IDEC FC6A-C16K1CE Communications Manual

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FC6A SERIES M ICROSMART ALL- IN-ONE TYPE COMMUNICATION M ANUAL FC9Y-B17304-114: MAINTENANCE COMMUNICATIONMaintenance 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 computeror 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 MicroSmartAll-in-One Type User’s Manual".Communication cartridge maintenance communication specificationsFor details on the operation of maintenance communication functions, see the following in the "FC6A Series MicroSmart All-in-OneType User’s Manual".• Monitoring/changing device values: Chapter 4 "Monitor Operation"Programming WindLDRConfigure 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/FunctionsCommunication Cartridge FC6A-PC1: RS232C communication cartridgeFC6A-PC3: RS485 communication cartridgeCable FC6A-PC1: RS232C: Shielded multicoreFC6A-PC3: Shielded twisted-pairMaintenance CommunicationFunction Monitoring/changing device valuesOperator InterfaceFC6A Series MicroSmartCommunication Cartridge