Download Program - IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

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Download Program

While WindLDR is running on a PLC, you can download the user program to the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
User programs can be downloaded to the FC6A Series MICROSmart from WindLDR using USB or Ethernet.
This section describes the operating procedure from configuring communication settings to downloading the user program using a
USB connection as an example.
Windows Computer
USB Port
Notes:
• In order for WindLDR to communicate with the FC6A Series MICROSmart via USB, a dedicated USB driver must be installed on the computer.
For details, see "How to install USB driver". Click ▼ to the right of the icon
to install USB driver to display How to install USB driver.
• A user program is a combination of a ladder program and the setting details (Function Area Settings).
User Program
Function Area Settings
From the WindLDR menu bar, select Online > Set Up.
1.
The Communication Settings dialog box is displayed.
Click the USB tab and then click OK.
2.
The communication method is now set to USB. Next, download a user program.
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USB Cable
HG9Z-XCM42 USB Maintenance Cable
Type A Plug
Ladder Program Details programmed with a ladder diagram
Details of the FC6A Series MICROSmart settings
The majority of these items are those set on the Configuration tab.
FC6A S MICROS
ERIES
Mini-B Plug
(USB 2.0 Mini-B Connector)
at the top right corner of the WindLDR window and click How
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FC6A Series MICROSmart
USB Port