Description - IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE Communications Manual

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Introduction
This chapter describes an overview of the FC6A Series MicroSmart, which is equipped with a communication interface.

Description

The FC6A Series MicroSmart can perform RS232C and RS485 communication using serial port 1. The communication ports can be
expanded by using communication cartridges to allow for multiple instances of RS232C and RS485 communication. The Ethernet
port is standard equipment to enable communication using Ethernet. Also, the Ethernet port can be expanded by using an HMI
module. The CAN J1939 All-in-One Type is equipped with a CAN port to enable J1939 communication.
Communication Interfaces
An overview and the specifications of the communication interfaces are shown below.
USB Port
Maintenance communication can be performed by using this port to connect to a computer.
Communication Type
Communication Functions
Connector
Isolation between Internal Circuit
Serial Port 1
This port can be used to communicate with RS232C/RS485 communication-compatible external devices such as computers,
operator interfaces, and printers.
Maintenance communication, user communication, Modbus RTU communication (master/slave), and data link communication
(master station/slave station) are possible.
Communication Type
Maximum Communication Speed
Communication Functions
Connector
Cable
Maximum Cable Length
Isolation between Internal Circuit
Ethernet Port 1
This port can be used to communicate with Ethernet communication-compatible external devices such as computers and operator
interfaces.
This port has eight connections that can be used with Ethernet communication. Each of these connections can simultaneously use
a different communication protocol. Each connection can be configured for maintenance communication (server), user
communication (server/client), or Modbus TCP communication (server/client).
Communication Type
Communication Speed
Number of Connections
Communication Functions
Connector
Cable
Maximum Cable Length
Isolation between Internal Circuit
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USB2.0 Full speed, CDC class
Capable of maintenance communication with a PC, program downloads via USB power
USB mini-B
Not isolated
EIA RS-232C or RS-485 software selectable
115,200 bps
Maintenance communication, user communication, Modbus RTU communication, data link
communication
RJ45
RS232C: Shielded multicore
RS485: Shielded twisted-pair
RS-232C: 5 m
RS-485 : 200 m
Not isolated
IEEE 802.3 compliant
10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
8 maximum
Maintenance communication, user communication, Modbus TCP server/client
RJ45
CAT 5. STP
100 m
Pulse transformer isolated
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