EtherNet/IP update for PLC range

22 September 2020

IDEC Corporation had added EtherNet/IP communications to its MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC to provide more options to integrate the PLCs with many types of I/O systems and intelligent automation devices.

The FC6A Plus is already expandable to support up to 2,060 I/O, making it well suited for controlling machines or small-scale manufacturing operations. With the addition of industry-standard EtherNet/IP scanner capabilities, the FC6A Plus can now connect with, monitor, and control any I/O, variable speed drive, motor controls, or other intelligent automation device using this popular industrial protocol. In addition, the FC6A Plus can be configured as an EtherNet/IP adapter, allowing it to interact with other peer and supervisory systems, such as PLCs and HMIs.

Once a new or upgraded FC6A Plus CPU is deployed, Ethernet port 2 can be configured with the EtherNet/IP protocol. This enhanced connectivity gives users new options for architecting their machine and manufacturing operations. The already flexible FC6A Plus PLC platform can now interact with more industrial automation devices than ever before.


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