F3236

F3236 is a Yokogawa CENTUM VP Series Analog Input Module (also referred to as Yokogawa F3236 High-Precision AI Module, Industrial Process Signal Acquisition Module), a core signal processing component designed for Yokogawa CENTUM VP Distributed Control System (DCS) to enable accurate and reliable acquisition of industrial analog process signals.

The F3236 module is a high-performance industrial analog input (AI) module developed by Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a global leader in industrial automation and control systems. Specifically engineered for the CENTUM VP DCS—Yokogawa’s flagship process control platform—its primary function is to collect, condition, and convert analog signals from field sensors (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow, level transducers) into digital data for transmission to the CENTUM VP controller. This enables real-time process monitoring, regulatory control, and data logging for critical industrial applications.

Featuring 16 independent isolated input channels, the module supports multiple industry-standard analog signal types with high resolution and measurement accuracy, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of field sensors. It adopts a rugged industrial-grade design with enhanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) resistance, robust thermal management, and wide environmental adaptability, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments (e.g., petrochemical plants, refineries, power stations) with temperature fluctuations, vibration, and electrical noise.

Seamlessly integrating with Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP engineering environment (CENTUM VP Engineering Tool) and system components, the F3236 module supports easy configuration, signal scaling, and advanced diagnostic functions. It is widely used in process industries such as petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, serving as a critical link between field sensors and the control system to ensure precise, reliable, and efficient process control.