IDEC FC6A-J8A1 8pt Voltage Current Input Mod User Guide

The IDEC FC6A is a multifunctional PLC with powerful IoT
capabilities, supporting MQTT protocol for connecting to brokers
and cloud services. It features a user interface for easy
connection to AWS IoT Core.

Hardware Description

Datasheet/Brochure:
FC6A Datasheet
User-Provided Items: The package includes the CPU
unit and I/O terminal block. You will need to provide a USB cable
(USB-A to USB Mini-B) and a 24V power supply separately.
3rd Party Purchasable Items: None

Setup Instructions

1. Set Up Your Development Environment

Install WindLDR software from Automation Organizer suite (part
number: SW1A-W1C) for programming the PLC application.

2. Set Up Device Hardware

Connect a 24V DC power supply to the FC6A Plus. Use Port 1
(upper side) for connecting to AWS IoT Core.

3. Set Up Your AWS Account and Permissions

If you don’t have an AWS account, sign up and create an
administrative user. Open the AWS IoT Console to proceed.

4. Provision the Device with Credentials

Refer to the document for downloading Root (Server) CA,
certificate file, and private key file for the FC6A. Import these
files into the device.

5. Build the Demo

Follow the tutorial in the document to connect the FC6A to AWS
IoT Core.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the power supply requirement for IDEC FC6A
Plus?

A: The IDEC FC6A Plus requires a 24V DC power supply.

Q: Where can I find the necessary software for programming the
PLC application?

A: You can install WindLDR software from the Automation
Organizer suite, available for purchase with part number
SW1A-W1C.

Q: Which Ethernet port should be used for connecting to AWS IoT
Core?

A: Port 1 (upper side) of the FC6A Plus should be used for
connecting to AWS IoT Core.

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IDEC FC6A Plus Quick Start Guide -How to connect FC6A Plus to AWS IoT Core
Table of Contents
1 Document Information ………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 2 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 3 Hardware Description …………………………………………………………………………………… 2 4 Set up your Development Environment……………………………………………………………… 2 5 Set up Device Hardware ………………………………………………………………………………… 3 6 Set up your AWS Account and Permissions ………………………………………………………… 3 7 Create AWS IoT Resources …………………………………………………………………………….. 3 8 Provision the Device with Credentials ………………………………………………………………. 4 9 Build the Demo ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 10 Run the Demo ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 11 Verify Messages in AWS IoT Core……………………………………………………………………… 4 12 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

1 Document Information

1.1 Document revision history

Version

Date

1.0.0

2025-01-10

1.2 Applicable operating systems for this guide Operation System: Windows 10/Windows 11

Description First Version

2 Overview IDEC FC6A is a multifunctional PLC equipped with powerful IoT capabilities, all within compact hardware. It supports the MQTT protocol, allowing the PLC to connect to MQTT brokers and cloud services. Additionally, it features a dedicated user interface for connecting to AWS IoT Core, enabling PLC programmers to easily establish communication between the PLC and AWS IoT Core.
This guide explains how to connect the IDEC FC6A Plus PLC to AWS IoT Core.
3 Hardware Description
3.1 Datasheet/Brochure https://us.idec.com/idec-us/en/USD/Programmable-Logic-Controller/Micro-PLC/FC6AMicroSmart-PLC/c/MicroSmart_FC6A?page=1
3.2 User-Provided items The package for the FC6A Plus CPU unit includes only the CPU unit and the I/O terminal block. Please note that you will need to provide a USB cable (USB-A to USB Mini-B) and a 24V power supply separately.
3.3 3rd party purchasable items None

4 Set Up Your Development Environment
4.1 Tools installation (IDEs, Toolchains, SDKs)
WindLDR software is required to program the PLC application. IDEC offers the Automation Organizer suite, which includes the WindLDR software. The part number for purchasing Automation Organizer is SW1A-W1C. Please check with an IDEC distributor or an authorized online retailer.
https://us.idec.com/idec-us/en/USD/Software/Automation-Organizer/p/SW1A-W1C

5 Set Up Device Hardware <Power Supply> The IDEC FC6A Plus requires a 24V DC power supply. Connect the 24V power supply unit to the connector on the FC6A. <Internet Connection> The FC6A Plus has two Ethernet ports. Port 1 is located on the upper side, and Port 2 is on the lower side of the unit. To connect to AWS IoT Core, use Port 1 (upper side).
Port 1
6 Set up your AWS account and permissions If you do not have an existing AWS account and user, refer to the online AWS documentation titled “Set Up Your AWS Account.” To get started, follow the steps outlined in the sections below:
Sign up for an AWS account Create an administrative user Open the AWS IoT Console
7 Create AWS IoT Resources Refer to the online AWS documentation at Create AWS IoT Resources. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to provision resources for your device: · Create an AWS IoT policy · Create a Thing object

8 Provision the Device with Credentials Refer to pages 12 and 18 in the following document. These sections explain how to download the Root (Server) CA, the certificate file for the FC6A, and the private key file, as well as how to import them into the FC6A.
https://us.idec.com/idec-us/en/USD/medias/FC6A-MQTT-AWSIoTCoreTraining.pdf?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8MTE3NDA2NnxhcHBsaWNhdGlvbi9wZGZ8aDU4L2hhZC 85MTcxNTM4OTAzMDcwLnBkZnw4ODk4ZjcwNGIyNTE2ZTQ0OGZkMjMxMGE2NDUyNzcyNGI5YW MzOWIzOGJmM2JiOTMxYWVmZThkZmVjZDgwMzYw
9 Build the Demo Refer to pages 1 to 22 in the following document. These pages explain how to connect the FC6A to AWS IoT Core. Follow the step-by-step tutorial to complete the connection process.
https://us.idec.com/idec-us/en/USD/medias/FC6A-MQTT-AWSIoTCoreTraining.pdf?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8MTE3NDA2NnxhcHBsaWNhdGlvbi9wZGZ8aDU4L2hhZC 85MTcxNTM4OTAzMDcwLnBkZnw4ODk4ZjcwNGIyNTE2ZTQ0OGZkMjMxMGE2NDUyNzcyNGI5YW MzOWIzOGJmM2JiOTMxYWVmZThkZmVjZDgwMzYw
10 Run the Demo Refer to pages 24 to 31 in the following document for instructions on how to publish and subscribe to data using AWS IoT Core.
https://us.idec.com/idec-us/en/USD/medias/FC6A-MQTT-AWSIoTCoreTraining.pdf?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8MTE3NDA2NnxhcHBsaWNhdGlvbi9wZGZ8aDU4L2hhZC 85MTcxNTM4OTAzMDcwLnBkZnw4ODk4ZjcwNGIyNTE2ZTQ0OGZkMjMxMGE2NDUyNzcyNGI5YW MzOWIzOGJmM2JiOTMxYWVmZThkZmVjZDgwMzYw
11 Verify messages in AWS IoT Core Refer to pages 24 to 31 in the following document for instructions on how to publish and subscribe to data using AWS IoT Core.
https://us.idec.com/idec-us/en/USD/medias/FC6A-MQTT-AWSIoTCoreTraining.pdf?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8MTE3NDA2NnxhcHBsaWNhdGlvbi9wZGZ8aDU4L2hhZC 85MTcxNTM4OTAzMDcwLnBkZnw4ODk4ZjcwNGIyNTE2ZTQ0OGZkMjMxMGE2NDUyNzcyNGI5YW MzOWIzOGJmM2JiOTMxYWVmZThkZmVjZDgwMzYw

12 Troubleshooting Refer to page 33 in the following document, which details the MQTT connection error codes.
https://us.idec.com/idec-us/en/USD/medias/FC6A-MQTT-AWSIoTCoreTraining.pdf?context=bWFzdGVyfHJvb3R8MTE3NDA2NnxhcHBsaWNhdGlvbi9wZGZ8aDU4L2hhZC 85MTcxNTM4OTAzMDcwLnBkZnw4ODk4ZjcwNGIyNTE2ZTQ0OGZkMjMxMGE2NDUyNzcyNGI5YW MzOWIzOGJmM2JiOTMxYWVmZThkZmVjZDgwMzYw
For more information, please refer to the AWS online documentation on Troubleshooting AWS IoT.

Documents / Resources

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References

User Manual