IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

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Maintenance Communication
The maintenance communication of the FC6A Series MICROSmart enables you to check the operating status and I/O status of the
FC6A Series MICROSmart, 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 the "FC6A Series MICROSmart
Communication Manual".
Supported ports
*1
*1 Depending on the port that will be used, there are differences in maintenance communication functionalities that can be used. For details on the
restrictions, see the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Communication Manual".
*2 Only maintenance communication can be used with the HMI-Ethernet port.
■ 1:1 Maintenance Communication System
This example shows a 1:1 maintenance communication system in which a FC6A Series MICROSmart 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 FC6A Series MICROSmart and a computer are
connected over Ethernet. The Ethernet cables are connected to the Ethernet port 1 of three FC6A Series MICROSmart, and those
FC6A Series MICROSmart are connected to the computer via an Ethernet hub.
USB Port Serial Port 1
Ethernet Port 1, 2 and
HMI-Ethernet Port
*2
Communication Cartridge
and Communication Module
CAN Port
Yes Yes Yes Yes No
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Windows Computer
USB Port
(USB 2.0 Mini-B Connector)
HG9Z-XCM42 USB Maintenance Cable
Type A Plug Mini-B Plug
USB Port
Windows Computer
FC6A Series MICROSmart FC6A Series MICROSmart FC6A Series MICROSmart
Ethernet Hub
Ethernet Port 1 Ethernet Port 1Ethernet Port 1

IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series Specifications

General

Brand	IDEC
Model	MICROSmart FC6A Series
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English