Solution Guide

for all your FA Network Troubles

Mandatory reading for everyone working
with industrial networks!

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2structure with high production efﬁciency

lection is the key to your success!!
Create a single network for super high speeds
and improved reliabilityl Build the entire system from theinformation level to the ﬁeld levelwith a single network.

Ethernet
TCP/IPl Create a network with no speed
variation even when the communication
data volume increases.

MotionSafetyControl

Build systems that are simple and highly ﬂexible
Batch settingof parametersl Achieve high performance regardlessof the operator’s experience.
l Suppress costs and increase reliability
with the ﬂexible wiring system.

RXRY rRWw
RW

Ethernet
TCP/IPMotion
SafetyControl

Avoid system crashes and make a quick diagnosis
when trouble occurs
ERROR!

l Easily identify problems, andshorten recovery times.

Remember thesel Build a network resistant to faults,
and avoid system crashes.
Fault!

pointswhen selecting
your network!

For more information (FAQ, speciﬁcations)

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CC-Link IE is an Ethernet-based industrial network advocatedby the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA). Partner
manufacturers around the world are joining forces to promote
an open architecture.

3With, you can:Create a single network forsuper high speeds and improved reliability!
You need toefficiently connect
various equipment
in your factory.

That’s true…

Plus, you won’t
need a LAN for
your personalcomputersystem.

Wow!!
Your system would be
useless if the speed
dropped when thecommunication data
volume increased.

I see!

Increase the efﬁciency of your entire factorywith a single network.
You won’t need LAN wiring for yourPlus!
personal computer.
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Get reliability that prevents speed from dropping
even if the communication data increases.

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Increase the efﬁciency of your entire factory with a single network.

Single network

Traditionally, various networks
were individually wired.

Ethernet
TCP/IP
MotionSafetyBuild a single network with devices that
support information, control, motion andsafety functions all on the same cable.
Build an efﬁcient system without theneed for a variety of networks.

Control

Plus!

There’s no need for personal computer LAN wiring.

A separate LAN was neededfrom the personal computer.

TCP/IP
Ethernet
TCP/IP
MotionSafetyControl
Ethernet TCP/IP device

Ethernet TCP/IP device

LAN wiring isn’t
neededConnect to Ethernet TCP/IP devices forcommunication with personalcomputers, etc.
There’s no need to lay separate LAN
cables for Ethernet TCP/IP devices.

LAN

Get a reliable, constant speed even when communication data increases.

Stablecommunication

Even highways get congested
when there’s heavy trafﬁc.

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060 80100120Due to the 1 Gbps high-speed
communication and large data volume,
high reliability is achieved, preventing
the speed from changing or dropping
while exchanging I/O (cyclic) data anddiagnostic (transient) data.
Even in large-scale systems,
high-speed devices and large volumesof data can be accommodated.

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With, you can:

Build systems that are simple and highly ﬂexible!
Starting up
a systemmeans somany settings.

There’s somuch work to do!

There is different wiring
for the entire factory, line,
individual devices andoffice spaces.

I see!
Don’t
forget about
updating and adding
equipment.

I get it!

Easy network startup!
Plus!

Easily add and change devices.

The ﬂexible wiring methods reduce wiring costs
and improve reliability.
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Easily set up your network
Each network deviceneeds custom settings.

Batch settingof parameters

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Port:xxx···
Connection···
IP:xxx.xx···
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Connection···
IP:xxx.xx···
Port:xxx···
Connection···
IP:xxx.xx···
Port:xxx···
Connection···

IP:xxx.xx···
Port:xxx···
Connection···

RX
RY r
RWw
RW

IP:xxx.xx···
Port:xxx···
Connection···Ethernet
TCP/IP
Motion

IP:xxx.xx···
Port:xxx···
Connection···Control

Settings
aren’tneededSettings

Ethernet expertise is not required. Achieve
maximum performance regardless of thesystem architect.

It’s easy to add and change devices
Configurations
are updated
in real timeIt’s difﬁcult to add andchange settings.

Easily set up just by setting the network
parameters in the master.

Constant device performance isguaranteed regardless when or where
the device is installed.

SafetyPlus!

System settings aren’t
needed for each device

Settings

Conﬁgurations are updated in real-time
when a device is added to the layer 2 switch.
Suppress costs by using universal
Ethernet TCP/IP devices for the layer 2switch and wiring cables.
Use a shielded twisted pair cable(Category 5e) and RJ-45 connectors.

Addition
Addition
Use a layer 2 switch and eliminate
the expensive management hub!

CLPA provides information on devices
suitable for your FA network.

Contain costs and increase reliability with the ﬂexible wiring system.
l Highly reliable

Ring typel Layer 2 switch supported Star typel Simple structureLine type

Reliability andlow costs
Various connection methods to achieve
reliability and suit your wiring layout aresupported.

Ring type wiring

Line type wiring
Star type wiring

Combine the star type and line typewiring to achieve a variety of wiring
layouts.

7With, you can:Avoid system crashes and makea quick diagnosis when trouble occurs!
You must avoid situations thatcause the entire system to stop
when a fault occurs.

You’ll lose
lots of money
if you don’t
quickly identify
the cause ofthe problem.

You’reright!

Easily diagnose the cause of the problem.
Increase reliability to avoid system crashes.
Plus!
8Continue operation even if the master fails.

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Easily diagnose the cause of problems
Easily identify the error

It is difﬁcult to identify problems
on a screen.
Comparing systems with thedesign drawings takes time toﬁnd the cause.

ERROR!

?

Fault!

Fault!

The location of the fault appears on theactual system conﬁguration drawing
displayed on the personal computer’s
monitor.
Even if the device structure is different
from the design drawings, the structure
information is updated in real time.

Increase reliability to avoid system crashes.
Continue operation
with ring type wiring

Damage increases when
the trunk line is cut off.

Use highly reliable and fault tolerant
ring type layout.

Ring typewiringDisconnected
Trunk line

Disconnected

Plus!

Continue operation even if the trunk line
is disconnected in one place.

Continue operation even if the master fails.
System doesn’t crash even when themaster fails.

FailureSub-master
continues control

Sub-master takes over operation of thenetwork.

9More information on
FAQ
Frequent questions
A

IE is the abbreviation for Industrial Ethernet, and refers toEthernet used in an industrial setting.

Q2 Why should we use Ethernet?

A

When Ethernet, commonly used in host information
networks such as personal computers and servers, is usedin an industrial control system network, a connection can beestablished with the host information system network that
otherwise couldn’t be connected with conventional separate
networks.

Q3

A(1) The physical layer of the network used for communication
is different. CC-Link is a serial communication network(RS-485), while CC-Link IE is an industrial Ethernet
network.

Q1

What does the IE in CC-Link IE standfor?

What’s different between CC-Link
and CC-Link IE?

(2) The amount of data exchanged is different. CC-Link IE
can exchange upwards of 8x more data than CC-Link.
Q4

Can we connect to a host information
system such as a personalcomputer?

AFor CC-Link or CC-Link IE, a dedicated communication
board can be used to connect the network to a personalcomputer. In addition, since CC-Link IE is an Ethernet
network, connection via Ethernet is possible.

Q5

What’s better about CC-Link IE Field
compared to other networks?

A

Some of the CC-Link IE Field network features include:(1) The high-speed/large volume communication (1 Gbps)
allows the control data and information data to beexchanged separately, so that the information data is
exchanged without affecting the control data.
(2) The network is easy to understand and theinterchangeability with CC-Link is high so that evendesigners without IT expertise can build a network.
(3) Distributed control, I/O control, motion control and safetycontrol can all be handled with a single network.
(4) Networks can be structured flexibly (star, line or ring).
(5) Faults can be visibly identified with the diagnosis
function.

Q6

10Can we connect to other networks?

A

While a direct connection using the same Ethernet cable isnot possible, a gateway connection can be established toexchange data. Connection to Ethernet TCP/IP is possible
by using an Ethernet Adaptor product, or via the front
Ethernet TCP/IP port on Mitsubishi Electric programmablecontrollers.

Specifications
CC-Link IE Field Network Specifications
Ethernet Standards

IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T) compliant

Communication speed

1 GbpsCommunication media

Industrial Ethernet shielded twisted pair cable (Category 5e), RJ-45 connectors

Communication control method

Token passing method

TopologyLine type, star type, ring type (line type/star type can be used together)

Maximum number of connected units

254 modules (total of master and slave stations)*1

Maximum station-to-station distance

100 m

Cyclic communication(Master slave method)

Control signal (bit data): Max. 32768 bits (4096 bytes)
RX (slave -> master): 16384 bits
RY (master -> slave): 16384 bits
Control data (word data): Max. 16384 words (32768 bytes)
RWr (slave -> master): 8192 words
RWw (master -> slave): 8192 words

Transient communication(Message communication)

Message size: Max. 2048 bytes*1) Up to 121 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation master units can be connected.

Comparison of network specifications

CC-Link
Communication speed

1 Gbps

10 Mbps (max.)

Maximum numberof link points pernetwork

RX/RY

16K points each

2K points each

RWr/RWw

8K words each

256 words each

Maximum numberof link points perstation

RX/RY

2K points each

128 points each (When 4 stations are occupied)

RWr/RWw

1K words each

16 words each (When 4 stations are occupied)

Maximum number of connected stations per network

25464

Total extension distance (km)121.1*2 (10 Mbps)

Distance

Maximum station-to-station
distance (m)Topology

WiringCable*2) When using repeater

100100 (10 Mbps)

Line, star, or ring
Industrial-purpose Ethernet cable(Category 5e or better, double shielded,twisted pair)Bus, T-branch, or star
Twisted cable(CC-link-dedicated cable)

CC-Link IE Field Network topology examples
Line topology
Masterstation

Star topology

Localstation

Remotestation

Remotestation

Remotestation

Masterstation
Layer 2 switch

Station-to-station distance: max. 100 m
Overall cable distance: 12000 m

Layer 2 switch

Station-to-station
distance: max. 100 m
Local
stationRemotestation

Local
stationRemotestation

Remotestation

Ring topology
Masterstation

Localstation

Remotestation

Remotestation

Remotestation

Station-to-station distance: max. 100 m
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Global influence of CC-Link IE and CC-Link continues to spread
CC-Link IE and CC-Link are supported globally by CLPA. With offices throughout the world, support forpartner companies can be found locally.
Each regional CLPA office undertakes various support and promotional activities to further the influenceof CC-Link IE & CC-Link in that part of the world. For companies looking to increase their business in theirlocal area, CLPA is well placed to assist these efforts through offices in all major regions.
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Head Office: 19F No.1386 Hong Qiao Road,Shanghai, P.R.China
TEL ：+86-21-64940523
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9 CLPA-Americas (Mexico office) (Tlalnepantla)

Mariano Escobedo 69, Zona Industrial Tlalnepantla, 54030, Estado de Mexico, Mexico
TEL ：+52-55-3067-7517
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