Features - IDEC FT1A Series User Manual

Features

This section describes the features of the SmartAXIS.
The SmartAXIS is high-performance programmable controller in a compact package and is equipped with high speed counters that
can be used for positioning control. The SmartAXIS enables you to build optimum systems to automate factories or control
production lines.
Powerful HMI Functions
The SmartAXIS Pro is equipped with an LCD on the front of the module, enabling you to monitor the device values and the ladder
program. Customized messages can be programmed to display current time, bar charts, scrolling messages, or simple text on the
LCD. The operation buttons on the module are used for operations with LCD such as checking and modifying device values.
Powerful Communication Functions
The SmartAXIS supports various communications such as maintenance communication, user communication, Modbus
communication, and remote I/O.
The SmartAXIS is equipped with RS232C (optional), RS485 (optional), an Ethernet port, and a USB port, and can be connected to
various devices such as computers, operator interfaces, and printers.
RS232C Communication Cartridge
FT1A-PC1 (Mini-DIN type)
Memory Cartridge
A user program of SmartAXIS can be stored in a memory cartridge (FT1A-PM1). When a memory cartridge is inserted into a
SmartAXIS, the user program in the memory cartridge is executed instead of the user program in the SmartAXIS. You can also
download the user program in a memory cartridge to the SmartAXIS.
Memory Cartridge
FT1A-PM1
SD Memory Card
The 40- and 48-I/O types are equipped with an SD memory card slot. The log data of device values can be saved to an optional SD
memory card (HG9Z-XMS2) or a commercially available SD memory card (32 GB maximum).
32-bit and Floating Point Data Types
Some advanced instructions can select 32-bit data types from D (double word), L (long), and F (float) in addition to W (word) and
I (integer).
Safety and High-Quality Compliant with International Standards
The SmartAXIS is compliant with international standards and can be used all over the world while maintaining safety and high
quality.
Supports 9 Languages
The SmartAXIS LCD supports the display of the following nine languages:
Setting Name
European ISO 8859-1 (Latin-1)
Japanese Shift-JIS
Chinese GB2312
Cyrillic ANSI 1251
Note: Some of the characters cannot be input.
RS485 Communication Cartridge
FT1A-PC2 (Mini-DIN type)
Character Set
S AXIS P /L
MART RO ITE
RS485 Communication Cartridge
FT1A-PC3 (Terminal block type)
Supported Languages
English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch (Note), French (Note)
Japanese (level 1)
Chinese (simplified)
Russian
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