Network Components; Connection Cable; Hubs - Mitsubishi Electric CC-Link IE TSN FR-A8NCG Instruction Manual

3.3

Network components

This section describes components comprising the CC-Link IE TSN.
3.3.1

Connection cable

For wiring, use the 1000BASE-T compliant Ethernet cables.
Ethernet cable
Category 5e or higher
(Double shielded/STP) Straight cable
• Recommended products (as of April 2019)
Model
SC-E5EW series
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SC-E5EW cable is for in-enclosure and indoor uses. SC-E5EW-L cable is for outdoor use.
NOTE
• For CC-Link IE TSN wiring, use the recommended wiring components by CC-Link Partner Association.
• Some cable connector shapes are not compatible with FR-A8NCG.
3.3.2

Hubs

To connect only the authentication class B devices in star topology when the communication speed of the master station is 1
Gbps, use a CC-Link IE TSN compatible switching hub (TSN switching hub).
• Industrial switching hub
Name
TSN switching hub Authentication class B CC-Link IE TSN compatible switching hub certified by the CC-Link Partner Association.
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WIRING
RJ-45 connector
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd.
Connector
The following conditioning cables:
• IEEE802.3 (1000BASE-T)
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B (Category 5e)
Description
Type