FC6A SERIES MICROS MART USER ’S M ANUAL FC9Y-B17224-154: O PERATION B ASICSStart/Stop OperationThis section describes how to run and stop the FC6A Series MICROSmart.You can start and stop FC6A Series MICROSmart operations by using WindLDR operations, FC6A Series MICROSmart operations,function switch operations, menu operations using an HMI module, by turning the FC6A Series MICROSmart on or off, or by usingthe stop/reset input function by way of external input.• For operations using WindLDR, see "Start/Stop Operation Using WindLDR" on page 4-15.• For operations using the FC6A Series MICROSmart power supply, see "Start/Stop Operation Using the Power Supply" on page4-16.• For operations using the function switch, see "Function Switch Configuration" on page 5-11.• For operations using an HMI module, see "HMI Function" on page 7-1.• For the stop input settings, see "Stop Input" on page 5-5.• For the reset input settings, see "Reset Input" on page 5-5.The switch from start to stop is performed during the END processing of the user program, and the following functions are alsostopped when the user program is stopped. For details on END processing, see the appendix "Breakdown of END Processing Time"in the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Ladder Programming Manual".High-speed counter/frequency measurement/user interrupt/catch input/timer interrupt/user communication/pulse output• You can use M8025 (Maintain Outputs While Stopped) to select whether to maintain or clear the outputs while the CPU isstopped.For details on M8025 (Maintain Outputs While Stopped), see "M8025: Maintain Outputs While Stopped" on page 6-10.• The current value of the timer instruction is reset.For details on timer instructions, see Chapter 4 "TML (1-s Timer)" in the "FC6A Series MICROSmart Ladder ProgrammingManual".Also, when you switch from stop to start, the device status is cleared or kept depending on Memory Backup in the FunctionArea Settings. For details, see "Memory Backup" on page 5-13.Start/Stop Operation Using WindLDRThe FC6A Series MICROSmart can be started and stopped using WindLDR run on a Windows computer connected to the FC6ASeries MICROSmart. When the Start button is pressed in the menu bar shown below, start control special internal relay M8000 isturned on to start the FC6A Series MICROSmart. When the Stop button is pressed, M8000 is turned off to stop the FC6A SeriesMICROSmart.1. Connect the computer to the FC6A Series MICROSmart, start WindLDR, and power up the FC6A Series MICROSmart.2. Check that a stop input is not designated using Configuration > Run/Stop Control > Stop and Reset Inputs. See "StopInput and Reset Input" on page 5-5.Note: When a stop input is designated, the FC6A Series MICROSmart cannot be started or stopped by turning start control special internal relayM8000 on or off.3. Select Online from the WindLDR menu bar.The Online tab appears.4. Click the Start button to start operation, then the start control special internal relay M8000 is turned on.Make sure of safety before starting and stopping the FC6A Series MICROSmart. Incorrect operation of the FC6A SeriesMICROSmart may cause machine damage or accidents.Caution