Maintenance Communication Via Expansion Communication Port - IDEC FT1A Series User Manual

Maintenance Communication via Expansion Communication Port

Applicable SmartAXIS
FT1A-12
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By installing an RS232C or RS485 communication cartridge to a expansion communication port on the SmartAXIS, it is possible to
connect SmartAXIS to a computer or an operator interface with an RS232C or RS485 port, and monitor and change device values
of SmartAXIS.
For details on communication cables, see "Cables" on page A-8.
Computer
Serial Communication Port
(RS232C/RS485)
Maintenance Communication Specifications for Expansion Communication Ports
Item
Communication cartridge
Cable
Maintenance communication
functions
Note: Use shielded twisted-pair cables.
See the following pages for details on the maintenance communication function:
Monitor/change device values: "Monitor Operation" on page 4-15
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Programming WindLDR
Configure the settings for maintenance communication.
Setting Procedure
From the WindLDR menu bar, select Configuration > Comm. Ports.
1.
The Function Area Settings dialog box appears.
FT1A-24
X (Port 2)
Connection Cable
FT1A-PC1: RS232C communication cartridge (Mini DIN type)
FT1A-PC2: RS485 communication cartridge (Mini DIN type)
FT1A-PC3: RS485 communication cartridge (Terminal block type) (Note)
FC2A-KC4C: RS232C communication cable (Mini DIN type)
FC2A-KP1C: RS485 communication cable (Mini DIN type)
Monitoring/changing device values
S AXIS P /L
MART RO ITE
9: M
FT1A-40
X (Port 2 and 3)
SmartAXIS
Specifications/Functions
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SER S ANUAL
C
AINTENANCE OMMUNICATION
FT1A-48
X (Port 2 and 3)
Expansion
Communication Port
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