Communication Cartridge - IDEC FT1A Series User Manual

Communication Cartridge

Functions
By installing a communication cartridge on the SmartAXIS expansion communication port, the SmartAXIS can communicate with
communication devices supporting RS232C/RS485, such as Modbus RTU compliant devices, barcode readers, or operator
interfaces.
Specifications
Type No.
Termination Connector
Standards
Maximum Baud Rate
FT1A-PC1
Communication Functions
Isolation between Internal Circuit
and Communication Port
Recommended Communication Cable
Termination Connector
Standards
Maximum Baud Rate
FT1A-PC2
Communication Functions
Isolation between Internal Circuit
and Communication Port
Recommended Communication Cable
Termination Connector
Standards
Maximum Baud Rate
Communication Functions
FT1A-PC3
Isolation between Internal Circuit
and Communication Port
Recommended Communication Cable
Maximum Cable Length
Note: For details on recommended communication cables, see "Cables" on page A-8.
Installation Procedure
Remove the expansion communication port cover by inserting a flat head screwdriver into the slots at the top and bottom of the
cover. Press in the tabs at either end of the cover and lift the cover directly upward.
Item
Expansion Communication Port Cover
S AXIS P
MART
Mini DIN
EIA RS232C
115,200 bps
Maintenance communication, User communication, Modbus RTU master/slave
Not isolated
Special cable
Mini DIN
EIA RS485
115,200bps
Maintenance communication, User communication, Modbus RTU master/slave
Not isolated
Special cable
Screw Terminal block
EIA RS485
115,200 bps
Maintenance communication, User communication, Modbus RTU master/slave
Not isolated
Twisted-pair shielded cable with a minimum core wire of 0.3 mm
(Conductor resistance 85 Ω/km maximum, shield resistance 20 Ω/km maximum)
200m
Flat Head Screwdriver
Slot
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