5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
5.2 Structure of CC-Link IE TSN Class B/A Devices (CC-Link IE TSN Protocol Version 2.0 Only) and Ethernet Devices
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Coexistence of line and star topologies
Line and star topologies can be mixed according to the availability of each connection.
• Connect Ethernet devices at the end of line topology.
• When connecting an Ethernet device in a star topology, connect it with an industrial switch (for CC-Link IE TSN Class B) or
an industrial switch (for CC-Link IE TSN Class A).
No.0: Master station
No.1: Local station
No.2, No.3: Remote station
(1), (2): Ethernet device
Class A: CC-Link IE TSN Class A device
Class B: CC-Link IE TSN Class B device
No.1
Class B
No.3
Class A
(2)
(1)
No.0
Class B
No.2
Class A
Industrial switch
(for CC-Link IE TSN
Class A)
or
Industrial switch
(for CC-Link IE TSN
Class B)