Maintenance Communication; Maintenance Communication Via Usb Port - IDEC FT1A Series User Manual

9: M C
AINTENANCE OMMUNICATION

Maintenance Communication via USB Port

Applicable SmartAXIS
FT1A-12
X
Using the USB port, it is possible to connect SmartAXIS to a computer on which WindLDR is installed, and monitor and change
device values, download and upload user programs, and download system software. Connect the computer and the SmartAXIS
using a USB cable (recommended cable: HG9Z-XCM42).
Computer
USB port
Maintenance Communication Specifications for the USB Port
Item
Cable

Maintenance communication

functions
See the following pages for details on each maintenance communication function:
Monitor/change device values: "Monitor Operation" on page 4-15
•
Download/upload user programs: "Download Program" on page 4-14
•
Download system software: "Upgrade SmartAXIS System Software" on page A-2
•
9-2
FT1A-24
X
USB cable
HG9Z-XCM42 USB maintenance cable
Type A plug
Recommended cable: HG9Z-XCM42
Monitor/change device values
Download/upload user programs
Download system software
S AXIS P
MART RO
FT1A-40
X
Mini-B plug
USB port
(USB 2.0 Mini-B connector)
Specifications/Functions
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FT1A-48
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SmartAXIS