IDEC MicroSmart FC4A Series Brochure

MicroSmart

EXPANDING YOUR CONTROL

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Table of Contents

MicroSmart FC4A Series Micro PLC 2-3

Multipule Standard Features 4-5

Add And Combine Modules 6

Customize MicroSmart To Meet Your Needs 7

CPU Modules 8

Expansion Modules And Options 9-11

Easy Operation Using The HMI Module 12

Communication Capabilities 13

Compatible Programming Software 14

Product List 23

Specifications 16-22

Programming Instruction Commands 23

Dimensions 25-26

Accessories 27

FC4A Series Micro PLC

IDEC Corporation, a pioneer in the micro-PLC field, is proud to offer the MicroSmart
series of programmable logic controllers, the latest in the Micro family of PLCs. These
flexible, adaptable PLCs are as compact as they are powerful, so you can create the
system you need without increasing your space requirements or your budget.

The CPU That’s Right For You

MicroSmart CPUs are available in two types of modules, All-in-One and Slim. The
All-in-One type has models with 10, 16, or 24 I/O points; the Slim type is available in
four different 20 I/O modules and two 40 I/O modules. Each CPU module is only 90mm
in height and 70mm deep, but it has built-in inputs and outputs as well as standard
features like high-speed counters, a RS-232C port and an analog potentiometer.
Choose the CPU that’s right for you and see what else MicroSmart has to offer.

Expand Your Control

The Slim type and the 24 I/O All-in-One type CPUs can expand into the ideal system
using the optional expansion modules. Need more inputs? More outputs? Some of
both? There are 18 available expansion modules, including four analog I/O modules.
Depending on your CPU, you can create a system with as many as 264 I/O points (40
I/O Slim type CPU with seven expansion modules).

Customize Your System

Once you have all the control you need, select the features you want. Store and
transfer programs on the memory cartridge or install a real-time clock and calendar
cartridge. Add another communications port or an HMI module — it’s all possible with
MicroSmart. It’s even UL-1604 listed, Class 1–Div. 2 for hazardous locations. Create
the perfect solution for all of your applications, exactly the way you want it.

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Multiple Standard Features

PID Control

Pulse Output/Trapezoidal Control

Independent dual-axis control is available with two pulse outputs.
Locational values can be easily defined for precise positional
(trapezoidal) control.

* Pulse output instruction
* PWM instruction
(Pulse Width Modulation control)

Pulse Output Function Specifications

Number of output points

2

20 kHz

Maximum output frequency

Trapezoidal control

(RAMP)

Steady speed

5000

Hz

Initial speed

Acceleration period

Deceleration period

0

ms

RAMP S1 D1

Setting the desired values enables you to precisely
manage the trapezoidal control

Operation mode (S1) 1

Steady pulse frequency (S1 + 1) 50

Initial pulse frequency (S1 + 2) 10

Freguency change rate (S1 + 3) 2

Preset value (S1 + 6, 7) 10,000

*

Only one point of trapezoidal control is available.

To automatically maintain a target water temperature (PID
control), use the auto tuning function to perform sampling.
Based on the determined PID parameters, PID control is
executed automatically. (Slim type CPU units only.)

High alarm
value 33°C

Set point 30°C

Low alarm

value 27°C

AT set point

25°C

Auto tuning PID control

Time

Water

temperature

PID S1 S2

S3

S4 D1

Set point 30

AT set point 25

High alarm value 35

Low alarm value 27

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Type Single-phase Two-phase
Maximum

HSC1 and 4: 20 kHz HSC1: 20 kHz

Input
Frequency

HSC2 and 3: 5 kHz HSC4: 20 kHz (SlimType CPU)

Counting Range 16 bits (0 to 65,535) 16 bits (0 to 65,535)
Operation Mode Adding counter Rotary encoder

(phases A, B, Z)

Gate Input Enable/disable counting Enable/disable counting
Current
Value
Reset

High-speed Counters

The MicroSmart has four built-in high speed counters. One high
speed counter (all-in-one type) or two high speed counters (slim
type) can be used as either two-phase or single-phase high speed
counters at a maximum of 20kHz. The other three (all-in-one type)
or two (slim type) have a maximum frequency of 5kHz. High speed
counters are used for simple positioning and motor control.

Analog Potentiometer

Built-in Analog Voltage Input

Current value is reset to
a given value when
overflow or underflow
has occurred.

Current value is reset to
zero when the current
value reaches the pre­set value.

The rotary encoder can connect directly to the paper feeder.
The high-speed counter receives and reads output pulses from
the rotary encoder.

The analog potentiometer built into the CPU module enables
settings to be adjusted without special tools.

All-in-One Type

Two built-in 24-I/O type
One built-in 10/16-I/O types

Standard on all models

Slim Type

Slim Type

After installation the analog potentiometer in the CPU module
allows you to easily change values such as timer preset values
or the volume of water.

Ready for connecting 0 to 10V DC from an external device
directly to the built-in analog voltage input connector
(Slim type CPU modules only).

Speed Control

External

Device

5

50

100

150

200

250

I/O points

40 on CPU

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

20 on CPU

40 on CPU

32

32

16

32

32

24

20 on CPU

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

Maximum I/O 264

FC4A-D20RS1

FC4A-D40K3

FC4A-D20RK1

FC4A-N32B3

FC4A-N32B3

FC4A-N32B3

FC4A-T32K3

FC4A-T32K3

FC4A-T32K3

FC4A-T32K3

FC4A-N32B3

FC4A-N32B3

FC4A-N16B3

FC4A-T32K3

FC4A-T32K3

FC4A-M24BR2

32

FC4A-N32B3

32

FC4A-N32B3

24

FC4A-M24BR2

32

16

FC4A-T32S3

FC4A-T16S3

40 on CPU

FC4A-D40S3

FC4A-D20K3

FC4A-D20S3
FC4A-D20RK1
FC4A-D20RS1

FC4A-D40K3
FC4A-D40S3

FC4A-D40S3

FC4A-N32B3

FC4A-T32S3

FC4A-N32B3

FC4A-T32S3

FC4A-N32B3

FC4A-T32S3

FC4A-N32B3

Note: The maximum number of relay outputs that

can be turned on simultaneously is 54 points
including relay outputs on the CPU module.

Combination Examples

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16

FC4A-T32S3

32

FC4A-T32S3

FC4A-T16S3

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Attach Max. 4 Expansion Modules

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Max. I/O 88 points

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Only FC4A-C24R2 CPU
Module is expandable

24 on CPU

24

24 on CPU

8

8

8

8

24 on CPU

8

16

24

24 on CPU

16

16

16

16

FC4A-C10R2

FC4A-C16R2

50

I/O points

FC4A-C24R2

FC4A-C24R2

FC4A-M24BR2

FC4A-N08B1

FC4A-N08B1

FC4A-N08B1

FC4A-N08B1

FC4A-C24R2 FC4A-C24R2

FC4A-C24R2

FC4A-R161

FC4A-R161

FC4A-N16B3

FC4A-N16B3

FC4A-N08B1

FC4A-R161

FC4A-M24BR2

Maximum I/O 88

Note: The maximum number of relay outputs that

can be turned on simultaneously is 33 points
including relay outputs on the CPU module.

Combination Examples

Add And Combine Modules

Slim Type

All-In-One Type

6 Inputs
4 Outputs

10 Total I/O

9 Inputs
7 Outputs

16 Total I/O

14 Inputs
10 Outputs

24 Total I/O

30 Inputs
18 Outputs

48 Total I/O

46 Inputs
10 Outputs

56 Total I/O

38 Inputs
34 Outputs

72 Total I/O

46 Inputs
42 Outputs

88 Total I/O

20 on CPU

40 on CPU

12 Inputs

8 Outputs

20 Total I/O

24 Inputs
16 Outputs

40 Total I/O

120 Inputs

88 Outputs

208 Total I/O

108 Inputs
136 Outputs

244 Total I/O

152 Inputs
112 Outputs

264 Total I/O

10 on CPU

16 on CPU

24 on CPU

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Attach Max. 7 Expansion Modules

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Max. I/O 148 points (D20K3, D20S3)

244 points (D20RK1,D20RS1)
264 points (D40K3, D40S3)

92 Inputs
64 Outputs

156 Total I/O

24 Inputs
96 Outputs

120 Total I/O

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Customize MicroSmart To Meet Your Needs

Slim Type

All-in-One Type

FC4A-C10R2, FC4A-C16R2, FC4A-C24R2

Memory Cartridge

(FC4A-PM32) or

(FC4A-PM64)

Clock Cartridge

(FC4A-PT1)

HMI Module
(FC4A-PH1)

Expansion I/O Module

Communication

Modules

FC4A-D20K3, FC4A-D20S3, FC4A-D20RK1
FC4A-D20RS1, FC4A-D40K3, FC4A-D40S3

Expansion I/O Module

Communication Adapters (FC4A-C10R2 not applicable)

RS232C Communication Adapter

(FC4A-PC1)

(Mini-DIN Type)

RS232C Communication Adapter

(FC4A-PC1)

(Mini-DIN Type)

RS485 Communication Adapter

(FC4A-PC2)

(Mini-DIN Type)

RS485 Communication Adapter

(FC4A-PC3)

(Screw Terminal Type)

RS485 Communication Adapter

(FC4A-PC2)

(Mini-DIN Type)

RS485 Communication Adapter

(FC4A-PC3)

(Screw Terminal Type)

RS232C Communication Module
(FC4A-HPC1)
(Mini-DIN Type)

RS485 Communication Module
(FC4A-HPC2)
(Mini-DIN Type)

RS485 Communication Module
(FC4A-HPC3)
(Screw Terminal Type)

Memory Cartridge

(FC4A-PM32) or

(FC4A-PM64)

Clock Cartridge

(FC4A-PT1)

( )

Two kinds of cartridges can be used at
the same time with slim type CPUs only.

HMI Module (FC4A-PH1)

Communication Adapters

HMI Base Module
(FC4A-HPH1)

(

FC4A-C10R2 and FC4A-C16R2 not expandable

)

OR

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CPU Modules

FC4A-C24R2

FC4A-D20K3

FC4A-D20S3

FC4A-C16R2

FC4A-C10R2

I/O modules not applicable to these two models

FC4A-D20RS1

FC4A-D40K3

FC4A-D20RK1

FC4A-D40S3

*Transistor output 2 points and relay output 6 points

*Transistor output 2 points and relay output 6 points

6 input points

4 output points

Relay output

100 to 240V AC

4.8KB memory

9 input points

7 output points

Relay output

100 to 240V AC

15KB memory

14 input points

10 output points

Relay output

100 to 240V AC

27KB memory

88 max I/O expandability

24 input points

16 output points

0.3A transistor sink output
24V DC

31.2KB memory

264 max I/O expandability

24 input points

16 output points

0.3A transistor source output
24V DC

31.2KB memory

264 max I/O expandability

12 input points

8 output points

0.3A transistor sink output
24V DC

31.2KB memory

244 max I/O expandability

240V AC-2A/30V DC-2A relay output

12 input points
8 output points

0.3A transistor source output
24V DC

31.2KB memory

244 max I/O expandability

240V AC-2A/30V DC-2A relay output

12 input points
8 output points

0.3A transistor sink output
24V DC

27KB memory

148 max I/O expandability

12 input points

8 output points

0.3A transistor source output
24V DC

27KB memory

148 max I/O expandability

CPU Modules

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DC Input Modules - 4 Types

Expansion Modules And Options

16-point DC Input Module

FC4A-N16B1

16 input points

24V DC sink/source input

Removable screw terminal

8-point DC Input Module

FC4A-N08B1

8 input points

24V DC sink/source input

Removable screw terminal

16-point DC Input

Module

FC4A-N16B3

16 input points

24V DC sink/source input

MIL connector

32-point DC Input

Module

FC4A-N32B3

32 input points

24V DC sink/source input

MIL connector

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Output Modules - 8 Types

8-point Relay

Output Module

FC4A-R081

8 output points

Relay output (1NO contact)

Removable screw terminal

8-point Transistor

Source Output Module

FC4A-T08S1

8 output points

0.3A transistor source output
Removable screw terminal

16-point Relay

Output Module

FC4A-R161

16 output points

Relay output (1NO contact)

Removable screw terminal

8-point Transistor

Sink Output Module

FC4A-T08K1

8 output points

0.3A transistor sink output

Removable screw terminal

16-point Transistor

Sink Output Module

FC4A-T16K3

16 output points

0.1A transistor sink output
MIL connector

32-point Transistor

Source Output Module

FC4A-T32S3

32 output points

0.1A transistor source output
MIL connector

16-point Transistor

Source Output Module

FC4A-T16S3

16 output points

0.1A transistor source output
MIL connector

32-point Transistor

Sink Output Module

FC4A-T32K3

32 output points

0.1A transistor sink output
MIL connector