About This Manual - IDEC SmartAXIS FT9Z-1A01 User Manual

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This user's manual describes functions, specifications, installation, and operation basics of the SmartAXIS. Also included is
information on the powerful communications tools of the SmartAXIS, as well as troubleshooting procedures.
Chapter 1: General I nform ation
General information about the SmartAXIS, features, brief description on special functions, and various system setup configurations
for communication.
Chapter 2: P roduct Specifications
Specifications of SmartAXIS, optional adapters, and cartridges.
Chapter 3: I nstallation and W iring
Methods and precautions for installing and wiring the SmartAXIS.
Chapter 4: Operation Basics
General information about setting up the basic SmartAXIS system for programming, starting and stopping SmartAXIS operation, and simple
operating procedures. Everything from creating a user program using WindLDR on a computer to monitoring the SmartAXIS operation.
Chapter 5: Special Functions
Stop/reset inputs, run/stop selection at memory backup error, and keep designation. Also included are high-speed counter,
frequency measurement, catch input, interrupt input, timer interrupt, input filter, user program protection, daylight savings time,
network settings, and many more special functions.
Chapter 6: HM I Function
HMI function on the SmartAXIS Pro by using the LCD and operation buttons on the SmartAXIS.
Chapter 7: Device Addresses
Device addresses available for the SmartAXIS to program basic and advanced instructions. Special internal relays and special data
registers are also described.
Chapter 8: I nstructions R eference
List of basic and advanced instructions to program the SmartAXIS.
Chapter 9 through Chapter 11 : M aintenance Com m unication, User Comm unication I nstructions, M odbus
Com m unication
Various communication functions such as user communication and Modbus communication.
Chapter 12: R em ote I / O
Remote I/O communication to increase the number of inputs and outputs by connecting other SmartAXIS as remote I/O slaves over Ethernet.
Chapter 13: Script
Programming complicated processing with script language using conditional branching, logical operations, arithmetic operations, and functions.
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
Procedures to determine the cause of trouble and actions to be taken when any trouble occurs while operating the SmartAXIS.
Appendix
Additional information about type numbers, and system software upgrade.
I ndex
Alphabetical listing of key words.
Publication history
March 2013 First Edition
August 2013 Second Edition
October 2013 Third Edition
December 2013 Fourth Edition
August 2014 Fifth Edition
May 2019 Sixth Edition
December 2019 Seventh Edition
November 2021 Eighth Edition
Trademarks
SmartAXIS is a trademark of IDEC Corporation.
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