IEC 61784-5-12:2024

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IEC 61784-5-12 ®
Edition 3.0 2024-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Industrial networks – Profiles –
Part 5-12: Installation of fieldbuses – Installation profiles for CPF 12
Réseaux industriels – Profils –
Partie 5-12: Installation des bus de terrain – Profils d’installation pour CPF 12
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 25.040.40, 35.100.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-8391-2
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 7
4 CPF 12: Overview of installation profiles . 8
5 Installation profile conventions. 8
6 Conformance to installation profiles . 9
Annex A (normative) CPF 12 (EtherCAT™) specific installation profile . 10
A.1 Installation profile scope . 10
A.2 Normative references . 10
A.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 10
A.3.1 Terms and definitions . 10
A.3.2 Abbreviated terms . 10
A.3.3 Conventions for installation profiles . 10
A.4 Installation planning . 10
A.4.1 General . 10
A.4.2 Planning requirements . 10
A.4.3 Network capabilities . 11
A.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 13
A.4.5 Cabling planning documentation . 18
A.4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification . 18
A.5 Installation implementation. 19
A.5.1 General requirements . 19
A.5.2 Cable installation . 19
A.5.3 Connector installation . 19
A.5.4 Terminator installation . 19
A.5.5 Device installation . 19
A.5.6 Coding and labelling . 19
A.5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling . 19
A.5.8 As-implemented cabling documentation . 19
A.6 Installation verification and installation acceptance test . 20
A.6.1 General . 20
A.6.2 Installation verification . 20
A.6.3 Installation acceptance test . 21
A.7 Installation administration . 21
A.8 Installation maintenance and installation troubleshooting . 21

Figure 1 – Standards relationships . 6

Table A.1 – Network characteristics for balanced cabling based on Ethernet . 12
Table A.2 – Network characteristics for optical fibre cabling . 13
Table A.3 – Information relevant to copper cable: CPF 12 fixed cables . 14
Table A.4 – Information relevant to copper cable: CPF 12 flexible cables. 14
Table A.5 – Information relevant to copper cable: CPF 12 special cables . 15

Table A.6 – Information relevant to optical fibre cables: CPF 12 . 16
Table A.7 – Connectors for balanced cabling CPs based on Ethernet . 16
Table A.8 – Optical fibre connecting hardware . 17
Table A.9 – Relationship between FOC and fibre types (CPF 12) . 17

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FOREWORD
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IEC 61784-5-12 has been prepared by subcommittee 65C: Industrial networks, of IEC technical
committee 65: Industrial-process measurement, control and automation. It is an International
Standard.
This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61918:2018, IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022
and IEC 61918/AMD2:2024.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.

This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) addition of four pair twisted cables;
b) the references to CP 12/1 and CP 12/2 are replaced by a CPF 12 reference.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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65C1283/FDIS 65C/1297/RVD
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INTRODUCTION
This document is one of a series produced to facilitate the use of communication networks in
industrial control systems.
IEC 61918:2018, IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 and IEC 61918/AMD2:2024 provide the common
requirements for the installation of communication networks in industrial control systems. This
installation profile document provides the installation profiles of the communication profiles (CP)
of a specific communication profile family (CPF) by stating which requirements of IEC 61918
fully apply and, where necessary, by supplementing, modifying, or replacing the other
requirements (see Figure 1).
For general background on fieldbuses, their profiles, and relationship between the installation
profiles specified in this document, see IEC 61158-1.
Each CP installation profile is specified in a separate annex of this document. Each annex is
structured exactly as the reference standard IEC 61918 for the benefit of the persons
representing the roles in the fieldbus installation process as defined in IEC 61918 (planner,
installer, verification personnel, validation personnel, maintenance personnel, administration
personnel). By reading the installation profile in conjunction with IEC 61918, these persons
immediately know which requirements are common for the installation of all CPs and which are
modified or replaced. The conventions used to draft this document are defined in Clause 5.
The provision of the installation profiles in one standard for each CPF (for example
IEC 61784-5-12 for CPF 12) allows readers to work with standards of a convenient size.

Figure 1 – Standards relationships

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1 Scope
This part of IEC 61784-5 specifies the installation profile for CPF 12 (EtherCAT™ ).
The installation profile is specified in Annex A. This annex is read in conjunction with
IEC 61918:2018, IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 and IEC 61918:2018/AMD2:2024.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61918:2018 , Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks
in industrial premises
IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022
IEC 61918:2018/AMD2:2024
NOTE For profile specific normative references, see Clause A.2.
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this document, the terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms given in
IEC 61918:2018, Clause 3, IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022, Clause 3, and Clause A.3 of this
document apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
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___________
EtherCAT™ is a trade name of Beckhoff, Verl. This information is given for the convenience of users of this
document and does not constitute an endorsement by IEC of the trademark holder or any of its products.
Compliance to this profile does not require use of the trade name. Use of the trade name requires permission of
the trade name holder.
The normative references of IEC 61918:2018, Clause 2, IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022, Clause 2 and
IEC 61918:2018/AMD2:2024, Clause 2, apply.

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4 CPF 12: Overview of installation profiles
CPF 12 consists of two communication profiles, as specified in IEC 61784-2: —.
The installation requirements for CP 12/1 (simple EtherCAT™ I/O devices) and CP 12/2
(EtherCAT™ devices with mailbox capabilities) are identical and are specified in Annex A.
5 Installation profile conventions
The numbering of the clauses and subclauses in the annexes of this document corresponds to
the numbering of IEC 61918 main clauses and subclauses.
The annex clauses and subclauses of this document supplement, modify, or replace the
respective clauses and subclauses in IEC 61918.
Where there is no corresponding subclause of IEC 61918:2018 in the normative annexes in this
document, the subclause of IEC 61918 applies without modification.
The annex heading letter represents the installation profile assigned in Clause 4. The annex
(sub)clause numbering following the annex letter shall represent the corresponding (sub)clause
numbering of IEC 61918.
EXAMPLE "Subclause A.4.4" in IEC 61784-5-12 means that CP 12/1 and CP 12/2 specifies the Subclause 4.4 of
IEC 61918.
All main clauses of IEC 61918 are cited and apply in full unless otherwise stated in each
normative installation profile annex.
If all subclauses of a (sub)clause are omitted, then the corresponding IEC 61918 (sub)clause
applies.
If in a (sub)clause it is written "Not applicable.", then the corresponding IEC 61918 (sub)clause
does not apply.
If in a (sub)clause it is written "Addition:", then the corresponding IEC 61918 (sub)clause
applies with the additions written in the profile.
If in a (sub)clause it is written "Replacement:", then the text provided in the profile replaces the
text of the corresponding IEC 61918 (sub)clause.
NOTE A replacement can also comprise additions.
If in a (sub)clause it is written "Modification:", then the corresponding IEC 61918 (sub)clause
applies with the modifications written in the profile.
If all (sub)clauses of a (sub)clause are omitted but in this (sub)clause it is written
"(Sub)clause x has addition:" (or "replacement:") or "(Sub)clause x is not applicable.", then
(sub)clause x becomes valid as declared and all the other corresponding
IEC 61918 (sub)clauses apply.
6 Conformance to installation profiles
Each installation profile within this document includes part of the IEC 61918:2018,
IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 and IEC 61918:2018/AMD2:2024. It may also include defined
additional specifications.
A statement of compliance to an installation profile of this document shall be stated as either
Compliance with IEC 61784-5-12:2024 for CPF 12 or
Compliance with IEC 61784-5-12 (Ed.3.0) for CPF 12 .
where the name within the angle brackets < > is optional and the angle brackets shall not be
included.
NOTE The name can be the name of the profile, for example EtherCAT™.
If the name is a trade name, then the permission of the trade name holder shall be required.
Product standards shall not include any conformity assessment aspects (including quality
management provisions) neither normative nor informative, other than provisions for product
testing (evaluation and examination).

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Annex A
(normative)
CPF 12 (EtherCAT™) specific installation profile
A.1 Installation profile scope
Addition:
This annex specifies the installation profile CPF 12 (EtherCAT™). CPF 12 is specified in
IEC 61784-2.
A.2 Normative references
A.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms
A.3.1 Terms and definitions
A.3.2 Abbreviated terms
A.3.3 Conventions for installation profiles
Not applicable.
A.4 Installation planning
A.4.1 General
A.4.1.1 Objective
A.4.1.2 Cabling in industrial premises
A.4.1.3 The planning process
A.4.1.4 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.4.1.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.2 Planning requirements
A.4.2.1 Safety
A.4.2.1.1 General
A.4.2.1.2 Electrical safety
A.4.2.1.3 Functional safety
A.4.2.1.4 Intrinsic safety
Not applicable.
A.4.2.1.5 Safety of optical fibre communication systems
A.4.2.2 Security
A.4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC
A.4.2.3.1 Description methodology
A.4.2.3.2 Use of the described environment to produce a bill of material
A.4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.3 Network capabilities
A.4.3.1 Network topology
A.4.3.1.1 Common description
A.4.3.1.2 Basic physical topologies for passive networks
Not applicable.
A.4.3.1.3 Basic physical topologies for active networks
Addition:
Ring topologies shall be used when cable redundancy is required.
A.4.3.1.4 Combination of basic topologies
Replacement:
The combination of basic topologies is allowed according to A.4.3.1.5.
A.4.3.1.5 Specific requirements for CPs
Addition:
Slave devices with more than two ports shall be used to combine basic active topologies.
A.4.3.1.6 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.3.2 Network characteristics
A.4.3.2.1 General
A.4.3.2.2 Network characteristics for balanced cabling not based on Ethernet
Not applicable.
A.4.3.2.3 Network characteristics for balanced cabling based on Ethernet
Replacement:
Table A.1 provides values based on the template given in IEC 61918:2018, Table 2.

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Table A.1 – Network characteristics for balanced cabling based on Ethernet
Characteristic CPF 12 CPF 12
(two pair) (four pair)
Supported data rates (Mbit/s) 100 100-5 000
b
100 100
Supported channel length (m)
a b
6 6
Number of connections in the channel (max.)
a
100 (AWG22) 100 (AWG23)
Patch cord length (m)
b
D E
Channel class per ISO/IEC 11801-3 (min.)
A
c
5 6
Cable category per ISO/IEC 11801-3 (min.)
A
Connecting HW category per ISO/IEC 11801-3 (min.) 5 6
A
Cable types No specific requirement; No specific requirement;
up to manufacturer's up to manufacturer's
differentiation differentiation
a
See A.4.4.3.2.
b
For the purpose of this table, the channel definitions of ISO/IEC 11801-3 are applicable.
c
For additional information, see IEC 61156 series.

A.4.3.2.4 Network characteristics for optical fibre cabling
Replacement:
Table A.2 provides values based on the template given in IEC 61918:2018, Table 3.

Table A.2 – Network characteristics for optical fibre cabling
CPF 12 (EtherCAT)
Optical fibre type Description
Single mode silica Bandwidth (MHz) or equivalent at λ (nm) 300 at 1 310
Minimum length (m) 0
a
14 000
Maximum length (m)
Maximum channel 6
insertion loss/optical power budget (dB)
See IEEE 802.3:2015, Clause 58
10 km specified
Connecting hardware See A.4.4.2.5
Multimode silica Modal bandwidth (MHz × km) at λ (nm) 600 at 1 310
Minimum length (m) 0
a
2 000
Maximum length (m)
Maximum channel 4,5
insertion loss/optical power budget (dB)
Connecting hardware See A.4.4.2.5
POF Modal bandwidth 35 at 650
(MHz × 100 m) at λ (nm)
Minimum length (m) 0,055
a
Maximum length (m)
Maximum channel 4,2
insertion loss/optical power budget (dB)
Connecting hardware See A.4.4.2.5
Hard clad silica Modal bandwidth (MHz × km) at λ (nm) 70 at 650
Minimum length (m) 0
a
Maximum length (m)
Maximum channel insertion loss/optical power 4
budget (dB)
Connecting hardware See A.4.4.2.5
a
This value is reduced by connections, splices and bends in accordance with IEC 61918:2018, Formula (1) in
4.4.3.4.1.
A.4.3.2.5 Specific network characteristics
A.4.3.2.6 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components
A.4.4.1 Cable selection
A.4.4.1.1 Common description
A.4.4.1.2 Copper cables
A.4.4.1.2.1 Balanced cables for Ethernet-based CPs
Replacement:
Table A.3, Table A.4 and Table A.5 provide values for different cable types based on the
template given in IEC 61918:2018, Table 4.

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Table A.3 – Information relevant to copper cable: CPF 12 fixed cables
Characteristic CPF 12 CPF 12
Type A cable Type A cable
(two pair) (four pair)
Nominal impedance of cable (tolerance) 100 Ω ± 15 Ω (IEC 61156-5) 100 Ω ± 15 Ω (IEC 61156-5)
Balanced or unbalanced Balanced Balanced
DCR of conductors ≤ 57,5 Ω/km ≤ 85 Ω/km
DCR of shield - -
Number of conductors 4 8
Shielding S/FTP, S/FTQ, S/STP S/FTP, S/STP
Colour code for conductor WH, BU / YE, OG WH|OG, OG / , WH|GR, GR /
WH|BU, BU / , WH|BR, BR
Jacket colour requirements - -
Jacket material - -
Resistance to harsh environment (e.g. UV, Application dependent Application dependent
oil resist, LS0H)
Installation type Stationary, no movement after Stationary, no movement after
installation installation
Outer cable diameter 5,5 mm – 8 mm max. 10 mm
Wire cross section AWG 22/1 AWG 23/1
Wire diameter 1,5 mm ± 0,1 mm 1,0 mm to 1,6 mm
a
≤ 20 ns/100 m ≤ 20 ns/100 m
Delay skew
a
Relevant only for networks with time-based synchronization.

Table A.4 – Information relevant to copper cable: CPF 12 flexible cables
CPF 12 CPF 12
Characteristic
Type B cable Type B cable
(two pair) (four pair)
Nominal impedance of cable (tolerance) 100 Ω ± 15 Ω (IEC 61156-5) 100 Ω ± 15 Ω (IEC 61156-5)
Balanced or unbalanced Balanced Balanced
DCR of conductors ≤ 57,5 Ω/km ≤ 85 Ω/km
DCR of shield - -
Number of conductors 4 8
Shielding S/FTP, S/FTQ, S/STP S/FTP, S/STP
Colour code for conductor WH, BU / YE, OG WH|OG, OG / , WH|GR, GR /
WH|BU, BU / , WH|BR, BR
Jacket colour requirements - -
Jacket material - -
Resistance to harsh environment (e.g. UV, Application dependent Application dependent
oil resist, LS0H)
Installation type Flexible, occasional movement Flexible, occasional movement
or vibration or vibration
Outer cable diameter 5,5 mm – 8 mm Max. 10 mm
Wire cross section AWG 22/7 AWG 23/7
Wire diameter 1,5 mm ± 0,1 mm 1,0 mm to 1,6 mm
a
≤ 20 ns/100 m ≤ 20 ns/100 m
Delay screw
a
Relevant only for networks with time-based synchronization.

Table A.5 – Information relevant to copper cable: CPF 12 special cables
Characteristic CPF 12 CPF 12
Type C cable Type C cable
(two pair) (four pair)
Nominal impedance of cable (tolerance) 100 Ω ± 15 Ω (IEC 61156-5) 100 Ω ± 15 Ω (IEC 61156-5)
Balanced or unbalanced Balanced Balanced
DCR of conductors ≤ 57,5 Ω/km ≤ 95 Ω/km
DCR of shield - -
Number of conductors 4 8
Shielding S/FTP, S/FTQ, S/STP S/FTP, S/STP
Colour code for conductor WH, BU / YE, OG WH|OG, OG / , WH|GR, GR /
WH|BU, BU / , WH|BR, BR
Jacket colour requirements - -
Jacket material - -
Resistance to harsh environment (e.g. UV, Application dependent Application dependent
oil resist, LS0H)
Installation type Special applications (e.g. Special applications (e.g.
permanent movement as in drag permanent movement as in drag
chains) chains)
Outer cable diameter Application dependent Application dependent
Wire cross section AWG 22/x (x: e.g. 7 / 19) AWG 24/x (x: e.g. 7 / 19)
Wire diameter Application dependent Application dependent
a
≤ 20 ns/100 m ≤ 20 ns/100 m
Delay screw
a
Relevant only for networks with time-based synchronization.

A.4.4.1.2.2 Copper cables for non-Ethernet-based CPs
Not applicable.
A.4.4.1.3 Cables for wireless installation
A.4.4.1.4 Optical fibre cables
Replacement:
Table A.6 provides values based on the template given in IEC 61918:2018, Table 6.

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Table A.6 – Information relevant to optical fibre cables: CPF 12
Characteristic 9.10/125 µm 50/125 µm 62,5/125 µm 980/1 000 µm 200/230 µm
single mode multimode multimode step index step index hard
silica silica silica POF clad silica
Standard IEC 60793-2 IEC 60793-2 IEC 60793-2 IEC 60793-2 IEC 60793-2
Attenuation per km (650 nm) – – – ≤ 160 dB ≤ 10 dB
Attenuation per km (820 nm) – – – – –
Attenuation per km ≤ 0,5 dB ≤ 1,5 dB ≤ 1,5 dB – –
(1 310 nm)
Number of optical fibres 2 2 2 2 2
Jacket colour requirements – – – – –
Jacket material – – – – –
Resistance to harsh Application Application Application Application Application
environment (e.g. UV, oil dependent dependent dependent dependent dependent
resist, LS0H)
Connector type SC-RJ, SC-RJ, SC-RJ, SC-RJ, SC-RJ,
(duplex or simplex) SC Duplex SC Duplex SC Duplex SC Duplex SC Duplex

A.4.4.1.5 Special purpose balanced and optical fibre cables
A.4.4.1.6 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.4.4.1.7 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection
A.4.4.2.1 Common description
A.4.4.2.2 Connecting hardware for balanced cabling CPs based on Ethernet
Replacement:
Table A.7 provides values based on the template given in IEC 61918:2018, Table 7.
Table A.7 – Connectors for balanced cabling CPs based on Ethernet
a
IEC 61076 IEC 61076 IEC 61076 IEC 61076 IEC 61076
IEC 61076-3-
IEC 60603-7 series
b b c
-2-101 -2-109 -2-104
106 -3-117 -2-114
shielded un- Var. 1 Var. 6 Var. 14 M12-4 M12-8 M8-4 with M8-4 with
shielded with with A-coding P-coding
D-coding X-coding
CPF 12 IEC 60603- No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7-3
a
For IEC 60603-7 series, the connector selection is based on the desired channel performance.
b
Housings to protect connectors.
c
Only applicable in conjunction with EtherCAT™ P.

A.4.4.2.3 Connecting hardware for copper cabling CPs not based on Ethernet
Not applicable.
A.4.4.2.4 Connecting hardware for wireless installation
A.4.4.2.5 Connecting hardware for optical fibre cabling
Replacement:
Table A.8 provides values based on the template given in IEC 61918:2018, Table 9.
Table A.8 – Optical fibre connecting hardware
IEC 61754-2 IEC 61754-4 IEC 61754-24 IEC 61754-20 IEC 61754-22 Others
BFOC/2,5 SC SC-RJ LC F-SMA
CPF 12 No Yes Yes No No No
NOTE IEC 61754 series defines the optical fibre connector mechanical interfaces; performance specifications
for optical fibre connectors terminated to specific fibre types are standardised in the IEC 61753 series.

Addition:
Table A.9 provides values based on the template given in IEC 61918:2018, Table 10.
Table A.9 – Relationship between FOC and fibre types (CPF 12)
Fibre type
9.10/125 µm 50/125 µm 62,5/125 µm 980/1 000 µm 200/230 µm Others
FOC
single mode multimode multimode step index step index hard
silica silica silica POF clad silica
BFOC/2,5 – – – – – –
SC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes –
SC-RJ Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes –
LC – – – – – –
F-SMA – – – – – –
A.4.4.2.6 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.4.4.2.7 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link
A.4.4.4 Terminators
Not applicable.
A.4.4.5 Device location and connection
A.4.4.5.1 Common description
A.4.4.5.2 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
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A.4.4.5.3 Specific requirements for wireless installation
A.4.4.5.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.4.6 Coding and labelling
A.4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded cabling
Addition:
The shield shall be earthed and all shield earthing methods described in IEC 61918 apply.
A.4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables
A.4.4.9 Routing of cables
A.4.4.10 Separation of circuits
Addition:
This subclause applies in principle. This means that CP12/1 and CP12/2 networks work properly
while ensuring the distances of Table 17 provided in IEC 61918:2018.
A.4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components
A.4.4.11.1 Common description
A.4.4.11.2 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.4.4.11.3 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.4.12 Installation in special areas
A.4.4.12.1 Common description
A.4.4.12.2 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.4.4.12.3 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.4.5 Cabling planning documentation
A.4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification

A.5 Installation implementation
A.5.1 General requirements
A.5.2 Cable installation
A.5.2.1 General requirements for all cabling types
A.5.2.2 Installation and routing
A.5.2.3 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.5.2.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation
A.5.2.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.5.3 Connector installation
A.5.3.1 Common description
A.5.3.2 Shielded connectors
A.5.3.3 Unshielded connectors
A.5.3.4 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.5.3.5 Specific requirements for wireless installation
A.5.3.6 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.5.4 Terminator installation
Not applicable.
A.5.5 Device installation
A.5.5.1 Common description
A.5.5.2 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.5.6 Coding and labelling
A.5.6.1 Common description
A.5.6.2 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling
Subclause 5.7.5 is not applicable.
A.5.8 As-implemented cabling documentation

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A.6 Installation verification and installation acceptance test
A.6.1 General
A.6.2 Installation verification
A.6.2.1 General
A.6.2.2 Verification according to cabling planning documentation
A.6.2.3 Verification of earthing and bonding
A.6.2.3.1 General
A.6.2.3.2 Specific requirements for earthing and bonding
Not applicable.
A.6.2.4 Verification of shield earthing
A.6.2.5 Verification of cabling system
A.6.2.6 Cable selection verification
A.6.2.6.1 Common description
A.6.2.6.2 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.6.2.6.3 Specific requirements for wireless installation
A.6.2.7 Connector verification
A.6.2.7.1 Common description
A.6.2.7.2 Specific requirements for CPs
Not applicable.
A.6.2.7.3 Specific requirements for wireless installation
A.6.2.8 Connection verification
A.6.2.8.1 Common description
A.6.2.8.2 Number of connections and connectors
A.6.2.8.3 Wire mapping
A.6.2.9 Terminator verification
Not applicable.
A.6.2.10 Coding and labelling verification
A.6.2.10.1 Common description
A.6.2.10.2 Specific coding and labelling verification requirements
Not applicable.
A.6.2.11 Verification report
A.6.3 Installation acceptance test
A.6.3.1 General
A.6.3.2 Acceptance test of Ethernet-based cabling
A.6.3.2.1 Validation of balanced cabling for CPs based on Ethernet
A.6.3.2.1.1 Common description
A.6.3.2.1.2 Transmission performance test parameters
A.6.3.2.1.3 Specific requirements for CPs based on Ethernet
Not applicable.
A.6.3.2.2 Validation of optical fibre cabling for CPs based on Ethernet
A.6.3.2.2.1 Common description
A.6.3.2.2.2 Specific requirements for optical fibre cabling CPs
Not applicable.
A.6.3.2.3 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 11801-3
A.6.3.3 Acceptance test of non-Ethernet-based cabling
Not applicable.
A.6.3.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation
A.6.3.5 Acceptance test report
A.7 Installation administration
Subclause 7.8 is not applicable
A.8 Installation maintenance and installation troubleshooting
Subclause 8.4 is not applicable

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 24
INTRODUCTION . 26
1 Domaine d’application . 27
2 Références normatives . 27
3 Termes, définitions et abréviations . 27
4 CPF 12: vue d’ensemble des profils d’installation . 28
5 Conventions relatives aux profils d’installation . 28
6 Conformité aux profils d’installation . 29
Annexe A (normative) Profil d’installation spécifique au CPF 12 (EtherCAT™) . 30
A.1 Domaine d’application du profil d’installation . 30
A.2 Références normatives . 30
A.3 Termes, définitions et abréviations utilisés pour le profil d’installation . 30
A.3.1 Termes et définitions . 30
A.3.2 Abréviations . 30
A.3.3 Conventions relatives aux profils d’installation . 30
A.4 Planification de l’installation . 30
A.4.1 Généralités . 30
A.4.2 Exigences de planification . 30
A.4.3 Capacités du réseau . 31
A.4.4 Sélection et utilisation de composants de câblage . 33
A.4.5 Documentation de planification du câblage . 39
A.4.6 Vérification de la spécification de planification du câblage . 39
A.5 Mise en œuvre de l’installation . 39
A.5.1 Exigences générales . 39
A.5.2
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