Start/Stop Operation - IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

Start/Stop Operation

This section describes how to run and stop the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
Make sure of safety before starting and stopping the FC6A Series MICROSmart. Incorrect operation of the FC6A Series
Caution
MICROSmart may cause machine damage or accidents.
You can start and stop FC6A Series MICROSmart operations by using WindLDR operations, FC6A Series MICROSmart operations,
function switch operations, menu operations using an HMI module, by turning the FC6A Series MICROSmart on or off, or by using
the stop/reset input function by way of external input.
• For operations using WindLDR, see "Start/Stop Operation Using WindLDR" on page 4-15.
• For operations using the FC6A Series MICROSmart power supply, see "Start/Stop Operation Using the Power Supply" on page
4-16.
• For operations using the function switch, see "Function Switch Configuration" on page 5-11.
• For operations using an HMI module, see "HMI Function" on page 7-1.
• For the stop input settings, see "Stop Input" on page 5-5.
• For the reset input settings, see "Reset Input" on page 5-5.
The switch from start to stop is performed during the END processing of the user program, and the following functions are also
stopped when the user program is stopped. For details on END processing, see the appendix "Breakdown of END Processing Time"
in the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Ladder Programming Manual".
High-speed counter/frequency measurement/user interrupt/catch input/timer interrupt/user communication/pulse output
• You can use M8025 (Maintain Outputs While Stopped) to select whether to maintain or clear the outputs while the CPU is
stopped.
For details on M8025 (Maintain Outputs While Stopped), see "M8025: Maintain Outputs While Stopped" on page 6-10.
• The current value of the timer instruction is reset.
For details on timer instructions, see Chapter 4 "TML (1-s Timer)" in the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Ladder Programming
Manual".
Also, when you switch from stop to start, the device status is cleared or kept depending on Memory Backup in the Function
Area Settings. For details, see "Memory Backup" on page 5-13.
Start/Stop Operation Using WindLDR
The FC6A Series MICROSmart can be started and stopped using WindLDR run on a Windows computer connected to the FC6A
Series MICROSmart. When the Start button is pressed in the menu bar shown below, start control special internal relay M8000 is
turned on to start the FC6A Series MICROSmart. When the Stop button is pressed, M8000 is turned off to stop the FC6A Series
MICROSmart.
Connect the computer to the FC6A Series MICROSmart, start WindLDR, and power up the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
1.
Check that a stop input is not designated using Configuration > Run/Stop Control > Stop and Reset Inputs. See "Stop
2.
Input and Reset Input" on page 5-5.
Note: When a stop input is designated, the FC6A Series MICROSmart cannot be started or stopped by turning start control special internal relay
M8000 on or off.
Select Online from the WindLDR menu bar.
3.
The Online tab appears.
Click the Start button to start operation, then the start control special internal relay M8000 is turned on.
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