2024.Aug.

Cutting-edge
Technology

Open Industrial
Network

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CC-Link Partner Association Overview

CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA),a Global Leader in Promoting Truly
Open Industrial Networks Essential
for Smart Factories

Message
Information and communication technology has fundamentally changed our daily lives and industrial
activities. Various activities, which used to be performed by human-to-human communication or
document sharing, are now performed by digitalized methods and in an automated/autonomous
manner. The production process now integrates many different lifecycle tasks. These include direct
physical production activities, business processes, supply chains, after sales service and take back/recycling. Key to this integration is information and communication technologies. By flexibly combining
complementary activity in related enterprises, new industrial sectors are emerging. With key words suchas “Smart manufacturing” or “Cyber-physical production systems”, many projects from new industrial
revolutions are being promoted in industrially advanced countries. Developing countries are also rapidly

Supreme Advisor
Fumihiko Kimura

catching up on such trends.

Faculty of Science and Engineering,
Department of Mechanical Engineering

One of the important factors for the drastic changes in production is the spread of information andProfessor emeritus of Tokyo University,
Doctor of Engineeringcommunication infrastructure. This consists of industrial information networks connected to enterprise
information networks. Hence the integration and utilization of comprehensive data about production
assets is made possible. These assets may include equipment, materials, parts, products, manufacturing
technology and environment. Such industrial information networks of production assets become
indispensable infrastructure for advanced manufacturing.
To realize such an industrial information network in practical and meaningful scale and cost, it must be an
open and standardized network which can be shared and utilized across the boundary of individual
enterprises. Versatile functional requirements with respect to communication speed, data volume,
network control methods and network complexity, etc. are also desirable. Finally, continuing
development works should be performed to seek higher functionalities.
CLPA has addressed these requirements for an open and standardized industrial network. This was
begun with CC-Link open fieldbus. Ethernet-based CC-Link IE followed, and high-performance
CC-Link IE TSN was recently introduced. CLPA will continue to respond to the ever expanding demands
for advanced industrial networks. In this way, CC-Link Family of open networks will contribute to thedevelopment of future advanced manufacturing systems.

INDEX

2

CC-Link Partner Association Overview

P.3

Process Flow for Developing CC-Link IE TSN Compatible Products

P.6

CC-Link Family Network Features

P.8

CC-Link Family Network SpecificationsP.24

Guide to Admission

P.26

CC-Link Partner Association has developed CC-Link IE TSN, the world's first open industrial
network utilizes Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology, which is an extension of standard
Ethernet, to accelerate the construction of smart factories utilizing IoT.
In response to increasingly diverse market demands in the manufacturing field, we will provide avariety of development methods and develop a truly open industrial network on a global scale.

CC-Link Partner Association Overview

Please check CLPA
Global Website
for more information.

CLPA, the organization promoting open networks as well as your business partner.
Support vendors and users in the global promotional activities of CC-Link Family*.
CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) was established in November 2000 with the slogan "CC-Link, the open field network, will become
world’s de facto standard". Ever since, the Board of Directors, Marketing Task Force and Technical Task Force have joined forces to help
vendors to develop compatible products and users to build open FA systems.
* A general term for network technologies promoted by CLPA, such as CC-Link, CC-Link IE, and CC-Link IE TSN.

■ Organization Chart for CC-Link Partner Association
Supreme Advisor

Board of Directors

Managing Office
CLPA-Headquarters

Regional Offices

Conformance
Testing Lab
Japan
China
Korea
Germany

Technical Task Force

Marketing Task Force

CLPA-China
CLPA-Korea
CLPA-India
CLPA-Taiwan
CLPC-ASEAN
CLPC-Thailand
CLPA-Europe
CLPA-Turkey
CLPA-Americas
CLPA-Mexico

CLPA Partners

The industrial open network first from Japan continues to keep the interest of the world.
CLPA regularly participates in exhibitions and holds seminars all over the world for various industries. These are a key part of our strategy topromote the industry leading features of CC-Link Family. CLPA will continue to propose future visions as represented by CC-Link IE TSN.

Exhibitions

Seminars

Website and News

3

Growth of CLPA - Global Network

For the latest updates on global
growth, please check CLPA
Global Website.

These figures are self-explanatory about the development andgrowth on the global level.

Many Member Firms Come Crossing
the Borders to Join CC-Link Partner
Association.

A Line of Diversified CC-Link Family
Compatible Products, as Many as the
Number of User Voices.

Though starting with only 134 member firms when established,

With the increasing number of vendor firms joining CC-Link

currently CLPA has over 4,304 corporate members worldwide inPartner Association, the accumulated number of CC-Link Family

financial year 2023 (as of the end of March 2024). The overseas

compatible products is now over 3,034 models. Partner

firms account for as much as 80 % of the memberships,

companies also receive the benefit of their products being

providing solid evidence that the world has recognized that

promoted in various CC-Link Partner Association activities free of

CC-Link Family have become true global standards.

charge, including CC-Link Family Certified Product Search.

■ Number of CLPA Partners■ Number of CC-Link Family Compatible Products
3034

4500

■ Overseas members

2799

4304

■ Members in Japan

4194
4062
3934

4000

2524

2500

3793
3638
3500

2311

3334

2097
2000

2971

3000

1916
1794

2595
2500

3250

2328

3069

1666

3340

3163

1500 1441

2972

1529

2848
2579

2000
2239
1905

1500

1000

1667

1000
500
500
661

690

732

755

790

821

865

899

944

964

0

0

4

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

For the latest information on CLPA
partners, please check CLPA Global
Website.

For the latest information on CLPA
partner products, please check CLPA
Global Website.

Global Operations in 11 Regions Worldwide
CLPA has 11 regional offices located in Japan, China, Korea, India, Taiwan, ASEAN, Thailand, Europe,
Turkey, Americas, and Mexico. These offices promote CC-Link Family network technology, facilitate theadoption of CLPA networks by device vendors, machine builders and end users, and provide a wide rangeof services to CLPA members.
Japan

Asia-Pacific• CLPA-Headquarters• CLPA-China

CT• CLPA-Taiwan• CLPA-Korea

CT• CLPC-ASEAN• CLPA-India

EMEA

AmericasCTCT• CLPA-Europe• CLPC-Thailand
CT• CLPA-Turkey• CLPA-Americas• CLPA-Mexico: Conformance Testing Lab
For more information on Regional Offices,
please check CLPA Global Website.

International Standardization
High-level technology and ease-of-use
CC-Link Family has been certified to conform to international standards, IEC Standards and SEMI Standards for the semiconductor and
FPD industries, in addition to the National Standards of China and Korea. An established de facto standard in Japan, now it is now also
recognized as a global standard. It meets the conventional requirements for open networks, communication compatibility and a diverse
lineup of compatible products. In addition, it can drastically improve the production efficiency of manufacturing systems and applications. Its
high technological level and ease of use are internationally appreciated.
International Standard: ISO

ISO15745-5: CC-Link published in February 2007

International Standard: IEC

IEC61158, IEC61784-1: CC-Link published in December 2007
IEC61158: CC-Link IE Controller Network, CC-Link IE Field Network published in August 2014
IEC61158: CC-Link IE TSN in March 2023
IEC61784-2-8 : CC-Link IE Controller Network, CC-Link IE Field Network, CC-Link IE TSN in March 2023
IEC61784-3-8: CC-Link Safety published in June 2010
IEC61784-3-8: CC-Link IE Safety published in July 2016
IEC61800-7: CC-Link IE Field Network published in November 2015

SEMI Standard

SEMI E54.12: CC-Link published in July 2001
SEMI E54.23: CC-Link IE Field Network published in May 2013
SEMI E54.23: CC-Link IE TSN published in May 2020

The National Standards of
the People's Republic ofChina: GB

GB/T 20299.4-2006 Chinese BA (Building Automation) standard: CC-Link published in December 2006
GB/T 19760.1/2/3/4-2008: CC-Link published in June 2009
GB/Z 29496.1/2/3-2013 : CC-Link Safety in December 2013
GB/T 33537.1/2/3-2017: CC-Link IE published in September 2017
GB/Z 37085-2018: CC-Link IE Safety published in July 2019

The National Standards of
the Republic of China(Taiwan): CNS
Korean Industrial
Standards: KS

CNS 15252X6068: CC-Link published in May 2009
KSB ISO 15745-5: CC-Link published in March 2008
KSC IEC 61158/61784: CC-Link published in December 2011
KSC IEC 61784-5-8: CC-Link, CC-Link IE Controller Network, CC-Link IE Field Network published in December 2014
KSC IEC 61784-3-8: CC-Link IE Safety published in July 2018
For more information on International
Standardization, please check CLPA
Global Website.

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Process Flow for Developing CC-Link IE TSN Compatible
Products
CC-Link Partner Association will support you from development to sales of CC-Link IE TSN compatible
products.

Flow from development to sales of partner manufacturers

1

2

3

Considerdevelopment

AdmissionDevelopment /Evaluation

Select the station type, certification class,development method, etc. It is possible touse various development methods
provided by the corresponding
development tool partner manufacturer.

In order to develop and sell
CC-Link Family compatible
products, you must first becomea regular member or higher of
CC-Link Partner Association.

Perform detailed design ofthe hardware and software
based on the products to be
developed and the network
configuration.

Full support from CLPA!
Development support

For those who are developing CC-Link
Family products for the first time, we canintroduce you to development tool
partners and provide individual technicalsupport on development methods. CLPA
also offers seminars for developers.

Provision of technical specifications
and conformance test specifications

Provided free of charge by CLPA
• Specifications for the development of CC-Link
Family compatible products• "Conformance Test Specification" forconformance testing of developed products

Support at development tool partner manufacturers■ Consulting
In addition to consultation on productdevelopment, seminars sponsored bydevelopment tool partner manufacturers arealso held. Please contact the manufacturer.

6■ Development tool sales/
Technical support
Support for technical questions in the process ofdevelopment. Please contact the manufacturer.

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5

Perform conformance tests

Sales

The test at the manufacturer and the test at CLPA are taken for each model
based on the "Conformance Test Specifications". To facilitate the conformance testing process, CC-Link Partner Association has conformance
testing labs available in Japan and overseas.
* A certificate will be issued after a conformance test is passed.

Products that have passed the conformance
test can be sold as compatible products. If
you wish to promote your product on CLPA
Global Website, please register your productinformation on CLPA Members Site.

Conformance test application
Registering Requested

CLPA
Accepted

Testing inprogress

Certified

Promotion

Completed

You can apply for the conformance test and check yourprogress from CLPA Members Site.
By registering compatible

Conformance Testing Lab

product information,
products can be
published on CLPA

CLPA members can use the Conformance
Testing Lab facilities to perform thevarious tests required for CC-Link Family
compatible products.
Communication performance can beverified by noise test, hardware test,
software test, and combined test.

Global Website.

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CC-Link Family Network Features
CLPA has released “CC-Link”, the first open field network from Japan and Asia, “CC-Link IE”, the industry's first industrial open network
based on 1Gbps Ethernet, and “CC-Link IE TSN”, the world's first industrial open network to combine gigabit bandwidth with TimeSensitive Networking (TSN) technology. Over the 20 years since the establishment of CLPA, CC-Link Family has evolved into network
technologies that can seamlessly connect and integrate networks from sensors to controllers and IT systems, and are essential to therealization of smart factories.

2000

2007

2018

Ethernet Based Network

The first in the world to adopt
TSN technology for industrial
open network.

A wide factory backbone network
utilizing gigabit Ethernet
technology.

Serial Based Network

8

High-speed, seamless networking at
the field level.
Details: P.21

Details: P.10

Details: P.20

Enables software implementation andeasier development. Suitable field
network for small-scale systems.

Open field network that has
become a global standard fromJapan and Asia.

Details: P.22

Details: P.22

Features
CC-Link IE is an open industrial network that utilizes standard Ethernet technology to connect distributed control, I/O control, synchronous
motion control, and safety control all on the same network. Its features achieve a mixture of high-speed, large-volume control
communication (real-time communication) combined with information communication (non real-time communication). The two can coexist
thanks to the 1 Gbps bandwidth. Since it is simple to build not only the system to control and monitor a production site but also the system
to collect and analyze information on the production site, CC-Link IE will bring benefits to a wide rage of industries.

Layers 3 to 7
TCP/UDP

UDP

IP

IP

IEEE 802.1AS

Layers 1 to 2

Ethernet

IEEE 802.3

Deterministic Control

Ethernet Cable and Connector

The 1 Gbps communication bandwidth is divided into control
communication and information communication such as
traceability and diagnostic data. Control communication isdeterministic and achieves a stable communication cycle evenwith large volumes of information communication.

Since the physical and data link layers of CC-Link IE use standard
Ethernet technology, conventional cables, switches and hubs canbe used. The availability of materials and selection of equipment
for the network installation and maintenance are enhanced.

DETERMINISTIC

Control communication(real-time communication)
bandwidth

1 Gbps bandwidth

Information communication(non real-time communication)
bandwidth

Ethernet cable

RJ-45 Connector

Ethernet switch

Seamless Networking

Integrating Safety Communication on
One Network■ The communication can be done simultaneously with standard

Safety control can be mixed with general control and motion
control, and the high speed of the network enables the design ofsafety systems with high response performance.

Ethernet TCP/IP communication (HTTP, FTP, etc.).
■ General distributed control, synchronous motion control, andsafety control are integrated into one network.
Controller distribution●In addition to data control, stressfree information exchange ofcontrol, monitoring, and diagnosis
data are possible.
●The network shared memory
enables communication among
controllers

I/O Control

Motion control
Easily realize themanagement andconfiguration ofincreasing amounts ofmotion data

Safety PLC(Safety control)

Safety PLC(Safety control)Standard
input

Safetyinput

Standard
outputRestart switch

E-stop switch

Warning light

General control

Safety control

General control

Safetyinput

SafetyoutputSafety communication
function
Easily realize safety
communication
functionLight curtain
Safety control

9Please check CLPA Global
Website for more information.

TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) technology
TSN is the IEEE-defined standard technology that enables deterministic messaging on standard Ethernet. The technology ensuresdeterministic communications by utilizing the time synchronization method (IEEE 802.1AS) and time-sharing method (IEEE 802.1Qbv). With
the addition of these standards to Ethernet technology, real-time control communication and non-real time information communication canbe mixed, which is not possible with conventional Ethernet communications.

TSN Technology and Protocol Layers
CC-Link IE TSN is based on the TSN technology, which is located in Layer 2 of the OSI reference model, and consists of CC-Link IE TSN
protocol and Ethernet standard protocols in Layers 3 - 7.
Application
Cyclic communication

Standard Ethernet
communication

Transient communication

Standard Ethernet Protocol
SNMP/FTP etc.

Layers 3 to 7

HTTP/SNTP etc.

TCP/UDP

ProtocolIP

TSN
technology

Layers 1 to 2

Ethernet

IEEE 802.1AS for Highly Precise Time Synchronization
Each station connected to the network shares the timestamp information with the grand master, achieving highly accurate time synchronization
accuracy within ±1 μs.

Master station(Grand Master)Remotestation 1

Remotestation 2

Remotestation 3

IEEE 802.1Qbv for Scheduled Traffic
Communication cycles are divided into time slots as the time sharing method, and each station schedules the transmission of frames according
to its priority based on a synchronized time.

Communication cycle
Time slot 1(CC-Link IE TSN)

10Time slot 2(Time synchronization)

Communication cycle
Time slot 0(TCP/IP)Time slot 1(CC-Link IE TSN)

Features
CC-Link IE TSN is a network technology that responds to market demand for the current CC-Link IE and accelerates the realization of smart
factories utilizing the Industrial IoT (IIoT). It is the first to combine Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
technology, enabling the integration of OT and IT to further enhance performance and functionality while increasing openness.
Furthermore, software implementation is supported in addition to hardware implementation, enabling the development of CC-Link IE TSN
compatible products in a more ideal and efficient manner.

IT System
Big Data Analysis, Production
Management, Execution Instruction
to Improve Productivity

Edge Computing
Process, Analysis, Feedback ofField Data

O

K?

N

G

?

AI

OT (Operational Technology)
Accurate time stamp information

Acquisition of Production,
Equipment Data

1. Accurate Time Stamp Information and Advanced
Analysis

4. Utilization of Wireless Network and 5G■ Collection of field data with accurate time stamp information■ Wiring-free system construction■ Layout-free production line construction■ Improvement of analysis accuracy by application using AI

5. Compatibility of IT-OT Integration and Security
2. Network Integration■ Coexistence of multi-protocol on a single trunk■ Build a stable security environment■ Expansion of devices and services compatible with security■ Realize OT layer real time control and IT layer seamless

communication at the same time
■ Construct general communication, motion communication andsafety communication on a single network

3. Realization of Advanced Motion Control■ Fast and high accuracy synchronization control■ Optimize device performance by combining different

communication cycles

11Features
Integration of IT and OT
By enabling control communication that ensures real-time performance while integrating communication of other open networks and IT
system information on the same network, it chieves the freedom of system configuration and significantly reduce wiring costs.

Current
CC-Link IE

CC-Link IE

CC-Link IE

TCP/IP

TCP/IP

Other networks

Other networks

Other networks

Combining several networks in a single main line
CC-Link IE TSNTime slot A

TCP/IP

Other open networks

CC-Link IE TSN

TCP/IPTime slot B

Time slot C

Time slot A

Time slot B

Integration

Information Technology (IT)CC-Link IE TSN

TCP/IP

Operational Technology (OT)

CC-Link IE TSNOther open networks

TCP/IP

Advanced Motion Control
CC-Link IE TSN uses common time synchronized

Conventional network

across the network. The input and output

Masterstationcommunication frames are simultaneously

Remote Remotestation 1 station 2

MasterstationRemote Remotestation 3 station 4

Combining this method with TSN shortens the

CC-Link IE TSN allows for multiple
communication cycles to be used within the

1 communication cycle

network cyclic data update time.

High-speed cycle time (t1)
Master station
Remotestation 1

Remotestation 2

Medium-speed cycle time (t2)Remote station 3

same network. This makes it possible to maintain

Remote station 4

Low-speed cycle time (t3)Remote station 5t2

performance communication cycle, such as
servo amplifiers and connect devices that do not
require a high-speed communication cycle, suchas remote I/O, to match the characteristics ofeach device. It can optimize the communication

Communicate
in slower cycle

t3

t2

cycle, maximize the drive control performance,and shorten the tact time.

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Remote station 6

Communicate
in faster cyclet1

the device performance that require a high-Remote Remotestation 3 station 4

1 communication
cycle

transmitted in both directions in a fixed time.

Remote Remotestation 1 station 2

Devices not requiring high-speed

Devices requiring high-speed
High-speed cyclic data

Medium-speed cyclic data

Low-speed cyclic data

Reduction of Man-Hours for Start-Up, Operation, and Maintenance
CC-Link IE TSN also supports SNMP. With a

3 Analysis and reporting based on production

forecasts, actual results, and external data.

general-purpose SNMP monitoring tool, both
CC-Link IE TSN devices and IP communication
devices such as switching hubs and routers can beanalyzed together.
The time synchronization protocol regulated by TSN
technology is used to calibrate time differences
between devices compatible with CC-Link IE TSN,
keeping them synchronized with high accuracy. Time

Current time 1:55:46 203ms

information stored in master and remote stations is

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kept synchronized to the microsecond. If a network
error occurs, this makes it possible to check

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2 Predictive maintenance

operation logs and accurately trace events up to theerror in chronological order.

Current time 1:55:46 203ms

Current time 1:55:46 203ms

Current time 1:55:46 203ms

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ERR F 1:39:26s 379ms

It is also possible to provide production site
information and accurate time information to IT
systems. This allows for AI enabled data analysis to

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1 Data collection and event history

provide further process improvement via predictive
maintenance.

Deterministic Control even when Mixed with TCP/IP Communication
Deterministic performance of cyclic communication is maintained even when mixed with slower information data (non real-time).
This enables TCP/IP communication devices to be used without affecting overall control.
2

Controller

2

1
2

SCADA

HMI

1

1

1

Remote I/OInverter

2

1

1

1

Servo

Control communication
Information communication

Controller

TSN compatible
switching hub

Robot

NC

TCP/IP device

Network Line Load Image
100

Deterministic
performance ismaintained

Information communication
bandwidth
( 2 )

50

Link Scan Time (%) 0

Plus
One

Time

Control communication
bandwidth( 1 )CC-Link IE TSN Wireshark Plugin
CC-Link IE TSN Wireshark plugin makes it possible to simplify
the display of CC-Link IE TSN protocol packet data on Wireshark.

Free download from
CLPA Global
Website.

This greatly helps users to analyze data packets of protocols.

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Features
Diverse Development Methods Enhance the Expansion of Compatible Products
CC-Link IE TSN supports implementation on both hardware and software platforms. ASIC and FPGA based hardware methods aresupported. Moreover, development with software protocol stacks on a Ethernet chip is also possible for both master and device stations. In
addition to supporting 1 Gbps communication speeds, it can also handle 100 Mbps.
This flexibility permits device vendors to develop products by the most optimal methods while minimizing time to market. This leads to awider range of products for end users.

■ Types
PC board

Development tool

Dedicated
Communication LSI

Embedded Module

SDK

Hardware/
SoftwareHardwareHardwareHardware

Software

Use

Connects to PCI or PCI
Express interface.

Connects user boards andembedded interface boards
via a general-purpose bus(e.g., 16-bit parallel bus).

Based on the interface
specifications of the released
communication LSI, users canmount it on the board.

Implements the released
software into devices
compatible with general-purpose
Ethernet communication.

■ Differences in Communication Accuracy between Product Combinations
Hardware-developed
master station

Software-developed
master station

Hardware-developed
master station

Software-developed
master station

Hardware-developed
device station

Hardware-developed
device station

Software-developed
device station

Software-developed
master station

1 Gbps

1 Gbps100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Combination
examplesCommunication
speed
Communication
accuracy

High

Plus
One

Low

Sample Code for CC-Link IE TSN Remote Station Class A
Sample code for CC-Link IE
TSN remote station Class A
CC-Link IE TSN-developed products

1 Compact sample code for remote stations

Features

2 Software and API design enables easy application to Industrial

Ethernet and CC-Link IE Field Network Basic devices
3 Free download from the website

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Please check CLPA
Global Website formore information.

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Use Cases
CASE 1

Automotive (Paint Shop)■ Integrating safety communication on one network■ Flexible cabling supports line/star/ring topology■ Deterministic performance is maintained for control communication even when mixed with IP communication on the same network,

allowing communication from large-volume data between controllers to data for equipment monitoring.

General-purpose PC

ServerIndustrial PC

MES System

Cloud

ERP System

FirewallController

Coating data is processed at high speed

Ring connection

between controllers
Controller

Provides robot
and equipment
status via IP
communication

Controller

Safetyremote I/O

Robot

Robot

Remote I/O

Safety Input/Output

General Input/
OutputInverterLine/star mixed
Remote I/O

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Robot

Safety control

General control
Ethernet

CASE 2

Semiconductor Process Equipment■ Provides rapid communications to handle large amounts ofrecipe and traceability data

■ Use current design assets by implementing a software protocol

stack on top of the main controller (Master Station) IPC■ Enables mixing with Ethernet communications such as

SECS, HSMS, GEM, etc. without affecting the deterministic
performance of control communications.
■ Use current design assets by implementing a software protocol

stack on top of the main controller (Master Station) IPC

Main cabinet

Machine A
Upper layer
host

Safety control
Main Controller (Master Station)
Industrial PC

SECS/HSMS/GEM
communication

TSN compatible
switching hub

Controller

Servo

Safety remote I/O

Robot

InverterRemote I/O

Barcode reader

SECS/
HSMS/
GEM
communication
TSN compatible
switching hub

General control

HMI

Machine B
Industrial PC

Ethernetdevices

Inverter

Solenoid
valve

DigitalI/O

Servo Analog
I/O

Chamber cabinet
Servo

Vision sensor

RF
BatteryRF
Battery

Power cabinet
Ethernet

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CASE 3

Lithium Ion Battery Production Line■ Time sharing method enables high-accuracy multi-axis synchronized control even for large systems with 256 axes.
■ Maximize productivity by using optimum communication cycles based on device performance, such as servos that require high-speed

control and tension sensors and lighting power supplies that operate at lower communication speeds.

Industrial PC

TSN compatible switching hub

Controller

ControllerHigh speed

Mediumspeed

High speed

Medium
speed

Servo

TensionsensorServo

TensionsensorCoating machine

Slitter

Controller

ServoHigh speed

Medium
speed

Low
speed

Vision sensor

TensionsensorLighting power
supplyElectrode stacking
deviceImprove productivity by optimum control when mixing equipment with different communication cycles

18CASE 4

Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing Machine (Stacking Machine)■ Large-volume data such as image data from vision sensors can be communicated over the same line to an industrial PC for collection

and image processing without affecting motion control.
■ Different communication cycles can be operated while maintaining high-speed, high-accuracy motion control, not only saving wiring

but also maximizing productivity.

Motion software
Image processing software

TSN compatible
switching hub

Industrial PC

Inverter

VisionsensorLinear motor

Servo

Servo

Visionsensor

Servo

Servo

VisionsensorInverter

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Please check CLPA Global
Website for more information.

Features
CC-Link IE Controller Network is designed to ensure a highly reliable network through the use of full duplex fiber optic transmission paths,
delivering high-speed, high-capacity distributed control.
It’s the backbone network that provides assured control of each field network.

High Speed & Reliability by Redundant Fiber Optic Loop Technology■ By adoption of redundant loop topology, each station

continues communication by looping back upondetection of a broken cable or station error.

Broken■ This integrated redundancy is provided without

additional equipment and without increasing network
cost.
Cable Broken

Down

Station down(Error station)

Network Shared Memory for Cyclic Communication with Ultra High Speed & Ultra
Large Capacity■ To achieve stable communication independent oftransmission delay, CC-Link IE Controller Network
adopts a token passing protocol for data transmission
control.
■ Each controller passes data to the network sharedmemory only when it has the token, ensuring fully.

Data (PC)
Data (PLC)
Data (PLC)
Data (Robot)

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Please check CLPA Global
Website for more information.

Features
CC-Link IE Field Network is a high-speed, high-capacity field network, which provides both synchronous deterministic and asynchronous
on-demand messaging communication.
I/O control, motion control and safety functions can be combined seamlessly.

Easy Networking■ Flexible network topology (ring, line and star are all possible).

Flexible network topology■ The network shared memory allows communication among

controllers and field devices.
■ Easy configuration and network diagnostics enable a total

engineering cost reduction from system start-up to maintenance.
Star topology

Easy network troubleshooting

MasterDeviceLine topology

DeviceDevice×

DisconnectedStar topology

Ring topology

DeviceDisplay the network
structure same as
actual system
PC

DeviceUnstable
When problems, the cause can be found. System downtime can be minimized.

High-Accuracy Synchronous Communication■ Highly accurate synchronization is possible by compensating for theController distribution

delay in data transmission from the master station to the device.

In addition to data control, stress free
information exchange of control,
monitoring, and diagnosis data are
possible.
The network shared memory enables
communication among controllers.

■ Synchronous communication is possible, in synchronization with thecontrol cycle of a servo amplifier. If I/O and sensor devices that are
not to be synchronized are placed on the same network as theservo amplifiers, synchronous control is still possible.

I/O Control

Motion control
Easily realize themanagement andconfiguration ofincreasing amounts ofmotion data

Safety communication
function
Easily realize safety
communication
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Please check CLPA Global
Website for more information.

Features
CC-Link IE communication using Ethernet technology which can be easily applied to small-scale equipment not requiring high-speed control
and is easy to use and develop. Realizing cyclic communication with software implementation only.

Realize Cyclic Communication with Software Implementation Only
Software-based cyclic communication stack that does not require a dedicated ASIC, enabling easy network integration and reducing
implementation costs for device vendors.

Combining with TCP/IP Communications
The network operates on the standard Ethernet protocol stack, which can be used together with TCP/IP communications. This featureallows CC-Link IE Field Network Basic compatible products and Ethernet compatible products to be connected on the same line, enabling ahighly-flexible and low cost system.

Plus
One

Sample Code for CC-Link IE Field Network Basic
Sample code is available for developing master and remote stations for CC-Link IE Field Network Basiccompatible products. Please use this sample code to realize efficient development. CLPA members candownload the sample code free of charge from CLPA Global Website.

Please check CLPA Global
Website for more information.

Features
An RS-485-based high-speed field network that can handle control and information simultaneously, enable highly reliable deterministic I/O
control and realize reduced wiring whilst offering multi-vendor compatible products. This open field network is a global standard originatingfrom Japan and Asia.

Flexible Production System
The maximum overall cable length is 100 meters

CC-Link Transmission Distancewhen 10 Mbps is selected. This length can beextended to 1.2 km when the network speed is 156
Kbps. The use of cable repeaters and optical
repeaters allows even greater distances to be

5 Mbpscovered. CC-Link supports large-scale applications

2.5 Mbps

and reduces the work needed for wiring and device
installation.

Without repeaters
With optical repeater units
With repeater (T-branch) units

10 Mbps

625 kbps
156 kbps

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4,000

6,000

8,000

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CC-Link Family Network
Specifications

Please check CLPA Global
Website for more information.

CC-Link IE TSN Specifications
Item

Specifications

Communication speed

1 Gbps, 100 Mbps (Full-duplex recommended)

Communication method

Time sharing method, Time managed polling method

Synchronization function

IEEE802.1AS

Number of nodes connected to one network

64,770 devices (total of master/device stations)
For address Class A of IP address, up to 65,535 nodes can be connected.

Maximum distance between nodes

Optical fiber (multimode fiber compliant with IEEE 802.3): 550 m
Optical fiber (SI-POF): 20 m
Optical fiber (SI-HPCF): 100 m
Twisted pair cable (compliant with IEEE 802.3): 100 m

Maximum number of branches

No upper limit

Maximum cyclic size per station

Max. 4 G (4,294,967,296) octet in total per station

Transient transmission

With the server function and client function for each station.
Transmission capacity is the same as SLMP.

Topology

Line, star, line/star mixed, ring

CC-Link IE Controller Network Specifications
Specifications

Item
Communication speed

Transmission point extended mode

Normal mode

1 GbpsNo. of nodes connected to a single network 120 units (1 management node and 119 normal nodes)
Max. number of networks
239
Max. number of groups
32 (may be registered to multiple groups)
Optical fiber cable (IEEE802.3 compliant multimode fiber): 550 m
Maximum distance between nodes
Twisted pair cable (IEEE802.3 compliant): 100 m
LB
32 K points (32768 points, 4 K octets)
LW
128 K points (131072 points, 256 K octets)
Max. number of link points
per network
LX
8 K points (8192 points, 1024 octets)
LY
8 K points (8192 points, 1024 octets)
LB
32 K points (32768 points, 4 K octets)
16 K points (16384 points, 2 K octets)
LW
128 K points (131072 points, 256 K octets)
16 K points (16384 points, 2 K octets)
Maximum number oflink points per station
LX
8 K points (8192 points, 1024 octets)
LY
8 K points (8192 points, 1024 octets)
Transient transmission capacity
UP to 960 octets (data section)
Optical fiber cable: Ring
Topology
Twisted pair cable: Line, star, line/star mixed, ring

CC-Link IE Field Network Specifications
Item
Communication speed
Ethernet Standards
Communication media
Communication control method
No. of nodes connected to a single network
Maximum station-to-station distance

Cyclic communication

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Specifications
1 GbpsIEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T) compliant
Shielded twisted pair cable (Category 5e), RJ-45 connector, M12
Token passing method
254 modules (total of master and device stations)
100 m
Control signal (bit data): max. 32768 bits (4096 bytes)
RX (device station  master station): 16384 bits
RY (master station  device station): 16384 bits
Control data (word data): Max. 16384 words (32768 bytes)
RWr (device station  master station): 8192 words
RWw (master station  device station): 8192 words

Transient transmission(message communication)

Message size: Max. 2048 bytes

Topology

Line, star, line/star mixed, ring

CC-Link IE Field Network Basic Specifications
Item
Communication speed
Implementation method
Cable
Max. number of connected stations per
network (open specification)
Cyclic communication
RX, RY
Max. number of link points/
network
RWr, RWw
RX, RY
Max. number of link points/station(More than one station can be occupied.) RWr, RWw
Link scan time (16 stations connected)
Transient transmission
Mix of communication protocols, TCP and IP
Topology

Specifications
100 Mbps* Must support 100 Mbps (1 Gbps support is optional.)
SoftwareEthernet category 5e or higher
64
Supported
512 octets each (4 K points)
4 K octets each (2 K points)
8 octets each (64 points) (fixed)
64 octets each (32 points) (fixed)
10 ms
Possible (max. 2 K octets)
Supported
Line, star

CC-Link Specifications
Specifications

Communication specification

Control specification

Item
Remote I/O (RX, RY)
Maximum
Remote register (RWr)
number oflink points
Remote register (RWw)
Extended cyclic settings
RX, RY
1 station
occupied
RWr, RWw
RX, RY
2 stations
Maximum
occupied
RWr, RWw
number oflink points
RX, RY
3 stations
per station
occupied
RWr, RWw
RX, RY
4 stations
occupied
RWr, RWw
Maximum number of occupied stations
Transmission rate
Communication method
Synchronization method
Encoding method
Type of transmission path
Transmission format
Error control method
Maximum number of modules
connected
Device station number

Ver. 1.10

Ver. 2.00

2048 bits each8192 bits each
256 words
2048 words (master station  device station)
256 words
2048 words (master station  device station)−
1X setting
2X setting
4X setting
32 bits each
32 bits each64 bits each
4 words each
8 words each
16 words each64 bits each
96 bits each
192 bits each
8 words each
16 words each
32 words each
96 bits each
160 bits each
320 bits each
12 words each
24 words each48 words each
128 bits each
224 bits each448 bits each
16 words each
64 words each
64 words each4
10 M/5 M/2.5 M/625 k/156 kbps
Broadcast-polling
Frame synchronization
NRZI
Bus transmission (EIA RS485-compliant)
HDLC-compliant
CRC (X16+X12+X5+1)

8X setting
128 bits each
32 words each384 bits each
64 words each
640 bits each
96 words each896 bits each
128 words each64
1 to 64
Master station

Remote I/O stationorremote device
stationRemote I/O stationorremote device
stationLocal stationor
intelligent device
stationLocal stationor
intelligent device
stationInter-station cable length
Maximum total cable length

Maximum total cable length andinter-station cable length

CC-Link Ver.1.10-compliant cable (terminal resistance used: 110 Ω)Transmission rate Inter-station cable length Maximum total cable length
156 kbps
1200 m625 kbps
900 m
2.5 Mbps
400 m
20 cm or longer
5 Mbps
160 m
80 m
10 Mbps
20 cm or longer*
100 m*
When Ver.1.10- and Ver.1.00-compliant cables are used together, the maximum total cable length and inter-station cable
length for the Ver.1.00-compliant cable apply.
* When the maximum total cable length (maximum transmission distance) exceeds 80 m at a transmission speed of 10
Mbps, there are restrictions in addition to the minimum station-to-station cable length of 20 cm. For details, please refer to
CC-Link Cable Wiring Manual(CC0811-06).

Connection cable

CC-Link cable Version 1.10 (Shielded, 3-core twisted pair cable)* Mixture of different brand cables is possible only when they are all CC-Link cable Version 1.10 compatible cables.

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Guide to Admission

Sign up for a newmembership here.

Visit CLPA Global Website to apply for membership
In order to develop CC-Link Family compatible products, it is necessary to join CC-Link Partner Association.
Our members can access the latest technical documents and specifications related to CC-Link Family free of charge and receive technicalsupport for developing compatible products, including conformance testing.
From helping partner vendors develop compatible products to promoting our partners products globally, CLPA provides a wide range of
support services.

■ CC-Link Partner Association Membership Category•D evelopment of CC-Link Family compatible products•S ales of CC-Link Family compatible products• Use of CC-Link logo•T echnical support from CC-Link Partner Association•P roduct promotion (website, exhibition, etc.) by CC-Link Partner Association

Regular members
Executive members
Board members•O nly provides access to CC-Link Family specifications

Registered members■ Rights and Fees by Membership CategoryRights & fees/membership
Annual fees
Amount of money in ( ) shows monthly fees for intermediate enrollment.
Initial fee
The right to obtain CC-Link Family specifications free of charge
The right to use SLMP technology
The right to use CC-Link Family network technology- Master/Local Station
CC-Link IE TSN- Remote Station- Development tool
- Normal Station
CC-Link IE Controller Network- Control Station- Development tool
- Master/Local Station- Intelligent Device Station
CC-Link IE Field Network- Remote Device Station
Conformance- Development tool
test fees- Master/Remote Station(per product)
CC-Link IE Field Network Basic- Development tool
- Master/Local Station- Intelligent Device Station- Development tool
CC-Link

CC-Link IE TSN
Recommended
wiring parts
test fees(per product)

CC-Link IE Controller Network
CC-Link IE Field Network

Tool test fees
CC-Link IE TSN(per product)
The right to use CC-Link Family network and CLPA logo
Technical support
Publishing products on CLPA Global Website (No charge)
Promotion at fairs
Information about events
Posting of company name on CLPA Global Website

RegisteredmemberRegularmemberExecutive
memberNot charged(free)

100,000 yen(9,000 yen)
Not charged (free)

200,000 yen(18,000 yen)

1 million yen or more
(84,000 yen)
1 million yen

Yes
Yes
No

N/A

- Remote Device Station- Remote I/O Station- Cable- Development tool
- Cables- Connectors- Switches, etc.
- Cables- Media converters, etc.
- Cables- Connectors- Switches, etc.
- Software etc.

Yes
100,000 yen

50,000 yen

400,000 yen

300,000 yen

400,000 yen

300,000 yen

Not Charged(free)

Not Charged(free)

400,000 yen

300,000 yen

300,000 yen

200,000 yen

100,000 yen

50,000 yen

150,000 yen

100,000 yen

150,000 yen

100,000 yen

100,000 yen

50,000 yen

No*
No
No
No

* As long as it does not conflict with the rights of other partners, you may use the logo for promotional purposes only.

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Board member

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Not charged(included inannual fees)

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