IDEC FT1A Features and Benefits

IDEC FT1A SmartAXIS

Value. Versatility. The New Breed of Controllers.

Design-in More Function with Affordable FT1A PLCs

Value. Versatility. The New Breed of Controller!

The ideal solution for a variety of applications.

Presenting FT1A, the newest family of SmartAXIS controllers from the industry’s
original manufacturer of micro PLCs. FT1A controllers deliver affordability without
compromise. Features and functions are already built in, so engineers can now enjoy
more versatility and more choices for their automation needs than ever before.

Designed to give you the most bang for your buck, these simple, powerful controllers
deliver an exceptional value. FT1A controllers are available with 12, 24, 40, or 48 I/O,
while a 3.8-inch HMI + PLC with sophisticated features and a super-bright LCD screen
is also available.

All FT1A controllers meet the highest industry standards for quality and safety. The
FT1A SmartAXIS family is CE compliant, cULus listed, has an ABS type approval and
is Class I Division 2 rated for hazardous locations. Whatever your application requires,
the FT1A SmartAXIS family has a solution!

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FT1A Touch HMI + PLC

A Breed of Its Own

The perfect combination of PLC processing and HMI monitoring and control, the 3.8-inch FT1A Touch is an all-in-one
touchscreen interface and logic controller. With a compact body and full complement of features, FT1A Touch is perfect for
small systems that require a graphical user interface along with versatile I/O controls at a truly affordable price.

Analog Expansion Cartridges (Transistor
Output Models)

• Up to 2 analog expansion adapters can be configured

on the FT1A Touch with 12-bit resolution.

• Maximum combination of 2in/6out, 4in/4out, or

6in/2out analog I/O can be configured.

RS232C and RS485 ports

• Built-in RS232C, RS422/485

interface for serial communication.

• Communication with IDEC or other PLCs

also supported through this serial port.

Relay or Transistor Outputs

• Relay output type equipped with 10A contact, so no interposing

relays required.

• Transistor output type equipped with 300mA per channel.

USB-A Port

Embedded USB-A port for data logging
and recipe data, as well as for performing
program updates.

USB Mini-B

Embedded USB mini-B port
for programming.

3 Bezel Colors

Available in silver, light gray
and dark gray bezel.

STN Monochrome or 65K TFT Color

• 400cd/m2 color

• 740cd/m2 monochrome

Analog Outputs (Transistor Output
Models)

2 built-in 0-10VDC, 4-20mA analog outputs.

Digital, Analog and High-speed Inputs

8 built-in DC inputs

2 inputs (I6 and I7) can be configured as 0-10V DC

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or 4-20mA analog inputs (transistor output models)
– 10-bit resolution

4 high-speed counters

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– Up to 10kHz

Harsh Enviroments

• Class I, Division 2 for hazardous locations

• -20 to 55°C operating temperature (color models)

Actual Size

RJ45 Ethernet Port

• Supports remote Ethernet communication

and Modbus TCP.

• Communication with IDEC or other PLCs

also supported through the Ethernet port.

IP66f (water and oil tight),
NEMA 4X (indoor) and 13

5MB Screen Editing Memory

Provides users with more flexibility and
stress-free programming.

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