{"product_id":"yokogawa-f3lc51-2n-ut-link-communication-module","title":"YOKOGAWA F3LC51-2N UT Link Communication Module","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eConfigured for seamless device integration in FA-M3 PLC platforms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eYOKOGAWA F3LC51-2N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eF3LC51\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUT Link Communication Module) provides direct physical\/electrical execution for temperature controller data exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis hardware component manages automated register read\/write operations without the requirement for custom communication programming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eSuffix Breakdown \u0026amp; Model Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe F3LC51-2N is defined by the following configuration attributes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eF3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeries prefix denoting compatibility with the Yokogawa FA-M3 backplane architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommunication module function designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e51\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndicates the specific UT Link interface generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e-2N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecifies the port configuration and network interface standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF3LC51-2N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYOKOGAWA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.15 kg (0.34 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Module Enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 deg C to 55 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 V DC (Internal Logic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Connected Stations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetwork Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x RS-422\/RS-485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Cable Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1200 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLC Deterministic Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe F3LC51-2N utilizes high-speed backplane bus communication velocity to interface between the FA-M3 CPU and external field instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e By utilizing the UT Link and PC Link protocols,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the module ensures deterministic data exchange,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refreshing registers automatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This hardware-level automation reduces CPU scan load and ensures consistent data timing for up to 32 remote stations across RS-485 cabling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can the F3LC51-2N be configured to communicate with non-Yokogawa instruments?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The module is optimized for UT-compatible instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While it supports standard PC Link protocol commands,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e communication with third-party devices requires confirmation of protocol compatibility and command set matching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Is this module capable of supporting hot-swapping on the FA-M3 rack?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the module does not support hot-swapping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure the PLC system power is disconnected before installing or removing the F3LC51-2N to avoid electrical damage to the backplane pins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount the module securely in the FA-M3 base unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure the rear backplane connectors are fully engaged and the retention screws are tightened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor RS-485\/RS-422 connections,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e use shielded,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e twisted-pair cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure the cable length does not exceed 1200 meters to maintain signal integrity and communication speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerminate the bus at both physical ends using appropriate resistors to match line impedance and prevent signal reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround the communication cable shield at a single point to prevent ground loops,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e especially when devices are powered from different sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfigure the station addresses and communication parameters on the connected field devices to match the settings defined in the PLC software registers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49257833955580,"sku":"F3LC51-2N","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/F3LC51-2N1.jpg?v=1783388623","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/ar\/products\/yokogawa-f3lc51-2n-ut-link-communication-module","provider":"Electronic 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