Description
Product Overview
The Yokogawa DX2030 is part of the DX2000 family of paperless recorders, designed to acquire process measurements and retain historical data for operational review. In industrial plants, a recorder of this type can help operators track process trends, investigate abnormal operating conditions, and maintain measurement records without relying solely on traditional paper chart recording. Typical measurement applications include temperature, pressure, flow, and other supported instrument signals, depending on the installed input configuration.
The DX2030 platform supports up to 30 input channels. However, the maximum platform capacity should not be confused with the installed channel configuration or the capabilities of the exact unit being purchased. Input types, alarm outputs, communication interfaces, storage options, and additional recording functions can depend on the order-code suffixes. The supplied identifier DX2030-3-4-2A3 does not establish every option, so the nameplate and complete factory order code should be checked before preparing a replacement specification.
For procurement and maintenance, verify the recorder’s input module arrangement, sensor compatibility, configured measurement ranges, alarm requirements, data storage method, and communications with any supervisory system. Also confirm whether existing configuration files and historical data can be transferred or recovered. If the unit is replacing an installed recorder, compare the complete model code and terminal wiring rather than relying on the DX2030 family designation alone.
Product Introduction
The Yokogawa DX2030 is intended for industrial process recording where measurement history and trend visibility support troubleshooting, process review, and maintenance documentation. Its paperless architecture reduces dependence on physical chart media and provides electronic access to recorded measurements, subject to the fitted options and configured storage method.
Before installation, confirm the input signal types, wiring arrangement, supply rating, alarm configuration, and communications requirements. For used or refurbished equipment, request a functional test covering the display, input readings, recording function, and any fitted options required by the application.
Key Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yokogawa |
| Product series | DX2000 |
| Model | DX2030 |
| Order code supplied | -3-4-2A3 |
| Product type | Paperless data recorder |
| Maximum input capacity | Up to 30 channels on the platform |
| Measurement inputs | Depends on installed configuration |
| Supported sensor types | Verify against input module and configuration |
| Alarm outputs | Depends on fitted options; exact count unverified |
| Data storage | Electronic recording; exact storage configuration unverified |
| Communication interface | Verify complete option code |
| Supply voltage | Verify unit nameplate and applicable manual |
| Operating temperature | Not independently verified for this exact configuration |
| Installation method | Verify panel mounting and installation requirements |
| Protection rating | Not independently verified for this exact configuration |
| Condition | Confirm actual condition with supplier |
DX2030-3-4-2A3
Related Products
- Yokogawa DX2010 — DX2000-series recorder with a smaller input capacity.
- Yokogawa DX2020 — DX2000-series recorder variant.
- Yokogawa DX2040 — DX2000-series recorder with a higher channel capacity than the .
- Yokogawa DX2048 — Higher-capacity DX2000-series recorder variant.
- Yokogawa -series accessories — Recorder-specific input, communication, and installation accessories; confirm compatibility by model and option code.
These are related product-family references, not guaranteed direct replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Yokogawa used for?
It records industrial process measurements electronically, allowing operators and engineers to review trends and investigate process events.
Q2: How many input channels does the support?
The platform supports up to 30 input channels. The number and type of inputs installed in a specific unit must be confirmed from its configuration.
Q3: Does the code -3-4-2A3 identify the complete configuration?
Not conclusively. Listings show more fully specified order codes with additional option segments. Request a photograph of the nameplate or the complete factory order code before purchasing.
Q4: What input signals can it measure?
The recorder supports measurement applications based on its fitted input hardware and configuration. Confirm the exact supported thermocouple, RTD, voltage, or current input types in the applicable manual before connecting field instruments.
Q5: Can it replace another recorder?
Possibly, but the complete option code, input configuration, alarm hardware, communications, and storage requirements must match. Two units with the same base model may have different installed functions.
Q6: What should be checked when buying a used ?
Check the nameplate, display, input readings, recording operation, terminal condition, fitted options, and available configuration records. Ask for test evidence showing the functions actually verified.
Q7: Is the still available as a new product?
Current availability and lifecycle status for this exact configuration have not been independently established here. Confirm status with Yokogawa or an authorized technical channel before deciding between a new unit, a refurbished recorder, or a repair.
