2: OPERATION BASICS
USER’S MANUAL 2-3
Simple Operation
This section describes how to edit a simple program using the program loader connected to MICRO
3
, transfer the program
to MICRO
3
, run the program on MICRO
3
, and monitor the operation on the program loader.
Connect Program Loader to MICRO
3
Connect the program loader to MICRO
3
using the loader cable. The program loader is powered by MICRO
3
.
Plug the connector of the loader cable into the loader port on the MICRO
3
base unit until the connector clicks. Plug the con-
nector on the other end of the loader cable into the loader cable connection port on the program loader.
Connect power supply and input switches to the MICRO
3
base unit. See pages 1-21 and 1-22.
Turn power on. The POW (power) indicator on the base unit
goes on.
Program Loader Display
Check that the program loader displays the messages as shown on the right when
the program loader is powered up.
Loader Cable
FC2A-KL1 (2m/6.56 ft. long)
FC2A-KL2 (5m/16.4 ft. long)
◆ For the MICRO
3
C, see the MICRO
3
C User’s Manual. ◆
Caution
• The connector has an orientation. Make sure of the correct orientation when plugging. To discon-
nect the cable, squeeze the connector, and pull it out.
POW RUN ERR1 ERR2
*** Power on ***
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