IDEC MICROSmart FC6A Series, User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the FC6A Series MICROSmart manufactured by IDEC Corporation.
This document describes the FC6A Series MICROSmart system configuration, specifications, and installation methods, and it
provides descriptions of the various functions.
Read this manual to ensure the correct understanding of the entire functions of the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
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This manual describes functions, specifications, installation, and operation basics of the FC6A Series MICROSmart. Also included is
information on the powerful communications tools of the FC6A Series MICROSmart, as well as troubleshooting procedures.
Chapter 1: General Information
General information about the FC6A Series MICROSmart functions and system configuration examples.
Chapter 2: Product Specifications
Specifications of the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
Chapter 3: Installation and Wiring
Methods and precautions for installing and wiring the FC6A Series MICROSmart.
Chapter 4: Operation Basics
General information about setting up the basic FC6A Series MICROSmart system for programming, starting and stopping the FC6A
Series MICROSmart operation, and simple operating procedures. Everything from creating a user program using WindLDR on a
computer to monitoring the FC6A Series MICROSmart operation.
Chapter 5: Functions and Settings
Functions of the FC6A Series MICROSmart and convenient functions that you should know about in using the WindLDR (Windows
compatible) PLC programming software.
Chapter 6: Devices
Descriptions of the allocations of devices such as inputs, outputs, internal relays, registers, timers, and counters that are used in
the basic and advanced instructions, as well as details about the allocations of special internal relays and special data registers.
Chapter 7: HMI Function
Functions that can be used with the HMI module connected to the CPU module and their operating procedures.
Chapter 8: Instructions Reference
List of basic and advanced instructions to program the FC6A Series MICROSmart and descriptions of their functions.
Chapter 9: Analog I/O Modules
Overview of each analog module and their specifications. Module parameters and configuration methods are also described.
Chapter 10: I/O Cartridges
Overview of the cartridges and their specifications. Cartridge parameters and configuration methods are also described.
Chapter 11: SD Memory Card
Functions that can be used with SD memory card connected to the CPU module and their specifications.
Chapter 12: Module Configuration Editor
Description of the module configuration editor that can be used to configure parameters for the modules and cartridges.
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting
Procedures to determine the cause of trouble and actions to be taken when any trouble occurs while operating the FC6A Series
MICROSmart.
Appendix
Additional information about type numbers, system software upgrade, and USB driver installation.
Index
Alphabetical listing of key words.
Publication history
Trademarks
FC6A Series MICROSmart is a trademark of IDEC Corporation.
December 2015 First Edition
February 2016 Second Edition
April 2016 Third Edition
March 2017 Fourth Edition
August 2017 Fifth Edition
December 2017 Sixth Edition
March 2018 Seventh Edition
November 2018 Eighth Edition