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MicroSmart PLUS PLC

More Power, More Performance, More Connectivity

Expanding upon the groundbreaking IDEC FC6A Micro PLC, the FC6A Plus can control large machines or entire small-scale manufacturing facilities with:

  • Up to 2060 I/O, with a maximum of 511 analog I/O
  • Extremely fast basic instruction execution of 21 nanoseconds
  • 800 kB (100K steps) of program memory
  • Extensive data memory, more than double the capacity of a typical micro PLC

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MicroSmart FC6A Plus Datasheet
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MicroSmart FC6A Plus

  • 16 I/O

  • 32 I/O

Superior Design

Dual RJ45 Ethernet Port

One port is configured for office network and the second port is configured for control network. Flawless maintenance and control.

SD Memory Slot

    Data Logging:

  • • Critical for applications that require record keeping such as Pharmaceutical and Medical industries

    Store and transfer user program:

  • • OEM can easily update their machines program using standard SD Memory card
  • • Convenient and cost effective

    Recipe Functions

  • • Recipe files can be read from and written to the SD memory card

USB Bus Power

The MicroSmart PLC’s USB port can be used to transfer its software program from a PC to the CPU without connecting a power supply. The USB connection from the PC also provides power to the CPU, so it doesn’t have to be plugged in for program upload or download, or for monitoring by a PC.

Removable Terminal Blocks

Simplifies wiring, installation and module replacement- just wire a terminal block and plug it into a module.

Replaceable Battery

• The MicroSmart PLC’s battery can be easily replaced. Warning of low battery level is provided both at the CPU via an LED, and through a special data register which can be used to trigger an alarm on the HMI or send an email alert.

Battery Status LED Battery Status
OFF Normal Suff. battery level
Blinking (1 s cycle) Warning Low battery level
On Dead battery Battery is almost dead. Or no battery


• Battery indicator using special data register D8056. Could trigger alarm on HMI or send Email alert to replace new battery.

Condition Battery Status
Battery Voltage (D8056)> 2,300 Normal Suff. battery level
2,300 > Battery Voltage (D8056)> 2,000 Warning Low battery level
2,300 > Battery Voltage (D8056) Dead battery Battery is almost dead. Or no battery

Up to 63 Expansion Modules

Up to 63 expansion modules make the MicroSmart FC6A Plus the most powerfule in the market.

Cartridge Expansion or HMI Module

    Cartridge Expansion Module Features:

  • • Ability to expand digital, analog, serial or Bluetooth cartridges
  • • Up to two cartridges can be configures

    HMI Module Features:

  • • An optional HMI module can be added to provide operator interface. It’s a great way to provide visual indication and allow the operators to adjust any parameters in the PLC. The HMI module can also accommodate an optional plug-in analog cartridge, and it has an integral Ethernet port.

Bluetooth, Analog & Descrete I/O Cartridges

These cost-effective I/O cartridges allow users to add I/O point and Bluetooth communication.

Ultimate Performance

Fast Execution Time

Processing time for Basic instruction

2x

2 times faster than FC6A All-In-One

2.5x

2.5 times faster than FC5A Slim

  • 21ns

    FC6A Plus

  • 42ns

    FC6A All-in-One

  • 56ns

    FC5A Slim

  • 700ns

    FC5A All-in-One

  • 1000ns

    FC4A

Maximum 2,060 Digital and 511 Analog I/O

Up to 63 digital I/O expansion modules can be configured.

FC6A Plus FC6A All-in-One FC5A Slim FC5A All-in-One FC4A FT1A
Maximum Digital I/O 2,060 528 512 88 512 48
Maximum Analog I/O 511 127 56 32 56 6
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Enormous 800kB (100,000 steps) programming memory

Handle large and more sophisticated program for bigger systems

Program Capacity (kByte)

  • FC6A Plus

  • FC6A All-in-One

  • FC5A Slim

  • FC5A All-in-One

  • FC4A

  • FT1A

Abundant Data Memory

You get more of everything!

Maximum 33 Serial Communication Ports

With the new combo RS232C/RS485 expansion module, up to 15 modules can be configured on the FC6A Plus system. Since both RS232C and RS485 can be used in parallel, a maximum of 30 serial communication ports can be configured. With 2 additional ports can be configured in the Expansion Base Module, a total of 33 serial communication ports can be utilized in the FC6A Plus system.

Built-in Real Time Clock

The MicroSmart PLC has a built-in real-time clock. Alternatively, the PLC can obtain time information from an SNTP server for time-based applications such as lighting controls.

Upgradable Firmware for CPU and expansion modules

The CPU and expansion modules have field-upgradeable firmware, making it easy to keep the MicroSmart PLC up to date.

  • Always get the latest features
  • No need to worry about old modules that not compatible with new features
  • Your machines can stay ahead of the curve years down the road

IIoT Ready

MQTT

MQTT protocol is an extremely lightweight publish/subscribe messaging transport that is ideal for connecting remote industrial devices with minimal network bandwidth. MQTT allows for messaging between device to cloud and cloud to device. This makes for easy broadcasting messages to groups of things. On top of that, it’s also very secured. With the deployment of MQTT on FC6A Plus CPU, our customers can create a dashboard that can monitor and controls hundred and thousand systems they deployed in the field. MQTT today is used in a wide variety of industrial application, such as oil and gas, automotive, manufacturing, etc.

What is MQTT?

iOS and Android App

These free apps provide quick and convenient remote monitoring and control from smartphones and tablets. Users can upload and download PLC programs; monitor and update PLC status, data registers, internal relays, timers and counters, etc.; save, retrieve, and send files in cloud database such as Apple iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.; access logged data and manage files in SD memory card; and download system firmware.

 

 

FTP Communication

MicroSmart FC6A Plus CPU can be configured as FTP Client or Server to allow transferring of ladder program and logged data between company server and MicroSmart FC6A. It’s an convenient and effective way to remotely stay on top of your control system.

Bluetooth Communication

Bluetooth wireless communication with the MicroSmart FC6A Plus CPU can be established using the optional Bluetooth cartridge. Use your laptop/PC to monitor, download, and upload program wirelessly. Use your iOS and/or Android devices with Program File Manager tool to manage data in the PLC. Device such as bar code reader that’s equipped with Bluetooth capability can also be configured to communicate with the MicroSmart FC6A Plus CPU.

Web Server Functions

  • The user can easily be connected to the FC6A using standard web browser on a PC or any mobile devices. A standard web page or custom web page can be accessed to monitor and update any PLC parameters.
  • A built-in web page template is available if the user does not need to build his own.
  • Custom web pages also can be constructed using the built-in web page editor in WindLDR software.
    • The FC6A Plus has a built-in 5MB of memory to store the user’s web page.
    • Additional memory can be utilized using optional SD memory card that supports up to 32GB.

Networking

EtherNet/IP

MicroSmart FC6A Plus CPUs now support EtherNet/IP™ protocol. With the addition of industry-standard EtherNet/IP™ scanner capabilities, the FC6A Plus can now connect with, monitor, and control any I/O, variable speed drive, or other intelligent automation device using this popular industrial protocol. In addition, the FC6A Plus can be configured as an EtherNet/IP™ adapter, allowing it to interact with other peer and supervisory systems, such as PLCs and HMIs.

Modbus TCP and RTU protocol

FC6A supports both Modbus TCP and RTU. It can be easily be configured to be a Client (master) or Server (slave) on the Modbus network.

BACnet Protocol

  • BACnet is a communications protocol for building automation and control systems such as heating, and air-conditioning control (HVAC), lighting control, access control, and fire detection systems and their associated equipment
  • Building automation control protocol is now supported in the native Ethernet port of the MicroSmart FC6A Plus CPU.
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Programming

Web Page Editor

WindLDR version 8+ introduced a new Web Page Editor where anyone can use it to create professional and dynamic web pages to monitor and control the MicroSmart FC6A PLC.