1. FC6A MicroSmart IDEC Next Generation Micro PLC

2. Launch Update Release Date: Friday March 11th Distributor eNews
Inventory
Mostly stocked except for couple items still expediting with Japan
Sales Demo
Supporting Documents – Now Available
Manual
Datasheet
3D and 2D CAD
Approval Certificates
MTBF Data
Brochure – Not Ready – Targeting end of March
One stop download
Download above documents, PPT presentation and Part Numbers list
ftp://ftp.idec.com/outgoing/Product_Marketing/Don_Pham/BEJ/FC6A/
Software
AO 3.14, WindLDR 8.1.2
Microsite is ready and mobile friendly

3. Sales Strategy List Price Marketing slogan
Same as FC5A
More powerful PLC for similar price
Marketing slogan
A powerful mini PAC at an affordable micro PLC price
Expand into process controls application
Up to 126 analog I/O (127 if counting built-in analog input)
8 analog expansion modules providing flexibility
Expand into new vertical market with J1939 CPU
PID Controls
Up to 30 PID loops using PID module
Built-in PID will be improved
FC4A/FC5A Brick CPU will be obsolete December 2017
Time to discuss migration with OEM

4. 16 I/O CPU Type 16 I/O CPU 24VDC or 100-240VAC power
Relay or Transistor outputs
Expansion Capability:
Left-side expansion: 1 HMI Module (1 Analog Cartridge)
Right-side expansion: 12 modules* (digital I/O, analog I/O, PID)
Cartridge expansion: 1 Communication or Analog Cartridge
* Expansion interface module FC6A-EXM2 is required after 4th expansion modules
4 Modules
8 Modules

5. 24 I/O CPU Type 24 I/O CPU 24VDC or 100-240VAC power
Relay or Transistor outputs
Expansion Capability:
Left-side expansion: 1 HMI Module (1 Analog Cartridge)
Right-side expansion: 15 modules* (digital I/O, analog I/O, PID)
Cartridge expansion: 1 Communication or Analog Cartridge
* Expansion interface module FC6A-EXM2 is required after 7th expansion modules
7 Modules
8 Modules

6. 40 I/O CPU Type 40 I/O CPU 12VDC, 24VDC or 100-240VAC power
CAN J1939 CPU
Relay or Transistor outputs
Expansion Capability:
Left-side expansion: 1 HMI Module (1 Analog Cartridge)
Right-side expansion: 15 modules* (digital I/O, analog I/O, PID)
Cartridge expansion: 2 Communication or Analog Cartridge
*NA for 12VDC power CPU. Expansion interface module FC6A- EXM2 is required after 7th expansion modules
7 Modules
8 Modules

7. CPU Structure Built-in Analog Input Removable Power & I/O Blocks
0-10 VDC, 10-bit Resolution
Removable Power & I/O Blocks
Ease of installation and wiring
Ease of replacement
Start/Stop switch
I/O Status LED
Visual indicator for I/O, Power and RUN
SD Memory Port
Data logging – critical for applications that require record keeping such as Pharmaceutical/Medical industries
Program storage and update
Firmware update
Recipe
Optional Analog & Comm. Cartridges
Cost effective cartridges
Easily expand analog I/O without extra space
Add RS232C or RS485 for Serial or Modbus RTU comm.
16 & 24 I/O: 1 cartridge
40 I/O: 2 cartridges
Analog cartridges same as FT1A Touch
Mini-B USB Port
Programming and Monitoring
Using standard mini-b USB cable
RJ45 Ethernet Port
Remote connection
Modbus TCP communication
Web Server Function (HMI module)
User Web Page (HMI module)
RJ45 RS232C/RS485
Selectable RS232C or RS485
Programming or Serial comm.
Modbus RTU communication

8. J1939 CPU
Model with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) CAN J1939 protocol
J1939 is a communication and diagnostics protocol for vehicles
Diesel engines Applications
communication with ECU (electronic control unit)
vehicles (on- and off-road), marine propulsion, power generation and industrial pumping
40 I/O: 24 inputs, 16 outputs
(Relay or Transistor)
12VDC power
FC6A expansion modules
not compatible

9. Adaptive Design Removable Terminal Blocks
Power and I/O blocks are removable
Easier to wire and replace bad CPU
Option for Spring Clamp terminal blocks

10. Adaptive Design USB Bus Power
For program download and upload, external power supply is not required
CPU get its power from USB connection
Useful for OEMs that build many machines

11. Adaptive Design Replaceable Battery Battery Level indicator
Battery indicator using special data register D Could trigger alarm on HMI or send alert to replace new battery.
Standard CR2032 Battery

12. Adaptive Design Selectable RS232C or RS485 RJ45 connector Support
Maintenance Communications
Modbus RTU
User Communication
Datalink

13. Adaptive Design Embedded RJ45 Ethernet
Supports remote maintenance and control
Modbus TCP Client and Server
Web Server, , User Web Page is supported as add-on HMI module

14. Adaptive Design Cost effective Analog and COM cartridges
Ideal solution for applications that require minimal analog I/O
CPU module:
16 and 24 I/O CPU: 1 analog or COM cartridge
40 I/O CPU: 2 analog or COM cartridges
HMI module: 1 analog cartridge
Save cost and cabinet space

15. Adaptive Design SD Memory
Data Logging – critical for applications that require record keeping
Store and transfer user program
OEM can easily update their machines program using standard SD Memory card
Convenient and cost effective
Update Firmware for CPU and expansion modules can easily be updated using SD memory card
Recipe Functions
Recipe files can be read
from and written to the SD
memory card

16. Adaptive Design Optional HMI Module
2nd Ethernet port for and Text Notification, web server functions and custom web page*
Optional slot to add additional Analog cartridge
Adjust PLC parameters using LCD and operational buttons
* 2nd phase, available in April 2016

17. Unmatched Performance
Fast Scan Time
Processing time for Basic instruction
FC4A Brick 1000ns
FC5A Brick 700ns
FC5A Slim 56ns
FC6A Brick 42ns
24x time faster than FC4A
17x time faster than FC5A Brick

18. Unmatched Performance
Fast I/O Refresh
The amount of time for FC6A CPU to process and update expansion I/O modules is x6 time faster than that of FC5A CPU

19. Unmatched Performance
Large 640KB (80,000 steps) programming memory
Create more complex and more sophisticated program for bigger systems

20. Unmatched Performance
More Data Memory
Series
FC6A Brick
FC5A Brick
FC5A Slim
FC4A
FT1A
Appearance
Program Memory
384 Kb
640Kb (J1939)
54 Kb
128 Kb
31 Kb
47 Kb
Data Memory (Data Register)
56,000
2,000
48,000
7,600
Bit Memory (M bit)
12,400
2,048
1,584
1,024
Timer
256
100
200
Counter
512

21. Unmatched Performance
Maximum 15 Expansion Modules
Maximum 520 I/O
No limitation on what type of module and where to mount
Up to 15 Analog or PID Modules can be configured
Max. 126 Analog I/O

22. Unmatched Performance
Upgradable Firmware for ALL modules
CPU, PID, Analog, HMI and Communication modules
Compatibility between modules no longer an issue
Firmware upgrade can be done using WindLDR or SD memory card

23. Unmatched Performance
6 High Speed Counters
Compare to only 4 in FC5A
Two can be configured as dual phase at max. 100Khz
Four can be configured as single phase at max. 100Khz
Improve High Speed Outputs
Support new instructions
ARAMP – Ramp pulse output with table
JOG – Jog control
ABS – Initialize Absolute Counter
and Text Message
Support CRAM-MD5 Authentication
CRAM-MD5 authentication is required for third party servers like Yahoo and Gmail.

24. Enhanced Programming Script Programming Similar to C programming
For programmers who familiar with high level programming language like C, C++ and do not understand ladder programming
Create more advance program
Great way to create sub-program or specific block of function

25. Enhanced Programming NEW Data File Management (DFM) Tool
Independent tool from WindLDR
Great for OEM to provide to end users to update user program without the need of WindLDR
Logged files can be uploaded/downloaded

26. Enhanced Programming Auto Ping feature
FC6A automatically Ping remote hosts specified in Remote Host List
Eliminate PING instruction
Modbus TCP Client only execute command with Active hosts
Unnecessary timeout in Modbus can be avoided

27. Enhanced Programming
New System Configuration mode
Drag and Drop

28. WindLDR Software
New System Configuration mode

29. Comparison Series FC6A Brick FC5A Brick FC5A Slim FC4A FT1A Appearance
Processing Speed (LOD Instruction)
0.042µs
0.7µs
0.056µs
1µs
Maximum Digital I/O
520 88
512
264 48
Maximum Analog I/O
120 32 56 8
Analog Adapter
Up to 6 I/O -0-10VDC -4-20mA -Thermocouple/RTD -
Communication Protocol
Modbus TCP Modbus RTU SAE J1939
Modbus RTU
Modbus TCP Modbus RTU
High Speed Counter
6 x 100 KHz
4 x 100 KHz
4 x 20 KHz
Serial Communication 3 4 7 2
SD Card
Storage/Transfer Firmware Update Data Logging Recipe
Data Logging
Programming Language
Ladder & Script
Ladder
Memory
Program
384 Kb (640Kb J1939)
54 Kb
128 Kb
31 Kb
47 Kb
Data Register
56,000
2,000
48,000
7,600
Internal Bit
12,400
2,048
1,584
1,024
Timer
256
100
200
Counter

30. Target Applications Oil, Gas & Chemical Food and Beverages
Remote Monitoring Wells and Pumps
Booster Panels
Vapor Recovery Units
Water Wastewater
Water treatment plants
Waste and Recycling water systems
Chemical Injection
Centrifuges
Solar & Battery Operated
Traffic Controllers
Remote Messaging
Utilities Vehicle
Marine
Offshore drilling
Engine monitoring
Crane and tug controls
Packaging
Printer applicators
Wrapping machines
Labeling and Box Sorting
Product counting
Form / Fill / Seal machines
Palletizing machines
Food and Beverages
Large Brewery, Fermenting system
Canning
Valve controls
Material Handlings
Lift stations
Conveyor controls
Chemical processes
Conveyor control systems
Sortation systems
Utilities Vehicles
Power Generations and Engine Monitoring
Construction equipment and heavy truck
Equipment's controls
OEM and Panel Builders
Fracking systems
Plastic Injection
Booster pumps
Industrial ovens / furnaces
Environmental test chambers
Incinerators and crematories

31. Part Numbers CPU Module Appearance Part Number Total I/O Power Voltage
Input Voltage
Output Type
Maximum Digital I/O
Maximum Analog I/O
List Price
FC6A-C16R1AE
16 (9 inputs,
7 outputs)
VAC
24 VDC Sink/Source
Relay
400
100
$285
FC6A-C16R1CE
24 VDC
FC6A-C16P1CE
Transistor Source
FC6A-C16K1CE
Transistor Sink
FC6A-C24R1AE
24 (14 inputs, 10 outputs)
504
124
$385
FC6A-C24R1CE
FC6A-C24P1CE
FC6A-C24K1CE
FC6A-C40R1AE
40 (24 inputs, 16 outputs)
520
126
$550
FC6A-C40R1CE
FC6A-C40P1CE
FC6A-C40K1CE
FC6A-C40R1DE
12VDC
12 VDC Sink/Source 40 6
FC6A-C40P1DE
FC6A-C40K1DE

32. Part Numbers J1939 CPU Module Appearance Part Number Total I/O
Power Voltage
Input Voltage
Output Type
Maximum Digital I/O
Maximum Analog I/O
List Price
FC6A-C40R1AEJ
40 (24 inputs, 16 outputs)
VAC
24 VDC Sink/Source
Relay
520
126
$650
FC6A-C40R1CEJ
24 VDC
FC6A-C40P1CEJ
Transistor Source
FC6A-C40K1CEJ
Transistor Sink
FC6A-C40R1DEJ
12VDC
12 VDC Sink/Source 40 6
FC6A-C40P1DEJ
FC6A-C40K1DEJ

33. Part Numbers Digital I/O Expansion Module Appearance Part Number
Module Type
Total I/O
Input Type
Output Type
Connection Type
List Price
FC6A-N08B1
Digital Input 8
24 VDC -
Screw
$95
FC6A-N08A11
120 VAC
$175
FC6A-N16B1 16
$170
FC6A-N16B3
MIL
FC6A-N32B3 32
$325
FC6A-R081
Digital Output
Relay
$130
FC6A-R161
$215
FC6A-T08P1
Transistor Source
$140
FC6A-T08K1
Transistor Sink
FC6A-T16P1
$240
FC6A-T16K1
FC6A-T16P3
FC6A-T16K3
FC6A-T32P3
$350
FC6A-T32K3
FC6A-M08BR1
Combination I/O
8 (4in/4out)
Spring Clamp
$155
FC6A-M24BR1
24 (16in, 8 out)
$290

34. Part Numbers Analog I/O Expansion Module Appearance Part Number
Module Type
Total I/O
Input Type
Output Type
Resolution
List Price
FC6A-J2C1
Analog Input 2
VDC, -10 to 10 VDC mA, mA -
16-bit
$199
FC6A-J4A1 4
12-bit
$259
FC6A-J8A1 8
$325
FC6A-J4CN1
VDC, -10 to 10 VDC mA, mA Thermocouple (K,J,R,S,B,E,T,N,C) RTD (Pt100/1000, Ni100/1000)
Up to 16-bit
FC6A-J8CU1
Thermocouple (K,J,R,S,B,E,T,N,C) Thermistor (NTC/PTC)
Up to 15-bit
$349
FC6A-K4A1
Analog Output
VDC,
-10 to 10 VDC mA, mA
$299
FC6A-L06A1
Combination I/O
6 (4in, 2out)
$359
FC6A-L03CN1
3 (2in, 1out)

35. Part Numbers Specialty Expansion Module Appearance Part Number
Description
List Price
FC6A-EXM2
Expansion interface module
$199
FC6A-PC1
RS232C communication cartridge
$55
FC6A-PC3
RS485 communication cartridge
FC6A-F2MR1
External PID module, 2 analog inputs, 2 relay outputs
$495
FC6A-F2M1
External PID module, 2 analog inputs, 2 Current/Non-contact voltage for SSR outputs
FC6A-PH1
HMI Module
$249
FC6A-PJ2A
2pt 0-10V 4-20mA Analog input cartridge, 12-bit resolution
$129
FC6A-PJ2CP
2pt Thermocouple RTD Input cartridge, 12-bit resolution
$99
FC6A-PK2AV
2pt 0-10VDC analog output cartridge, 12-bit resolution
FC6A-PK2AW
2pt 4-20mA analog output cartridge, 12-bit resolution

36. Part Numbers Starter Kit Appearance Part Number Base Module Software
USB Programming Cable
Power Supply
List Price
KIT-FC6A-16-RA
FC6A-C16R1AE
Yes -
$329
KIT-FC6A-16-RC
FC6A-C16R1CE
30 Watts 24VDC
KIT-FC6A-16-PC
FC6A-C16P1CE
KIT-FC6A-16-KC
FC6A-C16K1CE
KIT-FC6A-24-RA
FC6A-C24R1AE
$429
KIT-FC6A-24-RC
FC6A-C24R1CE
KIT-FC6A-24-PC
FC6A-C24P1CE
KIT-FC6A-24-KC
FC6A-C24K1CE

37. Part Numbers Starter Kit KIT-FC6A-40-RA FC6A-C40R1AE Yes - $599
KIT-FC6A-40-RA
FC6A-C40R1AE
Yes -
$599
KIT-FC6A-40-RC
FC6A-C40R1CE
30 Watts 24VDC
KIT-FC6A-40-PC
FC6A-C40P1CE
KIT-FC6A-40-KC
FC6A-C40K1CE
KIT-FC6A-40-RD
FC6A-C40R1DE
30 Watts 12VDC
KIT-FC6A-40-PD
FC6A-C40P1DE
KIT-FC6A-40-KD
FC6A-C40K1DE
KIT-FC6A-40-RAJ
FC6A-C40R1AEJ
$699
KIT-FC6A-40-RCJ
FC6A-C40R1CEJ
KIT-FC6A-40-PCJ
FC6A-C40P1CEJ
KIT-FC6A-40-KCJ
FC6A-C40K1CEJ
KIT-FC6A-40-RDJ
FC6A-C40R1DEJ
KIT-FC6A-40-PDJ
FC6A-C40P1DEJ
KIT-FC6A-40-KDJ
FC6A-C40K1DEJ