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CC-Link IE TSN master/local module

Control communication requiring real-time performance and TCP/IP communication can be mixed, maximizing CC‑Link IE TSN performance and functionality.

CC-Link IE TSN Plus master/local module

EtherNet/IP™ devices can be utilized without affecting CC‑Link IE TSN performance.

Deterministic control even when mixed with TCP/IP communicationRJ71GN11-T2

  • Mixed TCP/IP communication
  • IIoT system
  • Deterministic performance of cyclic communication is maintained even when mixed with slower information data (non real-time)
  • TCP/IP communication devices can be used without affecting overall control

Some devices cannot be connected to CC-Link IE TSN depending on the system configuration.

  • *1.Class B managed Ethernet switch supporting CC-Link IE TSN recommended by the CC-Link Partner Association

Reducing overall operating time with high-speed link scanRJ71GN11-T2

  • Min. communication cycle 31.25 µs*2
  • High-speed processing 16 x*3 faster
  • Link points 2 x*4
  • The advanced protocol built into CC-Link IE TSN is complemented by the time-sharing method functionality that enables simultaneous communications between network stations
  • Fast communication cycle time of just 31.25 µs*2 and high-speed processing approximately 16 times faster than current network performance are achieved, resulting in high-speed and high-accuracy motion control
  • Productivity is simultaneously improved owing to a substantial increase in control performance, which reduces overall operating time and enables high-speed and large capacity data communication

Error cause analysis with highly precise time synchronizationRJ71GN11-T2

  • Time-series analysis
  • Synchronized communication
  • Highly accurate time synchronization accuracy within ±1 µs and each station connected to the network sharing time-stamp information in 1 ms increments improves system diagnostics and troubleshooting by enabling sequential analysis of stations in the network
  • The error history is displayed consecutively based on time-stamp data, enabling accurate analysis of the cause of error using the actual time the event occurred

Utilize other network devicesRJ71GN11-EIP

  • Utilize EtherNet/IP™ devices
  • Utilize EtherNet/IP™ devices while maintaining high-speed/high-accuracy CC-Link IE TSN communication
  • Both networks are easily settable within the engineering software GX Works3
  • Socket communication is supported, allowing devices that do not support SLMP via general Ethernet to be connected

CC-Link IE TSN master/local module specifications

Item RJ71GN11-T2*5
Compatible network CC-Link IE TSN
Communication speed (bps) 1G/100M
Maximum stations per network*6 121
Network topology*7 Line, star*8, ring
Connection cable Ethernet cable (Category 5e or higher, shielded, STP)
Max. station-to-station distance (m) 100
Overall cable distance (m) Line: 12000
Ring: 12100
Others: depends on the system configuration
Maximum link points per network
Remote input (RX), remote output (RY) 16384 points, 2KB
Remote register (RWr, RWw) 8192 points, 16KB
Link relay (LB) 32768 points, 4 KB
For extended points:131072 points, 16 KB
Link register (LW) 16384 points, 32 KB
For extended points:524288 points, 1024 KB
  • *5.For restrictions on the system configuration, please refer to the “MELSEC iQ-R CC-Link IE TSN User's Manual (Startup) (SH-082127ENG)”.
  • *6.Includes a master station.
  • *7.Please use a managed Ethernet switch supporting CC-Link IE TSN (class B) recommended by the CC-Link Partner Association for the CC-Link IE TSN master/local module (RJ71GN11-T2) and CC-Link IE TSN Plus master/local module (RJ71GN11-EIP).
  • *8.Line topology and star topology can be mixed.

CC-Link IE TSN Plus master/local module specifications

Item RJ71GN11-EIP*9
Compatible network CC-Link IE TSN
EtherNet/IP™
Communication speed (bps) 1G/100M
Maximum stations per network*10 121
Network topology*11 Line*12, star*13
Connection cable Ethernet cable (Category 5e or higher)
Max. station-to-station distance (m) 100
Overall cable distance (m) Line: 12000
Others: depends on the system configuration
Maximum link points per network
Remote input (RX), remote output (RY) 16384 points, 2KB
Remote register (RWr, RWw) 8192 points, 16KB
Link relay (LB) 32768 points, 4 KB
For extended points:131072 points, 16 KB
Link register (LW) 16384 points, 32 KB
For extended points:524288 points, 1024 KB
EtherNet/IP™ communications
Class 1 communication
(cyclic communication)
Instance communication
Tag communication
Connection data size (byte) 361
RPI (communication cycle) (ms) 0.5…60000
PPS (communication processing performance)*14 (PPS) 12000
Class 3 communication
(message communication)
Instance communication (server only)
Tag communication
UCMM communication
(message communication)
Instance communication
Tag communication
  • *9.For a comparison of module specifications, please refer to the following Technical Bulletin.
    Replacement From MELSEC iQ-R EtherNet/IP Network Interface Modules To MELSEC iQ-R CC-Link IE TSN Plus Master/Local Modules (FA-A-0401)
  • *10.Includes a master station.
  • *11.Please use a managed Ethernet switch supporting CC-Link IE TSN (class B) recommended by the CC-Link Partner Association for the CC-Link IE TSN master/local module (RJ71GN11-T2) and CC-Link IE TSN Plus master/local module (RJ71GN11-EIP).
  • *12.The CC-Link IE TSN Plus master/local module (RJ71GN11-EIP) can only be connected at the end of the network.
  • *13.Line topology and star topology can be mixed.
  • *14.Please ensure the total value for transmission and reception does not exceed 12,000 PPS.

CC-Link IE TSN block-type remote modules

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