Introduction
All Maple Systems HMIs programmed with EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro), including every cMT X Series and cMT Series model, are compatible with Idec MicroSmart FC6A Series. Configure your Controller and HMI/cMT with the following parameters to establish reliable communication.
Supported Series: IDEC MicroSmart FC5A/FC6A Series
Website: http://www.idec.com
HMI Settings
| Parameters | Recommended | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLC type | IDEC MicroSmart FC6A Series | ||
| PLC I/F | RS232 | RS232, RS485, Ethernet | |
| Baud rate | 9600 | 9600, 19200 | |
| Data bits | 7 | 7, 8 | |
| Parity | Even | Even, Odd, None | |
| Stop bits | 1 | 1 | |
| PLC sta. no. | 255 (for 1:1 connect) | 0–255 | 255 or same as the PLC setting |
| 32-bit data storage from | Upper Word | Upper Word / Lower Word | 1 |
| Online simulator | YES | ||
| Extend address mode | YES | Do not set the PLC Station No. to 255 |
1 According to software settings.
PLC Settings
Communication mode: 9600, E, 7, 1 (default). Use Computer Link Protocol.
Device Address
| Bit/Word | Device Type | Format | Range | Memo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | I | DDo | 0 ~ 637 | Input (I) |
| B | Q | DDo | 0 ~ 637 | Output (Q) |
| B | M | DDDDo | 0 ~ 17497 | Internal Relay (M) |
| B | R | DDD | 0 ~ 255 | Shift Register (R) |
| B | T | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Timer (T) |
| B | C | DDD | 0 ~ 511 | Counter (C) |
| B | D_Bit | DDDDDdd | 0 ~ 5599915 | Data Register Bit |
| W | IW | DDo | 0 ~ 620 | Input (16bit) |
| W | QW | DDo | 0 ~ 620 | Output (16bit) |
| W | MW | DDDDo | 0 ~ 17480 | Internal Relay (16bit) |
| W | RW | DDD | 0 ~ 240 | Shift Register (16bit) |
| W | TP | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Timer Preset |
| W | CP | DDD | 0 ~ 511 | Counter Preset |
| W | TC | DDDD | 0 ~ 1023 | Timer Current |
| W | CC | DDD | 0 ~ 511 | Counter Current |
| W | D | DDDDD | 0 ~ 55999 | Data Register (16bit) |
| DW | I_32Bit | DDo | 0 ~ 600 | Input (32bit) |
| DW | Q_32Bit | DDo | 0 ~ 600 | Output (32bit) |
| DW | M_32Bit | DDDDo | 0 ~ 17460 | Internal Relay (32bit) |
| DW | R_32Bit | DDD | 0 ~ 224 | Shift Register (32bit) |
| DW | D_32Bit | DDDDD | 0 ~ 55998 | Data Register (32bit) |
| DW | CP_32Bit | DDD | 0 ~ 510 | Counter Preset (32bit) |
| DW | CC_32Bit | DDD | 0 ~ 510 | Counter Current (32bit) |
Wiring Diagrams
NOTE: The serial port pin assignments may vary between HMI models.
Diagram 1: RS-232 (MicroSmart, SmartAxis CPU Ladder Port)
The following is the view from the soldering point of a connector.
| HMI | Direction | PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Pin assignments | Port1 or Port2 8P Mini-DIN Male | |
| Rx | ↔ (bidirectional) | 3 |
| Tx | ↔ (bidirectional) | 4 |
| GND | ↔ (bidirectional) | 7 |
Diagram 2: RS-485 2W (MicroSmart, SmartAxis with FC4A-PC2 RS485 Communication Adapter)
The following is the view from the soldering point of a connector.
| HMI | Direction | PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Pin assignments | RS485 8P Mini-DIN Male | |
| Data- | ↔ (bidirectional) | 2 |
| Data+ | ↔ (bidirectional) | 1 |
| GND | ↔ (bidirectional) | 7 |
Diagram 3: RS-485 2W (MicroSmart, SmartAxis with FC4A-PC3 RS485 Communication Adapter)
The following is the view from the soldering point of a connector.
| HMI | Direction | PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Pin assignments | Data Link Terminal | |
| Data- | ↔ (bidirectional) | A |
| Data+ | ↔ (bidirectional) | B |
| GND | ↔ (bidirectional) | SG |
Diagram 4: Ethernet Cable
