IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE User Manual

FC6A S ERIES M ICRO S MART A LL - IN -O NE T YPE C OMMUNICATION M ANUAL FC9Y-B1730 4-1
4: MAINTENANCE COMMUNICATION
Introduction
This chapter describes the FC6A Series MicroSmart maintenance communication function.
Maintenance communication is a communication protocol dedicated for IDEC programmable controllers. It is used when WindLDR
or an IDEC operator interface communicates with the FC6A Series MicroSmart.
Maintenance communication of FC6A Series MicroSmart is available on USB port, port1, Ethernet port1, port 2 and port 3, and
HMI-Ethernet port, allowing the optimum communication method to be selected for a variety of system configurations.
Maintenance Communication Functions
When performing maintenance communication with the FC6A Series MicroSmart, the following functions can be used:
Note: To use maintenance communication, see Chapter 4 "Start WindLDR" in the "FC6A Series MicroSmart All-in-One Type User’s Manual" and
perform setup.
Communication Ports Used For Maintenance Communication
Supported models, ports, and slots are as follows.
Maintenance communication methods that are supported by the communication ports are as follows.
Function Description
Download user programs
User programs created in WindLDR can be downloaded to the FC6A Series MicroSmart.
See Chapter 4 "Download Program" in the "FC6A Series MicroSmart All-in-One Type User’s Manual".
Upload user programs User programs stored in the FC6A Series MicroSmart can be uploaded to WindLDR.
Monitor/change device values
The user program and the device values of the FC6A Series MicroSmart can be monitored and the device
values can be changed using WindLDR.
See Chapter 4 "Monitor Operation" in the "FC6A Series MicroSmart All-in-One Type User’s Manual".
Download system software
System software can be downloaded to the FC6A Series MicroSmart.
See Appendix "Upgrade FC6A Series MicroSmart System Software" in the "FC6A Series MicroSmart All-in-One
Type Us er’s Manual" .
Port
All-in-One Type
CAN J1939 All-in-One
Type
16-I/O Type 24-I/O Type 40-I/O Type
USB PortYesYesYesYes
Port 1 Yes Yes Yes ―
Ethernet Port 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Port 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Port 3 ――Yes Yes
HMI-Ethernet Port Yes Yes Yes Yes
Communication Method USB Port Port 1
Ethernet
Port 1
Port 2 and
Port 3
HMI-Ethernet
Port
Maintenance
Communication
Downloading system
software
Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Download/upload user
programs
Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Run-time download Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Monitoring/changing
devices
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE Specifications

General

Brand	IDEC
Model	FC6A-C16K1CE
Category	Control Unit
Language	English