Network Components; Connection Cable; Hubs - Mitsubishi Electric FR-A8NCE Instruction Manual

3.3

Network components

This section describes components comprising the CC-Link IE Field Network.
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
NOTE
• 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.
• Some cable connector shapes are not compatible with FR-A8NCE.
3.3.2

Hubs

Use hubs that meet the conditions listed below:
• Compliance with the IEEE802.3 (1000BASE-T)
• Support of the auto MDI/MDI-X function
• Support of the auto-negotiation function
• Switching hub (layer 2 switch)
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A repeater hub is not available.
Operation is not guaranteed if the hubs do not meet these conditions.
Industrial switching hub
Type
NZ2EHG-T8
Connector
RJ-45 connector

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Type
The following conditioning cables:
• IEEE802.3 (1000BASE-T)
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B (Category 5e)
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