IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

FC6A S ERIES MICROS MART U SER ’ S M ANUAL FC9Y-B1722 1-15
1: G ENERAL I NFORMATION
User Communication
The user communication of the FC6A Series MICROSmart enables you to control external devices such as computers, printers, and
barcode readers. For details on user communication, see the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Communication Manual".
Supported ports
■ User Communication Using Serial Port 1
This example shows a system in which a FC6A Series MICROSmart receives the data read by a barcode reader. A barcode reader is
connected to port 1 of the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
Modbus Communication
The FC6A Series MICROSmart is compliant with Modbus RTU protocol and can be used as either a Modbus communication master
or slave. With Modbus communication, the FC6A Series MICROSmart can monitor and modify the data of inverters and
temperature controllers.
Ethernet ports 1 and 2 also support the Modbus TCP communication protocol.
For details on Modbus communication, see the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Communication Manual".
Supported ports
*1 Only the RS-232C communication cartridge and RS-485 communication cartridge are supported.
■ Modbus RTU Communication Using Serial Port 1
This example shows a system in which a FC6A Series MICROSmart is communicating with a temperature controller and an inverter
that support Modbus RTU. The A temperature controller is connected to port 1 of the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
USB Port Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1 and 2
Communication Cartridge
and Communication Module
CAN Port
No Yes Yes Yes No
Serial Port 1
(Port 1)
Barcode Reader
FC6A Series MICROSmart
USB Port Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1 and 2
Communication Cartridge
*1
and Communication Module
CAN Port
No Yes Yes Yes No
INVERTER
RUN
RVS
ALM
COM
Temperature Controller
Inverter
Serial Port 1
(Port 1)
FC6A Series MICROSmart

IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series Specifications

General

Brand	IDEC
Model	MICROSmart FC6A Series
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English