YOKOGAWA FA-M3 FA Link H Module User manual

Applicable Modules:
Model Code Model Name
F3LP02-0N FA Link H Module
F3LP12-0N Fiber-optic FA Link H Module
User’s
Manual
IM 34M06 H43-01E
FA Link H Module
Fiber-optic FA Link H Module
Model: F3LP02-0N, F3LP12-0N
IM 34M06 H43-01E
6th Edition
Yokogawa Electric Corporation

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Applicable Product
Range-free Controller FA-M3
- Model : F3LP02-0N
- Name : FA Link H Module
- Model : F3LP12-0N
- Name : Fiber-optic FA Link H Module
The document number for this manual is given below.
Refer to the document number in all communications, including when purchasing
additional copies of this manual.
- Document No.: IM 34M06H43-01E

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Precautions
About This Manual
- This Manual should be passed on to the end user.
- This manual is an essential part of the product; keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
- This product is designed to be used by a person with specialized knowledge.
- Before using the product, read this manual thoroughly to have a clear understanding
of the product.
- This manual explains the functions of this product, but there is no guarantee that
they will suit the particular purpose of the user.
- Under absolutely no circumstances may the contents of this manual be transcribed
or copied, in part or in whole, without permission.
- The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
- Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the preparation of this manual.
However, should any errors or omissions come to the attention of the user, please
contact the nearest Yokogawa Electric representative or sales office.
Safety Symbols
- ”Handle with care.” This symbol on the product indicates that the operator must
follow the instructions laid out in this user's manual to avoid the risk of personnel
injuries, fatalities, or damage to the instrument.
- Protective Conductor Terminal
This terminal is to prevent electric shock. Before using the instrument, connect to
the Protective earth (Comply with the regulation of each country.), and route the line
through the shortest path possible.
- Functional Earth Terminal
This terminal is for stable operation. Before using the instrument, be sure to ground
this terminal.
- Alternating current. Indicates alternating current.
- Direct current. Indicates direct current.

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WARNING
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that may result in injury or the loss of life.
CAUTION
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damage or system failure.
NOTE
- Draws attention to information essential to the understanding of operation and
functions.
Safety Precautions when Using/Maintaining the Product
- For the protection and safe use of the product and the system controlled by it, be
sure to follow the instructions and precautions on safety stated in this manual
whenever handling the product. Take special note that if you handle the product in
a manner other than prescribed in these instructions, the protection feature of the
product may be damaged or impaired. In such cases, Yokogawa cannot guarantee
the quality, performance, function and safety of the product.
- When installing protection and/or safety circuits such as lightning protection devices
and equipment for the product and control system as well as designing or installing
separate protection and/or safety circuits for fool-proof design and fail-safe design of
processes and lines using the product and the system controlled by it, the user
should implement it using devices and equipment, additional to this product.
- If component parts or consumable are to be replaced, be sure to use parts specified
by the company.
- This product is not designed or manufactured to be used in critical applications
which directly affect or threaten human lives and safety — such as nuclear power
equipment, devices using radioactivity, railway facilities, aviation equipment,
shipboard equipment, aviation facilities or medical equipment. If so used, it is the
user’s responsibility to include in the system additional equipment and devices that
ensure personnel safety.
- Do not attempt to modify the product.
- To avoid electrical shock, turn off the power before wiring.
- This product is classified as Class A for use in industrial environments. If used in a
residential environment, it may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI).
In such situations, it is the user's responsibility to adopt the necessary measures
against EMI.
Exemption from Responsibility
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (hereinafter simply referred to as Yokogawa Electric)
makes no warranties regarding the product except those stated in the WARRANTY
that is provided separately.
- Yokogawa Electric assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage, direct or
indirect, caused by the use or any unpredictable defect of the product.

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General Requirements for Using the FA-M3 / e-RT3 Controller
Set the product in a location that fulfills the following requirements:
- INDOOR USE ONLY
- This product is an open equipment. The product must be installed in a metallic
panel enclosure with an impact rating IK08 or more.
- Where the product will not be exposed to direct sunlight, and where the operating
surrounding air temperature is from 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F).
There are modules that must be used in an environment where the operating
surrounding air temperature is in a range smaller than 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F).
Refer to “Hardware Manual” (IM 34M06C11-01E) or the applicable user's manual. In
case of attaching such a module, the entire system's operating surrounding air
temperature is limited to the module's individual operating surrounding air
temperature.
- Where the relative humidity is from 10 to 90%.
In places where there is a chance of condensation, use a space heater or the like to
constantly keep the product warm and prevent condensation.
- For use in Pollution Degree 2 Environment.
- Where there are no corrosive or flammable gases.
- Where the product will not be exposed to mechanical vibration or shock that exceed
specifications.
- Where there is no chance the product may be exposed to radioactivity.
Use the correct types of wire for external wiring:
- USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY.
- Use conductors with temperature rating above 75°C.
Securely tighten screws:
- Securely tighten module mounting screws and terminal screws to avoid problems
such as faulty operation.
- Tighten terminal block screws with the correct tightening torque as given in this
manual. Refer to the “Hardware Manual” (IM 34M06C11-01E) or the applicable
user's manual for the appropriate tightening torque.
Securely lock connecting cables:
- Securely lock the connectors of cables, and check them thoroughly before turning
on the power.
Interlock with emergency-stop circuitry using external relays:
- Equipment incorporating the FA-M3 / e-RT3 controller must be furnished with
emergency-stop circuitry that uses external relays. This circuitry should be set up to
interlock correctly with controller status (stop/run).
Ground for low impedance:
- For safety reasons, connect the [FG] grounding terminal to a protective earth
(Comply with the regulation of each country.). For compliance to CE Marking, use
braided or other wires that can ensure low impedance even at high frequencies for
grounding.
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Configure and route cables with noise control considerations:
- Perform installation and wiring that segregates system parts that may likely become
noise sources and system parts that are susceptible to noise. Segregation can be
achieved by measures such as segregating by distance, installing a filter or
segregating the grounding system.
Configure for CE Marking Conformance:
-For compliance to CE Marking, perform installation and cable routing according to
the description on compliance to CE Marking in the “Hardware Manual” (IM
34M06C11-01E).
-The list of CE conforming models is available in Appendix A2. of “Hardware
Manual”.
Keep spare parts on hand:
- We recommend that you stock up on maintenance parts, including spare modules,
in advance.
- Preventive maintenance (replacement of the module) is required for using the
module beyond 10 years.
Discharge static electricity before touching the system:
- Because static charge can accumulate in dry conditions, first touch grounded metal
to discharge any static electricity before touching the system.
Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth:
- Gently wipe off dirt on the product's surfaces with a soft cloth.
- If you soak the cloth in water or a neutral detergent, tightly wring it out before wiping
the product. Letting water enter the module interior can cause malfunctions.
- Do not use volatile solvents such as benzine or paint thinner or chemicals for
cleaning, as they may cause deformity, discoloration, or malfunctioning.
Avoid storing the FA-M3 /e-RT3 controller in places with high
temperature or humidity:
- Since the CPU module has a built-in battery, avoid storage in places with high
temperature or humidity.
- Since the service life of the battery is drastically reduced by exposure to high
temperatures, take special care (storage surrounding air temperature should be
from -20°C to 75°C).
- There is a built-in lithium battery in a Sequence CPU module which serves as backup
power supply for programs, device information and configuration information.
The service life of this battery is more than 10 years in standby mode at room
temperature. Take note that the service life of the battery may be shortened when
installed or stored at locations of extreme low or high temperatures. Therefore, we
recommend that modules with built-in batteries be stored at room temperature.
Always turn off the power before installing or removing modules:
- Failing to turn off the power supply when installing or removing modules, may result
in damage.
Do not touch components in the module:
- In some modules you can remove the right-side cover and install ROM packs or
change switch settings. While doing this, do not touch any components on the
printed-circuit board, otherwise components may be damaged and modules may fail
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Do not use unused terminals:
- Do not connect wires to unused terminals on a terminal block or in a connector.
Doing so may adversely affect the functions of the module.
Use the following power source:
- Use only F3PU- as the power supply module.
- If using this product as a UL-approved product, for the external power supply, use a
limited voltage / current circuit power source or a Class 2 power source.
- If using this product as a CE-complied product, for the external power supply, use a
SELV and limited-energy circuit separated by reinforced insulation or double
insulation from hazardous voltage.
Refer to the user's manual before connecting wires:
- Refer to the “Hardware Manual” (IM 34M06C11-01E) or the applicable user’s
manual for the external wiring drawing.
- Refer to “A3.6.5 Connecting Output Devices” in the “Hardware Manual” before
connecting the wiring for the output signal.
- Refer to “A3.5.4 Grounding Procedure” in the “Hardware Manual” for attaching the
grounding wiring.
Authorized Representative:
- The Authorized Representative for this product in the EEA is:
Yokogawa Europe B. V.
Euroweg 2, 3825 HD Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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General Requirements for Using the FA-M3 Slave Units (TAH Series)
Connect YHLS cable to SHIELD terminal:
- Connect the DRAIN line of the YHLS cable to the SHIELD terminal of the YHLS
master module securely. Failing to do so may affect the performance of the YHLS
system.
Do not touch components in the unit:
- Do not remove the back cover of the unit. Doing so may cause a failure.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive
(This directive is only valid in the EU.)
This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirement.
The marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic
product in domestic household waste.
Product Category
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive, this product is classified
as a “Monitoring and Control instruments”.
When disposing of products in the EU, contact your local Yokogawa Europe B. V. office.
Do not dispose of this product in domestic household waste.
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How to dispose the batteries
This is an explanation about the new EU Battery Directive. This directive is only valid in
the EU.
Batteries are included in some modules of this product. The procedure is different when
the user can remove or cannot remove.
Batteries the user can remove
The battery of F3RP6 and F3RP7 can be removed by yourself.
When you remove the battery from F3RP6 and F3RP7 and dispose it, discard them
in accordance with domestic law concerning disposal. See the User's Manual of
F3RP6 and F3RP7 for the removal procedure. Take a right action on waste
batteries, because the collection system in the EU on waste batteries are regulated. If
you don't remove the battery from this product, please see .
Batteries the user cannot remove
Dispose the battery together with this product.
When you dispose this product in the EU, contact your local Yokogawa Europe
B.V.office.
Do not dispose them as domestic household waste.
Battery category: Lithium battery
Note: With reference to Annex II of the new EU Battery Directive, the above symbol
indicates obligatory separate collection.

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Introduction
Overview of the Manual
FA Links are networks through which data are exchanged between FA-M3 systems.
Data link is achieved through link relays and link registers on these FA links.
Other User’s Manuals
The manual(s) to be read depends on the CPU module to be used.
You should read the latest versions of the following manuals, as required.
For Functions:
-Sequence CPU Instruction Manual – Functions (for F3SP71-4N/4S, F3SP76-
7N/7S) (IM34M06P15-01E)
-Sequence CPU – Network Functions (for F3SP71-4N/4S, F3SP76-7N/7S)
(IM34M06P15-02E)
For ladder programming:
-FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3 (IM34M06Q16-01E, -02E, -03E, -04E)
For Functions:
- Sequence CPU – Functions (for F3SP66-4S, F3SP67-6S) (IM34M06P14-01E)
-Sequence CPU – Network Functions (for F3SP66-4S, F3SP67-6S) (IM34M06P14-
02E)
For ladder programming:
-FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3 (IM34M06Q16-01E, -02E, -03E, -04E)
For Functions:
- Sequence CPU – Functions (for F3SP22-0S, F3SP28-3N/3S, F3SP38-6N/6S,
F3SP53-4H/4S, F3SP58-6H/6S, F3SP59-7S) (IM34M06P13-01E)
For ladder programming:
-FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField2 (IM34M06Q15-01E)
-FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField3 (IM34M06Q16-01E, -02E, -03E, -04E)
F3SP71
F3SP76
F3SP66
F3SP67
F3SP28
F3SP38
F3SP22 F3SP58
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For Functions:
-BASIC CPU Modules and YM-BASIC/FA Programming Language
(IM34M06Q22-01E)
For BASIC programming:
-BASIC Programming Tool M3 for Windows (IM 34M06Q22-02E)
Common for all sequence CPU modules
For the FA-M3 specifications and configurations*1, installation and wiring, test run,
maintenance, and module installation limits for the whole system:
*1: Refer to the relevant product manuals for specifications except for power supply modules, base modules,
input/output modules, cables and terminal units.
-Hardware Manual (IM 34M06C11-01E)
F3BP20
F3BP30

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Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyrights
The copyright of the programs and online manuals contained in the software medium of
the Software Product shall remain in YOKOGAWA.
You are allowed to print the required pages of the online manuals for the purposes of
using or operating the Product; however, reprinting or reproducing the entire document
is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Law.
Except as stated above, no part of the online manuals may be reproduced, transferred,
sold, or distributed to a third party in any manner (either in electronic or written form
including, without limitation, in the forms of paper documents, electronic media, and
transmission via the network). Nor it may be registered or recorded in the media such as
films without permission.
Trademarks
The trade names and company names referred to in this manual are either trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTENTS
Applicable Product ...............................................................................................i
Precautions ..........................................................................................................ii
Introduction..........................................................................................................x
Copyrights and Trademarks ..............................................................................xi
1. Overview ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 F3LP02-0N and F3LP12-0N Modules ..................................................... 1-1
1.2 Operation Mode ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Link Device............................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 System Configuration ............................................................................. 1-2
1.4.1 Single-layer System .....................................................................1-2
1.4.2 Multi-layer System........................................................................ 1-3
1.5 RAS Function........................................................................................... 1-4
2. Specifications............................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Model Names and Specification Codes ................................................ 2-1
2.2 Operating Environment .......................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Performance Specifications ................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Cable Specifications ............................................................................... 2-2
2.4.1 Specifications of Twisted Pair Cables ..........................................2-2
2.4.2 Specifications for Fiber Optic Cables...........................................2-2
2.5 External Dimensions ............................................................................... 2-8
 F3LP02-0N ........................................................................................... 2-8
 F3LP12-0N ........................................................................................... 2-8
3. Setup and Connection of Modules ............................................. 3-1
3.1 Startup Procedures ................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Components and their Functions .......................................................... 3-2
 F3LP02-0N ........................................................................................... 3-2
 F3LP12-0N ........................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Setting Station Numbers ........................................................................ 3-4
3.4 Setting Parameters.................................................................................. 3-5
 F3LP02-0N ........................................................................................... 3-5
 F3LP12-0N ........................................................................................... 3-5
 Setting Operation Mode........................................................................3-5
FA Link H Module
Fiber-optic FA Link H Module
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3.5 Attaching and Detaching Modules ........................................................ 3-6
3.6 Wiring........................................................................................................ 3-8
 F3LP02-0N ........................................................................................... 3-8
 F3LP12-0N ........................................................................................... 3-9
3.7 Applying the Power ............................................................................... 3-12
 F3LP02-0N .........................................................................................3-12
 F3LP12-0N .........................................................................................3-12
3.8 Checking Communication Status ........................................................ 3-13
3.8.1 FA Link Module Status ...............................................................3-14
3.8.2 Displaying Status of Local Station .............................................3-15
3.8.3 Displaying Status of Remote Stations........................................3-17
3.9 Configuration Setup of CPU Module ................................................... 3-19
3.9.1 Setting Device Capacities ..........................................................3-20
 For High Speed Mode.........................................................................3-21
 For Normal Mode................................................................................3-23
3.9.2 Setting FA Link System Numbers .............................................. 3-26
3.10 FA Link H Configuration .......................................................................3-31
4. Link Data Configuration............................................................... 4-1
4.1 Link Relays............................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Link Registers.......................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Special Relays ......................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Special Registers..................................................................................... 4-6
5. Operation and Processing Time ................................................. 5-1
5.1 Overview of Data Link Processing ........................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 Link Refresh .................................................................................5-2
5.1.2 Link Refresh Range ..................................................................... 5-4
5.1.3 Cyclic Transmission .....................................................................5-5
5.2 Response Time ........................................................................................ 5-6
5.2.1 Response Time of a Single Layer System ...................................5-6
6. Cautions on Using FA Link H Modules....................................... 6-1
 Operation Mode .................................................................................... 6-1
 CPU Module Configuration Setup ........................................................ 6-1
 Multi-CPU System ................................................................................ 6-1
 Programming Precautions ....................................................................6-2
 Checking Link Data Allocation .............................................................. 6-2
 Precautions when Setting Station Numbers ......................................... 6-2
 Powering On ......................................................................................... 6-2
 When a Slave Station Fails .................................................................. 6-3
 When Connecting FA Link H module to FA500 or µFA20 .................... 6-3
 When Intermixing Old and New Modules within the Same System ..... 6-3

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7. High-speed Mode ......................................................................... 7-1
7.1 CPU Module Configuration..................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Setting Device Capacity ...............................................................7-1
7.2 FA Link H Configuration ......................................................................... 7-3
7.3 Link Data Configuration.......................................................................... 7-4
7.3.1 Link Relays...................................................................................7-4
7.3.2 Link Registers ..............................................................................7-5
7.4 Response Time ........................................................................................ 7-6
7.4.1 Response Time of Layered System .............................................7-6
7.5 Restrictions on Mixing Modes (Normal and High-speed)
in Link Systems ....................................................................................... 7-7
8. Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 8-1
8.1 When "RDY" LED Is Off .......................................................................... 8-2
8.2 When "ERR" LED is Lit ........................................................................... 8-3
8.3 When Communication Cannot Proceed................................................ 8-4
8.4 Error Codes When Using WideField3................................................... 8-5
Index .........................................................................................................Index-1
Revision Information ...................................................................................Rev-1

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1. Overview
The FA Link H modules for interchanging data between FA-M3 CPUs allow the
configuration of a high-speed data link over a long distance.
1.1 F3LP02-0N and F3LP12-0N Modules
- The F3LP02-0N FA Link H Modules use twisted-pair cables which allow easy
installation and selection of four speeds -- 125 k, 250 k, 625 k and 1.25 Mbps. The
maximum transmission distances are 1 km, 500 m, 200 m and 100m depending on
the communication speed.
- The F3LP12-0N Fiber-optic FALink H Modules use optical fiber cables with noise
immunity, and the maximum distance between stations is 1 km with maximum total
length of 10 km at a transmission speed of 1.25 Mbps.
Note
The term "FA Link H" is this manual refers to both the FALink Modules and the Fiber-
optic FA Link H modules, unless the model F3LP02-0N or F3LP12-0N is specifically
mentioned otherwise.
1.2 Operation Mode
The FA Link H Module can operate in two modes: normal mode and high-speed mode.
In high-speed operation mode, the system can use up to 1024 link devices; internal
processing is faster and the response time is shorter, when compared to normal mode.
For more details on high-speed mode, see Chapter 7, "High Speed Mode".
In normal operation mode, the system supports up to 2048 link devices.
Select the appropriate operation mode to suit your system specifications.
1.3 Link Device
- Link relays (L) and link registers (W) which compose link devices of a connected FA
Link H system are provided with a maximum of 2048 devices per system (per
network) in normal mode.
- The maximum number of links that can be transmitted by one module in a link
system depends on the number of links defined for that system. The number of
links can be set arbitrarily for each station.
- The F3SP05, F3SP08 and F3SP21 sequence CPUs provide 2048 link devices;
The F3SP25, F3SP35, F3SP28, F3SP53, F3SP66, and F3SP71-4S sequence
CPUs provide 8192 link devices and the F3SP38, F3SP58, F3SP59, F3SP22,
F3SP67, and F3SP76-7S sequence CPUs provide 16384 link devices.
-Multiple link modules can be connected to one CPU module, allowing the
configuration of a multi-layer system. The table below shows the maximum number
of link modules that can be connected to each CPU module for each operation
mode of the link module.
Operation Mode
Normal
High speed
F3SP05/08/21
1
2
F3SP25/35/28/53
4
8
F3SP38/58/59
F3SP22, F3SP66/67, F3SP71-4S, F3SP76-7S
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1.4 System Configuration
This section shows the system configurations that can be constructed using the FA-Link
H Modules.
1.4.1 Single-layer System
A single-layer system is a system with up to 32 modules connected through optical fiber
cables or twisted-pair cables.
Be sure to install the FA Link H module in a main unit. There is no restriction on the
installed position in the main unit.
The station numbers can be set to any number within the range of 1 to 32 provided that
no station numbers are duplicated. Be sure to set station number 1 to a master station
for network management requirements. The stations numbers need not be sequential.
Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4
Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4
: Represents the FA Link H Module
(F3LP02-0N) : Represents the Fiber-optic FA Link H Module (F3LP12-0N) F0141.VSD
FA Link H Module
Fiber-optic FA Link H Module
Figure 1.1 Single-layer System Configuration
CAUTION
F3LP32-0N modules cannot be connected to F3LP01-0N or F3LP02-0N modules. This
means that those modules cannot be used together in the same communication bus
(i.e., in the same system).