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 4-11
4: M AINTENANCE C OMMUNICATION
Maintenance Communication via a Communication Cartridge (Port 2, Port 3)
By attaching a communication cartridge to a cartridge slot on the FC6A Series MicroSmart, it is possible to connect to a computer
or an operator interface with a RS-232C or RS-485 port and to monitor and change device values.
For the communication cable, see Appendix "Upgrade FC6A Series MicroSmart System Software" in the "FC6A Series MicroSmart
All-in-One Type User’s Manual".
Communication cartridge maintenance communication specifications
For details on the operation of maintenance communication functions, see the following in the "FC6A Series MicroSmart All-in-One
Type User’s Manual".
• Monitoring/changing device values: Chapter 4 "Monitor Operation"
Programming WindLDR
Configure the settings for maintenance communication.
1. On the Configuration tab, in the Function Area Settings group, click Comm. Ports.
The Function Area Settings dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Communication Mode for port 2 or port 3 and select Maintenance Protocol.
The Maintenance Protocol (Port 2) or Maintenance Protocol (Port 3) dialog box is displayed.
Item Specifications/Functions
Communication Cartridge
FC6A-PC1: RS232C communication cartridge
FC6A-PC3: RS485 communication cartridge
Cable
FC6A-PC1: RS232C: Shielded multicore
FC6A-PC3: Shielded twisted-pair
Maintenance Communication
Function
Monitoring/changing device values
Operator Interface
FC6A Series MicroSmart
Communication Cartridge

IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE Specifications

General

Brand	IDEC
Model	FC6A-C16K1CE
Category	Control Unit
Language	English