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IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE

IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE
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B-1730(2)
FC6A SERIES
All-in-One Type
Communication Manual

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IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIDEC
ModelFC6A-C16K1CE
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

About This Manual

Publication History

Lists the manual's publication dates and edition numbers for tracking revisions.

Trademarks

Lists trademarks related to the FC6A Series MicroSmart and IDEC Corporation.

General Information

Communication Interfaces

Details the specifications of USB, Serial, Ethernet, Communication Cartridge, CAN, and HMI-Ethernet ports.

Maintenance Communication

Explains the functions and provides examples for performing maintenance communication.

User Communication

Covers using user communication for controlling external devices via serial or Ethernet.

Modbus Communication

Details Modbus RTU and TCP communication protocols for master and slave operations.

Data Link System

Explains data sharing between CPU modules and other PLC series using data link communication.

J1939 Communication

Describes J1939 communication capabilities for the CAN J1939 All-in-One Type.

Device

Device Addresses

Lists and describes the addresses and ranges for all device types used in the FC6A Series MicroSmart.

Special Internal Relays

Details internal relays with special functions and their device addresses.

Special Data Registers

Explains special data registers and their device addresses for system functions.

Communication Settings

Setting List

Provides an overview of communication settings, their references, and setup locations.

Communication Port Settings

Details the procedure for configuring serial and cartridge communication ports.

Network Settings

Configures Ethernet network settings including IP address, subnet mask, and DNS server.

Connection Settings

Configures client/server communication parameters for Ethernet connections.

Remote Host List

Manages a list of remote network devices for communication and PING operations.

Auto Ping Function

Configures periodic pinging to monitor network connection status of remote hosts.

Maintenance Communication

Maintenance Communication Functions

Lists functions like program download/upload and device value monitoring via maintenance communication.

Maintenance Communication via USB Port

Details performing maintenance communication using the USB port and WindLDR.

Maintenance Communication via Port 1

Explains maintenance communication using Serial Port 1 (RS232C) with external devices.

Maintenance Communication via Ethernet Port 1

Covers maintenance communication using the Ethernet port 1 with network devices.

Maintenance Communication via a Communication Cartridge (Port 2, Port 3)

Details maintenance communication using communication cartridges in ports 2 or 3.

Maintenance Communication via HMI-Ethernet port

Explains maintenance communication using the HMI-Ethernet port when an HMI module is connected.

User Communication Instructions

User Communication Overview

Introduces user communication for sending/receiving data with external devices via serial or Ethernet.

TXD (Transmit)

Details the TXD instruction for transmitting data, including formats, precautions, and examples.

RXD (Receive)

Explains the RXD instruction for receiving data, covering formats, delimiters, and error handling.

User Communication via Serial Communication

Guides on serial communication using TXD/RXD instructions with external devices.

User Communication via Ethernet Communication

Covers Ethernet user communication using ETXD/ERXD instructions for TCP/IP protocols.

User Communication Client

Details configuring the FC6A Series MicroSmart as a user communication client.

User Communication Server

Explains how to configure the FC6A Series MicroSmart as a user communication server.

User Communication Error

Lists and explains common user communication error codes, causes, and their outputs.

Sample Program - User Communication TXD

Demonstrates a TXD program for sending data to a printer via serial communication.

Sample Program - User Communication RXD

Shows an RXD program for receiving data from a barcode reader via serial communication.

Modbus Communication

Modbus RTU Communication via RS232 CRS485

Details Modbus RTU communication setup for master and slave modes via serial ports.

Modbus RTU Master Communication

Explains the configuration and operation of the FC6A Series MicroSmart as a Modbus RTU master.

Modbus RTU Slave Communication

Covers the configuration and operation of the FC6A Series MicroSmart as a Modbus RTU slave.

Modbus TCP Communication via Ethernet Communication

Details Modbus TCP communication setup for client and server modes via Ethernet.

Modbus TCP Client

Explains how to configure the FC6A Series MicroSmart as a Modbus TCP client.

Modbus TCP Server

Details the configuration of the FC6A Series MicroSmart as a Modbus TCP server.

Modbus RTU Pass-Through Function

Describes the pass-through function allowing Modbus TCP to access Modbus RTU slaves.

Data Link Communication

Data Link Specifications

Lists key specifications for data link communication, including baud rate and cable length.

Data Link System Setup

Guides on setting up a data link system using ports or communication cartridges.

Data Register Allocation for TransmitReceive Data

Shows the assignment of data registers for data communication between master and slave stations.

Special Data Registers for Data Link Communication Error

Details special data registers used for storing data link communication error codes.

Special Internal Relays for Data Link Communication

Explains special internal relays related to data link communication status and control.

Programming WindLDR

Guides on programming the data link master station using WindLDR.

Data Link Slave Station

Explains how to configure the FC6A Series MicroSmart as a data link slave station.

J1939 Communication

Overview of J1939 Communication over CAN

Introduces J1939 communication compatibility and its use over CAN networks.

Device Address

Defines device address ranges and their specific uses in J1939 communication.

NAME (64 bits total)

Details the structure and configuration of the 64-bit NAME for J1939 communication.

PGN

Explains Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) and their role in J1939 message exchange.

Communication Control

Covers checking J1939 communication status and control using special relays and registers.

J1939 Communication Settings

Guides on configuring local address, NAME, and CA address table for J1939 communication.

Receive Message tab

Configures settings for receiving messages from CAs in the J1939 network.

Send Message tab

Configures settings for transmitting messages to CAs on the J1939 network.

Send Ping Function

Operation Details

Details the PING instruction's operation, including packet sending and status reporting.

Valid Devices

Lists valid devices for S1, D1, and D2 parameters used in the PING instruction.

Status Code Operation Transition State Description

Explains status codes indicating the transition state of the PING instruction operation.

Send E-mail Function

Operation Details

Details the execution of the EMAIL instruction, response handling, and status storage.

E-mail Address Book

Covers configuring and grouping e-mail addresses for recipient management.

E-mail Editor

Explains how to compose e-mails, including recipients, subject, body, and attachments.

Attached File Editor

Details editing the content of CSV files to be attached to e-mails.

Special Data Registers

Explains special data registers for confirming EMAIL instruction error details.

Text Encoding

Describes character sets and encoding formats applicable to e-mail content and attachments.

Web Server

Overview

Introduces the Web server functions for monitoring and controlling the FC6A Series MicroSmart.

The tree structure of web page

Shows the hierarchy of system and user web pages accessible through the web server.

Programming WindLDR

Guides on configuring HMI module Web server settings and downloading the user program.

Web Server Settings

Configures basic Web server settings like enabling the server and specifying the port.

User Settings

Details user account configuration for authentication and access privileges.

Web Page

Configures settings for data register monitoring, intervals, and trend graphs on web pages.

User Account Settings

Explains the procedure for creating and managing multiple user accounts for web server access.

Deleting a Created User Account

Explains how to delete user accounts from the web server access management.

System Web Page Overview

Overviews the built-in system web pages for monitoring PLC status and data registers.

Batch Monitor

Allows monitoring and control of consecutive data registers using specified data types.

Custom Monitor

Enables monitoring and control of up to 30 specified devices and their data types.

LCD Monitor

Describes monitoring and operating the HMI module screen via its LCD display.

User Web Pages

Guides on creating and managing user-defined web pages using the Web Page Editor or HTML import.

Deleting User Web Pages

Explains how to delete user web pages and folders from the project's web page tree.

Monitor Function

Allows monitoring data registers using metacharacters without JavaScript or CGI.

Metacharacter Format (Word Device)

Explains the format for embedding word device data into HTML for web monitoring.

Metacharacter Format (Bit Device)

Details the format for using bit device status in HTML for web monitoring.

Metacharacter Format (String)

Covers the format for embedding strings like hostnames or e-mail addresses in HTML.

Bar Graph (Vertical)

Describes drawing vertical bar graphs using data registers in HTML for visualization.

Bar Graph (Horizontal)

Explains drawing horizontal bar graphs using data registers in HTML for visualization.

Trend Graph

Details drawing trend graphs using data registers for time-series data visualization.

JavaScript Functions

Covers using JavaScript functions for reading and writing device data via CGI.

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