{"product_id":"f3lc11-1f-yokogawa-pc-link-module-new-original-stock","title":"F3LC11-1F Yokogawa PC Link Module | New \u0026 Original Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYokogawa F3LC11-1F Personal Computer Link Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for monitoring, program transfer, and remote control in FA-M3 systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa F3LC11-1F\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eF3LC11\u003c\/strong\u003e) Personal Computer Link Module provides direct physical\/electrical execution. The hardware operates as a single-port serial communications interface that routes data frames between FA-M3 controller base units and external supervisory computers or displays via an asynchronous RS-232-C physical layer. It manages half-duplex, start-stop synchronized transmission sequences and executes integrated error verification algorithms directly over the terminal bus connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF3LC11-1F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYokogawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.11 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.9 x 100 x 83.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.632 W maximum (320 mA at 5.1 VDC nominal backplane draw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEIA RS-232-C compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf-duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynchronization Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart-stop (asynchronous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rate Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 bps to 115.2 kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-isolated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-sub 9-pin female (M2.6 screw retention)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eError Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParity check, checksum validation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control Loops and Serial Interface Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe communication architecture incorporates parameter-driven configuration registers to map device data into existing 4-20 mA HART loop protocol databases or internal controller registers. Because the interface is non-isolated, grounding potential balances must be maintained across the 15 m transmission boundary to prevent common-mode noise from disrupting local analog input modules. The serial processing channels execute background checksum tracking without delaying the dedicated tasks of adjacent modules that handle cold junction compensation (CJC) or channel-to-channel isolation on high-density process I\/O racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How many F3LC11-1F communication modules can be populated simultaneously on a single FA-M3 base unit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Slot allocation limits depend on the specific processor model. Base units equipped with F3SP05, F3SP08, F3SP20, or F3SP21 CPUs accommodate a maximum of 2 modules, while larger processors such as the F3SP22, F3SP25, and F3SP30 allow up to 6 modules on a single rack framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What specific hardware control lines are maintained in an active state by the serial interface logic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module forces the Request to Send (RS) and Data Terminal Ready (ER) control lines to an always-ON state. It relies on standard start-stop bit formatting and fixed hardware timing parameters rather than Xon\/Xoff software flow control protocol layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this module be extracted or inserted into the FA-M3 backplane track while the base unit is under power?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The FA-M3 chassis backplane logic does not support live hot-swap insertion or removal. System power must be fully isolated before mounting or dismounting the hardware to avoid electrical damage to the non-isolated port circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolate all primary and secondary power lines connected to the FA-M3 chassis before sliding the module into its designated slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the D-sub 9-pin female connector using the integrated M2.6 screw assemblies to prevent serial signal interruption caused by industrial physical vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit the maximum RS-232-C physical cable distance to 15 m to prevent signal attenuation and data corruption at higher baud rates up to 115.2 kbps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the external personal computer or display unit shares an identical electrical ground potential with the FA-M3 base unit to suppress noise across the non-isolated serial port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute all serial communication lines through dedicated low-voltage wireways, keeping them separated from high-current AC motor leads and power generation switching grids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44220729917539,"sku":"F3LC11-1F","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/325._007869bd-a7ce-417f-ab6e-c0b7ae234f36.jpg?v=1780041380","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/f3lc11-1f-yokogawa-pc-link-module-new-original-stock","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}