FC5A-SIF4 MicroSmart Pentra RS485 Communication Module New RS485 Features • Supports Modbus RTU/ASCII Master and Slave protocol Module • Supports IDEC Datalink protocol • Supports Maintenance and User protocols • Supports up to 115Kbps baud rate for fast transmission speed • Configure up to 5 modules (FC5A-SIF4) on one Slim CPU * • Configure up to 3 modules (FC5A-SIF4) on one All-in-One CPU *UL is pending FC5A-SIF4 Specifications General Specifications Quantity of Channels 1 Synchronization Start-stop synchronism Electrical Characteristics EIA RS485 compliant Communication Specifications Baud Rate 115,200bps maximum Baud Rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200bps Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C (no freezing) Maintenance Available Communication Operating Humidity 10 to 95% RH (no condensation) User Communication Available Shielded twisted-pair cable with a minimum Cable Type 2 core wire of 0.3mm (AWG22) Data Link Available Conductor Modbus ASCII master, Modbus ASCII slave, Modbus RTU 65.7Ω/km maximum (20°C) Modbus Communication Resistance master, Modbus RTU slave Isolation from Internal Circuit Transformer isolated Maximum Cable Length 1200m 5 (using FC5A slim CPU module) Quantity of Slaves 31 Maximum FC5A-SIF4 Modules Connected* 3 (using FC5A all-in-one 24-I/O CPU module)** Mounting Hole Layout Internal Current Draw 40mA (5V DC), 40mA (24V DC) 23.5 Dimensions (mm) Weight (approx.) 100g 6.3 *FC5A-SIF4 cannot be connected to FC4A CPU modules. 3.8 23.5 14.6 70.0 **FC5A all-in-one 24-I/O CPU module cannot use the FC5A-SIF4 module in combination with the function modules listed in the table below. When using these modules in combination with the FC5A-SIF4 module, use the slim type CPU module. Module Models FC4A-L03A1, FC4A-L03AP1, FC4A-2JA1, Analog I/O Module FC4A-K1A1, FC4A-J4CN1, FC4A-J8C1, FC4A-J8AT1, FC4A-K2C1 AS-Interface Master Module FC4A-AS62M Expandability 3.0 ∗8.5 mm when the clamp is pulled out. Expansion RS485 RS485 Max RS485 Communication Communication Module Ports in Total Module FC5A-SIF4 Communication Adapter FC5A 1 communication module Slim CPU 5 modules FC4A-HPC2 6 ports Module FC4A-HPC3 Operating Requirements FC5A 1 communication adapter • FC5A CPU module with firmware version 220 All-in-one 3 modules FC4A-PC2 4 ports or higher CPU Module FC4A-PC3 • WindLDR ver. 6.20 or higher, available in Automation Organizer Software suite version 1.2 Communication 1,200m 200m • If you have a previous version of WindLDR it Distance per Line — can be upgraded (at no charge) to Automation Baud Rate 115,200bps 57,600bps Organizer by visiting www.IDEC.com/upgrades FC5A PLC Slim Type CPU FC5A-SIF4 Expansion RS485 Communication Module IDEC Corporation • 1175 Elko Drive • Sunnyvale, CA 94089 • 800-262-IDEC (4332) • Fax: 408-745-5258 • www.IDEC.com/usa ©2010 IDEC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PDF only 05/10 2-ø4.3 Expandability Cable 4.5∗ 90 .0 90.0 103.0