Linear Applications
Flow Wrapper
Rotary Applications
Removable Terminal Blocks
RJ45 Ethernet Port
RJ45 RS232C/RS485 Serial Port
Digital and Analog Cartridges Solution
Up to 15 Expansion Modules Without Limitation
SD Memory Slot
USB Bus Power
Replaceable Battery
Easy to Expand Communication Ports
HMI Module
Processing time for Basic instruction
24 time faster than FC4A
16 time faster than FC5A
24x faster than FC4A 16x faster than FC5A
Comparing a typical setup with CPU, plus 4 digital I/O and 1 analog expansion module, the MicroSmart FC6A takes only 0.4ms to read and update all the expansion I/O. This is extremely fast comparing to other micro PLC. As a result, your system reacts faster and runs more effieciently.
6 time faster than FC5A
The MicroSmart PLC has 1,024 timers, and six of the 512 counters are high-speed at rates up to 100kHz. These capabilities are combined with extensive data and bit memory, double the capacity of a typical micro PLC.
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Program Memory | 384 Kb 640Kb (J1939) |
52 Kb | 128 Kb | 31 Kb | 47 Kb |
Data Memory (Data Register) | 56,000 | 2,000 | 48,000 | 7,600 | 2,000 |
Bit Memory (M bit) | 12,400 | 2,048 | 2,048 | 1,584 | 1,024 |
Timer | 1,024 | 256 | 256 | 100 | 200 |
Counter | 512 | 256 | 256 | 100 | 200 |
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.
Using HMI module, FC6A MicroSmart can easily be configured to send Email or Text message to your PC or mobile phone. Dynamic values in the PLC can also be incorporated in the body of the email as well to show status conditions Up to 255 email messages can be configured and multiple recipients can be included in the email To and cc fields. Third party email servers such as Gmail or Yahoo can be configured.
Many industrial applications require motion control, but users are often frustrated by the complexity and high cost of implementation. IDEC Corporation and AMCI, an established supplier of motion control systems, have partnered to address this issue by offering a simple yet highly capable stepper motion control system. This AMCI by IDEC product line includes controllers, stepper motors, a combo controller+drive, a combo drive+stepper motor, and the 3-in-1 controller+drive+stepper motor. When combined with an IDEC FC6A PLC and its embedded motion control software modules, these products allow users to quickly and simply implement single- and multi-axis motion control in a wide range of industries and applications.
MicroSmart FC6A, a powerful PLC with up to 520 digital I/O and 126 analog I/O. The MicroSmart FC6A provides the power of a PAC (programmable automation controller) in a low-cost controller with a small form factor, making it an ideal fit for demanding applications. Learn more
A 2-axis motion controller that can be expanded up to 12 axes. It accepts encoder feedback for stall detection and move verification, includes six discrete inputs for move conditioning and other functions, and four discrete outputs for status and diagnostics. Learn more
AMCI by IDEC’s integrated Stepper controller+drive combo is a ground-breaking approach to PLC-based motion control systems. With servo performance in a stepper motion hardware, the IANG1 series can be expanded up to 6 axes. Learn more
AMCI by IDEC’s controller+drive+motor combo unit provides all-in-one motion control with all the features of the two-axis controller, drive, and stepper motor. Learn more
AMCI by IDEC’s motor+drive combo unit can control one to six axes of motion, combining the features of a two-axis controller and drive in a single unit. Learn more
AMCI by IDEC’s integrated Stepper controller+drive combo is a ground-breaking approach to motion control, offering expansion up to 6 axes. Learn more
AMCI by IDEC’s controller+drive+motor combo unit offers all-in-one motion control with the combined features of a two-axis controller, drive, and stepper motor. Learn more
AMCI by IDEC’s stepper motor comes in standard NEMA 23 frame sizes with output torque ratings of 130 and 240 oz-in.
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