{"product_id":"yokogawa-f3lc11-2f-pc-link-module","title":"YOKOGAWA F3LC11-2F PC Link Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for serial data exchange in FA-M3 control networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eYOKOGAWA F3LC11-2F\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eF3LC11\u003c\/strong\u003e PC Link Module) provides direct physical\/electrical execution of protocol-based communication between controllers and external host devices.\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\u003eF3LC11-2F\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\u003e0.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard FA-M3 base unit module form factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 deg C to 55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 A (5 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232C, RS-422A, RS-485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 115.2 kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 units (via RS-422A\/485)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication and Deterministic Networks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F3LC11-2F utilizes a proprietary FA-M3 serial protocol to facilitate deterministic data exchange across the module backplane. This interface is engineered for I\/O density scaling, allowing the controller to manage communication buffers without degrading scan-time performance. The module supports firmware flash compatibility to accommodate protocol updates and configuration adjustments, ensuring that the serial communication link maintains high-throughput integrity even when scaled to the maximum limit of 32 connected network nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the RS-485 interface be configured for multi-drop communication?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the F3LC11-2F supports multi-drop configurations using the RS-422A\/485 interface. Up to 32 FA-M3 units can be daisy-chained, provided that the physical layer is properly biased and terminated at both extremities of the bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the communication protocol accessible to third-party SCADA software?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the module uses standard ASCII-based communication sequences. Third-party host devices can interface with the module by mapping register addresses according to the FA-M3 PC Link protocol memory map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down the FA-M3 base unit before inserting the module to prevent electrical shorts on the backplane bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the module using the built-in locking mechanism to ensure stable contact with the backplane connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse shielded, twisted-pair cabling for RS-422A\/485 connections; ensure the shield drain wire is connected to a high-quality chassis ground to prevent common-mode noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure communication parameters (baud rate, parity, and station address) using the utility software prior to full network integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the communication LEDs (TX\/RX) blink during data transmission to confirm active link state and protocol handshake completion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49260417155324,"sku":"F3LC11-2F","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/F3LC11-2F1.jpg?v=1783474800","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/yokogawa-f3lc11-2f-pc-link-module","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}