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CC-Link ♦ ProLinx Gateway
CC-Link version 1.10 Local Station & Intelligent Device
CC-Link
In This Chapter
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Internal Database .................................................................................... 8
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CC-Link Access to Gateway Database ................................................... 9
The CC-Link protocol driver acts as a Local Station or Intelligent Device, which
enables easy connection to the CC-Link Master-controlled network for data
transfer. Configuration options allow the gateway to occupy up to four (4) stations
on the CC-Link network. Transient Messaging capability increases overall I/O
data transfer capacity by more than 8,000 words. When configured as a Local
Station, the gateway allows read-only viewing of the entire CC-Link Master cyclic
database from all configured slaves on the CC-Link network.
The module is a stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateway that provides
one CC-Link TE-CON7 4P port and an Ethernet RJ45 connector interface.
CC-Link (Control & Communication Link) is an open-standard-based
communication protocol that enables easy connection to Mitsubishi PLCs, and
provides fast, reliable communication on this fieldbus network used in automation
and process control. CC-Link is the dominant protocol used in Asia, and is rapidly
gaining acceptance worldwide.
Interoperability
CC-Link technology is based on the use of an Application Specific Integrated
Circuit (ASIC) available from Mitsubishi Electric Automation.
Conformance Testing
Conformance testing through the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) ensures
that devices meet the performance specifications necessary to become CC-Link
certified.
Document Conventions
In this User Manual, whenever you see "CCLINK", this refers to the ProLinx
CCLINK protocol driver implementation. Whenever you see "CC-Link", this refers
to the protocol in general or to the protocol implementation on other
manufacturers' systems. These difference references allow an easy way to
identify exactly which CCLINK/CC-Link protocol implementation is being
discussed at any point in the document.
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
May 21, 2009
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