPUs that manage process loops, 4-20 mA HART analog transmitters, and cold junction compensation (CJC) I/O sub-assemblies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the 6189-RW3 memory card require an auxiliary battery to retain stored parameters during power loss?
A: No, the card utilizes non-volatile Compact Flash memory technology, which preserves stored firmware revisions and operating data without battery backup.
Q: Can the 6189-RW3 be inserted or removed while the host controller is powered on?
A: No, host power must be isolated or the CPU card put into a safe stop state before removing or inserting the memory card to prevent file system corruption and hardware bus errors.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Ensure the host controller power source is fully de-energized or locked out prior to card handling.
- Observe anti-static precautions by wearing a grounded ESD wrist strap during card insertion.
- Align the 6189-RW3 Compact Flash keying slots with the socket guide rails on the controller card faceplate.
- Push the card firmly into the socket until the mechanical ejector pin pops out and the card seats completely into the bus receptacle.
- Restore controller power and verify that the system completes firmware loading without memory access fault indications.
