IDEC SmartAXIS FT9Z-1A01, User Manual

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Introduction
This chapter describes the SmartAXIS 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 SmartAXIS.
Maintenance communication of SmartAXIS is available on USB port (WindLDR only), expansion communication ports, and 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 SmartAXIS, the following functions can be used:
Note: To use maintenance communication, see "Start WindLDR" on page 4-1 and perform setup.
Communication Ports Used For Maintenance Communication
SmartAXIS supports the following communication ports:
Note: Communication cartridges are required in order to use expansion communication ports.
Maintenance communication supports the following functions on each communication port:
Function Description
Download user programs
User programs created in WindLDR can be downloaded to the SmartAXIS.
See "Download Program" on page 4-16.
Upload user programs User programs stored in the SmartAXIS can be uploaded to WindLDR.
Monitor/change device values
The user program and the device values of the SmartAXIS can be monitored and the device values can be
changed using WindLDR.
See "Monitor Operation" on page 4-17.
Download system software
System software can be downloaded to the SmartAXIS.
See "Upgrade SmartAXIS System Software" on page A-2
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Type
USB Port
(Port 1)
Expansion Communication Ports (Note)
Ethernet Port
Port 2 Port 3
12-I/O type Yes No No No
24-I/O type Yes Yes No Yes
40-I/O type Yes Yes Yes Yes
48-I/O type Yes Yes Yes Yes
Communication
Port
Standard/Option No. of Ports Communication Settings
USB port Standard 1 None
Expansion
communication
ports
Options
FT1A-PC1: EIA RS232C (Mini DIN)
FT1A-PC2: EIA RS485 (Mini DIN)
FT1A-PC3: EIA RS485
(Terminal block)
12-I/O type: 0
24-I/O type: 1
40-I/O type: 2
48-I/O type: 2 Function area settings
See "Maintenance Communication via
Expansion Communication Port" on
page 9-3.
Ethernet Port
12-I/O type: -
24-I/O type: Standard
40-I/O type: Standard
48-I/O type: Standard
1
Function area settings
See "Maintenance Communication via
Ethernet Port" on page 9-5.
Communication
Port
Maintenance Communication Functions
Monitor/Change Device Values
Download/Upload
User Programs
Download System Software
USB port Yes Yes Yes
Expansion
communication
ports
Yes No No
Ethernet port Yes Yes No