CC-Link is an open, field-level network protocol that provides for the high speed networking of a wide range of automation devices over a single cable. CC-Link is based on the use of an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) available from Mitsubishi Electric Automation. This ASIC handles the complete data link and transport layers, thus assuring interoperability between devices.

CC-Link technology utilizes a master/slave architecture; the maximum number of slave stations is 64. A typical scan rate for 64 stations at 10 Mbps is 4 ms (Version 1.10) or 4-16 ms (Version 2.0). The maximum number of I/O points is 2,048 (Version 1.10) or 8,192 (Version 2.0). The system offers five speed options based on the length of wired network cable required.

CC-Link Specifications – 1.10 or 2.0 Systems

CC-Link Cables
Belden CC-Link cables are engineered specifically to meet the Mitsubishi CC-Link performance testing requirements. Two 300V interconnect, 110-ohm cables are available for this purpose: Belden DataBus Part No. 1348A (Mitsubishi Part No. BA1SJ61-5) for communication only, and Belden DeviceBus Part No. 1349A (Mitsubishi Part No. BA1SJ61-P) for communication and power in the same cable.

CC-Link Certified Data Cable – Mitsubishi DataBus
1348A 3-conductor, 20 AWG Stranded (7x28) Bare Copper Conductors, Foam High-density Polyethylene Insulation, Overall Beldfoil® Shield (100% coverage) + TC Braid Shield (78% Coverage) with Drain Wire, Red PVC Jacket

CC-Link Certified Data & Power Cable – Mitsubishi DeviceBus
1349A 5-conductor: (3) 20 AWG Stranded (7x28) Bare Copper Conductors + (2) 18 AWG Stranded (7x26) Bare Copper Conductors, Foam High-density Polyethylene Insulation, Overall Beldfoil Shield (100% Coverage) + TC Braid Shield (78% Coverage) with Drain Wire, Red PVC Outer Jacket

Custom cables are available upon request which can utilize any number of construction features such as:

• Armoring: Aluminum Interlock, Steel Interlock, and Continuous Corrugated Aluminum
• Armor Tapes: Corrugated Copper, Aluminum, and Steel
• Jackets: PVC, CPE, LDPE, TPE, HDPE, Fluorocopolymer, Oil Res II, Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), Haloarrest®, and Polyurethane
• Shielding: Overall Beldfoil®, Duofoil®, TC Braid, TC Double Braid, Individual Beldfoil Copper Tape Shields, and “French Braid”
• Insulations: Datalene®, XLPE, FEP, Polypropylene, Foam FEP, HDPE, PVC, TPE, and PVC-Nylon
• Conductors: Solid BC, Stranded BC, Solid Bare Copper-covered Steel, and Stranded TC

For information on other protocols see our Industrial PLC/DCS Cable Cross-reference.