Small PLC
PC
Impossible to connect
RS232C Devices
Operator
Interface
Serial
Printer
Barcode
Reader
Card
Reader
Small PLCs connot
connect multiple
RS232C communication
devices.
5 maximum
FC5A-SIF2
PC
RS232C Devices
Barcode
Reader
Serial
Printer
Image
Processor
Card
Reader
Operator
Interface
One FC5A PLC can
connect up to five
communication
modules!
FC5A PLC
Without the
FC5A-SIF2, a
maximum of two
RS232C ports
are available.
New Expansion Module for FC5A MicroSmart PLCs
Add up to five RS232C communication ports to a CPU module
•
The communication circuit is isolated from the internal circuit.
•
User communications can be used to communicate with vari-
ous external devices of different protocols.
•
Wiring is easy with removable screw terminal blocks, using
shielded cables.
•
Maximum baud rate: 38.4 kbps
Application Examples
Connection to RS232C devices, such as serial printers, barcode
readers, RFID equipment, vending machines, AV controllers,
and PCs.
Supplied with Terminal Block FC4A-PMT10P
FC5A-SIF2
Expansion RS232C Communication Module
FC5A-SIF2
FC5A MicroSmart CPU Module (Slim Type)
Types
Name Type No. Remarks
Expansion RS232C
Communication Module FC5A-SIF2 RS232C
×
1 port
User’s Manual FC9Y-B969 English user’s manual
•
WindLDR ver. 5.10 or higher is needed.
•
Applicable FC5A CPU module firmware: Ver. 1.10 or higher
•
WindLDR ver. 5.10 contains FC5A CPU module firmware ver. 1.10.
•
If you have an older version of WindLDR, you can download the latest versions
of WindLDR and FC5A CPU module firmware from the IDEC website.
Expansion RS232C Communication Module
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FC5A-SIF2 Expansion RS232C Communication Module
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Specifications
•
General Specifications
Note: The all-in-one 24-I/O type CPU module cannot use the expansion
RS232C communication modules in combination with function modules
listed below. When using the expansion RS232C communication mod-
ule in combination with these function modules, use the slim type CPU
module.
•
Communication Specifications
•
Terminal Arrangement
IDEC Logic Engine makes the FC5A slim CPU the fastest PLC in its class
Supports double-word and floating point math operations
Number of Channels 1
Synchronization Start-stop synchronization
Electrical Characteristics EIA RS232C compliant
Maximum Delay in One Scan Approx. 4 ms
Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C
Operating Humidity 10 to 95% RH (no condensation)
Recommended Cable
Specifications
Shielded multi-core cable: 24AWG
×
6
Dielectric strength: 2000 V/min
Insulation resistance: 100 M
Ω
/km
Maximum Cable Length 3m
Connector
MC1.5/10-G-3.81BK (Phoenix Contact)
Applicable terminal block:
FC4A-PMT10P (supplied)
Connector Insertion/Removal
Durability 100 times minimum
Isolation from Internal Circuit Transformer isolated
Quantity of Applicable
Expansion RS232C
Communication Modules
Slim type CPU module: 5 max.
All-in-one 24-I/O type CPU module:
3 max. (Note)
Internal Current Draw 85 mA (5V DC)
0 mA (24V DC)
Weight Approx. 100g
Function Module Type No.
Analog I/O Module
FC4A-L03A1, FC4A-L03AP1, FC4A-J2A1,
FC4A-J4CN1, FC4A-J8C1, FC4A-J8AT1,
FC4A-K1A1, FC4A-K2C1
AS-Interface
Master Module FC4A-AS62M
Communication
Parameters
Baud Rate (bps) 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400
Data Bits 7 or 8
Parity Odd, even, none
Stop Bits 1 or 2
Protocol
Maintenance
Communication
Possible
(except for user program down-
load and upload)
User Communication Possible
Te r minal I/O Description
RS (RTS) Output Request to Send (constant voltage terminal)
ER (DTR) Output Data Terminal Ready
SD (TXD) Output Transmit Data
RD (RXD) Input Receive Data
DR (DSR) Input Data Set Ready
SG (SG) — Signal Ground
NC — No connection
—Functional ground (can be used as junction
terminals of functional ground; not connected
to the internal circuit)
—
—
23.5 14.6 70.0
90.04.5
∗
3.8
∗8.5 mm when the clamp is pulled out.
Dimensions
All dimensions in mm.
103.0
90.0
2-ø4.3
6.3
23.5
3.0
Mounting Hole
Layout
FC5A / FC4A Programmable Controllers
•Total I/O: 512 points (slim type)
88 points (all-in-one type)
•Input: 24V DC sink/source
•Output: Relay (240V AC/2A, 30V DC/2A)
Transistor sink/source (0.3A slim type only)
•Program Capacity: 62.4 KB (slim type)
27 KB (all-in-one type)
•Instruction Words: 35 basic
92 advanced (slim type)
81 advanced (all-in-one type)
WindLDR Ver. 5.∗For details, see sepa-
rate catalog EP1101.
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