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CC-Link IE Field Network configuration
This section shows the CC-Link IE Field Network configuration using this product.
The CC-Link IE Field Network comprises the CC-Link IE Field Network connector of this product and the Ethernet cable.
For details on CC-Link IE Field Network devices supported by this product, refer to the following catalog.
Ethernet-based Open Network CC-Link IE Product Catalog (L-08111E)
Network topology
CC-Link IE Field Network devices are connected using Ethernet cables using a star connection or line connection.
Star connections and line connections can be combined on a single network.
■Star connection
CC-Link IE Field Network devices are connected to a star connection by using a switching hub.
Use of star connections enables, for example, easy addition of slave stations.
■Line connection
CC-Link IE Field Network devices are connected to a line connection.
Line connections can be connected without using a switching hub.
If an error occurs in some slave stations, stations further along the line are disconnected.
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(1) Master station (Station No.0)
■Mixing of star and line connections
Star and line connections can be mixed for connections.
6 WIRING AND CONNECTION OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS
6.3 Network Configurations
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