Configured for high-speed network communication in FA-M3 Range-Free Multi-Controller platforms, the Yokogawa F3LE12-1T (F3LE12 Ethernet Interface Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. The module enables deterministic data exchange between the central FA-M3 processing unit and external host devices, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), or networked controllers. Operating over 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX media, the card processes TCP/IP and UDP/IP socket layer protocols, mounting directly into any standard FA-M3 I/O slot to draw logic power directly from the system backplane.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | F3LE12-1T |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan / China |
| Weight | 0.15 kg net (0.30 kg shipping weight) |
| Dimensions | 28.9 mm W x 100 mm H x 83.2 mm D |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 3 W to 4 W (5 VDC supplied via FA-M3 backplane) |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.3 compliant |
| Transfer Speeds | 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation) |
| Communication Mode | Full-duplex / Half-duplex |
| Physical Interface | Single RJ-45 copper port |
| Transmission Distance | Up to 100 meters over Category 5 or higher UTP cabling |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP/IP socket communications |
The F3LE12-1T interface incorporates internal physical isolation transformers across the RJ-45 Ethernet port to break ground potential loops between control network infrastructure and the host PLC chassis. When operating in distributed cabinets alongside high-density analog modules handling 4-20 mA HART loop protocol instruments or millivolt CJC sensors, the module prevents high-frequency network noise from coupling into the internal 5 VDC system bus. The isolated physical layer maintains signal integrity across adjacent I/O slots and prevents common-mode noise propagation across local field instrumentation networks.
Q: Does the F3LE12-1T require an external 24 VDC power connection to drive Ethernet communications?
A: No. The card draws all required operating current directly from the internal 5 VDC FA-M3 rack backplane logic bus.
Q: Can the module be inserted or removed while the FA-M3 rack remains powered?
A: No. Hot-swapping the F3LE12-1T module on an energized FA-M3 backplane can cause backplane communication errors and hardware damage. Power down the controller rack before installation or removal.
Q: What network topology limit applies to the copper RJ-45 Ethernet port?
A: The point-to-point copper link distance must not exceed 100 meters using standard Category 5 or Category 6 shielded twisted-pair cabling. Longer runs require industrial Ethernet switches or fiber-optic converters.
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