IEC 61784-5-8:2013

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Réseaux de communication industriels – Profils –
Partie 5-8: Installation des bus de terrain – Profils d'installation pour CPF 8

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IEC 61784-5-8 ®
Edition 1.0 2013-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Industrial communication networks – Profiles –

Part 5-8: Installation of fieldbuses – Installation profiles for CPF 8

Réseaux de communication industriels – Profils –

Partie 5-8: Installation des bus de terrain – Profils d'installation pour CPF 8

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CODE PRIX XC
ICS 25.040.40; 35.100.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-1066-6

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 12

INTRODUCTION . 14

1 Scope . 15

2 Normative references . 15

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 15

4 CPF 8: Overview of installation profiles . 15

5 Installation profile conventions. 16
6 Conformance to installation profiles . 16
Annex A (normative) CP 8/1 and CP 8/2 (CC-Link/V1 and CC-Link/V2) specific
installation profile . 18
A.1 Installation profile scope . 18
A.2 Normative references . 18
A.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 18
A.3.1 Terms and definitions . 18
A.3.2 Abbreviated terms . 18
A.3.3 Conventions for installation profiles . 18
A.4 Installation planning. 18
A.4.1 General . 18
A.4.1.1 Objective . 18
A.4.1.2 Cabling in industrial premises . 18
A.4.1.3 The planning process . 18
A.4.1.4 Specific requirements for CPs. 18
A.4.1.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 19
A.4.2 Planning requirements . 19
A.4.2.1 Safety . 19
A.4.2.2 Security . 19
A.4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC . 19
A.4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 19
A.4.3 Network capabilities . 19
A.4.3.1 Network topology . 19

A.4.3.2 Network characteristics . 20
A.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 21
A.4.4.1 Cable selection . 21
A.4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection . 23
A.4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link . 24
A.4.4.4 Terminators . 24
A.4.4.5 Device location and connection . 24
A.4.4.6 Coding and labelling . 25
A.4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded
cabling . 25
A.4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables . 26
A.4.4.9 Routing of cables . 26
A.4.4.10 Separation of circuit . 26
A.4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components . 26

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A.4.4.12 Installation in special areas . 26

A.4.5 Cabling planning documentation . 26

A.4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification. 26

A.5 Installation implementation . 26

A.5.1 General requirements . 26

A.5.1.1 Common description . 26

A.5.1.2 Installation of CPs . 26

A.5.1.3 Installation of generic cabling in industrial premises . 26

A.5.2 Cable installation . 26

A.5.2.1 General requirements for all cabling types . 26
A.5.2.2 Installation and routing . 27
A.5.2.3 Specific requirements for CPs. 27
A.5.2.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 27
A.5.2.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 27
A.5.3 Connector installation . 27
A.5.3.1 Common description . 27
A.5.3.2 Shielded connectors . 28
A.5.3.3 Unshielded connectors . 28
A.5.3.4 Specific requirements for CPs. 28
A.5.3.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 28
A.5.4 Terminator installation . 28
A.5.4.1 Common description . 28
A.5.4.2 Specific requirements for CPs. 28
A.5.5 Device installation . 28
A.5.6 Coding and labelling . 28
A.5.6.1 Common description . 28
A.5.6.2 Specific requirements for CPs. 28
A.5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling . 28
A.5.7.1 Common description . 28
A.5.7.2 Bonding and earthing of enclosures and pathways. 28
A.5.7.3 Earthing methods . 28
A.5.7.4 Shield termination methods . 29
A.5.7.5 Specific requirements for CPs. 29

A.5.7.6 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 29
A.5.8 As-implemented cabling documentation . 29
A.6 Installation verification and installation acceptance test . 29
A.6.1 General . 29
A.6.2 Installation verification . 29
A.6.2.1 General . 29
A.6.2.2 Verification according to cabling planning documentation . 29
A.6.2.3 Verification of earthing and bonding . 29
A.6.2.4 Verification of shield earthing . 29
A.6.2.5 Verification of cabling system . 29
A.6.2.6 Cable selection verification . 29
A.6.2.7 Connector verification . 30
A.6.2.8 Connection verification . 30

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A.6.2.9 Terminators verification . 30

A.6.2.10 Coding and labelling verification . 30

A.6.2.11 Verification report . 30

A.6.3 Installation acceptance test . 30

A.6.3.1 General . 30

A.6.3.2 Acceptance test of Ethernet-based cabling . 30

A.6.3.3 Acceptance test of non-Ethernet-based cabling . 30

A.6.3.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 30

A.6.3.5 Acceptance test report . 30

A.7 Installation administration . 31

A.8 Installation maintenance and installation troubleshooting . 31
Annex B (normative) CP 8/3 (CC-Link/LT) specific installation profile . 32
B.1 Installation profile scope . 32
B.2 Normative references . 32
B.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 32
B.3.1 Terms and definitions . 32
B.3.2 Abbreviated terms . 32
B.3.3 Conventions for installation profiles . 32
B.4 Installation planning. 32
B.4.1 General . 32
B.4.1.1 Objective . 32
B.4.1.2 Cabling in industrial premises . 32
B.4.1.3 The planning process . 32
B.4.1.4 Specific requirements for CPs. 32
B.4.1.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 33
B.4.2 Planning requirements . 33
B.4.2.1 Safety . 33
B.4.2.2 Security . 33
B.4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC . 33
B.4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 33
B.4.3 Network capabilities . 33
B.4.3.1 Network topology . 33
B.4.3.2 Network characteristics . 34
B.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 36
B.4.4.1 Cable selection . 36
B.4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection . 38
B.4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link . 40
B.4.4.4 Terminators . 41
B.4.4.5 Device location and connection . 41
B.4.4.6 Coding and labelling . 41
B.4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded
cabling . 41
B.4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables . 42
B.4.4.9 Routing of cables . 42
B.4.4.10 Separation of circuit . 42
B.4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components . 42
B.4.4.12 Installation in special areas . 42

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B.4.5 Cabling planning documentation . 43

B.4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification. 43

B.5 Installation implementation . 43

B.5.1 General requirements . 43

B.5.1.1 Common description . 43

B.5.1.2 Installation of CPs . 43

B.5.1.3 Installation of generic cabling in industrial premises . 43

B.5.2 Cable installation . 43

B.5.2.1 General requirements for all cabling types . 43

B.5.2.2 Installation and routing . 44
B.5.2.3 Specific requirements for CPs. 44
B.5.2.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 44
B.5.2.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 44
B.5.3 Connector installation . 44
B.5.3.1 Common description . 44
B.5.3.2 Shielded connectors . 44
B.5.3.3 Unshielded connectors . 45
B.5.3.4 Specific requirements for CPs. 45
B.5.3.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 45
B.5.4 Terminator installation . 45
B.5.4.1 Common description . 45
B.5.4.2 Specific requirements for CPs. 45
B.5.5 Device installation . 45
B.5.6 Coding and labelling . 45
B.5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling . 45
B.5.7.1 Common description . 45
B.5.7.2 Bonding and earthing of enclosures and pathways. 45
B.5.7.3 Earthing methods . 45
B.5.7.4 Shield termination methods . 45
B.5.7.5 Specific requirements for CPs. 45
B.5.7.6 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 46
B.5.8 As-implemented cabling documentation . 46
B.6 Installation verification and installation acceptance test . 46

B.6.1 General . 46
B.6.2 Installation verification . 46
B.6.2.1 General . 46
B.6.2.2 Verification according to cabling planning documentation . 46
B.6.2.3 Verification of earthing and bonding . 46
B.6.2.4 Verification of shield earthing . 46
B.6.2.5 Verification of cabling system . 46
B.6.2.6 Cable selection verification . 46
B.6.2.7 Connector verification . 46
B.6.2.8 Connection verification . 46
B.6.2.9 Terminators verification . 47
B.6.2.10 Coding and labelling verification . 47
B.6.2.11 Verification report . 47

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B.6.3 Installation acceptance test . 47

B.6.3.1 General . 47

B.6.3.2 Acceptance test of Ethernet-based cabling . 47

B.6.3.3 Acceptance test of non-Ethernet-based cabling . 47

B.6.3.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 47

B.6.3.5 Acceptance test report . 47

B.7 Installation administration . 47

B.8 Installation maintenance and installation troubleshooting . 47

Annex C (normative) CP 8/4 (CC-Link IE Controller Network) specific installation
profile . 48
C.1 Installation profile scope . 48
C.2 Normative references . 48
C.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 48
C.3.1 Terms and definitions . 48
C.3.2 Abbreviated terms . 48
C.3.3 Conventions for installation profiles . 48
C.4 Installation planning. 48
C.4.1 General . 48
C.4.1.1 Objective . 48
C.4.1.2 Cabling in industrial premises . 48
C.4.1.3 The planning process . 48
C.4.1.4 Specific requirements for CPs. 48
C.4.1.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 48
C.4.2 Planning requirements . 48
C.4.2.1 Safety . 48
C.4.2.2 Security . 49
C.4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC . 49
C.4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 49
C.4.3 Network capabilities . 49
C.4.3.1 Network topology . 49
C.4.3.2 Network characteristics . 49
C.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 50
C.4.4.1 Cable selection . 50

C.4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection . 51
C.4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link . 52
C.4.4.4 Terminators . 53
C.4.4.5 Device location and connection . 53
C.4.4.6 Coding and labelling . 53
C.4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded
cabling . 53
C.4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables . 54
C.4.4.9 Routing of cables . 54
C.4.4.10 Separation of circuit . 54
C.4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components . 54
C.4.4.12 Installation in special areas . 55
C.4.5 Cabling planning documentation . 55
C.4.5.1 Common description . 55

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C.4.5.2 Cabling planning documentation for CPs . 55

C.4.5.3 Network certification documentation . 55

C.4.5.4 Cabling planning documentation for generic cabling in accordance

with ISO/IEC 24702 . 55

C.4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification. 55

C.5 Installation implementation . 55

C.5.1 General requirements . 55

C.5.1.1 Common description . 55

C.5.1.2 Installation of CPs . 55

C.5.1.3 Installation of generic cabling in industrial premises . 55

C.5.2 Cable installation . 55
C.5.2.1 General requirements for all cabling types . 55
C.5.2.2 Installation and routing . 56
C.5.2.3 Specific requirements for CPs. 56
C.5.2.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 56
C.5.2.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 57
C.5.3 Connector installation . 57
C.5.3.1 Common description . 57
C.5.3.2 Shielded connectors . 57
C.5.3.3 Unshielded connectors . 57
C.5.3.4 Specific requirements for CPs. 57
C.5.3.5 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 57
C.5.4 Terminator installation . 57
C.5.5 Device installation . 57
C.5.5.1 Common description . 57
C.5.5.2 Specific requirements for CPs. 57
C.5.6 Coding and labelling . 57
C.5.6.1 Common description . 57
C.5.6.2 Specific requirements for CPs. 57
C.5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling . 57
C.5.7.1 Common description . 57
C.5.7.2 Bonding and earthing of enclosures and pathways. 57
C.5.7.3 Earthing methods . 57
C.5.7.4 Shield termination methods . 58

C.5.7.5 Specific requirements for CPs. 58
C.5.7.6 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 58
C.5.8 As-implemented cabling documentation . 58
C.6 Installation verification and installation acceptance test . 58
C.6.1 General . 58
C.6.2 Installation verification . 58
C.6.2.1 General . 58
C.6.2.2 Verification according to cabling planning documentation . 58
C.6.2.3 Verification of earthing and bonding . 58
C.6.2.4 Verification of shield earthing . 58
C.6.2.5 Verification of cabling system . 58
C.6.2.6 Cable selection verification . 58
C.6.2.7 Connector verification . 59

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C.6.2.8 Connection verification . 59

C.6.2.9 Terminators verification . 59

C.6.2.10 Coding and labelling verification . 59

C.6.2.11 Verification report . 59

C.6.3 Installation acceptance test . 59

C.6.3.1 General . 59

C.6.3.2 Acceptance test of Ethernet based cabling . 59

C.6.3.3 Acceptance test of non Ethernet based cabling . 59

C.6.3.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 59

C.6.3.5 Acceptance test report . 60

C.7 Installation administration . 60
C.8 Installation maintenance and installation troubleshooting . 60
Annex D (normative) CP 8/5 (CC-Link IE Field Network) specific installation profile . 61
D.1 Installation profile scope . 61
D.2 Normative references . 61
D.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 61
D.3.1 Terms and definitions . 61
D.3.2 Abbreviated terms . 61
D.3.3 Conventions for installation profiles . 61
D.4 Installation planning. 61
D.4.1 General . 61
D.4.1.1 Objective . 61
D.4.1.2 Cabling in industrial premises . 61
D.4.1.3 The planning process . 61
D.4.1.4 Specific requirements for CPs. 61
D.4.1.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC
24702 . 61
D.4.2 Planning requirements . 61
D.4.2.1 Safety . 61
D.4.2.2 Security . 62
D.4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC . 62
D.4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 62
D.4.3 Network capabilities . 62
D.4.3.1 Network topology . 62
D.4.3.2 Network characteristics . 62
D.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 63
D.4.4.1 Cable selection . 63
D.4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection . 64
D.4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link . 65
D.4.4.4 Terminators . 66
D.4.4.5 Device location and connection . 66
D.4.4.6 Coding and labelling . 66
D.4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded
cabling . 66
D.4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables . 67
D.4.4.9 Routing of cables . 67
D.4.4.10 Separation of circuit . 68
D.4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components . 68

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D.4.4.12 Installation in special areas .
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