RS232C
Communication Adapter
(FC4A-PC1)
(mini-DIN type)
RS485
Communication Adapter
(FC4A-PC2)
(mini-DIN type)
RS485
Communication Adapter
(FC4A-PC3)
(terminal block type)
HMI Module
(FC4A-PH1)
Memory Cartridge
(FC4A-PM32)
Clock Cartridge
(FC4A-PT1)
FC5A
Micro Programmable Logic Controller
New 12V DC Power Type CPU Module for
CPU can be powered by 12V DC battery.
Program Capacity 13.8 KB (10 points) •
27 KB (16 points)
54 KB (24 points)
Maximum • I/O 10/16/24 points
Instruction execution time
•
Basic instruction LOD 0.7 μs
Advanced instruction MOV 33 μs
Enhanced communication functions:
•
10 I/O type available with second port
High-speed counter maximum counting frequency
•
50 kHz, single/two-phase selectable: 1 point
5 kHz, single-phase: 3 points
Floating point math calculations
•
Double-word (32-bit) instruction calculations
•
User communication functions
•
Solar Panel
Display
WARNING
Frozen Surface
FC5A (12V DC type)
is installed inside the
control box.
12V
Customize according to your requirements
Application Examples
Powered by Battery•
Other applications•
Control battery-driven traffic signals, warning lights, ATM sur-
veillance systems, access alarms at construction sites, etc.
Not expandable with expansion modules.
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FC5A 12V DC Power Type CPU Module
Specications(CPUModules)
GeneralSpecications•
Type No. FC5A-C10R2D FC5A-C16R2D FC5A-C24R2D
Rated Power Voltage 12V DC
Allowable Voltage
Range 10.2 to 18.0V DC
Maximum
Power Consumption 28W 3.4W 4.2W
Allowable Momentary
Power Interruption 10 ms (at rated power voltage)
Dielectric Strength
Between power and terminals:
1,500V AC, 1 minute
Between I/O and terminals:
1,500V AC, 1 minute
Insulation Resistance
Between power and terminals:
10 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Between I/O and terminals:
10 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Noise Resistance DC power terminals: 1.0 kV, 50 ns to 1 µs
I/O terminals (coupling clamp): 1.5 kV, 50 ns to 1 µs
Inrush Current 20A maximum
Power Supply Wire UL1015 AWG22, UL1007 AWG18
Operating Temperature 0 to +55ºC
Storage Temperature –25 to +70ºC (no freezing)
Relative Humidity 10 to 95% (no condensation)
Altitude Operation: 0 to 2,000m, Transport: 0 to 3,000m
Pollution Degree 2 (IEC60664-1)
Corrosion Immunity Free from corrosive gases
Grounding Wire UL1007 AWG16
Vibration Resistance
When mounted on a DIN rail or panel surface:
5 to 9 Hz amplitude 3.5 mm, 9 to 150 Hz accelera-
tion 9.8 m/s2 (1G), 2 hours per axis on each of
three mutually perpendicular axes (IEC61131-2)
Shock Resistance 147 m/s2 (15G), 11 ms duration, 3 shocks per axis
on three mutually perpendicular axes (IEC61131-2)
Weight 240g 260g 310g
CommunicationPort(RS232C,port1)•
Standards EIA RS232C
Maximum Baud Rate 57600 bps (maintenance communication)
Maintenance
Communication Possible
User Communication Possible
Data Link
Communication Impossible
Cable FC2A-KC4C, FC2A-KP1C, FC4A-KP1C, FC4A-
KC2C
Isolation between
Internal Circuit and
Communication Port
Not isolated
FunctionSpecications•
Type No. FC5A-C10R2D FC5A-C16R2D FC5A-C24R2D
Control System Stored program system
Instruction Words 42 basic
103 advanced 130 advanced 115 advanced
Program Capacity *1 13.8 KB
(2,300 steps)
27 KB
(4,500 steps)
54 KB
(9,000 steps)
User Program Storage EEPROM (10,000 times rewritable)
Processing
Time
Basic
Instruction 1.16 ms (1,000 steps)
END Pro-
cessing *20.64 ms
Max. I/O
Points *3
Input 6 9 14
Output 4 7 10
Internal Relay 2,048 points
Shift Register 128 points
Timer 256 points (1-sec, 100-ms, 10-ms, 1-ms)
Counter 256 points (adding, reversible)
Data Register 2,000 points
RAM Backup
Backup Data Internal relay, shift register, counter, data register
Backup Duration Approx. 30 days (typical) at 25ºC after backup bat-
tery fully charged
Battery Lithium secondary battery
Charging Time Approx. 15 hours for charging from 0% to 90% of
full charge
Battery Life 5 years in cycles of 9-hour charging and 15-hour
discharging
Replaceability Not possible to replace battery
Self-diagnostic
Function
Keep data check, user program EPPROM sum
check, user program RAM sum check, timer/coun-
ter preset value sum check, user program syntax,
WDT check, user program writing, power failure,
watchdog timer, data link connection
Input Filter Without lter, 3 to 15 ms
(selectable in increments of 1 ms)
Catch Input/
Interrupt Input
Four inputs (I2 through I5)
Minimum turn on pulse width: 40 µs maximum
Minimum turn off pulse width: 150 µs maximum
High-speed
Counter
Maximum Count-
ing Frequency
and High-speed
Counter Points
Total 4 points
Single/two-phase selectable: 50 kHz (1 point)
Single-phase: 5 kHz (3 points)
Counting Range 0 to 65535 (16 bits)
Operation Mode Rotary encoder mode, adding counter mode
Analog
Potentiometer
Quantity 1 point 2 points
Data
Range 0 to 255
Port 1 RS232C – maintenance communication, user com-
munication, Modbus slave communication
Port 2 Communication
Adapter (option) *4Possible Possible Possible
Clock Cartridge (option) Possible Possible Possible
Memory Cartridge (option)
Possible Possible Possible
HMI Module (option) Possible Possible Possible
*1: 1 step equals 6 bytes.
*2: Not including clock function processing time, data link processing time, and
interrupt processing time.
*3: Not expandable with expansion I/O modules.
*4: Maintenance communication, user communication, Modem
communication, data link, Modbus master/slave communication.
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FC5A 12V DC Power Type CPU Module
Installation
When the CPU module is mounted in the standard upright posi-•
tion, all I/O points can be turned on simultaneously at up to 55ºC
operating temperature.
The CPU module can be installed facing upwards when the operat-•
ing temperature is below 35ºC or sideways when the operating
temperature is below 40ºC.
Upwards
Operating temperature below 35ºC
Sideways
Operating temperature below 40ºC
Input Internal Circuit
1.8 kΩ
Input
X0, X1
COM
Internal Circuit
Internal Circuit
2.0 kΩ
Input
X2 to X15
COM
Dimensions
FC5A-C10R2D,FC5A-C16R2D•
80.0 70.0
90.0
4.5∗
∗8.5 mm when the clamp is pulled out.
FC5A-C24R2D•
95.0 70.0
90.04.5∗
∗8.5 mm when the clamp is pulled out.
MountingHoleLayout
FC5A-C10R2D •
FC5A-C16R2D
FC5A-C24R2D•
90.0
83.0
68.0
80.0
2-ø4.3
90.0
83.0
83.0
95.0
2-ø4.3
InputSpecications•
Type No.
FC5A-C10R2D FC5A-C16R2D FC5A-C24R2D
Input Points 6
(6/1 common)
9
(9/1 common)
14
(14/1 common)
Rated Input Voltage 12V DC sink/source input signal
Input Voltage Range 10.2 to 18V DC
Rated Input Current I0 and I1: 6 mA
I2 to I7, I10 to I15: 6 mA
Input Impedance I0 and I1: 1.8 kΩ
I2 to I7, I10 to I15: 2.0 kΩ
Turn ON Time
I0 and I1: 2 µs + lter value
I2 to I5: 35 µs + lter value
I6, I7, I10 to I15: 40 µs + lter value
Turn OFF Time
I0 and I1: 16 µs + lter value
I2 to I5: 150 µs + lter value
I6, I7, I10 to I15: 150 µs + lter value
Isolation Between input terminals: Not isolated
Internal circuit: Photocoupler isolated
Input Type Type 1 (IEC61131-2)
External Load for I/O
Interconnection Not needed
Single Determination Method Static
Effect of Improper Input
Connection
Both sinking and sourcing input signals can be
connected. If any input exceeding the rated value
is applied, permanent damage may be caused.
Cable Length 3m in compliance with electromagnetic immunity
RelayOutputSpecications•
Type No.
FC5A-C10R2D FC5A-C16R2D
FC5A-C24R2D
No. of Outputs 4 7 10
Output Points per
Common Line
COM0 3 4 4
COM1 1 2 4
COM2 — 1 1
COM3 — — 1
Output Type 1NO
Maximum Load Current 2A per point
8A per common line
Minimum Switching Load 0.1 mA/0.1V DC (reference value)
Initial Contact Resistance 30 mΩ maximum
Electrical Life 100,000 operations minimum
(rated load 1,800 operations/hour)
Mechanical Life 20,000,000 operations minimum
(no load 18,000 operations/hour)
Rated Load
240V AC/2A
(resistive load, inductive load cos ø = 0.4)
30V DC/2A
(resistive load, inductive load L/R =7 ms)
Dielectric Strength
Between output and terminals:
1,500V AC, 1 minute
Between output terminal and internal circuit:
1,500V AC, 1 minute
Between output terminals (COMs):
1,500V AC, 1 minute
For information on communication adapter, HMI module, memory
cartridge, and clock cartrige, see catalog No. EP1203.
All dimensions in mm.
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Types
FC5ACPUModules(12VDCPower)• Package Quantity: 1
Type High-speed Counter Pulse Input Power Voltage Input Type Output Type I/O Points Type No.
All-in-One High-speed counter
Maximum input frequency: 50 kHz 12V DC 12V DC
(sink/source)
Relay output 2A
240V AC, 2A
30V DC, 2A
6/4 points FC5A-C10R2D
9/7 points FC5A-C16R2D
14/10 points FC5A-C24R2D
WebServerModule• Package Quantity: 1
Type Type No.
Web Server Module FC4A-SX5ES1E
Web Server Cable FC4A-KC3C
Web Server Module User's Manual FC9Y-B919
HMIModule• Package Quantity: 1
Type Type No.
HMI Module FC4A-PH1
Programming Software• Package Quantity: 1
Type Type No.
Programming and Monitoring Software
WindLDR Ver. 5.*FC9Y-LP2CDW
Option•
Name Type No.
Communication
Adapter
RS232C, Mini DIN FC4A-PC1
RS485, Mini DIN FC4A-PC2
RS485, Terminal Block FC4A-PC3
Clock Cartridge FC4A-PT1
Memory Cartridge 32KB FC4A-PM32
64KB FC4A-PM64
RS232C/RS485 Converter FC2A-MD1
AC Adapter PFA-1A31
35-mm-wide
DIN Rail
Aluminium (package quantity 10) BAA1000PN10
Steel (package quantity 10) BAP1000PN10
End Clip (package quantity 10) BNL6PN10
FC5A User's Manual*FC9Y-B927
Computer Link Cable 4C (3m long) FC2A-KC4C
Modem Cable 1C (3m long) FC2A-KM1C
User Communication Cable 1C (2.4m long) FC2A-KP1C
O/I Communication Cable 1C (5m long) for connecting
HG1F to MicroSmart port 1 and 2 FC4A-KC1C
O/I Communication Cable (3m long) for connecting
HG1F to MicroSmart port 2 HG9Z-XC183
O/I Communication Cable 2C (5m long) for connecting
HG2F/3F4F to MicroSmart port 1 and 2 FC4A-KC2C
O/I Communication Cable (5m long) for connecting
HG2F/3F4F to MicroSmart port 2 HG9Z-3C125
FC5A FC4A Micro Programmable Logic Controllers
High Performance MicroSmart FC4A/FC5A Solves Various Applications
FC5A with IDEC Logic Engine acheives world class processing speed
See catalog no. EP1203
for details
CPU Module (FC5A)•
Type Type No. I/O Points
Slim Type
(DC power type)
FC5A-D16RK1 8/8 points
FC5A-D16RS1 8/8 points
FC5A-D32K3 16/16 points
FC5A-D32S3 16/16 points
All-in-One Type
(AC power type)
FC5A-C10R2 6/4 points
FC5A-C16R2 9/7 points
FC5A-C24R2 14/10 points
All-in-One Type
(24V DC power
type)
FC5A-C10R2C 6/4 points
FC5A-C16R2C 9/7 points
FC5A-C24R2C 14/10 points
(FC4A)
Type Type No. I/O Points
Slim Type
(DC power type)
FC4A-D20K3 12/8 points
FC4A-D20S3 12/8 points
FC4A-D20RK1 12/8 points
FC4A-D20RS1 12/8 points
FC4A-D40K3 24/16 points
FC4A-D40S3 24/16 points
All-in-One Type
(AC power type)
FC4A-C10R2 6/4 points
FC4A-C16R2 9/7 points
FC4A-C24R2 14/10 points
All-in-One Type
(DC power type)
FC4A-C10R2C 6/4 points
FC4A-C16R2C 9/7 points
FC4A-C24R2C 14/10 points
Programming and
Monitoring Software
WindLDR Ver.5.*
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Specifications and other descriptions in this leaflet are subject to change without notice.
Cat. No. EP1245-0 MAY 2008 PDF
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E-mail: sales@uk.idec.com
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FC5A 12V DC Power Type CPU Module
Expansion I/O Module•
Module I/O Points Variations
Input Modules
8 points 2 types
16 points 2 types
32 points 1 types
Output Modules
8 points 3 types
16 points 3 types
32 points 2 types
Mixed I/O Modules 4/4 points 1 types
16/8 points 1 types
Analog Modules
2/1 points 2 types
2 inputs 1 types
1 output 1 types
8 inputs 2 types
4 inputs 1 types
2 outputs 1 types
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