IDEC Microsmart FC6A 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

Superior Design 

Maximum 2,060 Digital and 511 Analog I/O

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

Abundant Data Memory 

Features	FC6A Plus	FC6A All-in-One	FC5A Slim	FC5A All-in-One	FC4A	FT1A
Program Memory	800kb	384 Kb 640Kb (J1939)	128 Kb	52 Kb	31 Kb	47 Kb
Data Memory (Data Register)	260,000	56,000	48,000	2,000	7,600	2,000
Bit Memory (M bit)	15,400	12,400	2,048	2,048	1,584	1,024
Timer	2,000	1,024	256	256	100	200
Counter	512	512	256	256	100	200

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.

IOT Ready 

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

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.

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.