Ethernet Communication - IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

Ethernet Communication

The FC6A Series MICROSmart can be connected to the Ethernet network using Ethernet port 1 and communicate with network
devices over Ethernet.
The All-in-One CPU module and CAN J1939 All-in-One CPU module have eight TCP/IP connections and the Plus CPU module has 16
TCP/IP connections that can be used for Ethernet communication. Different communication protocols can be simultaneously used
on these connections. Each connection can be configured for maintenance communication server, user communication server/
client, or Modbus TCP server/client communication.
Supported ports
USB Port
No
■ Ethernet Communication Example
This example shows Ethernet communication between the FC6A Series MICROSmart equipped with Ethernet port 1, an operator
interface, and a computer. Among the three connections the FC6A Series MICROSmart has, Connection 1 is configured as
maintenance communication server for the computer to communicate with the FC6A Series MICROSmart. Connection 2 is
configured as Modbus TCP server for the operator interface to communicate with the FC6A Series MICROSmart. Connection 3
communicates with the barcode reader with the user communication. Connection 4 to connection 8 are not used.
Ethernet Port 1
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Notes:
When accessing the FC6A Series MICROSmart over the Internet, adequate security measures for the network to prevent unauthorized access
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are required. Be sure to consult your network administrator or Internet service provider. IDEC bears no responsibility for damages or
problems caused due to security in Ethernet communication.
Restrict the access to FC6A Series MICROSmart with IP addresses and ports by using appropriate measures such as the firewall.
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Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1 and 2
No
Ethernet
Ethernet Hub
Windows Computer
FC6A S MICROS
ERIES
Communication
Cartridge
Yes
Operator Interface
U ' M FC9Y-B1722
MART SER S ANUAL
1: G
ENERAL
CAN Port
No No
Ethernet Hub
Barcode Reader
I
NFORMATION
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