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User’s
Manual
UT Link Module
IM 34M06H25-01E
Applicable Modules:
Model Code Model Name
F3LC51-2N UT Link Module
IM 34M06H25-01E
Yokogawa Electric Corporation 3rd Edition
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Applicable Product
 Range-free Controller FA-M3
- Model : F3LC51-2N
- Name : UT Link 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 34M6H25-01E

- Document Model Code. : DOCIM
IM 34M06H25-01E 3rd Edition : Jan.24, 2020-00

All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2001, Yokogawa Electric Corporation
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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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The following symbols are used only in the user's manual.
WARNING
- Draws attention to information essential to prevent electrical shock or other dangers
that may result in injury or the loss of life.
CAUTION
- Draws attention to information essential to prevent hardware damage, software
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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 Software Supplied by the Company
- Yokogawa Electric makes no other warranties expressed or implied except as
provided in its warranty clause for software supplied by the company.
- Use the software with one computer only. You must purchase another copy of the
software for use with each additional computer.
- Copying the software for any purposes other than backup is strictly prohibited.
- Store the original media that contain the software in a safe place.
- Reverse engineering, such as decompiling of the software, is strictly prohibited.
- Under absolutely no circumstances may the software supplied by Yokogawa Electric
be transferred, exchanged, or sublet or leased, in part or as a whole, for use by any
third party without prior permission by Yokogawa Electric.

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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
to work.

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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.
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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
This manual explains the UT Link Module, which can be used to configure an FA-M3
system.
 How to Read this Manual

If you are a first-time reader of this manual, read chapters 1 to 4. For efficiency, read
only the relevant remaining chapters, as required. A “$” symbol preceding a numeric
value indicates a hexadecimal number.
 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.
F3SP28, F3SP38, F3SP53, F3SP58, F3SP59:

 For information on functions of sequence CPU
- Sequence CPU Instruction Manual - Functions (for F3SP28-3N/3S, F3SP38-6N/6S,
F3SP53-4H/4S and F3SP58-6H/6S, F3SP59-7S) 2nd Edition or later
 For creating ladder programs
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField2 (IM34M6Q15-01E)
or
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField (IM34M6Q14-01E)
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField – Application (IM34M6Q14-02E)
F3SP21, F3SP25, F3SP35, F3SP05, F3SP08:

- Sequence CPU Instruction Manual – Functions (for F3SP21, F3SP25 and F3SP35)
(IM34M6P12-02E) 3rd Edition or later
 For creating ladder programs
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField2 (IM34M6Q15-01E)
or
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField (IM34M6Q14-01E)
- FA-M3 Programming Tool WideField – Application (IM34M6Q14-02E)

- Sequence CPU Modules - Instructions (IM34M6P12-03E)

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 For information on BASIC CPU Module and YM-BASIC/FA Program

Syntax
- BASIC CPU Module and YM-BASIC/FA Programming Language
(IM34M6Q22-01E)
 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)

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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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FA-M3
UT Link Module
IM 34M06H25-01E 3rd Edition
Content
Applicable Product ....................................................................................i
Important ...................................................................................................ii
Introduction ...............................................................................................x
Copyrights and Trademarks .................................................................. xii
1. Overview ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 External Instruments that can be Connected ....................................... 1-1
2. Specifications ............................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Model Names and Specification Codes ................................................ 2-1
2.2 Compatibility with CPU Modules ........................................................... 2-1
2.3 Standard Specifications .......................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Components and their Functions .......................................................... 2-2
2.5 External Dimensions and Weight .......................................................... 2-3
2.6 Connecting to External Instruments ..................................................... 2-4
2.7 Setting Communication Conditions ...................................................... 2-7
2.7.1 Recommended Communication Conditions ................................ 2-7
2.7.2 Setting Up the UT Link Module .................................................... 2-7
2.7.3 Self Diagnosis .............................................................................2-11
2.8 Attaching and Detaching Modules....................................................... 2-13
3. Types of Communication Methods ............................................. 3-1
3.1 Automatic Mode, Manual Mode and Command Communication ....... 3-1
3.1.1 Automatic Mode and Manual Mode ............................................. 3-1
3.1.2 Command Communication .......................................................... 3-3
3.2 Register Configuration and Signal Path of the UT Link Module ........ 3-4
3.3 Sample D Register Map of an External Instrument .............................. 3-7
4. Refresh Station Designation in Automatic Mode and
Manual Mode ................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 When Refresh Station Designation is Not Performed in
Automatic Mode....................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Refresh Station Designation .................................................................. 4-2
5. Details of Automatic Mode .......................................................... 5-1
5.1 Startup Procedure ................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Input/Output Relays Used in Automatic Mode ..................................... 5-2
5.3 Reading and Writing Data in Automatic Mode ..................................... 5-4
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5.4 Sample Program ...................................................................................... 5-5
6. Details of Manual Mode................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Input/Output Relays Used in Manual Mode .......................................... 6-3
6.3 Setting Mode Registers (Communication Conditions) ....................... 6-5
6.4 Configuration Setup (Communication Range) ..................................... 6-7
6.5 Reading and Writing Data in Manual Mode......................................... 6-10
6.6 Sample Program .................................................................................... 6-11
7. Details of Command Communication ......................................... 7-1
7.2 Input/Output Relays Used in Command Communication ................... 7-3
7.3 Setting Mode Registers (Communication Conditions) ........................ 7-4
7.4 Command and Response ....................................................................... 7-5
7.4.1 Data Areas Used in Command Communication .......................... 7-5
7.4.2 Formats of Commands and Responses ...................................... 7-6
7.5 Sample Program .................................................................................... 7-10
8. Accessing the UT Link Module ................................................... 8-1
8.1 Accessing Using Ladder Sequence Instructions................................. 8-1
8.2 Accessing Using BASIC Statements ..................................................... 8-3
8.2.1 Declaring Use of Module .............................................................. 8-4
8.2.2 Reading and Writing Mode Registers .......................................... 8-4
8.2.3 Reading and Writing Data Registers ............................................ 8-5
8.2.4 Reading and Writing Input and Output Relays............................. 8-6
9. Errors and Troubleshooting ........................................................ 9-1
9.1 Error Handling ......................................................................................... 9-1
9.1.1 Module Error ................................................................................ 9-3
9.1.2 Refresh Communication Error ..................................................... 9-4
9.1.3 Command Communication Error ................................................. 9-7
9.1.4 Error Response ............................................................................ 9-8
9.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart When 'RDY' LED Is Not On.................... 9-10
9.3 Troubleshooting Flowchart When 'RDY' LED Is Blinking ................. 9-11
9.4 Troubleshooting Flowchart When Communication Fails .................. 9-12
9.5 Troubleshooting Errors that Occur during Refresh Operation ........ 9-13
9.6 Troubleshooting Errors that Occur during Command
Communication ..................................................................................... 9-15
Appendix ....................................................................................... Appx.-1
Appendix 1. Configuration Data Area ....................................................... Appx.-1
Appendix 2. Refresh Communication Data Area ..................................... Appx.-2
Appendix 3. Examples on Performance ................................................... Appx.-3
Appendix 4. Increasing Ladder Program Speed...................................... Appx.-5
Index ............................................................................................... Index-1
Revision Information ........................................................................ Rev-1

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1. Overview
1.1 Overview
The UT Link Module (F3LC51-2N) connects and communicates with external
instruments, which support the FA-M3 personal computer link protocol. Section 1.2,
“External Instruments that can be Connected” lists some instruments which support the
PC link protocol. Connecting these to the UT link module allows users to exchange data
without knowledge of communications protocols and commands.
1.2 External Instruments that can be Connected

The following products are some external instruments, which can be connected to the
UT Link module.
 Products of Yokogawa Electric Corporation

- The range of instruments that can be accessed using the UT Link Module is given
below.
 Digital Indicating Controllers UTAdvanced Series

Automatic Manual Mode,
Mode Command Communication
Instrument Name Model Name (Read) (Read and Write)
D Registers D Registers I Relays
UT55A,UT52A
Digital indicating D2001 to D2025 D0001 to D8000 I0001 to I7072
UT35A,UT32A
controller
UT75A D2001 to D2025 D0001 to D10000 I0001 to I7072
UP55A
Program controller D2001 to D2025 D0001 to D9000 I0001 to I7072
UP35A,UP32A
Digital indicator with
UM33A D2001 to D2025 D0001 to D7700 I0001 to I7072
alarms
*: For more information on automatic mode, manual mode and command communication, see Chapter 3, “Types of
Communication Methods”.

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 Signal Conditioner JUXTA JV V3 Series

Automatic Manual Mode,
Mode Command Communication
Instrument Name Model Name (Read) (Read and Write)
D Registers D Registers I Relays
Universal temperature
VJU7
converter
Isolator VJH7
Distributor VJA7
Potentiometer transmitter VJS7 D0001 to D0015 D0001 to D0128 I0001 to I0256
Pulse rate converter VJP8
Pulse/analog transmitter VJQ8
Analog/pulse transmitter VJQ7
Universal computing unit VJX7
*: For more information on automatic mode, manual mode and command communication, see Chapter 3, “Types of
Communication Methods”.
Note
- The information herein may be modified without notification. For details on the
external instruments, contact Yokogawa Electric Corporation.
- When performing configuration, note that communication functions of many external
instruments for connecting to the UT link module are given only as supplementary
specifications.

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- The documents related to the communication functions are listed below.
 Digital Indicating Controllers UTAdvanced Series

Instrument Name Model Name Document No. Document Name
UT55A,UT52A
Digital indicating
UT35A,UT32A
controller UTAdvanced Series
UT75A
Communication Interface
UP55A IM 05P07A01-01E*1
Program controller (RS-485, Ethernet)
UP35A,UP32A User’s Manual
Digital indicator with
UM33A
alarms
*1: The document is not provided with the product and must be purchased separately.
 Signal Conditioner JUXTA JV V3 Series

Instrument Name Model Name Document No. Document Name
Universal temperature
VJU7
converter
Isolator VJH7
Distributor VJA7
VJ Series Communication
Potentiometer transmitter VJS7 IM 77J1J11-01E*2
Functions Manual
Pulse rate converter VJP8
Pulse/analog transmitter VJQ8
Analog/pulse transmitter VJQ7
Universal computing unit VJX7
*2: The document is not provided with the product and must be purchased separately.
Note
- The information herein may be modified without notification. For details on external
instruments, contact Yokogawa M&C Corporation.
- When performing configuration, note that communication functions of many external
instruments for connecting to the UT link module are given only as supplementary
specifications.

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Note
- Instrument names of the external instruments are represented as D registers and I
relays.
These are separate from the D registers and I relays of the FA-M3 sequence CPU.
They are clearly differentiated in this manual and should not be confused during
reading.
- Registers of the UT link module are represented as numbers, known as “device
position numbers”.
- Registers of the UT link module and external instruments consist of 1 word
(16 bits) per register.

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2. Specifications
2.1 Model Names and Specification Codes
Table 2.1 Model Names and Specification Codes of the UT Link Module
Basic
Model Specification
Specification Style Code Remarks
Name Code Suffix
Code
F3LC51 -2N ….. ….. One RS-422A / RS-485 port
2.2 Operating Environment

The F3LC51-2N may be used with all CPU modules.
2.3 Standard Specifications

 General Specifications
Table 2.2 General Specifications of the UT Link Module
Item Specifications Item Specifications
Operating
0 to 55°C Storage temperature -20 to 75°C
temperature
Operating
10 to 90% RH (non-condensing) Storage humidity 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
humidity
Operating Must of free of corrosive gases,
environment flammable gases and heavy dust
 Function Specifications
Table 2.3 Function Specifications of the UT Link Module
Item Description Setting Switch*2 Factory Setting
Interface EIA RS-422A/RS-485 Compliant
Transmission mode Half-duplex, two-wire or four-wire
Synchronization Asynchronous
Transmission speed (bps) 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/19200/31250/38400  9600
Transmission media Shielded twisted-pair cable (AWG20 - 16)
Transmission distance 1200 m max. *1
Number of connected
32 stations max. *1
stations
220 (built-in, termination is specified using a
Terminating resistor
switch)
Number of ports 1 port (insulated)
Start bit: 1
Data length: 7/8  8
Data format
Parity bit: none / even / odd  Even
Stop bit: 1/2  1
Parity check
Error detection
Checksum: yes / no  no
Xon/Xoff control None
Protocol Proprietary protocol
Ending character Yes / no  yes
Access Range All control data
Transmission speed, data format, checksum and
Setup items
ending character
Number of modules Max. 4
Current consumption 290 mA
External connection 6-point terminal block, M3.5 screw
External dimensions 28.9(W)×100(H)×83.2(D)mm*3
Weight 130g
*1: The specifications of the external instruments may impose further constraints.
*2: Items marked with ‘’ may be defined by the user using switches.
*3: Dimensions exclude protrusions (Refer to External Dimensions figure for details)

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2.4 Components and their Functions

 Front View
RDY RDY Display:
Lit when the internal circuitry
LC51-2N UT LINK is functioning normally.
TERMINATOR
2- 4-WIRE Terminating resistor switch:
OFF Specify a 4-wire or 2-wire
SD A system to terminate.
SD B
RD A
RD B RS-422A/RS-485 terminal block

(6 terminals, M3.5 screws)
SG
SHIELD
Figure 2.1 Front View of the UT Link Module
 Right Side View

Front Rear
Transmission spe ed switch

Sets the transmission
speed of the module.
5
O 1
F 2
F 3
4
Data format swit ch
5
6
Defines the format of
7 communication data.
5
Mode switch
Sets the communication mode.
Note: This figure is drawn with
the panel cover removed.
Figure 2.2 Right Side View of the UT Link Module (REV:04:07 and earlier)
Front Rear
SW1
4
0
C
SW3 SW2 speed of the module.
O 1 O 1
F 2 F 2
F 3
4
F 3
4
Data format swit ch
5
6
5
6
7
8
7
8
communication data.
Mode switch
Figure 2.3 Right Side View of the UT Link Module (REV:05:08 and later)

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 Functions of Indicators
The behavior (on, off, or flashing) of LEDs indicates various statuses of the module.
Table 2.4 Functions of Indicators

Name Mode Color Behavior State Notes
Normal Turns On Normal
Green
operation Turns Off Module error *2
Turns On Normal
RDY Self-diagnosis Communication test error
*1 Green Flashes
or Wiring abnormality *2
Turns Off ROM check error *2
Setting outside
Green Turns Off Setting error Do not use this setting
specifications *3
*1: For the self-diagnosis, refer to “2.7.3 Self-diagnosis function”.

*2: Refer to the flow in section 9.2 and 9.3 for troubleshooting errors.
*3: For REV:04:07 and earlier modules, do not use setting values other than “0” or “7”. For REV:05:08 and later modules,
leave DIP Switch, except 7, unchanged at its factory setting. For the mode setting, refer to “Mode switch” in “2.7.2 UT
link module setting”.
2.5 External Dimensions
Unit: mm
83.2 12.1 28.9

2
100
Figure 2.4 External Dimensions of the UT Link Module

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2.6 Connecting to External Instruments

The UT link module allows external instruments to be connected through an RS-422A/
RS-485 terminal block.
 CE Compliance Grounding
To ensure compliance to CE Marking for a system incorporating this module, use a
shielded cable for connecting to the module. Peel off part of the insulation of the
shielded cable to expose the shield, and apply an FG clamp to the shield to secure and
ground it.
Figure 2.5 CE Compliance Grounding
 RS-422A/RS-485 Terminal Block

This terminal block uses M3.5 screws.
SD A SD A Send Data A →
SD B SD B Send Data B → 7.3mm

8.6mm
RD A
RD A Receive Data A ←
RD B
RD B Receive Data B ←
SG SG Grant Signal
SHIELD SHIELD
Figure 2.6 RS-422A/RS-485 Terminal Block

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 Wiring the UT Link Module to External Instruments

Use a two- or four-wire system for connecting the UT link modules to external
instruments
F3LC51-2N Externel instrument Externel instrument
Set terminating switch to 4-wire.
Figure 2.7 Wiring Diagram (four-wire system)
F3LC51-2N Externel instrument Externel instrument
Set terminating switch to 2-wire.
Figure 2.8 Wiring Diagram (two-wire system)
Note
Use the built-in terminating resistor in the module on the F3LC51-2N side.
On the external instrument side, some external instruments may also have a built-in
terminating resistor.
Note
- On some external instruments, the signal polarities (A/B, +/-) may be reverse to
what is shown above. If a framing error occurs during communication, try to change
the connections appropriately for reversed polarities.
- On some external instruments, the terminal markings may be different from what is
shown above. Perform the connections accordingly.
*: Signal polarities and terminal markings are not defined in the RS-422/485 standard.

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 Applicable Wire and Terminals
Table 2.5 Applicable Wire and Terminals
Wire type Shielded twisted-pair cable
Wire temperature rating 75°C min
Wire Connection method Crimp-on type
Vender Model Applicable conductor size
Japan Solderless
Terminal Mfg V1.25-M3
Co., Ltd.
Nippon Tanshi AWG22〜18 (0.33〜0.82 mm2)
Applicable Crimp-on RAV1.25-3.5
Co., Ltd. (Copper wire)
Terminals and
Japan Solderless
conductor size
Terminal Mfg V1.25-M4
Co., Ltd.
Japan Solderless
AWG16〜14 (1.3〜2.1 mm2)
Terminal Mfg V2-M4
(Copper wire)
Co., Ltd.
Tightening Torque 0.8 N･m (7.1 lbf･in)
 Setting Terminating Resistors

Set the terminating resistor to terminate a UT link module if the module is installed at the
end of a daisy chain network. For a four-wire system, set the switch to “4-WIRE”; for a
two-wire system, set it to “2-WIRE”. If the UT link module is not installed at either end of
a daisy chain network, set the switch to “OFF”.
TERMINATOR
2- 4-WIRE
OFF F_UT51_1.VS
D
Figure 2.9 Setting the Terminating Resistor Switch

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2.7 Setting Communication Conditions

2.7.1 Recommended Communication Conditions
Communication conditions should suit all external instruments to be connected. The
recommended communication conditions given below (also the factory setting of the UT
Link Module) suit most external instruments. However, you should double-check the
communication conditions for an external instrument in the following situations:
- when connecting external instruments with different functions to a single UT Link

Module
- when connecting old product models
Table 2.6 Recommended Communication Conditions

(the same as the factory setting of the UT Link Module)
Item Value
Transmission speed 9600bps
Data length 8 bits
Parity Even
Start bit 1 bit
Stop bit 1 bit
Ending character Yes
Checksum No
2.7.2 Setting up the UT Link Module

Parameters such as the data format and transmission speed can be set using switches
on the right side of the module. At power on, the UT Link Module reads the switch
positions and sets the communication conditions and automatic/manual mode
accordingly.
CAUTION
Always turn off the power to the module before attaching or detaching the module.
Front Rear

speed of the module.
5
O 1
F 2
F 3
4
Data format swit ch
5
6
7 communication data.
5
Mode switch
Figure 2.10 Right Side View of the UT Link Module (REV:04:07 and earlier)

2-8
Front Rear
SW1
4
8
C
SW3 SW2 speed of the module.
O 1 O 1
F 2 F 2
F 3
4
F 3
4
Data format swit ch
5
6
5
6
7
8
7
8
communication data.
Mode switch
Figure 2.11 Right Side View of the UT Link Module (REV:05:08 and later)
 Data Format Switch

Sets the data transmission format. Set the 8-bit DIP switch by sliding each switch to the
ON or OFF position.
Leave DIP Switch 8 unchanged at its factory setting.
No. Setup Item OFF ON Factory setting

1
O 1 Data length 7 bit 8 bit ON
F 2 2 Parity No Yes ON
F 3 Odd Even ON
3
4 Stop bit 1 bit 2 bit OFF
4 5 Checksum No Yes OFF
5 6 Ending character No Yes ON
Automatic/
6 7 Manual mode Automatic mode ON
Manual mode
7 8 Unused Unused Unused OFF
8
F_UT51_1.VS
D
Figure 2.12 Data Format Switch Setting

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 Transmission Speed Switch (REV:04:07 and earlier)

Set the transmission speed using the decimal rotary switch. Insert a small flat-blade
screwdriver into the arrow slot and change the setting by changing the direction of the
arrow.
Do not use setting 9.
Setting Transmission speed (bps) Remarks

0 300
2 3
1 600
4
2 1200
0 1
5 6
3 2400
9
7 8
4 4800
5 9600 Factory Setting
6 19200
7 31250
8 38400
9 (Unused)
Figure 2.13 Transmission Speed Switch Setting (REV:04:07 and earlier)
 Transmission Speed Switch (REV:05:08 and later)

Set the transmission speed using the heximal rotary switch. Insert a small flat-blade
arrow.
Do not use setting 9 to F.
Setting Transmission speed (bps) Remarks

0 300
1 600
2 1200
3 2400
4 4800
5 9600 Factory Setting
6 19200
7 31250
8 38400
9 (Unused)
A (Unused)
B (Unused)
C (Unused)
D (Unused)
E (Unused)
F (Unused)
Figure 2.14 Transmission Speed Switch Setting (REV:05:08 and later)

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 Mode switch (REV:04:07 and earlier)
Set the communication mode using the decimal rotary switch. Insert a small flat-blade
arrow.
Setting “0” is used for self-diagnosis. For the self-diagnosis, refer to “2.7.3 Self-
diagnosis”.
Setting Communication mode Remarks

0 Self-diagnosis
2 3 1 (Unused)
4
2 (Unused)
9 0 1
5 6
3 (Unused)
4 (Unused)
7 8
5 (Unused)
6 (Unused)
7 Normal operation Factory setting
8 (Unused)
9 (Unused)
Figure 2.15 Mode switch Setting (REV:04:07 and earlier)
CAUTION
For REV:04:07 and earlier modules, do not use setting values other than “0” or “7”. If a
value other than "0" or "7" is set, the module will not start correctly.
 Mode switch (REV:05:08 and later)

Set the communication mode using the 8-bit DIP switch. Set “Self-diagnosis / normal
communication” in DIP switch 7. For the self-diagnosis, refer to “2.7.3 Self-diagnosis”.
No. Setup Item OFF ON Factory setting

1
O 1 Unused Unused Unused OFF
F 2 2 Unused Unused Unused OFF
F 3
3 Unused Unused Unused OFF
4 Unused Unused Unused OFF
Communication Self- Normal
6 7 ON
mode Diagnosis operation
8
F_UT51_1.VS
D
Figure 2.16 Mode switch Setting (REV:05:08 and later)
CAUTION
For REV:05:08 and later modules, leave DIP Switch, except 7, unchanged at its factory
setting. If either DIP switch 1-6 or 8 is turned ON, the module will not start correctly.

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2.7.3 Self-Diagnosis
The UT link module features self-diagnosis functions for checking the module hardware.
To perform self-diagnosis, follow the steps below:
(1) Turn off the FA-M3 power supply.
(2) Detach the UT link module from the base module.
(3) Change the mode switch on the right side of the module for self-diagnosis.
For REV:04:07 and earlier modules, set Rotary Switch to 0.
For REV:05:08 and later modules, set 8-bit DIP Switch to OFF for all bits.
(4) Set the transmission speed switch to 9600 bps (position 5).
(5) Attach the module to the base module with wiring as shown in Figure 2.19.
(6) Turn on the power supply of the FA-M3 to start self-diagnosis.
Front Rear
5
5
O 1
F 2
F 3
4
5
6
7
5
Mode switch
5
Figure 2.17 Switch Setting for Self-Diagnosis (REV:04:07 and earlier)
Front Rear

4
SW1
0
4 C
0
SW3 SW2
O 1 O 1
F 2 F 2
F 3 F 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
Mode switch O 1
2
F
F 3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 2.18 Switch Setting for Self-Diagnosis (REV:05:08 and later)

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UT Link Module
SD A
SD B
RD A
RD B
SG
SHIELD
Figure 2.19 Wiring for Self-Diagnosis
The self-diagnosis test results are reflected on the UT link module RDY LED as shown
in Table 2.6.
Tale 2.7 Self-Diagnosis

RDY LED Self-Diagnosis Test Results
Turns on Normal
Communication test error
Flashes
or Wiring abnormality*1
Turns off ROM check error
*1: Wire as shown in Figure 2.19. If there is a problem with the wiring, such as a terminal connection error, cable
disconnection, or wiring not performed, a wiring abnormality will occur.
CAUTION
After completing the self-diagnosis test, be sure to set the restore the transmission
speed switch to its original position.
For REV:04:07 and earlier modules, set mode switch to 7.
For REV:05:08 and later modules, set mode switch to ON for bit 7.
Then, turn on the power to start-up the system.

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2.8 Attaching and Detaching Modules

 Attaching the Module
Figure 2.20 shows how to attach this module to the base module. First hook the anchor
slot at the bottom of the module to be attached onto the anchor pin on the bottom of
the base module. Push the top of this module towards the base module until the yellow
anchor/release button clicks into place.
CAUTION
Always switch off the power before attaching or detaching a module.
Base module
Anchor pin
This module
F01.VSD
Figure 2.20 Attaching/Detaching the Module
CAUTION
DO NOT bend the connector on the rear of the module by force during the above
operation. If the module is pushed with improper force, the connector may bend causing
an error.
 Detaching the Module

To remove this module from the base module, reverse the above operation. Press the
yellow anchor/release button on the top of this module to unlock it and tilt the module
away from the base module. Then lift the module off the anchor pin at the base.

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■ Attaching Modules in Intense Vibration Environments

If the module is used in intense vibration environments, fasten the module with a screw.
Use screws of type listed in the table below. Insert these screws into the screw holes on
top of the module and tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver.
Screw Required
M4-size binder screw 12 to 15 mm long
(Or 14 to 15 mm if fitted with a washer)
F02R1.VSD
Figure 2.21 Tightening the Module

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3. Types of Communication Methods

3.1 Automatic Mode, Manual Mode and Command
Communication
The UT Link Module supports two types of communication modes and command
communication. This chapter gives an overview of these two modes and command
communication. For more details, read the individual chapters.
Table 3.1 Operation of UT Link Module

Usage Communication Items Communication Method
Fixed items of the external
Automatic mode instrument Regular communication
(Not user-definable) (Refresh operation)
Manual mode
User specified items of the
Command
external instrument Communicate when required
communication
Automatic Mode Manual Mode

Regular
Fixed communication items Mode User-specified communication
for each external selection communication items. (Refresh
instrument type. Slightly complicated operation)
Simple user program user program
Command Communication Communicate

as and when
User-specified communication items. required
Complicated user program.
F_UT51_1.VS
Figure 3.1 Operation of the UT Link Module
3.1.1 Automatic Mode and Manual Mode

The UT Link Module supports an automatic mode for simple communications as well as
a manual mode for accessing any data of the external instrument. You can select to use
either of these modes using the data format switch*1.
The UT Link Module operates connected external instruments according to the mode
selected.
Both these modes perform cyclical regular communications, known as a “refresh
operation”.
*1: See Figure 2.9, “Data Format Switch Setting”.

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 Automatic Mode
Using the automatic mode requires only a simple FA-M3 user program. In automatic
mode, the communication items are determined for each series of the external
instrument.
Except for some instrument series, the communication items of the external instrument
are designed to be read-only by the UT Link Module. Depending on the series of the
external instrument, the number of communication items ranges from 8 to 25
In automatic mode, all communications items are read to the UT Link Module. A user
program can then read any number of these items from the UT Link Module.
External instrument of different series may be connected to the same communication
line.
Furthermore, automatic mode can be used together with command communication.
- Contact the manufacturer of an external instrument for information on the

communication items in automatic mode.
Note
When using automatic mode together with command communication, start command
communication after the status bit for the station in the Remote Station Status storage
area (data position numbers: 3839, 3840*1) has turned on. Starting command
communication before the refresh station initial check for this station has been
completed in automatic mode*2 will disallow subsequent automatic mode communication
to this station.
*1: For details, see Figure 9.2, “Remote Station Status Register Configuration”
*2: See Section .4.1, “When Refresh Station Designation is Not Performed in Automatic Mode”.
When the initial check for a station is completed, its status bit in the Remote Station Status storage area (data position
numbers: 3839, 3840) turns on.
 Manual Mode
Manual mode allows reading and writing to most of the data in the external instruments.
The manual mode is convenient although the FA-M3 user program increases in size as
the number of communication items and the number of external instrument stations
increase.
The D register map of an external instrument (which is separate from the D registers of
the FA-M3 sequence CPU) describes what kind of data is allocated and the
communication items are selected from the allocated data.
Manual mode can be used together with command communication.
- Contact the manufacturer of an external instrument for information on the D register

map of an external instrument.
Note
- The D register map of an external instrument contains read-only areas and access
prohibited areas. Do not write to or access these areas.
- Up to 25 contiguous devices can be read or written for each station in manual
mode. Non-contiguous device numbers may not be specified.

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3.1.2 Command Communication
 Command Communication
Command communication allows the user to communicate with external instruments as
and when required. Using command communication for communication items with low
access frequencies reduces reduction in the overall communication speed. Since the
communication items, external instrument station number and communication timing is
no longer transparent, the FA-M3 user program is more complicated.
Refresh communication during automatic mode or manual mode may be interrupted by
command communication.
The D register map of an external instrument (which is separate from the D registers of
the FA-M3 sequence CPU) describes what kind of data is allocated and the
communication items are selected from the allocated data.
- Contact the manufacturer of an external instrument for information on the D register

map of an external instrument.
Note
- The D register map of an external instrument contains read-only areas and access
- Up to 64 contiguous devices can be read or written for each station in command
communication mode. For non-contiguous device numbers, up to 24 devices may
be specified.

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3.2 Register Configuration and Signal Path of the

UT Link Module
 Register Configuration
The UT Link Module has various input output relays and registers as shown in table 3.2
for transmitting data between external instruments and the FA-M3 user program. For
more details, see the table or figure numbers indicated within parenthesis.
See Chapter 8, “Accessing the UT Link Module” on how to access the input/output
relays and the various registers. Read Section 5.4, “Sample Program”, Section 6.6,
“Sample Program”, and Section 7.5, “Sample Program” too.
Table 3.2 Register Configuration of the UT Link Module
Relays for exchanging data between the FA-M3 user program and the
Input/Output relay
Data position UT Link Module
number
1
Mode register Stores the communication parameter values. (Table 6.2) *1
50
51 Holds the communication data count, device type and first device
Configuration data area number for each external instrument station number in manual mode.
562 (Table Appx. 1)*1
563
Refresh station Performs refresh communication for stations whose bit is set to 1.
designation CPU1 (1 bit per station, total 32 stations) (Figure 4.1) *1
564
565
Refresh station Used for communication when the external instrument has two CPUs.
designation CPU2 (It is normally set to 0). (Figure 4.1) *1
566
Data Registers*2
567
Reserved
570
571
Refresh communication Holds the read/write data in refresh communication.
data area User programs read or write this data. (Table Appx. 2) *1
3770
3771
External instrument Holds the detailed error codes for each station of the external
status data area instrument. (Figure 9.2) *1
3840
3841
Command register Area for writing the command in command communication. (Figures
command area 7.4 to 7.8) *1
3940
3941
Command register Stores data and error response received from the external instrument
response area during command communication. (Figures 7.9 to 7.10) *1
4040
*1: Details are given in the table or figure indicated within parenthesis.
*2: When accessing a data register from a BASIC program, access the data position number by subtracting 50 from the
data position number given in table 3.2.
Note
Note the following when accessing data registers from BASIC programs.
Registers of the UT Link Module are classified into mode registers and data registers.
When accessing data registers from a BASIC program, access data position numbers
obtained by subtracting 50 from the data position numbers given in Table 3.2, “Register
Configuration of the UT Link Module”.
For mode registers, access the data position numbers as given in Table 3.2.
Data position numbers given henceforth should be handled similarly.

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 Slot Number
Input/output relays of the UT Link Module are identified using relay symbols (X, Y), slot
numbers and relay numbers.
Example: Xnn : slot number, nn: relay number
Registers of the UT Link Module are identified using slot numbers and data position
numbers.
Example:
READ sl n1 d k
sl : Slot number of the module (3 digits)

n1 : First data position to read
d : First device number for storing data read
k : Transfer data count
The slot number indicates the slot position where the module is installed.
It is a 3-digit integer defined as follows.
Slot number 
Slot position, counting from the right of the

power supply module towards the right end of
the base module: 01 to 16
Unit number
Main unit: 0
Sub unit : 1 to 7

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 Signal Path
The UT Link Module transmits signals between the user program and external
instruments via the following signal paths.
FA-M3 External Instrument
CPU Module RS-422-A/

UT Link Module
RS-485
communication
User program
Firmware Firmware
Request to
Output relays refresh
Input relays Refreshing I/O relays D registers

Write Write data
instruction Configuration
info. data
Read
Read data
instruction Refresh
communication
data area
External
instrument
status data area
Command
register
command area
Command
register
response area
Figure 3.2 Signal Path for the Refresh Operation
FA-M3 External Instrument
CPU Module RS-422-A

UT Link Module
/RS-485
communication
User program
Firmware Firmware
Request to
Output relays transmit command
Receive
Input relays response completed I/O relays D registers
Write Write data Configuration
instruction
info. data
Read Read data
instruction Refresh
communication
data area
External
instrument
status data area
Command
register
command area
Command
register
response area
Figure 3.3 Signal Path for Command Communication

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3.3 Sample D Register Map of an External

Instrument
The following example shows the D register map of the Green Series Controller
(UT350/UT320) manufactured by Yokogawa M&C Corporation.
The D register map of an external instrument varies with the instrument model and its
contents may be modified.
When creating a user program, check with the manufacturer of the external instrument
on the contents of the D register map and the signals.
Table 3.3 Sample D Register Map for an External Instrument

PROCESS PROGRAM MODE/PAR
Omitted
No. +0 +100 +200
hereafter
1 ADERROR
2 ERROR
3 PV
4 CSP
5 OUT
6 HOUT
7 COUT SPNO
8 MOD
Omitted hereafter
Indicates read-only
items
Note
The D register map of an external instrument contains read-only areas and access

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4. Refresh Station Designation in

Automatic Mode and Manual Mode
The UT Link Module can be connected to up to 32 stations of external instruments
(This may be further constrained by the specifications of the external instruments).
It has registers (Refresh Station Designation CPU1/CPU2 register, data position
numbers 563 to 566 *1) for defining which parts of these 32 stations are to be refreshed
during refresh communication.
Set the bits for stations to be refreshed to 1 in the Refresh Station Designation register.
Stations with bit information 0 are not accessed.
- In automatic mode, it is recommended that you perform refresh station designation

even though the module is designed to allow communication to start even if refresh
station designation is not performed.
- In manual mode, communication is not allowed if refresh station designation is not
performed.
- In command communication, communication is allowed regardless of the setup of
the Refresh Station Designation register.
The Refresh Station Designation register for CPU2 is used when the external instrument
has two CPUs. Most external instruments, however, has only CPU1. Here, we assume
that the Refresh Station Designation register for CPU2 is set to all zeroes. The following
sections explain how the Refresh Station Designation register works.
*1: See Figure 4.1, “Refresh Station Designation Register”.
4.1 When Refresh Station Designation is Not

Performed in Automatic Mode
Initial Check
At power on, the bit information for all 32 stations in the Refresh Station Designation
register is automatically set to 1. Subsequently, each station, regardless of whether an
external instrument is connected, is polled in turn. Time out occurs if no response is
received from an unconnected station after approximately 100 ms. After polling has
completed for all 32 stations, refresh communication begins.
If refresh communication begins with only one external instrument connected, there is a
total time out delay for 31 stations (approximately 3100 ms).
To avoid this time out delay, perform refresh station designation.
Subsequent Check
Even though there is no response from an external instrument, which is switched off, the
external instrument may subsequently become accessible once its power is switched
on. To check for this, the UT Link Module polls each unconnected station in turn during
each refresh communication. As a result, each unconnected station will cause a time
out delay of approximately 100 ms during each refresh communication.
To avoid this time out delay, perform refresh station designation.

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4.2 Refresh Station Designation

In manual mode, all bits of the Refresh Station Designation register are automatically set
to 0 at power on. Therefore, communication in manual mode cannot proceed if refresh
station designation is not performed.
In automatic mode, specifying the refresh stations avoid time out delays (delay*1 at
communication start and delay*2 at each refresh communication) caused by
unconnected stations.
*1: approximately 100 ms  the number of unconnected stations
*2: approximately 100 ms
Corresponding station number

(1=refresh, 0=do not refresh)
Data position
number MSB LSB
Refresh station designation CPU1 (01-16)
563 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
564 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
565 Set these two words to zero as they are normally not used.
566
Figure 4.1 Refresh Station Designation Register
 Converting refresh station designation information to hexadecimal

To convert the refresh station designation information into a hexadecimal number, first,
divide the 16 bits into 4-bit segments. Overlay the bits with the numbers 8, 4, 2 and 1,
starting from the most significant bit position, as shown in Figure 4.2. Multiply the
overlay numbers with the 1-bit positions and add the results. Append a ‘$’ sign at the
beginning of the sum.
MSB
0 0 1 0
If the sum is 10 or more,
    represent it with letters A to F.
Bit overlay → 8 4 2 1 (10=A, 11=B, 12=C, 13=D, 14=E, 15=F)
   
Bit state → 0 0 1 0
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
0 + 0 + 2 + 0 → $2
Figure 4.2 Converting Refresh Station Designation Information to Hexadecimal

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 Example of refresh station designation
Example: where stations 01 to 04 and 06 of CPU1 are to be refreshed
Corresponding station number
Data position MSB LSB
number 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
563 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1
$0 $0 $2 $F
$002F  $2F
Data position MSB LSB
number 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
564 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0000  $0
Figure 4.3 Example for Converting Refresh Station Designation Information to Hexadecimal
Table 4.1 Signal Name Assignment Table

Signal Name Address I/O Comments
ONEpls M00035 ON for 1 scan at operation start
LCslot D00033 LC51 slot
* Example of refresh stations designation

(Normally executed during power-on processing) * file: KYOKUSET
Set slot location

where UT51 is
installed.
Set station
numbers 01 to 16
Set station
numbers 17 to 32
Set CPU2 data

areas to 0
Set CPU2 data

areas to 0
Table 4.4 Sample Program for Specifying Refresh Stations
Note
Any attempt to specify refresh stations during refresh communication will be ignored.
Stop refresh communication before changing the refresh stations. To stop refresh
communication, turn off the Request to Refresh relay (Y36).
If the refresh stations are specified during power-on processing, the above consideration
does not apply.
Note
To monitor the communication status of each station number, use the information in the
Remote Station Status storage area*1.
*1: See Figure 9.2, “Remote Station Status Register Configuration”.

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5. Details of Automatic Mode

5.1 Startup Procedure
The startup procedure for automatic mode is given below.
See Also:
Setup conditions for
communication with the
Setup communication conditions external instrument. The 2.7 Setting Communication
external instrument should Conditions
be setup with the same set
of conditions.
Install module to base module 2.8 Attaching and Detaching

Modules
Connect to external instruments 2.6 Connecting to External

Instruments
Designate NO It is recommended that refresh

refresh stations? station designation be performed.
YES
See sample programs for details 4.2 Refresh Station Designation

Designate refresh stations
on the following steps.
Turn on Request to Refresh relay

Y36 5.4 Sample Programs
Read data
YES
Communication
error?
NO Replace Replace with data that
read data identifies an error.
Figure 5.1 Startup Procedure for Automatic Mode

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5.2 Input/Output Relays Used in Automatic Mode

To start communication in automatic mode, turn on the Request to Refresh relay
(Y36). When this relay is on, the UT Link Module performs refresh operation of
the external instruments.
During the refresh operation, the Refreshing relay (X04) turns on.
Access the Request to Refresh relay (Y36) and Refreshing relay (X04)
using a FA-M3 user program (ladder sequence or BASIC program).
Other I/O relays that can be used in automatic mode include relays for managing error
information. A complete list of the relays is given in Table 5.1. For error handling,
see Chapter 9, “Errors and Troubleshooting".
Table 5.1 Input/Output Relays Used in Automatic Mode

I/O Relay
Signal Name Description Relation to Other Relays
Number
Turns on when the refresh
operation is started by turning Turning off Y36 stops
X04 Refreshing on Y36 (Refresh the refresh operation and
request). It remains on during turns off X04.
the refresh operation.
Turns on when clearing of the
error information (stations
Clear remote station
where error has occurred, error Turning off Y37 turns
X05 status register
details code) for remote off X05.
completed
stations, started by turning on
Y37, is completed
Turns on when communication Turning on either Y37
Refresh
X06 error occurs in automatic mode or Y38 turns off
communication error
or manual mode. X06.
Turns on when module error
Turning off Y36 turns
X07 Module error occurs (when there is an error
off X07.
in module setting).
Turning on this relay performs When X07 is turned
refresh communication. on, turn off Y36 after
Y36 Request to refresh
Turning off this relay stops checking the error
refresh communication. information.
Turning on this relay clears the
error information (stations
where error has occurred and Turn off Y37 after
Y37 error details code) of the confirming that X05
status register
Remote Station Status register has turned on.
and X06 (Refresh
Communication Error relay).
Turning on this relay clears
only X06 (Refresh
Clear refresh Communication Error relay). Turn off Y38 after
X38 communication error The error Information (station confirming that X06
relay where error has occurred, error has turned on.
details code) remains
unchanged.
*: Replace  with the slot number where the UT Link Module is installed.
Note
communication to a station after its status bit in the Remote Station Status storage area
(data position numbers: 3839, 3840*1) has turned on. Starting command communication
before the refresh station initial check*2 for a station has been completed in automatic mode
will disallow subsequent automatic mode communication to the station.
*1: For details, see Figure 9.2, “Remote Station Status Register Configuration”.

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 Operation of the input/output relays
Key:
User program processing
I/O relays
Communication interrupted UT Link Module internal processing
over all stations
ON
X04
Communication
Refreshing OFF
in progress
X05
register completed
X06
Refresh
communication error
X07
Module error
Y36
Request to refresh
Y37
status register
Y38
Clear refresh
communication error relay
Refresh Clear remote
time Normal Module communication station status
communication error error register
Figure 5.2 Operation of Input/Output Relays in Automatic Mode

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5.3 Reading and Writing Data in Automatic Mode

Data for automatic mode are stored in the Refresh Communication Data Area (data
position numbers 571 to 3770)*1 of the UT Link Module.
The Refresh Communication Data Area holds data for 32 stations (a total of 3200
registers) with 25 CPU1 read data areas, 25 CPU1 write data areas and similarly,
25+25 CPU2 areas per station.
The content of the stored data depends on the instrument type of the connected external
instrument. For example, if an external instrument with readable registers D1 to D8 is
connected to station 1 in automatic mode, when refresh communication starts, data will
be read and stored in the read area data position numbers 571 to 578 in the Refresh
Communication Data Area. A user program can obtain the data of the external
instrument by reading any part of the data in data position numbers 571 to 578.
When there is data to be written to the external instrument and assuming that the
instrument is connected as station 1, data can be transmitted to the external instrument
by writing the required data to the write area of the Refresh Communication Data Area,
starting from position number 596 using a user program.
The Refresh Communication Data Area for CPU2 is used when the external instrument
has two CPUs. Most external instruments, however, have only one CPU. Accessing an
external instrument with two CPUs is the same as accessing an external instrument with
one CPU, except for the difference in the data position numbers.
*1: Table 5.2 shows an example. See Table Appx. 2, “Refresh Communication Data Area” for a complete map of the
storage area.
Table 5.2 Refresh Communication Data Area Example

Station Data Position Numbers for CPU1 Data Position Numbers for CPU2
Number Read Area Write Area Read Area Write Area
1 571 to 595 596 to 620 621 to 645 646 to 670
2 671 to 695 696 to 720 721 to 745 746 to 770
3 771 to 795 796 to 820 821 to 845 846 to 870
:
32 3671 to 3695 3696 to 3720 3721 to 3745 3746 to 3770
*: Numbers in the table represent data position numbers of the UT Link Module.

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5.4 Sample Program

This section describes a sample program that is created with the following conditions.
- Specify refresh stations. : Stations 1 and 2

- Slot number where the UT Link Module is installed : 5
- External instrument for station 1 : Reads D1 to D8 every second *1
- External instrument for station 2 : Reads D1 to D9 every second *1
- On communication error : Sets read data for the error station to –99.
- Automatically restarts communication if system recovers from the communication
error.
(Determine the error using Remote Station Status register*2)
- If a module error occurs, check the program.
- Signal name assignments are as shown in Table 5.3.
*1: The user program reads the refresh communication data area of the UT Link Module every second.
The external instrument and UT Link Module communicates asynchronously to the user program.
Slot position 1 2 3 4 5 6
Power
UT Link Module
Station Station
number number
1 2
Communication items: D1 to D8 D1 to D9
Figure 5.3 System Configuration Diagram
Note
Remember to switch to automatic mode*1.
*1: See Figure 2.9., “Data Format Switch Setting”.

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Signal
Address I/O Comments
Name
RefReq Y00536 Request to refresh
*1
stats01 I00049 Remote station status 01
stats02 I00050 Remote station status 02
ONEpls M00035 On for 1 scan at operation start
Sec1 M00040 1-second clock
Data10 *2 D00049 First data for station 1
*1: 16 bits starting from stats01 are used for reading the status of stations 1 to 16 and hence cannot be used for other
purposes.
*2: 8 words starting from Data10 and 9 words starting from Data20 are used for reading data and hence cannot be used for
other purposes.
Note
The sample program is coded using signal names assigned to devices. Although the
program can be coded using only device names, using signal names improves program
readability and maintainability.

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** Sample Program for Automatic Mode **
* Designate refresh station (stations 1and 2) *
Set slot position

where UT51 is
installed
Set stations
01 to 16
Set stations
17 to 32
Set CPU2
data areas to 0
Set CPU2
data areas to 0
Request to
refresh
* Read remote station status and data *
Remote station
status
Read station 01
Read station 02
* On communication error, set data to -99 *
Station 01
Station 02
Figure 5.4 Sample Program for Automatic Mode

Note
- In the sample program, data for station 1 is stored in eight contiguous words starting
from signal name Data10 (device: D00049). Similarly, data for station 2 is stored in
nine words starting from Data20.
- Purpose of the timer: During communication to multiple stations, when
communication to a station is interrupted and subsequently restored, the status of
the other stations communicating normally may become 0 for an instantaneous
moment. When monitoring the communication status, communication is considered
interrupted if the status maintains a value of 0 for about 10 seconds. After
downloading the program, switch off and then switch on the power supply to the FA-
M3 before use.

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6. Details of Manual Mode

When performing refresh communication of the UT Link Module and the external
instruments in manual mode, the information that can be refreshed are all the registers
of the external instruments that allows refreshing. The user specifies which registers,
among these, can be refreshed. To actually perform refresh communication of the data
in the external instruments, the user manually:
- selects the external instruments to be refreshed and
- specifies the first register and the number of registers of each external instrument to
be refreshed
This manual selection of the devices of the external instrument to be refreshed is known
as configuration.
When compared to the automatic mode, the manual mode allows shortening of the
refresh time by selecting only the registers that require refreshing.
Note
Manual mode cannot operate until refresh station designation has been performed.
For details on how to specify the refresh stations, see Section 4.2, “Refresh Station
Designation”.

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The startup procedure in manual mode is given below.
See Also:
Set up conditions for

Setup communication conditions communication with the 2.7 Setting Communication
external instrument. The Conditions
external instrument should be
set up with the same set of
conditions.
Install module to base module 2.8 Attaching and Detaching
Modules

Instruments
Designate refresh stations 4.2 Refresh Station Designation
Set up mode NO When using the communication 6.3 Setting Mode Registers
registers? conditions defined by the switch (Communication Conditions)
setting on the side of the module,
YES there is no need to set up the
mode registers.
Set up mode registers
Set up configuration 6.4 Configuration Setup

(Communication range)
Turn on Request to Refresh relay See the sample program for

details on the following steps. 6.6 Sample Program
Y36
Read data
Write data
YES
Communication
error?
Figure 6.1 Startup Procedure for Manual Mode

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6.2 Input/Output Relays Used in Manual Mode

To start communication in manual mode, perform configuration setup, refresh station
designation and then turn on the Request to Refresh relay (Y36). When this relay
is on, the UT Link Module performs refresh operation of the external instruments.
During the refresh operation, the Refreshing relay (X04) turns on.
Access the Request to Refresh relay (Y36) and Refreshing relay (X04) using
a FA-M3 user program (ladder sequence or BASIC program).
Other I/O relays that can be used in manual mode include relays for managing error
information and relays for reading the configuration information. A complete list of the
relays is given in Table 6.1. For error handling, see Chapter 9, “Errors and
Troubleshooting".
Table 6.1 Input/Output Relays used in Manual Mode

I/O Relay Relation to Other
Signal Name Description
Number Relays
Turns on when setting of the
Set mode register contents written in the mode Turning off Y33
X01
completed register to this module is turns off X01.
completed.
Turns on when the read
Read configuration Turning off Y34
X02 configuration operation is
completed turns off X02.
completed.
Turns on when the refresh
Turning off Y36
operation is started by turning on
stops the refresh
X04 Refreshing Y36 (Request to refresh).
operation and turns off
It remains on during the refresh
X04.
operation.
Turns on when clearing of the error
Clear remote station information (stations where error
Turning off Y37
X05 status register has occurred, error details code) for
turns off X05.
completed remote stations, started by turning
on Y37, is completed
Turns on when communication Turning on either
Refresh communication
X06 error occurs in automatic mode or Y37 or Y38
error
manual mode. turns off X06.
Turns on when module error Turning off Y33 or
X07 Module error occurs (when there is an error in Y34 or Y36
module setting). turns off X07.
Turning on this relay sets the Turn off Y33 only
Request to set mode internal parameters of this module after checking that
Y33
register according to the contents of the X01 or X07
mode registers. has turned on.
Turn off Y34 only
Turning on this relay starts a
Request to read after checking that
Y34 request to read the configuration
configuration X02 or X07
information.
has turned on.
Turning on this relay performs When X07 is turned
refresh communication. on, turn off Y36
Y36 Request to refresh
Turning off this relay stops refresh after checking the error
communication. information.
Turning on this relay clears the
error information (stations where
error has occurred and error Turn off Y37 after
Y37 details code) of the Remote confirming that X05
status register
Station Status register and the has turned on.
X06 (Refresh
Communication Error relay).
Turning on this relay clears only
X06 (refresh communication
Clear refresh Turn off Y38 after
error relay). The error Information
X38 communication error confirming that X06
(station where error has occurred,
relay has turned on.
error detailed code) remains
unchanged.

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 Operation of the input/output relays

I/O relays Key:
User program processing
UT Link Module internal processing
X01
Setup mode register
completed Communication interrupted
over all stations
ON
X04 Communication
Refreshing OFF in progress
X05
status register
completed
X06
Refresh
communication error
X07
Module error
Y33
Request to set up
mode register
Y34
Request to read
configuration
Y36
Request to refresh
Y37
status register
Y38
Clear refresh
communication error relay
Refresh Clear remote
time Normal Module communication station status Set up
communication error error register mode registers
Y02
Read configuration
completed
Y34
Request to read
configuration
time
Read configuration
Figure 6.2 Operation of Input/Output Relays in Manual Mode

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6.3 Setting Mode Registers

(Communication Conditions)
When the communication conditions are set using the switches on the side of the
module and the module is used with these conditions unchanged, it is not necessary to
set the mode registers and you may skip this section.
However the following setup can only be done using mode registers.
- Response waiting time
This is the timer value for monitoring a response from an external instrument
during refresh communication.
- Number of communications retries
The communication conditions such as the transmission speed is read from the
positions of the DIP switches on the side of the module and written to the mode registers
when power to the module is switched on. A user program can check and change the
current communication conditions by reading and writing to the mode registers. Writing
to a mode register from a user program overwrites the current value. When changing a
mode register value, write your user program so that it checks that the Set Mode
Register Completed relay (X01)*1 has turned on after changing the mode register,
before starting communication.
See Table 6.2, “List of Mode Registers” for more details.
*1: See Table 6.1, “Input/Output Relays Used in Manual Mode”.
Note
Writing to mode registers is allowed in manual mode and command communication.
Writing to mode registers in automatic mode is ignored.
Table 6.2 List of Mode Registers

Data
Initial
position Type*1 Description
value
number
0: 300 1: 600 2: 1200
Transmission speed *2
1 R/W 3: 2400 4: 4800 5: 9600
(bps)
6: 19200 7: 31250 8: 38400
*2
2 R/W Data length 0: 7 bits 1: 8 bits
*2
3 R/W Parity 0: none 1: odd 2: even
*2
4 R/W Stop bit length 0: 1 bit 1: 2 bits
*2
5 R/W Checksum 0: no 1: yes
*2
6 R/W Ending character 0: none 1: CR($OD)
Response waiting
7 R/W 10 to 32760 (ms) 5000
time*3
Number of
0 to 255
8 R/W communication 0: No retry 3
(times)
retries
Module error details 15 0 
31 R
EC1*4 Error code 1 (EC1)
Module error details 15 0 
32 R
EC2*4 Error code 2 (EC2)
Automatic mode / *2
33 R 0: manual mode 1: automatic mode
manual mode
*1: R/W: Both Read/Write are allowed, R: Read only
*2: The initial values are obtained from the hardware switch setting.
*3: Monitors the refresh time.
As the time required for refreshing vary with every external instrument, set the value to accommodate the external
instrument which has the longest internal processing time among all the external instruments to be refreshed.
*4: See “Module Error Details Information” in Table 9.2.

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 Sample Program
To change the number of communication retries, write the new value to mode register
data position 8. Figure 6.3 shows a sample program for changing the number of retries
from the initial value of 3 to 2, with signal names as defined in Figure 6.3, “Signal Name
Assignment Table”.
If a module error occurs, check the program.
The program assumes that the UT Link Module is installed in slot 5.
Signal
Name
ModeStE X00501 Set mode register completed *1
ModuErr X00507 Module error
ModeSet Y00533 Request to set mode register *1
*1: See Table 6.1, “Input/Output Relays Used in Manual Mode”.
* Changing communication retries to 2

(Normally executed during power-on processing) * file: RETRY
Set slot location
where UT51 is
installed.
Number of retries
Request to set
mode register
* Set mode register completed
Reset request to
set mode register
Figure 6.3 Sample Program for Changing the Number of Retries
Note
The sample program is coded using signal names assigned to devices. Although the
program can be coded using only device names, using signal names improves program
readability and maintainability.

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6.4 Configuration Setup (Communication Range)

Configuration setup in manual mode defines the reading/writing range for external
instruments and the access targets of external instruments (D registers or I relays *2) in
the Configuration Data Area*1 of the UT Link Module using a user program.
*1: See Table Appx. 1, “Configuration Data Area”.
*2: Although the I relays of external instruments are also accessible, their content is almost the same as the D registers.
Therefore, the following explanation shall assume that access is to the D registers.
Defining the reading and writing range of external instruments is known as configuration
setup.
In configuration setup, the following information is defined for each external instrument.
 Setting the Configuration Data Area

- Data Count
Defines the number of read or write data starting from the first device number of the
external instrument.
- Device Type
Specifies the target device type of the external instrument for reading or writing.
Specify $4 for D registers of the external instrument and $9 for I relays of the
external instrument. (Table 6.4)
- First Device Number
Specifies the device number (without the prefix symbol D or I) of the first device of
the external instrument to read or write.
The setting area consists of 2 words, but the lower order number should always be
set to 0.
Table 6.4 Numeric Values for Setting the “Device Type” in the Configuration Data Area
Access Target Value Remarks
D register $4 Normally, D registers are accessed.
I relay $9
Note
- Up to 25 contiguous devices can be read or write per station in manual mode.
Specifying non-contiguous device numbers is not allowed.
- To access more than 25 devices in the external instrument, access devices with low
access frequencies using command communication. For details on command
communication, see Chapter 7, “Details of Command Communication”.

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The configuration data area*1 contains data for 32 stations. The area for each station
contains data for 2 CPUs; each CPU area is further divided into a setup area for reading
and a setup area for writing. Table 6.5 shows an example of a configuration data area.
The configuration data area for CPU2 is used only if the external instrument has 2
CPUs. Most external instruments, however, has only CPU1. Therefore, the following
description shall assume that no setup is performed for the CPU2 area.
*1: See Table Appx. 1, “Configuration Data Area”.
Table 6.5 Configuration Data Area Example

Data Position Numbers for CPU1 Data Position Numbers for CPU2
Number
Station
Setup Area for Reading Setup Area for Writing Setup Area for Reading Setup Area for Writing
Data Device First Device Data Device First Device Data Device First Device Data Device First Device
Count Type Number Count Type Number Count Type Number Count Type Number
1 51 52 53-54 55 56 57-58 59 60 61-62 63 64 65-66
2 67 68 69-70 71 72 73-74 75 76 77-78 79 80 81-82
:
32 547 548 549-550 551 552 553-554 555 556 557-558 559 560 561-562
*: Numbers in the table represent UT Link Module data position numbers.
 Configuration Data Setup Example

An example setup for reading two D registers with numbers D2 and D3*1 and writing one
D register with number D215*2 is shown below.
*1: If the external instrument is a Green Series Controller UT350/UT320 manufactured by Yokogawa Electric Corporation,
D2 and D3 are the ERROR and PV.
D215 is the CRSP.
Table 6.6 Configuration Data Area Setup Example

Data Position Numbers for CPU1
Setup Area for Reading Setup Area for Writing
Station Data Device Data Device
First Device Number First Device Number
Number Count Type Count Type
1 51 52 53 to 54 55 56 57 to 58
Example
Always Always
preset 2 *1 $4 *2 2 *3 1 *4 $4 *2 215 *5
0 0
value
*1: Two data items to read: D2 and D3
*2: $4 for reading D registers ($9 for reading relays).
*3: Value is 2 since the first device number to read is D2.
*4: One data item to write: D215
*5: Value is 215 since the first device number to write is D215.

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 Sample Program
The following sample program illustrates Table 6.6, “Configuration Data Area Setup
Example” . Normally, configuration setup is performed only once during power-on
processing.

Signal
Name
ONEpls M00035 On for 1 scan at start of operation
** Sample Program to Setup Configuration (Manual Mode) **
* Set up read area for station 1 *
Read data
count is 2
Specify D
register
Always 0
Start reading
from D2
* Set up write area for station 1 *
Write data
count is 1
Specify D
register
Always 0
Start writing
from D215
Figure 6.4 Sample Program for Configuration Setup
Note
You can also read the current configuration information. Turn on the Request to Read
Configuration relay (Y34) described in Table 6.1, “Input/Output Relays Used in
Manual Mode”. When the Read Configuration Completed relay (X02) turns on, the
data read is stored in the configuration data area.

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6.5 Reading and Writing Data in Manual Mode

In manual mode, data is stored in the Refresh Communication Data Area (data position
numbers 571 to 3770)*1 of the UT Link Module (in the same area as in automatic mode).
The Refresh Communication Data Area holds data for 32 stations (a total of 3200
registers) with 25 CPU1 read data areas, 25 CPU1 write data areas and similarly, 25+25
CPU2 areas per station.
The content of the stored data depends on the configuration data.
For example, in Table 6.6, “Configuration Data Area Setup Example”, we set up the
configuration for station 1 to read registers D2 and D3 and write to D215 of the external
instrument in station 1 in manual mode. When refresh communication starts, data that is
read is stored into read area data position numbers 571 and 572 in the Refresh
Communication Data Area. Data written by the user program in write area data position
number 596 is written to D215 of the external instrument.
The user program can obtain the data of the external instrument by reading data
position numbers 571 and 572.
The Refresh Communication Data Area for CPU2 is used when the external instrument
has two CPUs. Most external instruments, however, have only one CPU. Accessing an
external instrument with two CPUs is the same as accessing an external instrument with
one CPU, except for differences in the position data numbers.
*1: Table 6.8 shows an example. See Table Appx. 2, “Refresh Communication Data Area” for a complete map of the
storage area.
Table 6.8 Refresh Communication Data Area Example

number Read Area Write Area Read Area Write Area
1 571 to 595 596 to 620 621 to 645 646 to 670
2 671 to 695 696 to 720 721 to 745 746 to 770
3 771 to 795 796 to 820 821 to 845 846 to 870
:
32 3671 to 3695 3696 to 3720 3721 to 3745 3746 to 3770
*: Numbers in the table represent UT Link Module data position numbers.

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6.6 Sample Program

This section describes a sample program that is created with the following conditions.
- Designate refresh stations : Station 1

- Slot number where the UT Link Module is installed : 5
- Communication conditions unchanged from the setting of the DIP switches on the
side of the module.
- Read data of external instrument at station 1 : Reads D2 and D3 every second*1
- Write data to external instrument at station 1 : Write data to D215 every second*1
- On communication error : Sets read data to –99.
Restart communication automatically if system recovers from a communication error
(As there is only one communication station, determine the error from the Refresh
Communication Error*2 relay.
- If a module error occurs, check the program.
- Ladder signal name assignments are as shown in Table 6.9.
*1: The user program reads and writes to the refresh communication data area of the UT Link Module every second.
The external instrument and UT Link Module communicate asynchronously to the user program.
Slot position → 1 2 3 4 5 6
Power
UT Link Module
Station
1
Communication items: D1, D2 read

D215 write
Figure 6.5 System Configuration Diagram
Note
Remember to switch to manual mode*1.
*1: See Figure 2.9, “Data Format Switch Setting”.

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 Ladder Program
Signal
Name
Refsh X00504 Refreshing
Sec1 M00040 1-second clock
Data30 D00081 First write data for station 1
*1: 2 words starting from Data10 are used for reading data and hence cannot be used for other purposes.
** Sample Program for Manual Mode **
* Specify refresh station (station 1only) *
Set slot position

where UT51 is
installed
Set stations
01 to 16
Set stations
17 to 32
Set CPU2
data areas to 0
Set CPU2
data areas to 0
* Setup configuration (manual mode) *
* Set up read area for station 1 *
Read data
count is 2
Specify D
register
Always 0
Start reading
from D2
Figure 6.6 Sample Program for Manual Mode (1/2)

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* Set up write area for station 1 *
Write data
count is 1
Specify D
register
Always 0
Start writing
from D215
Request to
refresh
Write data
* Read and write data *
Read
station 01
Write
station 01
* On communication error, set data to -99 *
Station 01
Figure 6.7 Sample Program for Manual Mode (2/2)
Note
- In the sample program, data for station 1 (D2, D3) is stored in 2 contiguous words
starting from signal name Data10 (device D00049). Data stored in Data30 (device
D00081) is transmitted to station 1 and written to D215 of the external instrument.
- When connecting multiple stations, it is necessary to determine when
communication error has occurred using the Remote Station Status register. See
Section 5.4, “Sample Program” in the chapter on automatic mode for details.

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 YM-BASIC/FA Sample Program
1000 ! *******************************************************
1010 ! Manual Mode Sample Program file:LC51smpl.sa
1020 ! *******************************************************
1030 !
1040 ! ************************************
1050 ! Declarations
1060 ! ************************************
1070 DEFINT I,L,S :! Integer type declaration
1080 OPTION BASE 1
1090 DIM ISET(12),IDATA10(2),IDATA30(1) :! Array declaration
1100 SL = 5 :! Slot position
1110 ASSIGN LC51= SL :! Module declaration
1120 !
1130 ! ************************************
1140 ! Specify refresh stations (station 1 only)
1150 ! ************************************
1160 ISET(1) = $1 :! Set stations 01 to 16
1170 ISET(2) = 0 :! Set stations 17 to 32
1180 ISET(3) = 0 :! Set CPU2 side to 0.
1190 ISET(4) = 0 :! Set CPU2 side to 0.
1200 !
1210 ! ************************************
1220 ! Configuration setup
1230 ! Set up station 1 read area
1240 ! ************************************
1250 ISET(5) = 2 :! Set read data count to 2
1260 ISET(6) = $4 :! Specify type as D register
1270 ISET(7) = 0 :! Always 0
1280 ISET(8) = 2 :! First D2
1290 !
1300 ! ************************************
1310 ! Set up station 1 write area
1320 ! ************************************
1330 ISET(9) = 1 :! Set write data count to 1
1340 ISET(10)= $4 :! Specify type as D register
1350 ISET(11)= 0 :! Always 0
1360 ISET(12)= 215 :! First D215
1370 !
1380 IDATA30(1)=400 :! Write data
1390 !
1400 ! ************************************
1410 ! Write to data register
1420 ! ************************************
1430 ! *** Specify refresh stations ***
1440 FOR IREG = 563 TO 566
1450 OUTPUT SL,(IREG - 50) NOFORMAT;ISET(IREG - 562)
1460 NEXT IREG
1470 !

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1480 ! *** Station 1 configuration area ***
1490 FOR IREG = 51 TO 58
1500 OUTPUT SL,(IREG - 50) NOFORMAT;ISET(IREG - 46)
1510 NEXT IREG
1520 !
1530 IDAT = 101 :! Data position
1540 CONTROL SL,IDAT;$8,$8 :! Turn on Request to Refresh relay
1550 !
1560 ! ************************************
1570 ! Timer interrupt declaration, MAIN
1580 ! ************************************
1590 ON TIMER #1,1000 GOSUB DATRD@
1600 !
1610 ! *** MAIN ***
1620 WHILE ISTOP = 0
1630 WAIT
1640 END WHILE
1650 !
1660 STOP
1670 !
1680 ! ************************************
1690 DATRD@ ! Read and write data
1700 ! ************************************
1710 STATUS SL,IDAT;IRELAY
1720 IREFSH = BINAND(IRELAY,$8) :! Refreshing
1730 IREFERR = BINAND(IRELAY,$20) :! Refresh communication error
1740 IMODUERR = BINAND(IRELAY,$40) :! Module error
1750 !
1760 IF IREFSH THEN
1770 ENTER SL,(571 - 50) NOFORMAT;IDATA10(1) :! Read station 1, D2
1780 ENTER SL,(572 - 50) NOFORMAT;IDATA10(2) :! Read station 1, D3
1790 OUTPUT SL,(596 - 50) NOFORMAT;IDATA30(1) :! Write station 1, D215
1800 CONTROL SL,IDAT;$0;$32 :! Turn off Clear Refresh
Communication Error Relay
1810 ENDIF
1820 !
1830 ! ***** On error: set to -99 *****
1840 IF IREFERR OR IMODUERR THEN
1850 IDATA10(1) = -99 : IDATA10(2) = -99
1860 !
1870 ! *** Clear refresh communication error ***
1880 IF IREFERR THEN
1890 CONTROL SL,IDAT;$32;$32 :! Turn on Clear Refresh
Communication Error Relay
1900 ENDIF
1910 !
1920 ! *** Stop program on module error ***
1930 IF IMODUERR THEN
1940 CONTROL SL,IDAT;$0;$8 :! Turn off Request to Refresh relay
1950 ISTOP = 1 :! Stop program

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1960 ENDIF
1970 ENDIF
1980 !
1990 ! *** For checking the reading operation ***
2000 PRINT "IDATA10(1)=";IDATA10(1);" IDATA10(2)=";IDATA10(2)
2010 !
2020 RETURN
2030 !
2040 END

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7. Details of Command Communication

In addition to the two regular (refresh operation) communication modes (automatic and
manual modes), the UT Link Module also provides command communication for
communication as and when required. In command communication, the UT Link
Module sends a command to an external instrument and receives a response from the
Command communication can be used even during refresh operations in automatic
mode or manual mode.
In command operation, a user program has to be created to perform the following tasks:
- start communication
- read and write data
- end communication
- manage errors, etc.
Note
Using command communication during data access in automatic mode or manual mode
will cause a temporary delay in the data access because the data access operation is
temporarily interrupted to execute the command communication.
Frequent command communications of the same content should be implemented as
data access in automatic mode or manual mode instead.
Note
communication after the status bit for the station in the Remote Station Status storage
communication before the refresh station initial check*2 has been completed in automatic
mode will disallow subsequent automatic mode communication to this station.
*1: For details, see Figure 9.2, “Remote Station Status Register Configuration”

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The startup procedure for command communication is given below.
See Also:
Setup conditions for

Setup communication conditions communication with the 2.7 Setting Communication
external instrument. The Conditions
external instrument should be
setup with the same set of
Install module to base module conditions. 2.8 Attaching and Detaching
Modules

Instruments
When using the communication

NO conditions defined by the switch 7.3 Setting Mode Registers
Set up mode registers?
setting on the side of the (Communication Conditions)
module, there is no need to
YES setup the mode registers.
Set up mode registers.
See the sample program for 7.4 Commands and Responses

Create command
details on the following steps.
Turn on Request to Transmit 7.5 Sample Program

Command relay Y35
Turn on Response Receive

Completed relay X03
Turn off Request to Transmit

Command relay Y35
Read data
YES
Communication
error?
End
Figure 7.1 Startup Procedure for Command Communication

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7.2 Input/Output Relays Used in Command

Communication
In command communication, the user creates a command and turns on the Request to
Transmit Command relay (Y35). To receive the response, the user checks that
X03 has turned on before reading the data from the response area. Reading the
data requires knowledge of the response formats (Figures 7.9 and 7.10).
Table 7.1 shows a list of the input/output relays used in command communications. For
details on error handling, see Chapter 9, “Errors and Troubleshooting".
Table 7.1 Input/Output Relays used in Command Communication

I/O Relay Relation to Other
Signal Name Description
Number Relays
Turns on when a normal response
to the transmitted command is
Receive response Turning off Y35
X03 received from the external
completed turns off X03.
instrument and stored in the
response area.
Turns on when a module error Turning off Y35
X07 Module error
(setup error) occurs. turns off X07.
Turns on when a communication
Command Turning off Y35
X08 error occurs during command
communication error turns off X08.
communication.
Turn off Y35 after
Turning on this relay transmits a confirming that one of the
Request to transmit
Y35 command and performs monitoring following relays has
command
until a response is received. turned on: Y03,
Y07 or Y08
 Operation of the Input/Output Relays
I/O Relay Key:

: User program processing
ON : UT Link Module internal processing
X03
Response receive OFF
completed
X
X07
Module error
X07
Command
communication error
X35
Request to transmit
command
Command
time Normal Module communication
communication error error
Figure 7.2 Operation of the Input/Output Relays in Command Communication

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7.3 Setting Mode Registers

(Communication Conditions)
When the communication conditions are set using the switches on the side of the
module and the module is used with these conditions unchanged, it is not necessary to
set the mode registers and you may skip this section.
However the following setup can only be done using mode registers.
- Response waiting time
This is the timer value for monitoring a response from an external instrument
during refresh communication
- Number of communication retries
If it is required to change the above two parameter values or to read or write

communication parameters such as the transmission speed from a user program, read
Section 6.3, “Setting Mode Registers (Communication Conditions)”.

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7.4 Command and Response

7.4.1 Data Areas Used in Command Communication
The data areas in the UT Link Module that are used in command communication are
called command registers.
The command registers consist of the following 2 areas:
- Command area: The area where a user program writes the command to an external
instrument.
- Response area: The area where a user program reads the response from an
Data position
number
3841
Command area
(100 words)
3940
3941
Response area
(100 words)
4040
Figure 7.3 Command and Response

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7.4.2 Formats of Commands and Responses

Table .7.2, “Commands and Responses” shows a list of command numbers used in the
UT Link Module, together with the function description, command format numbers and
response format numbers. Table 7.3, “Numeric Values for Setting the “Device Type” in
the Response Format” shows device types that can be specified in a command format.
Some commands do not require designation of the device type.
To transmit a command, follow instructions given in Chapter 8, “Accessing the UT Link
Module” using command formats described in this section.
When a command-related parameter error occurs, a module error results, the Module
Error relay (X07) turns on and an error code is stored in the Module Error Details
register at data position numbers 31 and 32 of the mode registers*1. For more
information on error details, see Chapter 9, “Errors and Troubleshooting”.
*1: See Section 6.3, “Setting Mode Registers (Communication Conditions)”.
 Creating a Command
- The command format depends on the command number. Create a command
according to the command format number given in Table 7.2, “Commands and
Responses”. Figures 7.4 to 7.8 show the actual command format for each
command format number.
- Set the station number field in the command format to the station number of the
external instrument with a user program (station numbers 1 to 32).
- The CPU number field in the command format is normally set to 1. For external
instruments with two CPUs, it may be set to 1 or 2.
- Set the command number to the hexadecimal value as given in Table 7.2,
“Commands and Responses” with a user program.
- Set the device type to the device type of the external instrument to be accessed.
(Table 7.3).
- Set the device number to a register or relay number (without the prefix character,
such as ‘D’ or ‘I’) of the external instrument to be accessed. The device number
area in the command format contains 2 words. The high-order word is reserved for
future expansion and should be set to 0. Specify the device number in the low order
word.
Example: To specify device number $8 using command format C1,
Data position number 3845 (high order word) = $0
Data position number 3846 (low order word) = $8
 Response Format
- There are 2 types of response formats. Figures 7.9 to 7.10 show the actual
response format for each response format number.
- When there is an error in the response for a command, an error code is stored in
the response area of the command register. For details on errors, see Chapter 9,
“Errors and Troubleshooting”.
- To read a response, follow instructions given in Chapter 8, “Accessing the UT Link
Module”, using response formats described in this section.

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Table 7.2 Commands and Responses
Number of
Command Command
Processing Response
Number Description Format
Points per Format Number
(in hexadecimal) Number
Communication
$01 Bit read 1 to 64 bits C1 R2
$02 Bit write 1 to 64 bits C2 R1
$04 Bit random read 1 to 32 bits C3 R2
$05 Bit random write 1 to 24 bits C4 R1
Bit monitoring device
$06 1 to 32 bits C3 R1
designation
$07 Bit monitor C5 R2
$11 Word read 1 to 64 words C1 R2
$12 Word write 1 to 64 words C2 R1
$14 Word random read 1 to 32 words C3 R2
$15 Word random write 1 to 24 words C4 R1
Word monitoring device
$16 1 to 32 words C3 R1
designation
$17 Word monitor C5 R2
$51 Test (Command Return) C5 R1
Table 7.3 Numeric Values for Setting the “Device Type” in the Response Format
Access Target Value Remarks
D register $4 Normally, D registers are accessed.
I relay $9
 Command Format
Data Position Data Position
Number Number
3841 Station number 3841 Station number
3842 CPU number 3842 CPU number
3843 Command number 3843 Command number
3844 Device type 3844 Device type
3845 Device $0 3845 Device $0
3846 number Number 3846 number Number
Number of points to Number of points to
3847 3847
read write
3848 Data
3940
Figure 7.4 Command Format: C1 Figure 7.5 Command Format: C2
Data Position
Number
3841 Station number Device type
3842 CPU number Device $0
3843 Command number number Number
3844 Number of points Device type
3845 Device $0
number Number
3940
Figure 7.6 Command Format: C3

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Data Position
Number
3841 Station number Device type
3842 CPU number Device $0
3843 Command number number Number
Number of points to
3844 Data
write
3845 Device type
Device $0
number Number
Data
3940
Data Position
Number
3841 Station number
3842 CPU number
3843 Command number
 Response Format
(See Chapter 9, “Errors and Troubleshooting” for details on EC1 and
EC2)
Data Position
Number
3941 EC1 EC2
3942 Register count=0
Figure 7.9 Response Format: R1
Data Position
Number
3941 EC1 EC2
3942 Register count = n
3943 Data 1
3944 Data 2 The number of data items
- - should be the same as the
- - number of points specified
- Data n in the command.
Figure 7.10 Response Format: R2

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 Sample Program for Creating a Command (for Reading)
This section describes a sample program for creating a command with the following
conditions:
- Station number : 1
- CPU number : 1
- Command number : $11 (Word read)
Uses command format C1 according to Table 7.2, “Commands and Responses”
- Device type : D register
- Device number : D1 of the external instrument as the first device to read
- Number of points to read : 16 points
Table 7.4, “Signal Name Assignment Table”, shows an example of signal name
assignments to the sequence devices.
Signal
Name
Start I00033 Start command creation
KyokuNo D00129 Station number
CPU D00130 CPU number
CodNo D00131 Command number
DevKd D00132 Device type
Zero D00133 Always 0
DevNo D00134 Device number
Qty D00135 Number of points
* Sample program to create command *
Set slot position

where UT51 is
installed
Station number
CPU number
Command no. for

word read command
Set device type

as D register
Always 0
First device
number to read
Number of points
to read
Batch write to
command area
Figure 7.11 Sample Program for Creating a Command
Note
This sample program assigns various preset values to the D registers and uses a
WRITE instruction to perform a batch write of the values to the UT Link Module. To
achieve that, create the signal assignment table so that the addresses of the D registers
follow the same order as the elements in the command format.

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7.5 Sample Program

Figure 7.12, “Sample Program for Command Communication (Reading)” includes the
entire sample program shown in Figure 7.11, “Sample Program for Creating a
Command” which configures the input and output relays. In addition, the sample
program in Figure 7.12 sets the receive data (16 words starting from Data10) to –99
when an error occurs in the response.
Table 7.5 shows an example of signal name assignments to the sequence devices.
Note
communication after the status bit for the station in the remote station status storage
communication before the refresh station initial check*2 for a station has been completed
in automatic mode will disallow subsequent automatic mode communication to the
station.
This sample program describes a circuit, which takes this point into consideration and
another circuit, which does not allow concurrent usage with automatic mode. Use
either circuit as required.
*1: For details, see Figure 9.2, “Remote Station Status Register Configuration”.
*2: See Section 4.1, “When Refresh Station Designation is Not Performed in Automatic Mode”.

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 Sample Program (Reading)
Signal
Name
ResRcv X00503 Receive response completed
Command communication
CodErr X00508
error
Request to transmit
CodReq Y00535
command
iLock I00034 Self lock
stats01 *1 I00049 Remote station status 01
CodNo D00131 Command number These data items should
Device type have the same order as
DevKd D00132
data fields in the
Zero D00133 Always 0 command format.
DevNo D00134 Device number
*1: 16 bits starting from stas01 are used for reading the status of stations 1 to 16 and hence cannot be used for other
purposes.
*2: 16 words starting from Data10 are used for reading data and hence cannot be used for other purposes.
* Sample program to read 16 data using command communication *
Set slot position

where UT51 is
installed
Station number
CPU number
Command no. for

Word Read command
Set device type

as D register
Always 0
First device
number to read
Number of points
to read
Batch write to
command area
Figure 7.12 Sample Program for Command Communication (Reading) (1/2)

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* Circuit to be used when command communication is inter-mixed with automatic mode *
Self lock
Check remote
station status
Request to
transmit command
Release lock
* Circuit to be used when command communication is not intermixed with automatic mode *
Request to
transmit command
* Receive and read response. On error, set data to –99 *
Read response
On error,
set data to -99
Request to
transmit command
Figure 7.13 Sample Program for Command Communication (Reading) (2/2)
Note
- The Start contact is on before entering the sample program and is reset within the
sample program.
- This sample program does not read the error and register count (data position
numbers 3941, 3942) in the response format (R2). It reads starting from the data
area (data position number 3943).

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 Sample Program (Writing)
This section describes a sample program for creating a command with the following
conditions:
- Station number : 1
- CPU number : 1
- Command number : $12 (Word write)
Uses command format C2 according to Table 7.2, “Commands and Responses”
- Device type : D register
- Device number : D215*1 of the external instrument as the first device to access
- Number of points to write : 1 point
D215 is the C.RSP.
Table 7.6 shows an example of signal name assignments to the sequence devices.

Signal
Name
ResRcv X00503 Receive response completed
Command communication
CodErr X00508
error
Request to transmit
CodReq Y00535
command
iLock I00034 Self lock
Alarm I00035 Communication alarm
stats01*1 I00049 Remote station status 01
Data10 D00049 First data for station 1
CodNo D00131 Command number These data items should
DevKd D00132 Device type have the same order as
Zero D00133 Always 0 data fields in the
DevNo D00134 Device number command format.
COMdat D00136 Write data
*1: 16 bits starting from stats01 are used for reading the status of stations 1 to 16 and hence cannot be
used for other purposes.
Note
This sample program assigns various setup values to the D registers and uses a WRITE
instruction to perform a batch write of the values to the UT Link Module. To achieve
that, create the signal assignment table so that the addresses of the D registers (Table
7.6, D00129 to D00136) follow the same order as the elements in the command format.

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* Sample program to write 1 data with command communication *
Set slot position

where UT51 is
installed
Station number
CPU number
command no. of
Word Write command
Set device type

as D register
Always 0
Device number
to write
Number of points
to write
Write data
Batch write to
command area
* Circuit to be used when command communication is inter-mixed with automatic mode *
Self lock
Check remote
station status
Request to
transmit command
Release lock
* Circuit to be used when command communication is not intermixed with automatic mode *
Request to
transmit command
Figure 7.14 Sample Program for Command Communication (Writing) (1/2)

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* Reset start contact *
* Receive response. On error, raise an alarm.
Alarm on error
Request to
transmit command
Figure 7.15 Sample Program for Command Communication (Writing) (2/2)
Note
- The Start contact is turned on before entering the sample program and is reset
within the sample program.
- The program turns on the internal relay (Alarm) when a communication error occurs.
Add a circuit for transmitting the alarm to the external and resetting the internal relay
(Alarm).

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8. Accessing the UT Link Module

8.1 Accessing Using Ladder Sequence
Instructions
For sample programs that access registers and input/output relays of the UT Link
Module using a ladder sequence, see Section 5.4, “Sample Program”, Section 6.6,
“Sample Program” and Section 7.5, “Sample Program”.
 Accessing Registers
Reading Registers (Special Module Read Instruction)
READ sl n1 d k
sl : Slot number of UT Link Module (3 digits)

n1 : First data position number to read
d : First device number for storing the read data
- Writing to Registers (Special Module Write Instruction)
WRITE s sl n2 k
s : First device number for write data

sl : Slot number of UT Link Module (3 digits)
n2 : First data position number to start writing
Note
Use special module instructions intended for 16-bit (1 word) data to access the registers
of the UT Link Module. The following 4 instructions can be used:
- Special Module Read (READ)
- Special Module Write (WRITE)
- Special Module High-Speed Read (HRD)
- Special Module High-Speed Write (HWR)
Special module instructions intended for reading and writing 32-bit (2 words) long-word
data cannot be used.

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 Accessing input/output relays

- For accessing input relays of the UT Link Module,
Xnn
 : Slot number
nn : Relay number
- For accessing output relays of the UT Link Module,

Ynn
 : Slot number
nn : Relay number
Note
See the following manual for details on the ladder program instructions.
Sequence CPU Manual (Instructions) (IM34M6P12-03E)

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8.2 Accessing Using BASIC Statements

For sample programs that access the UT Link Module from a FA-M3 BASIC CPU, see
Section 6.6, “Sample Program”.
 BASIC Statements that can be Used in a UT Link Module

BASIC statements shown in Table 8.1 can be used to access the UT Link Module.
Operation is not guaranteed when BASIC statements other than those in Table 8.1 is
used to access the module.
Table 8.1 BASIC Statements that can be Used in the UT Link Module
Function Statement Syntax Explanation
ASSIGN LC51=SL Defines the slot number where the UT
Declare use of module
SL : Slot number Link module is installed
STATUS SL, n; I
SL : Slot number
Reads data position number n of the
n : Data position number
mode register of the module installed in
Read mode register I : Integer variable name or
slot number SL, and stores the data in
integer array variable
variable I.
name for storing the read
data
CONTROL SL, n; I
SL : Slot number
Stores the contents of variable I in data
Write to mode register position n of the mode register of the
I : Integer type variable name
module installed in slot number SL.
or integer array variable
name storing the write data
ENTER SL, n NOFORMAT; I
SL : Slot number Reads data position number n of the
n : Data position number data register of the module installed in
Read data register
I : Integer variable name or slot number SL, and stores the data in
integer array variable variable I.
name for storing read data
OUTPUT SL, n, NOFORMAT;I
SL : Slot number
Stores the contents of variable I in data
Write to data register position n of the data register of the
I : Integer type variable name
module installed in slot number SL.
or integer array variable
name storing the write data
STATUS SL, n; P
SL : Slot number Reads an input relay of the module
n : Data position number installed in slot number SL, and stores
Read input relay
(always 101) the data in variable P.
P : Variable for storing the
read value.
CONTROL SL, n; P, M
Outputs the value of variable P to the
SL : Slot number
output relay of the module installed in
Write to output relay slot number SL.
(always 101)
By using a mask pattern, you can write
P : Output data
only to specific relays.
M : Mask pattern
Note
Configuration of the UT Link Module”.

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8.2.1 Declaring Use of Module
The ASSIGN statement declares the use of the module. Always execute the ASSIGN
statement before using other BASIC statements in this module. The ASSIGN statement
defines the slot number where the module is installed.
ASSIGN LC51=SL
SL : Slot number. Number or numeric variable.
8.2.2 Reading and Writing Mode Registers

 Reading mode registers
To read a mode register, specify the slot number where this module is installed and a
data position number. The mode register value read is stored in the specified integer
variable or integer array variable.
STATUS SL, n ; I
SL : Slot number
I : Integer variable name or array variable name for storing the read data
 Writing to mode registers

To write to a mode register, specify the slot number where this module is installed and a
data position number. Before writing, store the mode register value to be written in the
specified integer variable or integer array variable.
CONTROL SL, n ; I
SL : Slot number
I : Integer variable name or array variable name storing the write data

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8.2.3 Reading and Writing Data Registers

 Reading data registers
To read a data register, specify the slot number where this module is installed and a data
position number. The data register value read is stored in the specified integer variable
or integer array variable.
ENTER SL, n NOFORMAT ; I

SL : Slot number
n : Data position number - 50 *1
I : Integer variable name or array variable name for storing the read data
*1: See ‘CAUTION’ below.
 Writing to data registers

To write to a data register, specify the slot number where this module is installed and a
data position number. Before writing, store the data register value to be written in the
specified integer variable or integer array variable.
OUTPUT SL, n NOFORMAT ; I

SL : Slot number
n : Data position number - 50 *1
I : Integer variable name or array variable name storing the write data
*1: See ‘CAUTION’ below.
Note
Configuration of UT Link Module”.

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8.2.4 Reading and Writing Input and Output Relays

Input and output relays are read and written in single word units. See Section 5.2,
“Input/Output Relays Used in Automatic Mode”, Section 6.2, “Input/Output Relays Used
in Manual Mode” and Section 7.2, “Input/Output Relays Used in Command
Communication” for the function of each input/output relay.
 Reading input relays

Use the STATUS statement to read an input relay.
STATUS SL, n ; P
SL : Slot number
n : Data position number (always 101)
P : Variable for storing the read data
bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Data position Input relay
number = 101 number
X01
X02
X03
X04
X05
X06
X16
Figure 8.1 Data Position Numbers and Input Relays
 Writing to output relays

Use the CONTROL statement to write to an output relay.
CONTROL SL,n ; P, M
SL : Slot number
n : Data position number (always 101)
P : Output data
M : Mask pattern
bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Data position Output relay
number = 101 number
Y33
Y34
Y35
Y36
Y37
Y38
Y48
Figure 8.2 Data Position Numbers and Output Relays

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The mask pattern is used to specify the bit positions in the output data to be changed.
Only output bit positions with the mask bit set to 1 are changed, output bit positions with
mask bit 0 are not changed.
Example:
Output data P= 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 = $AF5F
Mask pattern M= 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = $FF00
Output relay
before execution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 = $0046
Result of output 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 = $AF46
Figure 8.3 Mask Pattern and Output Data
Note
See the following manual for details on the BASIC program instructions.
BASIC CPU Modules and YM-BASIC/ FA Programming Language
(IM34M6Q22-01E)

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9. Errors and Troubleshooting

9.1 Error Handling
When a communication error occurs, the UT Link Module notifies the user of the type of
error using relays and registers. Error information stored in the relays and registers can
be read using user programs.
Most errors are syntax errors in a user program, and occur during debugging. However,
some error caused by, say, discontinuity in the cable, may occur during actual operation.
Note
Sometimes, error in communication with an external instrument affects the control of the
entire system. In such a situation, read the error information stored in the relays and
registers, and send an alarm to the external environment using contact outputs,
displays, etc.
When a communication error with an external instrument severely affects control, it is
important to adopt measures appropriate for the control object, such as stopping the
control operation etc.
The UT Link Module operates the following relays and registers when an error occurs.
- Error occurrence :
Corresponding relay (X06 to X08) turns on.
: the slot number where this module is installed.
- Error details :
The error details* are stored in the following registers:
Mode register
Remote Station Status register
Response Data register
*: The register where error information is stored depends on the error.
See Chapter 8, "Accessing the UT Link Module" on how to read relays and registers.
Table 8.1, “Errors and Corresponding Relays and Registers” shows the errors and error
types that may be detected by the UT Link Module.

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Table 9.1 Errors and Corresponding Relays and Registers
Module Operation Relay
During During Automatic Command which Register
configu- Mode Mode Commu- Turns On Storing Error
Classification Item See Also
ration Register /Manual nication When This Details
Setup Mode Error Information
Occurs
Mode register
parameter error    
Command parameter Sub-
error     X07*2 Mode section
Module error
Configuration register 9.1.1
information error
   
Transmission time out
error
   
Communication error*1    
Checksum error *1    
Time out error during
character receiving    
Time out error awaiting
response    
Remote
Refresh Sub-
Error in length of X06*2 station
communi-
received text
   
status
section
cation error 9.1.2
Error response (1) *1 register
. Communication error    
. Checksum error
Error response (2)
Error responses other
than error response
   
(1)
Communication error*1    
Checksum error *1    
Time out error during
character receiving
   
Time out error awaiting
response    
Command Error in length of Response Sub-
communi- received text
    X08*2 data section
cation error register 9.1.3
Error response (1) *1
. Communication error    
. Checksum error
Error response (2)
Error responses other
than error response
   
(1)
*1: Error occurs when communication is still unsuccessful after retrying for the number of times specified in the Number
of Retries mode register.
*2: : Slot number where the UT Link module is installed.

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9.1.1 Module Error

Module error occurs in the following situations:
- when there is an invalid parameter during parameter setup to the module.
- When there is an error in the transmitted text during command operation.
The error details information is stored in the Module Error Details mode register (data
position numbers 31, 32) when module error occurs. Error Code 1 (EC1) and Error Code
2 (EC2) listed in the following table are stored in data position numbers 31 and 32
respectively.
Table 9.2 Error Details Information of Module Error (data position numbers 31 and 32)
Error Code 1 Error Code 2 Possible
Relay Classification Item
(EC1)*2 (EC2) Causes
Stores the data
position Invalid
Mode register
$11 number of the parameter
parameter error
mode register setup value
with error
Stores the
command Invalid
Command
$12 register parameter
parameter error
number with setup value
error
Stores data
X07 Module error
position
Invalid setup
Configuration number of the
$13 value in the
information error configuration
configuration
information
with error
Power supply
for sub-station
Transmission is off.
$14 ―*1
time out error Discontinuity in
the connecting
cable
*: : slot number where the UT Link Module is installed.

*1: In this case, the value of error code 2 (EC2) is undefined.
*2: Value is expressed in hexadecimal.

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9.1.2 Refresh Communication Error
 Error Type
Refresh communication error occurs in the following situations:
- when a communication error occurs during automatic mode or manual mode
operation.
- when a communication error occurs while receiving the response text during
configuration in automatic mode.
- When an error response is received from the external instrument.
When a refresh communication error occurs, Error Code 1 (EC1) and Error Code 2
(EC2) of Table 9.3 are stored as detailed error information in their respective locations in
the Remote Station Status register.
See item " Remote Station Status Register" in subsequent pages for more details on
the Remote Station Status register.
Table 9.3 Error Details Information of Refresh Communication Error

(data position numbers 3771 to 3834)
Classifi Error code 1 Error code 2
Relay Item Possible causes
cation (EC1) *2 (EC2)
Communication conditions
Communication
$21 (Figure 9.1) do not agree with that of
error
Checksum error $22 ― *1 do not agree with that of
Time out error
Refresh during Ending character or ETX is
commu- $24 ― *1
X06 character not received.
nication receiving
error Time out error
Response from external
awaiting $25 ― *1
instrument is not received.
response
Error in length of response
Error in length
$26 ― *1 received from external
of received text
instrument.
Error response (See subsection 9.1.4)

Each bit has the following meaning:

MSB LSB
b7 : (Reserved)
b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 b6 : (Reserved)
b5 : Over run error
27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 b4 : Framing error
b3 : Parity error
128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 b2 : Overflow of receiving buffer
b1 : Time out during character receiving
b0 : Break received
Example: When an over run error and a parity error occur concurrently, the value of error code 2 (EC2)
assumes the following value:
EC2 = b5  1 + b3  1
= 25  1 + 23  1
= 32 + 8 = 40
Figure 9.1 Error Code 2 (EC2) Value for Communication Error

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 Remote Station Status Register
The Remote Station Status register consists of the following 3 areas.
Remote station status register (1) Storage area for remote station status
(2) Storage area for station where error occurs
(3) Storage area for error details code
Figure 9.2 shows the data position numbers and register structure of the Remote Station
Status register.
Data position
*1 number 1 98 1
Error Details Code 3771 CPU1 of station 1 EC1 EC2
storage area
3772 CPU2 of station 1 
3773 CPU1 of station 2 

3774 CPU2 of station 2

 

 

 

 

 

3833 CPU1 of station 32 Corresponding 
3834 CPU2 of station 32 station number 
Error Station 3835 CPU1 error station (1-16) 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01

storage area 3836 CPU1 error station (17-32) 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
3837 CPU2 error station (1-16)
3838 CPU2 error station (17-32)
Remote Station 3839 Remote station status (1-16) 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
Status storage
area
3840 Remote station status (17-32) 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
*1: The data position number of the Error Details Code storage area for CPUn of station m is given as:
Data position number = 3771+(m-1)2+(n-1)
Figure 9.2 Structure of Remote Station Status Register
(1) Remote Station Status storage area

The Remote Station Status storage area is used to monitor the status of
communications with the remote stations (external instrument). The status of
communication with a remote station is stored as a bit expressed as follows.
Normal communication :1
Communication fails or no communication : 0
Information in the Remote Station Status storage area is updated in real time according
to the outcome of communications in automatic mode, manual mode and command
communication.
Use the information stored in this area to monitor*1 the communication status of each
station.
*1: When communicating with multiple stations, if communication with a station is cut-off and subsequently restored, the
status of the other stations having normal communication may become 0 for an instantaneous moment. When
monitoring the communication status, assume communication cut-off only if the status remains 0 for about 10
seconds. After downloading the program, switch off and then switch on the power supply to the FA-M3 before
starting the monitoring process.

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(2) Error Station storage area
The Error Station storage area is used to monitor the occurrence of errors in remote
stations (external instrument) during automatic mode and manual mode operation.
Information of each remote station is stored as a bit expressed as follows.
Error has occurred : 1
No error :0
Once an error occurs, the error information is stored in the Error Station storage area
and remains unchanged until the user clears the error.
To clear the Error Station storage area, turn on the Clear Remote Station Status Register
(Y37) relay with a user program.
Note
Turning on the Clear Remote Station Status Register (Y37) relay clears the Error
Station storage area as well as all error codes stored in the Error Details Code storage
area.
Therefore, if an error has also occurred in another external instrument, always read the
Error Details Code storage area of the station before turning on the Clear Remote
Station Status Register (Y37) relay.
Note
When an error occurs during command communication, information on the error station
is not stored in the storage area. Instead, the error details code is stored in the
response data for the command transmitted from this module. The user can then know
from this information that an error has occurred in the external instrument that is
specified in the transmitted command.
(3) Error Details Code Storage Area

An Error Details Code storage area is used to store the Error Details Code*1 of a remote
station (external instrument) in automatic mode and manual mode.
Two Error Details Code storage areas are provided for each external instrument to
accommodate external instruments with two CPUs. To clear the Error Details Code
storage areas, turn on the Clear Remote Station Status Register (Y37) relay with a
user program.
*1: See Table 9.3, “Error Details Information of Refresh Communication Error” for details on the error codes.

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9.1.3 Command Communication Error

A command communication error occurs in the following situations:
- when a communication error occurs while receiving the response text during
command communication
- when an error response is received from an external instrument
When a command communication error occurs, the error details information is stored in
the response data register (data position number 3941) as error code 1 (EC1) in bits b15
to b8 and as error code 2 (EC2) in bits b7 to b0 as shown in Table 9.4 (Figure 9.3).
Table 9.4 Error Details Information of Command Communication Error

(data position number 3941)
Error Code 1 Error Code 2
Relay Classification Item Possible Causes
(EC1)*2 (EC2)
Communication
$21 (Figure 9.3) do not agree with that of
error
Checksum error $22 ― *1 do not agree with that of
Command Time out error
Ending character or ETX is
X08 communication during character $24 ― *1
not received.
error receiving
Time out error Response from external
$25 ― *1
awaiting response instrument is not received.
Error in length of response
Error in length of
$26 ― *1 received from external
received text
instrument
Error response (See subsection 9.1.4)


MSB LSB b7: (Reserved)
b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 b6: (Reserved)
b5: Over run error
27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 b4: Framing error
128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 b3: Parity error
b2: Overflow of receiving buffer
b1: Time out during character receiving
b0: Break received
Example: When an over run error and a parity error occur concurrently, the value of error code 2 (EC2)
assumes the following value:
EC2 = b5  1 + b3  1
= 25  1 + 23  1
= 32 + 8 = 40
Figure 9.3 Error Code 2 (EC2) Value for Command Communication Error

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9.1.4 Error Response

An error response is a response returned by an external instrument for a transmitted
command when it detects an error. Errors detected by the UT Link Module and error
responses from the external instruments are stored in the same location. To distinguish
between errors detected by the UT Link module and error responses for the same
error type (e.g. communication error), the error codes differ.
An error response returned from an external instrument is stored unchanged into the
following registers:
- for refresh communication error: Remote Station Status register *1

- for command communication error: Response Data register *2
Error codes of error responses and their meaning are given in Table 9.5, “Error Code 1
(EC1) in Error Response” and Table 9.6, “Error Code 2 (EC2) in Error Response”.
*1: See Figure 9.2, “Structure of Remote Station Status Register”.
*2: See Figure 7.9, “Response Format: R1” and Figure 7.10, “Response Format: R2”.
Table 9.5 Error Code 1 (EC1) in Error Response

Error Code
Item Possible Causes
(EC1)*1
CPU number
$01 - CPU number exceeds the range of 1 to 4.
specification error
- Command does not exist.
$02 Command error
- Command is not executable.
- Device name does not exist.
Device specification
$03 (See Error Code 2 in Table 9.6)
error
- Invalid use of a bit device for word access.
- Characters other than 0 and 1 are used for bit setting.
Set value is out of
$04 (See Error Code 2 in Table 9.6)
range
- Specified word set value is out of valid range of $0000 to $FFFF.
- Specified number of bits, number of words etc. exceed the specification
range.
$05 Out of data count range
(See Error Code 2 in Table 9.6)
- Specified data count and parameter count of device etc. do not agree.
- Monitoring is performed without monitor specification (Command number
$06 Monitor error
$06, $16).
$07 CPU type error - Not a BASIC CPU.
- Parameters other than those mentioned above are invalid.
$08 Parameter error
- Error occurred during communication.
$41 Communication error
(Refer to Error Code 2 (Table 9.6))
$42 Checksum error - Values of checksum differ. (Bit omission, changed character)
$43 Internal buffer overflow - Amount of data exceeds capacity.
Time out during - Ending character or EXT is not received.
$44
character receive - Time out period is 5 seconds.
- End of processing is not returned by CPU due to CPU power failure etc. (time
$51 CPU error out)
- BASIC commands are executed for a sequence CPU.
- Error detected during CPU processing.
$52 CPU processing error
$91 Parameter error - Specified numeric value is out of range.
Device address
$B3 - Specified sequence device address is invalid.
specification error
- When accessing the BASIC common area, the specified starting position and
$C1 Out of common area
number of bytes exceeded the common area.
$D1 Device error - Module error
- Attempt to access an I/O module that is not installed.
$E1 Device not ready
- I/O module failure
$F1 Internal error - Internal processing error

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Table 9.6 Error Code 2 (EC2) in Error Response
Error Code
Item Error Code (EC2)
(EC1)*1
$03 Device specification error
The number of the invalid parameter is expressed in hexadecimal.
Counting from the first parameter, it is the ordinal number of the first
$04 Set value is out of range invalid parameter.
$05 Out of data count range Example:
S 1 2 3 4 5 6  Parameter no.
┌┐ ┌────┐ ┌────┐ ┌────┐
T 0101ABRAW 30 Y00501, 1, 10002, 0, A00502
↑
$08 Parameter error X Device specification error
In this case, error code EC1=$03

error code EC2=$06
MSB LSB
b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

$41 Communication error b7: (Reserved)
b6: (Reserved)
b5: Over run error
b4: Framing error
b3: Parity error
b2: Overflow of receiving buffer
b1: Time out during character receiving
b0: Break received
$1: Self-diagnosis error
$2: Program error (including parameter error)
$52 CPU processing error $4: Inter-CPU communication error
$8: Device access error
$F: Internal system error
For EC1 values other than the above, EC2 is undefined.


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9.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart When ‘RDY’ LED

Is Not On
‘RDY’ LED is not on
Is the mode switch

NO Correct setup
correctly set to “Normal Operation”? *1
See Subsection 2.7.2, properly.
“Setting UT Link Module”
YES
Any error detected

NO
during self-diagnosis? Replace module
See Subsection 2.7.3,
“Self-Diagnosis”
YES
Module is normal End
Figure 9.4 Troubleshooting Flowchart When ‘RDY’ LED Is Not On
*1: For REV:04:07 and earlier modules, set mode switch to 7.

For REV:05:08 and later modules, set mode switch to ON for bit 7.
CAUTION
For REV:04:07 and earlier modules, do not use setting values other than “0” or “7”. If a
value other than "0" or "7" is set, the module will not start correctly.
CAUTION
For REV:05:08 and later modules, leave DIP Switch, except 7, unchanged at its factory
setting. If either DIP switch 1-6 or 8 is turned ON, the module will not start correctly.

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9.3 Troubleshooting Flowchart When ‘RDY’ LED

Is Blinking
RDY LED flashes as a
result of self-diagnosis
Is the switch setting correct? NO Correct setup

See Subsection 2.7.3, properly.
”
YES
NO Connect the cable

Is the cable connection correct?
properly.
YES
NO
Is the cable disconnected? Replace the cable
YES
NO
Is the self-diagnosis result normal? Replace the module
YES
End
Module is normal
Figure 9.5 Troubleshooting Flowchart When ‘RDY’ LED Is Blinking

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9.4 Troubleshooting Flowchart When

Communication Fails
Communication fails
Is the cable
correctly connected? NO
See Section 2.6, Connect the cable
“Connecting properly.
” to External
Instruments
YES
NO
Any cable discontinuity? Replace the cable
YES
Are the communication conditions NO Set communication

consistent over all stations? conditions correctly.
YES
NO Set station number

Any duplicate station number?
correctly.
YES
Any error
detected during self-diagnosis? NO
See Subsection 2.7.3, Replace the module
YES
End
Normal
Figure 9.6 Troubleshooting Flowchart When Communication Fails

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9.5 Troubleshooting Errors that Occur during

Refresh Operation
Turn on Request to Refresh
relay Y36
Is Module NO
Error relay on?
X07
YES
Is Refresh Communication NO
Error relay on?
X06
YES
Read Error Station register

Read Module
(data position numbers 3835 to End
Error mode register
3838) Figure 9.2
(data position numbers
31 and 32)
Read error details information

Turn off Request to Refresh for error stations (data position
relay Y36 numbers 3771 to 3834)
Figure 9.2
Analyze error using Table 9.2 NO

and correct program Clear Error Details?
YES
Turn on Clear Remote Station Turn on Clear Refresh

Status Register relay Communication Error relay
Y37 Y38
NO Is Clear Remote NO Refresh

Station Status Register Communication
Completed relay on? Error relay on?
X05 X06
YES YES
Turn off Clear Remote Station Turn off Clear Refresh

Status Register relay Communication Error relay
Y37 Y38
Analyze error using Table 9.3

and correct program
Figure 9.7 Troubleshooting Errors that Occur during Refresh Operation

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 Sample Program for Reading Errors That Occur During Refresh
Operation
RegCrE X00505 Clear remote station status
register completed
RefErr X00506 Refresh communication error
RegClr Y00537 Clear remote station status
register
ModErDt *1 D00113 Module error data
ErrNo D00115 Error station number
ErrDe D00116 Error details
*1: Two words starting from ModErDt are used to read the error data and cannot be used for other purposes.
Figure 9.8 Sample Program for Reading Errors That Occur During Refresh Operation
* Sample Program for Reading Errors That Occur * file: REFERR

During Refresh Operation
Module error
details
Error Stations for

CPU1: 1 to 16
Error Details for

CPU1 of Station 1
Clear Remote
Station Status
Register
Reset Clear
Register relay

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9.6 Troubleshooting Errors that Occur during

Command Communication
Turn on Request to Transmit
Command relay
Y35
Is Module NO
Error relay on?
X07
YES Is Command NO
Communication
Error relay on?
X08
Read Module Error mode
register (data position YES Is Response Receive NO
numbers 31 and 32) Completed relay on?
X03
YES
Turn off Request to Transmit
Command relay Read error code in Response Data
Y35 register (data position no. 3941)
End
Turn off Request to

Analyze error using Table 9.2
Transmit Command relay
and correct program
Y35
Analyze error using Table 9.4 and

correct program
Figure 9.9 Troubleshooting Errors that Occur during Command Communication

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 Sample Program for Reading Errors That Occur During Command
Communication
CodErr X00508 Command communication error
CodReq Y00535 Request to transmit command
ModErDt *1 D00113 Module error data
CodErDe D00117 Command error details
*1: Two words starting from ModErDt are used to read the error data and cannot be used for other purposes.
* Sample Program for Reading Errors that Occur during * file: COMDERR
Command Communication
Module error
details
Reset request to
transmit command
Command
error details
Reset request to
transmit command
Figure 9.10 Sample Program for Reading Errors That Occur During Command Communication

Appx. 1-1
Appendix
Appendix 1. Configuration Data Area
Table Appx.1 Configuration Data Area
Data Position Numbers for CPU1 Data Position Numbers for CPU2
Number
Station
Setup Area for Reading Setup Area for Writing Setup Area for Reading Setup Area for Writing
First First First First
Data Device device Data Device device Data Device device Data Device device
count type count type count type count type
number number number number
1 51 52 53-54 55 56 57-58 59 60 61-62 63 64 65-66
2 67 68 69-70 71 72 73-74 75 76 77-78 79 80 81-82
3 83 84 85-86 87 88 89-90 91 92 93-94 95 96 97-98
4 99 100 101-102 103 104 105-106 107 108 109-110 111 112 113-114
5 115 116 117-118 119 120 121-122 123 124 125-126 127 128 129-130
6 131 132 133-134 135 136 137-138 139 140 141-142 143 144 145-146
7 147 148 149-150 151 152 153-154 155 156 157-158 159 160 161-162
8 163 164 165-166 167 168 169-170 171 172 173-174 175 176 177-178
9 179 180 181-182 183 184 185-186 187 188 189-190 191 192 193-194
10 195 196 197-198 199 200 201-202 203 204 205-206 207 208 209-210
11 211 212 213-214 215 216 217-218 219 220 221-222 223 224 225-226
12 227 228 229-230 231 232 233-234 235 236 237-238 239 240 241-242
13 243 244 245-246 247 248 249-250 251 252 253-254 255 256 257-258
14 259 260 261-262 263 264 265-266 267 268 269-270 271 272 273-274
15 275 276 277-278 279 280 281-282 283 284 285-286 287 288 289-290
16 291 292 293-294 295 296 297-298 299 300 301-302 303 304 305-306
17 307 308 309-310 311 312 313-314 315 316 317-318 319 320 321-322
18 323 324 325-326 327 328 329-330 331 332 333-334 335 336 337-338
19 339 340 341-342 343 344 345-346 347 348 349-350 351 352 353-354
20 355 356 357-358 359 360 361-362 363 364 365-366 367 368 369-370
21 371 372 373-374 375 376 377-378 379 380 381-382 383 384 385-386
22 387 388 389-390 391 392 393-394 395 396 397-398 399 400 401-402
23 403 404 405-406 407 408 409-410 411 412 413-414 415 416 417-418
24 419 420 421-422 423 424 425-426 427 428 429-430 431 432 433-434
25 435 436 437-438 439 440 441-442 443 444 445-446 447 448 449-450
26 451 452 453-454 455 456 457-458 459 460 461-462 463 464 465-466
27 467 468 469-470 471 472 473-474 475 476 477-478 479 480 481-482
28 483 484 485-486 487 488 489-490 491 492 493-494 495 496 497-498
29 499 500 501-502 503 504 505-506 507 508 509-510 511 512 513-514
30 515 516 517-518 519 520 521-522 523 524 525-526 527 528 529-530
31 531 532 533-534 535 536 537-538 539 540 541-542 543 544 545-546
32 547 548 549-550 551 552 553-554 555 556 557-558 559 560 561-562
*: Numbers in the table represent data position numbers of the UT Link Module

Appx. 1-2
Appendix 2. Refresh Communication Data Area

Table Appx. 2 Refresh Communication Data Area
Number Read Area Write Area Read Area Write Area
1 571-595 596-620 621-645 646-670
2 671-695 696-720 721-745 746-770
3 771-795 796-820 821-845 846-870
4 871-895 896-920 921-945 946-970
5 971-995 996-1020 1021-1045 1046-1070
6 1071-1095 1096-1120 1121-1145 1146-1170
7 1171-1195 1196-1220 1221-1245 1246-1270
8 1271-1295 1296-1320 1321-1345 1346-1370
9 1371-1395 1396-1420 1421-1445 1446-1470
10 1471-1495 1496-1520 1521-1545 1546-1570
11 1571-1595 1596-1620 1621-1645 1646-1670
12 1671-1695 1696-1720 1721-1745 1746-1770
13 1771-1795 1796-1820 1821-1845 1846-1870
14 1871-1895 1896-1920 1921-1945 1946-1970
15 1971-1995 1996-2020 2021-2045 2046-2070
16 2071-2095 2096-2120 2121-2145 2146-2170
17 2171-2195 2196-2220 2221-2245 2246-2270
18 2271-2295 2296-2320 2321-2345 2346-2370
19 2371-2395 2396-2420 2421-2445 2446-2470
20 2471-2495 2496-2520 2521-2545 2546-2570
21 2571-2595 2596-2620 2621-2645 2646-2670
22 2671-2695 2696-2720 2721-2745 2746-2770
23 2771-2795 2796-2820 2821-2845 2846-2870
24 2871-2895 2896-2920 2921-2945 2946-2970
25 2971-2995 2996-3020 3021-3045 3046-3070
26 3071-3095 3096-3120 3121-3145 3146-3170
27 3171-3195 3196-3220 3221-3245 3246-3270
28 3271-3295 3296-3320 3321-3345 3346-3370
29 3371-3395 3396-3420 3421-3445 3446-3470
30 3471-3495 3496-3520 3521-3545 3546-3570
31 3571-3595 3596-3620 3621-3645 3646-3670
32 3671-3695 3696-3720 3721-3745 3746-3770
*: Numbers in the table represent data position numbers of the UT Link Module

Appx. 1-3
Appendix 3. Examples on Performance

The system performance when an external instrument is connected is largely dependent
on the transmission data size, communication conditions and the response time of the
UT Link Module
External
instrument
(1) (2)
(3)
(5) (4)
Figure Appx. 1 Communication Path
In Figure Appx. 1, the total transmission/receiving time is divided into the following
components:
(1) Transmission processing time of the UT Link Module
(2) Command transmission time
(3) Response time of external instrument
(4) Response communication time
(5) Receiving processing time of the UT Link Module
Among these components, items (1) and (5) can be ignored.
Items (2) and (4) can be computed from the transmission/receiving data size. Item (5) is
determined by the type and operating mode of the external instrument, as well as the
size of the read/write data.
 Example for Calculating the Transmission/Receiving Communication

Time
The transmission/receiving time for the recommended communication conditions is
given below.
Table Appx. 3 Recommended Communication Conditions

(Same as the Factory Setting of the UT Link Module)
Item Condition
Communication speed 9600 bps
Data length 8 bits
Parity Even
Start bit 1 bit
Stop bit 1 bit
Ending character Yes
Checksum No
The transmission/receiving time = (transmission/receiving data size*1)  (Data frame length*2)

 (Communication speed)
*1: Transmission/receiving data size = size of fixed portion (including the ending character) + size of data portion
(in bytes)
*2: Data frame length = start bit (1) + data length (8) + stop bit (1) + parity bit (1) = 11 (bits)

Appx. 1-4
- Transmission/receiving data size
The transmission/receiving data size varies with the number of data read or written.
The UT Link Module also appends information before transmitting data to the
communication line and removes information not required by the user program from
data received from the communication line. Therefore, the data size received from
the user is not the same as the actual data size transmitted on the communication
line. Here, we show examples for calculating the transmission/receiving time
required for reading respectively 1, 8 and 25 words of contiguous data based on
pre-computed transmission/receiving data sizes.
The communication time for writing is the same as that for reading data of the same
size.
- Transmission/receiving time required for reading 1 word of data
The transmission/receiving data size in this case is 33 bytes.
Transmission/receiving time = 33 (bytes)  11 (frame length)  9600 (bps) = 0.038 s
- Transmission/receiving time required for reading 8 words of data
- Transmission/receiving time required for reading 25 words of data
 Sample response time of an external instrument (reference values)

As the response time varies with the instrument type and operating mode, we show
here examples for the minimum response time and the maximum response time for
each reading of different number of data words. Response time during writing is the
same.
Depending on the instrument type, the response time may actually be 5 to 6 times the
values shown in the table for some instruments.
Table Appx.4 Sample Response Times of External Instruments (Reference Values) Unit: s
Data Count Minimum Response Time Maximum Response Time
1 0.005 0.040
8 0.008 0.045
25 0.015 0.051
 Sample Performance Values (Reference Values)

The approximate performance values are determined by summing the
transmission/receiving time and the response time of the external instrument.
Table Appx. 5 shows examples of these total values.
Table Appx. 5 Sample Performance Values (Reference Values) Unit: s

Data Count Minimum Response Time Maximum Response Time
1 0.043 0.078
8 0.077 0.114
25 0.162 0.198
The sample performance values shown above are values for one station. When
connecting multiple stations to a single line, the access time interval for a specific station
can be obtained by multiplying the values shown in Table Appx. 5 by the number of
stations.
These examples do not take into consideration error situations such as occurrence of
retries and hence, allowance should be built in during system design.

Appx. 1-5
Appendix 4. Increasing Ladder Program Speed

 Increasing program speed through instructions used
The scan time of a program depends on the instructions used in the program and how
the program is coded (the program structure). The sample programs in this manual
uses 2 different approaches in program coding. We will explain these two methods to
help you understand how you may speed up scan time.
There are 2 ways to code the program:

- By writing data to the data position numbers word-by-word
This method is used in the “Specifying refresh stations” program code section in
Figure 5.4, “Sample Program for Automatic Mode” and the “Setting station 1 read
area” program code section in Figure 6.6, “Sample Program for Manual Mode (1/2)”
where multiple WRITE instructions are coded.
- By setting data to the D registers followed by a batch write

This method is used in Figure 7.12, “Sample Program for Command
Communication (Reading) (1/2)” where only one WRITE instruction is coded.
Processing of WRITE instructions and READ instructions takes time. The processing
time for a WRITE instruction that writes 2 words is, however, less than twice the
processing time for a WRITE instruction that writes 1 word. Using a WRITE instruction
to write multiple words at one go reduces processing time, when compared to using
many WRITE instructions to write data word-by-word. The MOV instruction is much
faster than the WRITE instruction.
Therefore, setting the data in the D registers using MOV instructions and then
performing a batch write using a WRITE instruction speeds up the handling of multiple
words. Take note however that the D registers for the batch WRITE must occupy serial
addresses.
The sample programs for automatic mode and manual mode execute multiple WRITE
instructions only once during power-on processing. Although this lengthens the time for
power-on handling, it does not pose a problem during regular scans. In the program
code section for reading during a regular scan, READ instructions are coded to perform
batch reading of multiple data in order to reduce processing time.
Batch handling of multiple words by applying the above tip is highly recommended for
programs that regularly execute WRITE and READ instructions.
Note
See the following manual for details on the processing time for each instruction:
Sequence CPU Modules - Instructions (IM34M6P12-03E)

Appx. 1-6
 Increasing program speed through program structure
Even if many lines are coded in a program, high speed scans may still be achieved if
few program lines are actually executed during each scan.
One way to realize this is through a subroutine structure. Create a subroutine for a
group of functions and invoke them as and when required. Since a subroutine is not
executed if it is not invoked, this reduces the number of lines actually executed.
There are 2 ways to perform the subroutine calls. The first is consecutive calls whilst an
input condition is true and the second is a single call when the input condition becomes
true (input differential type instruction). Although whichever method is suitable depends
on the purpose of the program, using an input differential type instruction wherever
permitted will increase program speed.

Index-1
FA-M3
UT Link Module
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Index R
reading and writing data in automatic mode ....5-4
reading and writing data in manual mode .....6-10
A refresh communication data area ............ Appx.-2
accessing using BASIC .................................. 8-3 refresh station designation ..............................4-1
accessing using ladder sequence .................. 8-1 register configuration .......................................3-4
attaching and detaching modules ................. 2-13 remote station status .......................................9-5
automatic mode ........................................ 3-2,5-1
S
C sample program for automatic mode ...............5-5
command communication ......................... 3-3,7-1 self-diagnosis ..................................................2-8
commands and responses ............................. 7-5 setting communication conditions ...................2-7
commands and responses, formats of ........... 7-6 setting mode registers (communication
communication conditions, recommended .... 2-6 conditions) .......................................................6-5
communication methods, types of .................. 3-1 setting the UT Link Module .............................2-6
compatibility with CPU modules ..................... 2-1 slot number .....................................................3-5
compatibility with external instruments .......... 1-1
T
configuration data area ............................ Appx.-1
troubleshooting ...............................................9-1
configuration setup (communication range) .... 6-7
connecting to external instruments ................. 2-5
D
D register map, example ................................. 3-7
data areas used in command
communication ............................................... 7-5
E
external dimensions and weight ..................... 2-3
F
function specifications .................................... 2-1
I
input/output relays used in command
communication ............................................... 7-3
input/output relays used in manual mode ....... 6-3
input/output relays, used in automatic mode .. 5-2
M
manual mode ............................................ 3-2,6-1

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Revision Information
Title : UT Link Module
Document No. : IM34M06H25-01E
Jan.2020 / 3rd Edition

Correction of errors,
Revision by adding caution of mode switch
Jun.2018 / 2nd Edition

Incorporation of addendum contents, Correction of errors,
Revision by changing appearance / functions of mode switch
Nov.2001 / 1st Edition

New publication
■For Questions and More Information

If you have any questions, you can send an E-mail to the following address.
E-mail: plc_message@cs.jp.yokogawa.com
■Written by
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
■Published by
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
2-9-32 Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, 180-8750, JAPAN

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 Products of Yokogawa Electric Corporation

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