IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series User Manual

1: G ENERAL I NFORMATION
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Operator Interface Connectivity
The FC6A Series MICROSmart can perform maintenance communication with IDEC operator interfaces using Ethernet port 1, serial
port 1, and communication cartridge. FC6A Series MICROSmart device values can be monitored and modified by the connected
operator interface. An Ethernet cable or an O/I communication cable
*1
is used to connect the FC6A Series MICROSmart and the
operator interface.
For details on the communication settings, see the "WindO/I-NV2 User's Manual", the "WindO/I-NV3 User's Manual", and the
"WindO/I-NV4 User's Manual".
Supported ports
*1 Only the RS-232C communication cartridge and RS-485 communication cartridge are supported.
■ 1:1 Maintenance Communication Example with an IDEC Operator Interface Using Serial Port 1
This example shows maintenance communication between the FC6A Series MICROSmart and an operator interface, as well as
monitoring and changing FC6A Series MICROSmart device values using the operator interface. An IDEC operator interface is
connected to serial port 1 of the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
*1 For details on O/I communication cables, see "Cables" on page A-14.
Using J1939 Communication
The CAN J1939 All-in-One CPU module can be connected to a J1939 communication network using the CAN port and it can communicate
with other J1939 communication-compatible devices. Messages that conform to the SAE J1939 standard can be sent and received.
For details on J1939 communication, see the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Communication Manual".
Supported ports
■ CAN Port Usage Example
This example shows the FC6A Series MICROSmart communicating with a J1939-compatible engine. The CAN port of the CAN
J1939 All-in-One CPU module is connected to the engine.
USB Port Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1 and 2
Communication Cartridge
*1
and Communication Module
CAN Port
No Yes Yes Yes No
O/I Communication Cable: FC6A-KC2C
(D-sub 9-pin connector style, cable length: 5 m)
Operator Interface
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Serial Communication Port
(RS232C)
Serial Port 1
(Port 1)
USB Port Serial Port 1 Ethernet Port 1 and 2
Communication
Cartridge
CAN Port
No No No No Yes
Engine
FC6A Series MICROSmart
(CAN J1939 All-in-One CPU Module)
CAN Port
CAN

IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series Specifications

General

Brand	IDEC
Model	MICROSmart FC6A Series
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English