Communication Functions Overview; Maintenance Communication - IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE Communications Manual

Communication Functions Overview

The FC6A Series MicroSmart supports maintenance communication, user communication, Modbus communication, data link
communication, and J1939 communication functions.
This section describes an overview of and connection examples for the communication functions.

Maintenance Communication

The maintenance communication of the FC6A Series MicroSmart enables you to check the operating status and I/O status of the
FC6A Series MicroSmart, monitor and change device values, and download and upload user programs with the PLC programming
software WindLDR installed on a computer. For details on maintenance communication, see "Maintenance Communication" on
page 4-1.
*1
Supported ports
USB Port
Yes
*1 Depending on the port that will be used, there are restrictions on the maintenance communication methods that can be used. For details on the
restrictions, see the "Maintenance Communication" on page 4-1.
Note: When an HMI module is connected, maintenance communication can be performed by using the HMI-Ethernet port. For details, see Chapter
7 "HMI Function" in "FC6A Series MicroSmart All-in-One Type User's Manual".
■ 1:1 Maintenance Communication System
This example shows a 1:1 maintenance communication system in which a FC6A Series MicroSmart and a computer are connected
with USB. The USB maintenance cable (HG9Z-XCM42) is used.
Windows Computer
USB Port
■ 1:1 Maintenance Communication Example with an IDEC Operator Interface Using Serial Port 1
This example shows maintenance communication between the FC6A Series MicroSmart and an operator interface, as well as
monitoring and changing FC6A Series MicroSmart device values using the operator interface. An IDEC operator interface is
connected to serial port 1 of the FC6A Series MicroSmart.
Operator Interface
*1 For details on O/I communication cables, see Appendix "Cables" in the "FC6A Series MicroSmart All-in-One Type User's Manual".
Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1
Yes
USB Cable
HG9Z-XCM42 USB Maintenance Cable
Type A Plug
Serial Communication Port
(RS232C)
O/I Communication Cable: FC6A-KC2C
(D-sub 9-pin connector style, cable length: 5 m)
FC6A S M S A
ERIES ICRO MART
Communication
Cartridge
Yes Yes
Mini-B Plug
- -O T C
LL IN NE YPE OMMUNICATION
1: G
ENERAL
CAN Port
No
FC6A Series MicroSmart
USB Port
(USB 2.0 Mini-B Connector)
FC6A Series MicroSmart
Serial Port 1
(Port 1)
M FC9Y-B1730
ANUAL
I
NFORMATION
HMI-Ethernet
Port
Yes
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