Networks

Communication is the key

From simple stand alone systems and basic AS‑Interface networks to Ethernet based networks and even Global networks based on Remote Telemetry Technology, Mitsubishi has the answers.

Product range

TypeAS-InterfaceCANopenCC-LinkCC-Link IE
TopologyBusBusBusRing
Network managementMaster/slaveConsumer
Producer
Broadcast
Master/slaveFloating master
ProtocolAS-InterfaceCANopenCC-LinkCC-Link
Communications mediumCoded flatcableTwisted pairTwisted pair (optical opt.)1000base-SX Ethernet optical fibre
Transfer rateCycletime < 5ms1 Mbit/s 0.15/0.62/2.5/5/10MBit/s1Gbit/s
Total coverageUp to 0.3 kmUp to 1.2 km Up to 1.2kmUp to 66km
TypeCC-Link SafetyDevice NetEthercatEthernet
TopologyBusBusLine/Tree/StarStar/Bus
Network managementMaster/slaveMaster/slaveMaster/SlaveCSMA/CD (IEEE 802.3 spec.)
ProtocolCC-Link SafetyCIPCAN application layer over EtherCAT (CoE)Conf. to MAP3.0/TCP/IP, UDP/IP
Communications mediumTwisted pairTwisted pair100BASE-TX10base2,10base5, 10/100base-T
Transfer rate10Mbit/s125/250/500kBit/s100MBit/s10/100MBit/s
Total coverageUp to 1.2kmUp to 100 mUp to 100 m
between 2 nodes
Up to 2.5km
TypeMELSECNET/HMODBUS RTUMODBUS/TCPProfibus DP
TopologyRing/BusBusStarBus
Network managementFloating masterMaster/slaveCSMA/CD (IEEE 802.3 spec)Logical token ring, master/slave
ProtocolCoax, Optical fibreMODBUSMODBUSConf. to DIN 19245 Parts 1-3
Communications mediumMELSECNET/H Twisted pair10/100base-TTwisted pair
Transfer rate10MBit/s115.2kbit/s10/100Mbit/sDP < 12MBit/s
Total coverageUp to 30km Up to 1.2kmUp to 2.5kmUp to 1.2km
TypeSSCNET III
TopologyBus
Network managementMaster/slave
ProtocolSSCNET
Communications mediumOptical fibre
Transfer rate50 Mbit/s
Total coverageUp to 800 m