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CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Mitsubishi Electric programmable controllers.
This manual describes the specifications, procedures before operation, system configuration, functions, and troubleshooting
of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
Before using the products, please read this manual carefully and develop familiarity with CC-Link IE Field Network Basic to
handle the products correctly.
When applying the program and circuit examples provided in this manual to an actual system, ensure the applicability and
confirm that it will not cause system control problems.
Please make sure that the end users read this manual.
In this manual, special relay (SM)/special register (SD) numbers and buffer memory addresses are described
using those of the MELSEC iQ-R series. When a different series is used, refer to the following.
Page 52 List of SM/SD/Buffer Memory Areas for CC-Link IE Field Network Basic
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
TermDescription
Buffer memoryMemory in a module for storing data such as setting values and monitored values
Cyclic transmissionA function by which data are periodically exchanged among stations on the same network using link
DisconnectionA process of stopping data link if a data link error occurs
LabelA label that represents a device in a given character string
Link deviceA device (RX, RY, RWr, or RWw) in a CPU module for the purpose of communicating with slave stations
Link refreshAutomatic data transfer between a user device and a link device
Link scan (link scan time)The master station of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic sends requests to all slave stations. After
Master stationA station that controls the entire CC-Link IE Field Network Basic. Only one master station can be used
RASThe abbreviation for Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability. This term refers to usability of automated
Reference response timeThe time taken from when a slave station of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic has received a request
Reserved stationA station reserved for future use. This station is not actually connected on CC-Link IE Field Network
ReturnA process of restarting data link when a station recovers from an error
Slave stationA station that performs cyclic transmission with the master station on CC-Link IE Field Network Basic. I/
SLMPThe abbreviation for Seamless Message Protocol. This protocol is used to access an SLMP-compatible
Subnet maskA number used to logically divide one network into multiple subnetworks and manage them easily. The
User deviceA device (X, Y, M, D, or others) in a CPU module
devices on CC-Link IE Field Network Basic
receiving responses from all the slave stations, the master station sends next requests. The time taken
from when requests are sent to when the next requests are started to send by the master station.
in a network.
equipment.
from the master station to when the slave station send a response to the master station.
Basic, but counted as a connected station
O signals in units of bits and I/O data in units of words are exchanged.
device or a programmable controller connected to an SLMP-compatible device from an external device.
following Ethernet network systems can be configured:
• A small-scale Ethernet network system in which multiple network devices are connected
• A medium- or large-scale network system in which multiple small-scale network systems are
connected via routers or other network communication devices
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1OVERVIEW
RX, RWr
RX, RWr
RX, RWr
RY, RWw
RY, RWw
RY, RWw
RX, RWr
RY, RWw
192.168.3.39192.168.3.1192.168.3.2192.168.3.3
Device
Device
Link
refresh
Link
refresh
Link
scan
CC-Link IE Field Network Basic is an factory automation network using the standard Ethernet.
Data is periodically communicated between the master station and slave stations using link devices (cyclic transmission).
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For details on cyclic transmission, refer to the following.
Page 22 Cyclic Transmission
1 OVERVIEW
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1.1Features
FTP
HTTP
Cost saving of the system
The CPU module with built-in Ethernet port is the master station of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic. Since a dedicated
network module is not used, the cost for the system can be reduced.
Using different protocols
CC-Link IE Field Network Basic can be used with other standard Ethernet protocols. Thus, a network system in which different
protocols such as FTP, HTTP, and SLMP coexist can be configured.
Moreover, a gateway is not required for communications with personal computers and other information devices.
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The link scan time of cyclic transmission is increased by executing following functions:
• The built-in Ethernet functions such as FTP. socket communications, and SLMP communications
• Communications with other Ethernet devices on the same line
Use the built-in Ethernet function above or other Ethernet devices so that the system being used is not
affected. ( Page 47 When access to the CPU module is slow)
1 OVERVIEW
1.1 Features
Easy system configuration
(2)
(3)
(1)
Configure the entire network of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic in the master station. To perform the cyclic transmission, set
an IP address and subnet mask to each slave station. Setting the information of the master station to each slave station is not
required.
In addition, since the devices are connected in star topology, there are no restrictions on the connection order or connection
position of devices. Thus, it is also easy to connect a new slave station.
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(1) Configure the entire network of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic in the master station.
(2) Set the IP address and subnet mask.
(3) There are no restrictions on the connection order or connection position when a new slave station is added on the same network. Changing the setting for
existing slave stations is not required.
CC-Link IE Field Network Basic does not require setting of the connection with the slave station.
1 OVERVIEW
1.1 Features
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2SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes the specifications of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
2.1Performance Specifications
The following table lists the performance specifications of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
ItemSpecifications
MELSEC iQ-RMELSEC iQ-FMELSEC-QMELSEC-L
Number of connectable modules per
network
Number of stations occupied by a slave station1 to 4
Maximum number of link points per
network
Maximum number
of link points per
station
UDP port number used in the cyclic transmission61450
UDP port number used in the automatic detection of connected
device
Transmission
specifications
Network topologyStar topology
Connection cableEthernet cable compliant with the 100BASE-TX standard ( Page 18 Ethernet cable)
Maximum station-to-station distance100m (ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B (Category 5e) compliant)
Overall cable distanceDepends on the system configuration
Master stationRX4096
Slave stationRX64 (1 station occupied)
Data transmission speed100Mbps
Number of cascade
connections
Master station1
Slave station
RX4096
RY4096
RWr2048
RWw2048
RY4096
RWr2048
RWw2048
RY64 (1 station occupied)
RWr32 (1 station occupied)
RWw32 (1 station occupied)
100BASE-TXFor the number of the connectable stages when using a switching hub, check with the
*1
64 (16 4 groups)*2664 (16 4 groups)*316
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
128 (2 station occupied)
192 (3 station occupied)
256 (4 station occupied)
128 (2 station occupied)
192 (3 station occupied)
256 (4 station occupied)
64 (2 station occupied)
96 (3 station occupied)
128 (4 station occupied)
64 (2 station occupied)
96 (3 station occupied)
128 (4 station occupied)
Master station: An unused port number is assigned automatically.
Slave station: 61451
manufacturer of the switching hub used.
3844096
3844096
1922048
1922048
3844096
3844096
1922048
1922048
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
1024
1024
512
512
1024
1024
512
512
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*3
*1 It is the maximum number of connectable modules for a slave station controlled by the master station. It varies depending on the number
of stations occupied by a slave station. Ensure that the total number of occupied stations does not exceed the maximum number of
connectable modules.
*2 When using the programmable controller CPU (except for the R00CPU, R01CPU, and R02CPU) with the firmware version "28" or
earlier, refer to the following.
Page 9 Performance specifications vary depending on the version of the CPU module
*3 When using the CPU module with serial number earlier than "19042" (first five digits), refer to the following.
Page 9 Performance specifications vary depending on the version of the CPU module
2 SPECIFICATIONS
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2.1 Performance Specifications
Performance specifications vary depending on the version of the CPU module
The following table lists performance specifications vary in the case below.
• MELSEC iQ-R: When the programmable controller CPU (except for the R00CPU, R01CPU, and R02CPU) with the
firmware version earlier than "28" is used.
• MELSEC-Q, MELSEC-L: When the CPU module with serial number earlier than "19042" (first five digits) is used
ItemSpecifications
MELSEC iQ-RMELSEC-QMELSEC-L
Number of connectable modules per
network
Maximum number of link points per
network
Maximum number
of link points per
station
Master stationRX10241024512
Slave station16168
RX10241024512
RY10241024512
RWr512512256
RWw512512256
RY10241024512
RWr512512256
RWw512512256
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2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Performance Specifications
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3FUNCTION LIST
This chapter describes the functions can be used in the master station on CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
Some functions have restrictions on versions of the CPU module of each series or GX Works3/CW
Configurator/GX Works2.
( Page 58 Added and Enhanced Functions)
iQ-R: MELSEC iQ-R, iQ-F: MELSEC iQ-F, Q: MELSEC-Q, L: MELSEC-L
: Available, : Not available
Cyclic transmission
FunctionDescriptionAvailability
iQ-RiQ-FQL
Data communication using link devices
(RX/RY/RWr/RWw)
Link refreshAutomatically transfers data between devices and link devices of the master
Cyclic data integrity assuranceAssures cyclic data integrity in station-based units.
Group number settingDivides slave stations into groups by setting a group number to each slave
Input and output status when failure
occurs
Output status for CPU STOPClears or holds cyclic data output when the CPU module is set to STOP state.
Periodically performs data communication between the master station and slave
stations using link devices (RX/RY/RWr/RWw). ( Page 22 Data flow and link
device assignment)
station. ( Page 26 Link refresh)
station and each of groups performs the cyclic transmission. By organizing
groups separating slave stations with shorter response processing time from
ones with longer response processing time, the differences of the reference
response times of each slave station does not badly affect the cyclic
transmission. ( Page 30 Group number setting)
Clears or holds status of input from a data link faulty station and output status of
cyclic data if a stop error occurs in the CPU module ( Page 32 Input and
output status when failure occurs)
( Page 32 Output status for CPU STOP)
RAS
FunctionDescriptionAvailability
iQ-RiQ-FQL
Slave station disconnectionDisconnects the corresponding slave station if no response is received within the
timeout time or number of times for disconnection detection set in the slave
station disconnection detection settings. ( Page 39 Link Scan Setting)
Automatic returnAutomatically returns a disconnected station to the network and restarts the data
link when the station returns to normal.
Diagnostics
FunctionDescriptionAvailability
iQ-RiQ-FQL
CC-Link IE Field Network Basic
diagnostics
Checks the status of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic. ( Page 43 CC-Link IE
Field Network Basic Diagnostics)
Others
FunctionDescriptionAvailability
iQ-RiQ-FQL
Reserved station specificationReserves a station (a station not actually connected but counted as a connected
station) for future use. A reserved station is not detected as a faulty station even
though it is not actually connected. ( Page 33 Reserved Station
Specification)
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3 FUNCTION LIST
MEMO
3
3 FUNCTION LIST
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4PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION
This chapter describes the procedures before operation.
1. Configuring a network system
Configure a network system. ( Page 14 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, Page 13 Wiring precautions)
2. Setting parameters of the master station
• IP address setting (such as IP address, subnet mask)
• CC-Link IEF Basic setting ( Page 34 Settings for the Master Station in MELSEC iQ-R/MELSEC iQ-F, Page 41
Settings for the Master Station in MELSEC-Q/L)
Actually connected devices can be detected by the automatic detection of connected device and reflected in
the network configuration setting. ( Page 36 Automatic detection of connected device)
In the network configuration setting, communication settings, such as IP addresses and subnet masks, and
writing/reading parameters that are inherent in the slave stations can also be performed to the slave stations.
(Some slave stations does not support these features.)
3. Configure the necessary settings of the slave station such as the IP address and subnet mask. (Manual for the slave
station used)
4. Write parameters to the CPU module on the master station. (Operating manual for the tool used)
5. Start up the slave stations.
6. Cyclic transmission starts if the CPU module on the master station is powered off and on or reset.
7. Diagnosing a network
Check the status of a network by executing the CC-Link IE Field Network Basic diagnostics. ( Page 43 CC-Link IE Field
Network Basic Diagnostics)
8. Programming
Create a program. For details, refer to the following.
Page 19 PROGRAMMING
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4 PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION
Wiring precautions
• Place the Ethernet cables in a duct or clamp them. If not, dangling cable may swing or inadvertently be pulled, resulting in
damage to the module or cables or malfunction due to poor contact.
• Do not touch the core of the cable-side or module-side connector, and protect it from dirt or dust. If oil from your hand, dirt
or dust is attached to the core, it can increase transmission loss, arising a problem in data link.
• Check that the Ethernet cable is not disconnected or not shorted and there is no problem with the connector connection.
• Do not use Ethernet cables with broken latches. Doing so may cause the cable to unplug or malfunction.
• Hold the connector part when connecting and disconnecting the Ethernet cable. Pulling the cable connected to the module
may result in malfunction or damage to the module or cable.
• For connectors without Ethernet cable, attached connector cover should be placed to prevent foreign matter such as dirt or
dust.
• The maximum segment length of the Ethernet cable is 100m. However, the length may be shorter depending on the
operating environment of the cable. For details, contact the manufacturer of the cable used.
• The bending radius of the Ethernet cable is limited. For details, check the specifications of the Ethernet cable to be used.
• For a cascade connection, recommended number of levels is up to three. If connected four levels or more, a packet loss
caused by switching hubs is more likely to occur.
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4 PROCEDURES BEFORE OPERATION
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5SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Master station
Switching hub
Slave station
This chapter describes the system configuration of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
5.1CC-Link IE Field Network Basic System
Configuration
Configure a network system using modules and partner products supporting CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
Network topology
Use a standard Ethernet cable and switching hub and connect slave stations in star topology.
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5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
5.1 CC-Link IE Field Network Basic System Configuration
Access range
Ex.
192.168.3.1192.168.3.2 192.168.3.3
192.168.4.2
192.168.3.39
Master station
Switching hub
Slave station
Router
AccessibleNot accessible
The access range of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic is within the same network address of Ethernet. The device connected
beyond a router is not accessible.
When the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 and the network address is 192.168.3.
Use the same subnet mask value and do not assign the same IP address for each slave station.
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5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
5.1 CC-Link IE Field Network Basic System Configuration
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Number of link points
Ex.
Master station
Slave station 3Slave station 1Slave station 2
The number of link points per slave station is 64 points for RX/RY and 32 points for RWr/RWw. ( Page 8 Performance
Specifications)
However, by changing the number of occupied stations, RX/RY can be set to a maximum of 256 points in increments of 64
points and RWr/RWw can be set to a maximum of 128 points in increments of 32 points. For details on the number of
occupied stations (whether or not the number can be changed), refer to the manual for the slave station used.
If the number of link points for the slave station is changed, the assignment range and station number are changed.
• Slave station 1: 1 station occupied
• Slave station 2: 2 stations occupied
• Slave station 3: 4 stations occupied
The following table lists the number of link points.
Slave stationNumber of
occupied
stations
116403F3201F
22 stations
occupied
34 stations
occupied
RX/RYRWr/RWw
Number of
points
12840BF64205F
256C01BF12860DF
StartEndNumber of
points
StartEnd
16
Setting the number of link points for a slave station to 2 stations occupied means that two slave stations are
connected. Thus, if the number of link points is increased, the number of connectable slave stations per
network is decreased.
5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
5.1 CC-Link IE Field Network Basic System Configuration
5.2Product List
This section describes the products which configure a CC-Link IE Field Network Basic system.
CPU modules can be used as the master station
The following table lists the CPU modules which can be used as the master station of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
To check the firmware version of these CPU modules, refer to the following.
Page 58 Added and Enhanced Functions
Modules and devices can be used as a slave station
For modules and devices which can be used as a slave station of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic, refer to the manual for
each module and device.
Use the CPU modules listed in the previous page (the CPU modules can be used as the master station) only
as the master station. ( Page 17 CPU modules can be used as the master station)
Wiring products
This section describes the wiring products used in CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
Ethernet cable
Use an Ethernet cable which conforms to the following standards.
Ethernet cableConnectorStandard
Category 5 or higher, (STP) straight cableRJ45 connector• IEEE802.3 (100BASE-TX)
Category 5 or 5e, (STP) crossover cable
Hub
Use hubs which satisfy all the following conditions. If hubs not satisfying the conditions are used, operation is not guaranteed.
• IEEE802.3 (100BASE-TX) compliant
• The auto MDI/MDI-X function equipped
• The auto-negotiation function equipped
• Switching hub (layer 2 switch)
*1 A repeater hub cannot be used.
For switching hubs that can be used for CC-Link IE Field Network Basic, refer to the following.
Applicable products (switching hubs) for CC-Link IE Field Network Basic module (FA-A-0234)
*1
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B (Category 5)
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5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
5.2 Product List
6PROGRAMMING
This chapter describes the programming of CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.
When the C Controller module is used, refer to the following.
MELSEC iQ-R C Controller Module User's Manual (Application)
6.1Interlock Programs of Cyclic Transmission
When creating a cyclic transmission program, configure an interlock such that the processing is performed when normal cyclic
transmission between the master station and slave stations is performed.
For details on SM/SD, refer to the following.
Page 52 List of SM/SD/Buffer Memory Areas for CC-Link IE Field Network Basic