{"product_id":"yokogawa-f3lc11-1f-personal-computer-link-serial-rs-232-module","title":"Yokogawa F3LC11-1F Personal Computer Link Serial RS-232 Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYokogawa F3LC11-1F Personal Computer Link Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa F3LC11-1F\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eF3LC11\u003c\/strong\u003e Personal Computer Link Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for industrial controls and communications within FA-M3 and STARDOM controller networks. Configured for serial interface execution, the module executes point-to-point asynchronous data exchanges to link host computer applications directly with the internal controller register space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLayout Configuration Selection: Layout 1\u003c\/h3\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 Electric Corporation\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 net assembly weight (1.0 kg shipping weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.89 cm x 10.0 cm x 8.32 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to +60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal current consumption of 320 mA at 5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunications Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConforms fully to the EIA RS-232-C serial standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 communication port (non-isolated layout architecture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsynchronous half-duplex routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynchronization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart-stop block synchronization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rate Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57.6k, 115.2 kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum 15 m line radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eError Checking Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParity check and longitudinal checksum routines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Control Lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequest to Send (RS) always on, Data Terminal Ready (ER) always on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Connector Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-sub 9-pin connector (female wiring block) with M2.6 screw retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuffix Specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-1F Standard general-purpose variant (Non explosion-proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity Envelope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control \u0026amp; Communications Technical Attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis communication module relies on a deterministic serial interface driver capable of scaling data transmission velocities up to 115.2 kbps over a 15 m physical copper link. The D-sub interface handles asynchronous character streaming, using automatic hardware parity generation and checksum validation blocks to enforce communication link velocity parameters. Because the port utilizes a non-isolated architecture directly tied to the internal backplane ground plane, all connected host hardware must share an identical potential baseline to prevent cross-talk noise interference or transient voltage breakdown across the serial logic channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Why are the RS (Request to Send) and ER (Data Terminal Ready) lines hardwired to an always-on state inside this module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module forces these control loops active to skip complex hardware handshaking timing routines, allowing instant, half-duplex start-stop synchronization over basic three-wire RS-232-C serial cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What precautions must be taken due to the non-isolated design of the F3LC11-1F serial port?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Ground loop currents will travel through the communication cable if the host PC and the controller rack operate at different ground potentials; you must maintain equipotential grounding or insert an external isolation barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaseplate Module Engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Align the card chassis with the dedicated slot guides on the controller baseplate, sliding it until the backplane interface seats completely before fastening the retention screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Cable Torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure the female D-sub 9-pin cable connector onto the module faceplate interface using the M2.6 terminal retention screws to prevent vibration-induced disconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipotential Bonding Trace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect the host computer frame ground and the controller baseplate rack directly to a centralized clean earth ground bar to avoid stray common-mode potential differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaud Rate Matching Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify that the software registers inside the CPU configuration tool exactly match the external host computer system velocity settings (up to 115.2 kbps) to avoid frame errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43681184022618,"sku":"F3LC11-1F","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/610..jpg?v=1784517864","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/yokogawa-f3lc11-1f-personal-computer-link-serial-rs-232-module","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}