User Communication; Modbus Communication - IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

User Communication

The user communication of the FC6A Series MICROSmart enables you to control external devices such as computers, printers, and
barcode readers. For details on user communication, see the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Communication Manual".
Supported ports
USB Port
No
■ User Communication Using Serial Port 1
This example shows a system in which a FC6A Series MICROSmart receives the data read by a barcode reader. A barcode reader is
connected to port 1 of the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Serial Port 1
(Port 1)

Modbus Communication

The FC6A Series MICROSmart is compliant with Modbus RTU protocol and can be used as either a Modbus communication master
or slave. With Modbus communication, the FC6A Series MICROSmart can monitor and modify the data of inverters and
temperature controllers.
Ethernet ports 1 and 2 also support the Modbus TCP communication protocol.
For details on Modbus communication, see the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Communication Manual".
Supported ports
USB Port
No
*1 Only the RS-232C communication cartridge and RS-485 communication cartridge are supported.
■ Modbus RTU Communication Using Serial Port 1
This example shows a system in which a FC6A Series MICROSmart is communicating with a temperature controller and an inverter
that support Modbus RTU. The A temperature controller is connected to port 1 of the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Serial Port 1
(Port 1)
Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1 and 2
Yes
Barcode Reader
Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1 and 2
Yes
Temperature Controller
RUN
RVS
ALM
COM
INVE RTE R
FC6A S MICROS
ERIES
Communication Cartridge
and Communication Module
Yes
Communication Cartridge
and Communication Module
Yes
Inverter
U ' M FC9Y-B1722
MART SER S ANUAL
1: G
ENERAL
CAN Port
Yes
*1
CAN Port
Yes
I
NFORMATION
No
No
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