IDEC FT1A Series User Manual page 227

9: M
AINTENANCE
Introduction
This chapter describes the SmartAXIS maintenance communication function.
Maintenance communication is a communication protocol dedicated for IDEC programmable controllers. It is used when WindLDR
or an IDEC operator interface communicates with the SmartAXIS.
Maintenance communication of SmartAXIS is available on USB port (WindLDR only), expansion communication ports, and Ethernet
port, allowing the optimum communication method to be selected for a variety of system configurations.
Maintenance Communication Functions
When performing maintenance communication with the SmartAXIS, the following functions can be used:
Function
Download user programs
Upload user programs
Monitor/change device values
Download system software
Note: To use maintenance communication, see "Start WindLDR" on page 4-1 and perform setup.
Communication Ports Used For Maintenance Communication
SmartAXIS supports the following communication ports:
Type
12-I/O type
24-I/O type
40-I/O type
48-I/O type
Note: Communication cartridges are required in order to use expansion communication ports.
Maintenance communication supports the following functions on each communication port:
Communication
Port
USB port Standard
Options
Expansion FT1A-PC1: EIA RS232C (Mini DIN)
communication FT1A-PC2: EIA RS485 (Mini DIN)
ports FT1A-PC3: EIA RS485
12-I/O type: -
24-I/O type: Standard
Ethernet Port
40-I/O type: Standard
48-I/O type: Standard
Communication
Port
Monitor/Change Device Values
USB port
Expansion
communication
ports
Ethernet port
C
OMMUNICATION
User programs created in WindLDR can be downloaded to the SmartAXIS.
See "Download Program" on page 4-14.
User programs stored in the SmartAXIS can be uploaded to WindLDR.
The user program and the device values of the SmartAXIS can be monitored and the device values can be
changed using WindLDR.
See "Monitor Operation" on page 4-15.
System software can be downloaded to the SmartAXIS.
See "Upgrade SmartAXIS System Software" on page A-2
Expansion Communication Ports (Note)
USB Port
(Port 1)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standard/Option
(Terminal block)
Maintenance Communication Functions
Yes
Yes
Yes
S AXIS P /L
MART RO
Description
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Port 2
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No. of Ports
1
12-I/O type: 0
24-I/O type: 1
40-I/O type: 2
48-I/O type: 2
1
Download/Upload
User Programs
Yes
No
Yes
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Ethernet Port
Port 3
No
No
Yes
Yes
Communication Settings
None
Function area settings
See "Maintenance Communication via
Expansion Communication Port" on
page 9-3.
Function area settings
See "Maintenance Communication via
Ethernet Port" on page 9-5.
Download System Software
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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