IDEC FT1A Series User Manual

S MART AXIS P RO /L ITE U SER ' S M ANUAL FT9Y-B1378 1-7
1: G ENERAL I NFORMATION
Maintenance Communication
The maintenance communication of the SmartAXIS enables you to check the operating status and I/O status of the SmartAXIS,
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 "Maintenance Communication" on page 9-1.
Supported ports: USB port, Ethernet port, and expansion communication ports
• 1:1 Maintenance Communication System
This example shows a 1:1 maintenance communication system in which a SmartAXIS and a computer are connected with USB.
The USB maintenance cable (HG9Z-XCM42) is used.
• 1:N Maintenance Communication System
This example shows a 1:N maintenance communication system in which three SmartAXIS and a computer are connected over
Ethernet. The Ethernet cables are connected to the Ethernet ports of three SmartAXIS, and those SmartAXIS are connected to the
computer via an Ethernet hub.
SmartAXIS
Windows computer
USB port
(USB 2.0 Mini-B connector)
USB maintenance cable
Type A plug
Mini-B plug
USB port
Windows computer
SmartAXIS SmartAXIS SmartAXIS
Ethernet hub
Ethernet port Ethernet portEthernet port

IDEC FT1A Series Specifications

General

Brand	IDEC
Model	FT1A Series
Category	Controller
Language	English