Network Components; Cables; Hubs - Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q Series User Manual

5.2 Network Components

CC-Link IE Field Network consists of components such as cables and hubs.

5.2.1 Cables

Ethernet cable
Category 5e or higher, Double shielded/STP, Straight
cable
(1) Product

5.2.2 Hubs

Use the recommended product shown below. Operation is not guaranteed if the hubs other
than the recommended product are used.
For wiring the CC-Link IE Field Network cable, use the 1000BASE-T compliant Ethernet

cables.

POINT
• For CC-Link IE Field Network wiring, use the recommended wiring components
by CC-Link Partner Association.
• Cables for CC-Link IE Controller Network cannot be used for CC-Link IE Field
Network.
Cables for CC-Link IE Field Network are available from Mitsubishi Electric System &
Service Co., Ltd. (Catalogs for cable are also available.)
Also, the connector processing of cable length is available for your preference. Please
consult your local Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd.
Type
CC-Link IE Field Network cable
REMARK
• Cable types
The following cable types are available depending on the operating environment:
• Standard type: Cables for inside the control panel and indoor connection
• L type : Cables for outdoor connection
Cables and relay adapters of flame retardant or waterproof type are also available.
Please contact your Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd.
Type
CC-Link IE Field Network synchronous
communication switching hub
Connector
The following conditioning cables:
RJ-45 connector • IEEE802.3 (10000BASE-T)
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B (Category 5e)
(Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd.)
Model name (manufacturer)
DT135TX (Mitsubishi Electric
System & Service Co., Ltd.)
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Chapter 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Type
Model (manufacturer)
SC-E5EW series
Number of
maximum extension
4 layers