{"product_id":"f3lc11-1f-yokogawa-personal-computer-link-module","title":"F3LC11-1F | Yokogawa | Personal Computer Link Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYokogawa F3LC11‑1F Personal Computer Link Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for RS‑232‑C serial communication in FA‑MID\/FA‑MIC control networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eYokogawa F3LC11‑1F\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eF3LC11\u003c\/strong\u003e PC link module) provides direct half‑duplex start‑stop synchronized data exchange between host computers and PLC processors. The module executes fixed‑speed serial transmission, parity‑based error detection, and non‑isolated port behavior through a D‑sub 9‑pin interface.\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\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF3LC11‑1F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYokogawa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.11 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.89 cm × 10 cm × 8.32 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFA‑MID \/ FA‑MIC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersonal Computer Link Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEIA RS‑232‑C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf‑duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynchronization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart‑stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 to 115.2 kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 m max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (non‑isolated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eError Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParity check, checksum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD‑sub 9‑pin female, M2.6 screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4‑20 mA HART Loop Protocol \u0026amp; Channel‑Isolation Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Yokogawa communication module, the F3LC11‑1F aligns with process‑control wiring practices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4‑20 mA HART loop protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e — grounding and shielding discipline mirrors hybrid analog\/digital loop installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOUNDATION Fieldbus \/ Profibus PA connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — routing practices follow fieldbus‑grade separation of signal and power conductors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel‑to‑channel isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e — non‑isolated RS‑232 ports require external isolation when used near noisy industrial loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold junction compensation (CJC)\u003c\/strong\u003e — wiring discipline parallels temperature‑sensitive signal routing used in Yokogawa analog modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the F3LC11‑1F be hot‑swapped?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: No. Removing or inserting RS‑232 modules on an energized base can cause transient serial‑link resets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the module support hardware flow control?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: RS and ER control lines remain asserted; detailed flow‑control behavior depends on the host device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the port electrically isolated?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: No. The single RS‑232 port is non‑isolated and requires external isolation if used in high‑noise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain shield continuity on RS‑232 cabling; bond drain wires at designated grounding points only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep serial cables away from high‑current conductors to reduce induced noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify D‑sub connector seating before energizing to avoid intermittent communication faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid exceeding the 15 m maximum transmission distance to maintain signal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure proper strain relief on M2.6 screw‑mounted connectors to prevent mechanical stress on the port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse external isolation devices when connecting to equipment with differing ground potentials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yokogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48029056401598,"sku":"F3LC11-1F","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1145\/5422\/files\/F3SP71-4S_1.png?v=1781235657","url":"https:\/\/www.autooiltech.com\/products\/f3lc11-1f-yokogawa-personal-computer-link-module","provider":"AutoOilTech Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}