Maintenance Communication - IDEC FT1A Series User Manual

Maintenance Communication

The maintenance communication of the SmartAXIS enables you to check the operating status and I/O status of the SmartAXIS,
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 9-1.
Supported ports: USB port, Ethernet port, and expansion communication ports
1:1 Maintenance Communication System
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This example shows a 1:1 maintenance communication system in which a SmartAXIS and a computer are connected with USB.
The USB maintenance cable (HG9Z-XCM42) is used.
Windows computer
USB port
1:N Maintenance Communication System
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This example shows a 1:N maintenance communication system in which three SmartAXIS and a computer are connected over
Ethernet. The Ethernet cables are connected to the Ethernet ports of three SmartAXIS, and those SmartAXIS are connected to the
computer via an Ethernet hub.
Windows computer
Ethernet port
SmartAXIS
USB maintenance cable
Type A plug
S AXIS P
MART RO
Mini-B plug
USB port
(USB 2.0 Mini-B connector)
Ethernet port
SmartAXIS
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SmartAXIS
Ethernet hub
Ethernet port
SmartAXIS
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