IDEC FT1A Series User Manual

S MART AXIS P RO /L ITE U SER ' S M ANUAL FT9Y-B1378 2-25
2: P RODUCT S PECIFICATIONS
Memory Cartridge
Functions
By installing a memory cartridge on which a user program is stored to the SmartAXIS, it is possible to change the user program
executed by the SmartAXIS without using WindLDR. It is also possible to download a user program from a memory cartridge to the
SmartAXIS. The user program stored in the SmartAXIS ROM can also be uploaded to a memory cartridge.
Note: Program capacity when using a memory cartridge is the same as the program capacity of the applicable SmartAXIS model. See "Function
Specifications" on page 2-6.
Specifications
User Program Compatibility
The SmartAXIS can execute only user programs created for the same PLC type. When installing a memory cartridge, make sure
that the user program stored on the memory cartridge matches the PLC type. If the user program is not for the same PLC type, a
user program syntax error occurs and the PLC cannot run the user program.
Installation Procedure
Insert a flat head screwdriver under the memory cartridge cover and pull the cover directly upward to remove it.
Memory Cartridge User Program Execution Priority
Installed on the SmartAXIS
• When a memory cartridge is installed on the SmartAXIS, the user program stored in the
memory cartridge is executed.
• User programs can be downloaded from memory cartridges to the SmartAXIS using the
memory cartridge download function or LCD operation (SmartAXIS Pro only).
• User programs can be uploaded to memory cartridges from the SmartAXIS ROM using the
memory cartridge upload function or LCD operation (SmartAXIS Pro only).
For details, see "Memory Cartridge" on page 5-49.
Not installed on the SmartAXIS The user program stored in the SmartAXIS ROM is executed.
Item Specifications
Type Number FT1A-PM1
Memory Type Flash ROM
Hardware for Storing Data SmartAXIS
Quantity of Stored Programs One user program per memory cartridge
• Compatibility of User Program with PLC System Software
When a memory cartridge contains a user program for higher functionality, do not install the memory cartridge into
PLCs with lower functionality, otherwise the user program syntax error occurs. Upgrade the system software of the
PLCs so the PLCs can run the user program in the memory cartridge.
Caution
Flat Head Screwdriver
Memory Cartridge Cover

IDEC FT1A Series Specifications

General

Brand	IDEC
Model	FT1A Series
Category	Controller
Language	English