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General
Specifications FCN/FCJ Autonomous
Controller Functions
GS 34P02Q01-01E

 GENERAL  FEATURES
This document describes the system configurations,
development/maintenance, software configurations,  High Performance
network specifications, and installation requirements • Applicable to a variety of processes, from sequence
for two types of autonomous controllers in the control processes to analog control processes.
STARDOM: FCN and FCJ. (FCN is an acronym for • Intercommunication with other autonomous
field control node, and FCJ for field control junction.) controllers or other equipment for inter-linked control
actions, in addition to stand-alone operation.
 FCN • Using Versatile Data Server Software (VDS) together
allows a system with enriched operation and
monitoring functions to be built up.
• An FCN/FCJ OPC server for Windows can be used
for accessing the data of an FCN/FCJ from an OPC
(OLE for Process Control) client on a PC.
• Java-enabled — enables users to implement various
applications, including displaying images on a Web
browser, saving data files, transferring files using the
FTP protocol, sending/receiving e-mails and public
network connection using the PPP protocol.
With InfoWell, applications such as web browsers
FCN is a controller module consisting of CPU, I/O, and and e-mail communications can be utilized without
other modules as necessary. It supports a variety of programming.
I/O modules, provides a highly reliable system with
duplexed power supply, CPU and control network  High Reliability
options as well as superb scalability.
• RAS features (CPU self-diagnostics, temperature
For hardware details, refer to FCN Autonomous monitoring, I/O diagnostics, and more)
Controller Hardware, GS 34P02Q12-01E. • Memory with error-correcting code (ECC)
For low power consumption use, refer to FCN-RTU • Low heat dissipation, eliminating the need for a
Low Power Autonomous Controller Functions, GS cooling fan
34P02Q02-01E. • The Ethernet control network, CPU, power supply
module, and SB bus (FCN local bus) can all be
 FCJ duplexed for an FCN.
• The control network can be duplexed for an FCJ.

 Engineering Efficiency
• Five IEC 61131-3 compliant programming languages
are supported, enabling the user to selectively use
these languages according to their purposes of use
and applications.
• Control logic can be encapsulated into software
parts for reuse, allowing efficient and quality system
configuration.
• Application Portfolios packed with Yokogawa’s
application expertise, enable easy implementation of
advanced functions, including control-loop instrument
FCJ is an all-in-one controller with a built-in I/O blocks and communication with non-Yokogawa PLCs.
interface — ideal for installing inside machine
equipment as well as configuring a distributed system.  Easy Maintenance
Its control network can be duplexed. • Online download function allows a control application
For hardware details, refer to FCJ Autonomous to be modified during system operation
Controller Hardware, GS 34P02Q11-01E. • All modules are hot-swappable with an FCN.

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 CONFIGURATIONS A PC/AT-compatible computer is used for development
and maintenance of applications for an FCN and FCJ.
 System Configurations Resource Configurator is a tool program to be installed
Both FCN and FCJ are locally mounted controllers to in the computer used for maintenance, and is used to
allow diverse systems to be configured according to make the FCN/FCJ hardware settings.
the individual users’ work sites; however, the possible The user can access FCNs and FCJs via a Web
system configurations can be broadly divided into three browser from a PC to make detailed settings for the
types: network and so on, and to perform maintenance
• A system consisting of a standalone FCN or FCJ operations such as database backup and restoration.
• A system in which FCNs and/or FCJs are connected Logic Designer is a tool program for the development
to each other through the control network and of control applications for an FCN/FCJ. Logic Designer
perform interlinked actions (up to a total of 15 FCNs requires a license to run.
and FCJs can intercommunicate with one FCN/FCJ). These tool programs are supplied on a DVD-ROM.
• A system in which one or more FCNs and/or FCJs
are interlinked with VDS, FCN/FCJ OPC Server or
FAST/TOOLS (up to a total of 4 VDSs, FCN/FCJ  SPECIFICATIONS
OPC Servers and FAST/TOOLS can be connected).
 CPU Function Specifications
Using a communication portfolio within an Application Execution Speed:
Portfolio allows an FCN/FCJ to communicate with other Approx. 50 µs per kilosteps in an IL
kinds of controllers and devices. program
Number of Control Applications: Max. 16 tasks
Control network (Ethernet) Task Priority: Can be specified (in 16 levels)
Data communication
Task Execution Cycle:
Data Data
10 ms or longer (by 10 msec. increments)
communication communication
 CPU Memory Capacity
Control Application Capacity:
Max. 3 MB (approx. 400 kilosteps in an IL
program)
Data Area (*1): Max. 8 MB
Retained Data Area (*2): Max. 410 KB
Java Application Capacity: Max. 32 MB

*1: The data is not retained when the power is off.

*2: The data is retained even if the power is off. The
data is retained during a power failure (can be
used to store tuning parameter settings for the
control application).

F03E.ai  System Card Specifications for FCN/FCJ

Figure An Example of System Configuration in Which 128 MByte 512 MByte
FCNs and an FCJ are Interlinked System Card for FCN/FCJ
type type (*1)
System program size 32 Mbyte
 Development and Maintenance of FCN/FCJ User application size (*2) 96 MByte 480 MByte
PC/AT-compatible *1: Use of a 512-MB system card is recommended in
computer Maintenance tools:
order to implement a Java application for saving
• Resource Configurator data in the FCN/FCJ system card.
• Web browser *2: User application size is the total file size of control
application, Java application, and data.
Development tool: The file size of control applications is up to 10
• Logic Designer Mbyte.
Control network
(Ethernet) may be
dual redundant

F05E.ai

Figure Development and Maintenance of FCN/FCJ

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 Network (Ethernet) Specifications  Specification of FCN with Duplexed CPU
Application Modules
Ethernet is used as the control network, which can • After a failure of the CPU in service, the stand-by
be dual redundant, connecting FCNs/FCJs with CPU obtains the control right instantaneously and
various PLCs, display units and VDS. FCNs/FCJs are resumes control without any influence of the CPU
developed and maintained via Ethernet as well. switchover.
• When additionally installing a CPU module to
Communication Specifications an FCN with a single CPU module to configure
Connection Maximum duplexed CPU modules, such as when replacing a
Remarks failed CPU module, carry out the All-program-copy
Destination Connections
VDS/ASTMAC (APC) command for equalization between the CPU
Total of VDSs/ASTMACs, modules. It is also possible to run the APC command
FCN/FCJ OPC automatically after CPU replacement. When the APC
4 FCN/FCJ OPC Servers and
Server
FAST/TOOLS command is running, the control period lengthens by
FAST/TOOLS a second or two only during its first cycle. (*1)
Number of FCNs/FCJs as • Synchronization is periodically performed between
FCN/FCJ 15
connection destinations (*1) the in-service CPU and stand-by CPU. The total
Number of various PLCs processing time is hence longer than that of an FCN
PLC 32 such as FA-M3s or with single CPU.
MELSECs (*1) • If the control application comprises multiple tasks,
*1: Number when assigning the destinations one those tasks cannot access the same global variable.
channel each • The CPU module’s serial port cannot be used.
Note: Compliant with IEEE802.3 • Java applications cannot be run.
Note: For system network configuration and network *1: If one of the two CPUs in dual-redundant
load, refer to TI 34P02K25-01E “STARDOM configuration is not style-3 CPUs, the APC
Network Configuration Guide.” command cannot be started automatically. In this
case, control stops when the APC command is
 Network (Serial) Specifications running and the I/O modules operate in the same
way as they do when the Fallback option (can be
Serial ports can be used to link diverse devices set to ‘hold the output’ or ‘output specified values,’
and controllers. Communication portfolios for example) is selected.
facilitating interconnection with display units,
various programmable logic controllers, temperature  Online Download Function
controllers, and power monitors are available via a • Online download function is a feature with which
serial port. control applications can be modified while a control
Specifications function continues in operation.
• FCJ: two ports (RS-232-C) • With this feature, I/Os, variables, data types, program
• FCN: CPU module: one port (RS-232-C) (*1) codes, and libraries can be added, deleted or
serial communication module: modified.
two ports per module • Modifying the control loop during system operation
(RS-232-C or RS-422/RS-485) (*2) does not affect other control loops. Changing a range
*1: The port cannot be used when CPU modules are of control loop or loop connection causes the control
configured in redundancy. loop to become the MAN mode.
*2: Up to eight serial communication modules can be
installed.  Implementation of Java Virtual Machine
 Guideline of Control Application Capacity • WWW server functionality:
download HTML files and Java applets to Web
As a guideline, the capacity of the control application is browsers and access data in FCNs and FCJs
a total of the following. • E-mail transmission/reception:
(1) Function blocks (POUs) send and receive e-mail using SMTP and POP3
Up to 512 protocols, respectively
• Regulator control blocks (e.g., indicator blocks, support the authentication function of SMTP servers
controller blocks, and manual loaders): (SMTP Authentication/Pop Before SMTP)
Up to 128 • FTP client/server functionality:
• Others (e.g., calculation blocks, switch instrument transfer files to/from other networking systems
blocks, and communication POUs): • PPP (Point to Point Protocol) functionality:
Up to 384 exchange data with a PC or a cellular phone via
(2) Sequence program the public network such as GPRS by connecting a
Up to 180 kilosteps in Ladder or up to 128 modem to a serial port of FCN/FCJ
sequence tables each of which has 32 support the client mode and the server mode
condition and 32 action rows. unsupport FCN’s serial port on one of duplexed CPU
modules
Example of a control application with the maximum size:
• Inputs/outputs: 96 AIs, 32 AOs, 256 DIs, and 256
DOs
• PID loops: 32
• Sequence program: 128 sequence tables
• Control cycle: 1 second

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 Time Synchronization Function  Connection to Display Unit
FCNs/FCJs enable time synchronization among FCNs and FCJs can connect a display unit using FA-
equipment supporting SNTP (Simple Network Time M3 Emulation Function or Modbus Communication
Protocol). An FCN/FCJ can operate as an SNTP server Portfolio.
or as an SNTP client.
Display Unit Connection Using FA-M3 Emulation
Function
Function
Item
Server Function Client Function Item Description
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) (*1) Any display units that can be connected
UDP port: 123 Connectable units
to FA-M3 controllers
License Required (*2) Not required FCN: Serial port on CPU module (*1)
Connection port
Unicast Mode FCJ: Serial port
X X
(*3) Internal relays (I00001 - I32767)
Broadcast Available devices Data registers (D00001 - D32767)
– X File registers (B00001 - B32767)
Mode (*4)
Recommended: 32 *1: No serial communication module (NFLR111 or
Number of
connections or less 4 servers NFLR121) can be used for this purpose. A serial
Connections
(*5) port on one of duplexed CPU modules cannot be
Depend on the used, either.
Accuracy of accuracy of the
Time FCN/FCJ’s internal
±500 ms (*8) Display Unit Connection Using Modbus
timer (*6) Communication Portfolio
Acquisition of time Item Description
Time from a server at
Compensation – intervals of 100 Any display units that support Modbus
Connectable units
Method seconds (Unicast communication
Mode) (*7) FCN: Serial port on CPU module or
• Redundant networks can also be supported. port on NFLR111 or NFLR121
Others Serial Connection
• Redundant CPUs can also be supported. serial communication module
port
(*1)
*1: The server function and the client function can be FCJ: Serial port
executed simultaneously. Ethernet Connection FCN: Ethernet port on CPU module
*2: A Time Synchronization Server Portfolio License port FCJ: Ethernet port
is required. Refer to Application Portfolios for FCN/
FCJ (GS 34P02P20-01E) for details. Coils (00001 - 09999)
*3: An SNTP client periodically interrogates an SNTP Available devices Input relays (10001 - 19999)
server for the time. (*2) Input registers (30001 - 39999)
*4: An SNTP server periodically notifies an SNTP client Storage registers (40001 - 49999)
of the time.
*5: There is no limit to the number of clients to be *1: When using an NFLR111 or NFLR121 serial
connected. However, loads on FCNs/FCJs should communication module for connection, the CPU
be taken into account when clients are connected. module can be duplexed.
*6: An SNTP client is notified of the time, which may *2: The ranges of available devices depend on the
have an error of -17.5 to +12 seconds/day in display unit model used.
the FCN/FCJ’s internal timer. The time of linked Note: Modbus Communication Portfolio is required to
equipment is synchronized. Highly accurate time perform Modbus communication in addition to the
cannot be provided. port.
*7: The following adjustments are to be performed
depending on time differences. (The time
differences below are default values. Time
differences are configurable.)
500 ms or less: No adjustment
Less than 5 seconds:
Smooth adjustments (The time is
adjusted smoothly so that it does not
skip.)
5 seconds or more: Immediate setting (The
specified time is set immediately.)
*8: The accuracy of time varies depending on how the
time compensation method is configured.

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 SOFTWARE  Logic Designer
FCN and FCJ can simultaneously run IEC 61131-3- Logic Designer is a tool program that runs on
compliant control applications and Java applications. a computer and is used for developing control
applications as tasks for an FCN/FCJ.
FCN/FCJ
For details, see Logic Designer, GS 34P02Q01-01E.
Real-time OS
 FCN/FCJ Simulator
Control The simulator is designed to run control applications,
Java applications
applications which are created using the Logic Designer, on a
general-purpose PC. This simulator enables users to
debug control applications without using an FCN/FCJ.
Ethernet driver

Control execution
For details, see Logic Designer, GS 34P02Q75-01E.
Java Virtual Machine
engine
 Resource Configurator
Resource Configurator is a tool program that runs on
a computer and is used for making basic settings in an
I/O driver FCN/FCJ, including:
• IP address settings
• I/O module settings
• License settings
I/O modules • Initial communication settings
Note: Resource Configurator is included in the supplied
F06E.ai
media (DVD-ROM) containing the FCN/FCJ
software, and does not require a license to run.
Figure Conceptual Diagram of FCN/FCJ
Software Configuration  Application Portfolios
An Application Portfolio is a bundle of useful software
 Licenses parts for FCN/FCJ, such as those for advanced control.
The following licenses are required to run an FCN and Application Portfolios are offered as:
FCJ. For control logic:
PAS Portfolio
FCN/FCJ Basic Software License SAMA Portfolio
Available in two editions: License for single-CPU For communication:
FCN/FCJ, and license for duplexed-CPU FA-M3 Communication Portfolio
FCN. MELSEC Communication Portfolio
To use the FCN/FCJ Java functions, enable Java in the SYSMAC Communication Portfolio
FCN/FCJ application software. (See *1 below) Modbus Communication Portfolio
*1: For dual-redundant CPUs, FCN/FCJ Java DNP3 Communication Portfolio
functions cannot be used. Temperature Controller Communication Portfolio
FCN/FCJ Application Portfolio License and many more multifunctional portfolios. For details,
To use application portfolios for FCNs/FCJs, respective see Application Portfolios, GS 34P02P20-01E.
portfolio licenses are required.
For details, see Application Portfolios for FCN/FCJ, GS  FCN/FCJ Java Application Development Kit
34P02P20-01E. The FCN/FCJ Java Application Development Kit is
software for developing Java software applications
which run on the FCN or FCJ. For more details, refer
to GS 34P02Q76-01E, “FCN/FCJ Java Application
Development Kit.”

 InfoWell
InfoWell is designed to transfer control application data
from FCN/FCJ via web screens or e-mail. This package
does not require programming and enables data
transfer via web screens or e-mail by simple settings.
For details, see InfoWell, GS 34P02P51-01E.

 FCN/FCJ IT Security Tool

This IT Security Tool sets IT security compliant with
other Yokogawa system products security policy.
FCN/FCJ engineering tools support IT security.
Note: The IT Security is not available either for Domain
Management or for Combination Management in
CENTUM VP.

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 STYLES OF SOFTWARE SUPPLY  MODELS AND SUFFIX CODES
 FCN/FCJ Basic Software License  Software Medium
• The Logic Designer License comes with an order
ID sheet with the order ID number and password. Description
Access the specified Web site of Yokogawa and enter Model NT203AJ FCN/FCJ software media
the order ID number and password shown. Then, Programs
-P
a file containing the respective license IDs for the (including electronic documents)
supplied software titles will be given. Suffix C DVD-ROM
• FCN/FCJ system card(s): Each basic software Codes 1 Always 1
license comes with a system card for a single-CPU 1 Always 1
FCN/FCJ, or two for a duplexed-CPU FCN. Install
E English version
this card in an FCJ or in each CPU card for an FCN
for use.

 Software Media  FCN/FCJ Basic Software License (for single

Programs and user’s manuals, listed below, for an
CPU)
FCN/FCJ are supplied as a DVD-ROM.
Description
• User’s manuals for FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers FCN/FCJ basic software license for
(electronic documents) Model NT711AJ
single CPU
• Logic Designer (*1)
-L License
• Resource Configurator
• PAS Portfolio (*1) Without Java function
S05
(System card for FCN/FCJ: 128 MB)
• FCN/FCJ Simulator (*1)
• FCN/FCJ OPC Server for Windows (*1) Suffix With Java function
M05
Codes (System card for FCN/FCJ: 128 MB)
• Duplexed Network Program for FCN/FCJ OPC
Server (*1) With Java function
M04
(System card for FCN/FCJ: 512 MB)
• FCN/FCJ Java Application Development Kit (*1)
• FCN/FCJ IT Security Tool E English version

*1: Needs a license for use.

 FCN Basic Software License (for duplexed
CPU)

Description
FCN basic software license for
Model NT712AJ
duplexed CPU
-L License
Suffix
M05 2 system cards for FCN: 128 MB
Codes
E English version

 Additional FCN/FCJ Java Function License

Description
Additional FCN/FCJ Java Function
Model NT719AJ
License
-L License
W Issued at Web
Suffix
1 Always 1
Codes
1 Always 1
A Standard

Note: They are applicable only to NT711AJ-LSE

(Without Java function) .
However, in NT712AJ (for duplex configuration)
Java Function is unavailable.

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 System Card for FCN/FCJ Spare Parts

Description
System Card for FCN/FCJ Spare
Model NT225AA
Parts
Memory of the System Card: 128 MB
Suffix -03
(*2)
Codes
-04 Memory of the System Card: 512 MB
(*1)
-05 Memory of the System Card: 128 MB

*1: Please use a couple of FCN/FCJ system cards

of the same suffix code to make the CPU module
dual-redundant.
*2: ‘NT225AA-03’ is the spare system card for
‘NT712AJ-LM03E’ that has been stopped taking
orders.

 ORDERING INFORMATION
Specify the model and suffix codes.

 TRADEMARKS
• STARDOM is a trademark of Yokogawa Electric
Corporation.
• “FOUNDATION” of “FOUNDATION Fieldbus” is a registered
trademark of the Fieldbus Foundation.
• Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox
Corporation, the United States.
• IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
• Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its
affiliates.
• Modbus is a registered trademark of AEG Schneider
Automation, Inc.
• MELSEC is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation.
• SYSMAC is a registered trademark of OMRON
Corporation.
• Other company and product names appearing in this
document are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.

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