IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series, User Manual

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Download Program
While WindLDR is running on a PLC, you can download the user program to the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
User programs can be downloaded to the FC6A Series MICROSmart from WindLDR using USB or Ethernet.
This section describes the operating procedure from configuring communication settings to downloading the user program using a
USB connection as an example.
Notes:
• In order for WindLDR to communicate with the FC6A Series MICROSmart via USB, a dedicated USB driver must be installed on the computer.
See "USB Driver Installation Procedure" on page A-10.
• A user program is a combination of a ladder program and the setting details (Function Area Settings).
1.
From the WindLDR menu bar, select Online > Set Up .
The Communication Settings dialog box is displayed.
2.
Click the USB tab and then click OK .
The communication method is now set to USB. Next, download a user program.
Windows Computer
USB Port
USB Cable
HG9Z-XCM42 USB Maintenance Cable
FC6A Series MICROSmart
Type A Plug Mini-B Plug
USB Port
(USB 2.0 Mini-B Connector)
Ladder Program
Function Area Settings
User Program
Details programmed with a ladder diagram
Details of the FC6A Series MICROSmart settings
The majority of these items are those set on the
Configuration tab.