Maintenance Communication - IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

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ENERAL NFORMATION

Maintenance Communication

The maintenance communication of the FC6A Series MICROSmart enables you to check the operating status and I/O status of the
FC6A Series MICROSmart, monitor and change device values, and download and upload user programs with the PLC programming
software WindLDR installed on a computer. For details on maintenance communication, see the "FC6A Series MICROSmart
Communication Manual".
*1
Supported ports
USB Port
Yes
*1 Depending on the port that will be used, there are differences in maintenance communication functionalities that can be used. For details on the
restrictions, see the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Communication Manual".
*2 Only maintenance communication can be used with the HMI-Ethernet port.
■ 1:1 Maintenance Communication System
This example shows a 1:1 maintenance communication system in which a FC6A Series MICROSmart and a computer are
connected with USB. The USB maintenance cable (HG9Z-XCM42) is used.
Windows Computer
USB Port
■ 1:N Maintenance Communication System
This example shows a 1:N maintenance communication system in which three FC6A Series MICROSmart and a computer are
connected over Ethernet. The Ethernet cables are connected to the Ethernet port 1 of three FC6A Series MICROSmart, and those
FC6A Series MICROSmart are connected to the computer via an Ethernet hub.
Windows Computer
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Ethernet Port 1
1-14
Ethernet Port 1, 2 and
Serial Port 1
HMI-Ethernet Port
Yes
HG9Z-XCM42 USB Maintenance Cable
Type A Plug
FC6A S MICROS
ERIES
Communication Cartridge
*2
and Communication Module
Yes
Mini-B Plug
(USB 2.0 Mini-B Connector)
Ethernet Hub
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Ethernet Port 1
U ' M FC9Y-B1722
MART SER S ANUAL
CAN Port
Yes
FC6A Series MICROSmart
USB Port
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Ethernet Port 1
No