{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-lj72gf15-t2-cm-melsec-l-series-cc-link-ie-field-head-module","title":"Mitsubishi Electric LJ72GF15-T2-CM MELSEC L Series CC-Link IE Field Head Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEstablishing reliable, deterministic remote node connectivity within distributed automation architectures, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric LJ72GF15-T2-CM\u003c\/strong\u003e operates as a high-performance CC-Link IE Field Network Head Module. This intelligent device station links decentralized digital and analog I\/O modules directly to a master controller over a high-speed Ethernet backbone. Engineered for the MELSEC L Series platform, it supports complex modular topologies while maintaining rapid response times and extensive diagnostics across the industrial network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports 1 Gbps communication speeds over standard industrial Ethernet media for near-zero latency cyclic data exchange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtensive Node Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manages up to 2048 remote I\/O points and 1024 words of remote register data per station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated RAS Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features built-in Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability diagnostics to pinpoint network faults instantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Completeness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied standard with the required END bus cover to ensure correct backplane termination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular Expandability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows direct attachment of standard MELSEC L Series digital, analog, and specialty function modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAutomotive assembly lines requiring high-speed distributed I\/O control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePackaging and material handling systems with remote conveyor nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eWater treatment facilities utilizing scattered instrumentation stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eMulti-zone thermal control processes and remote telemetry panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eLJ72GF15-T2-CM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMELSEC L Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCC-Link IE Field Intelligent Device Station\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCommunication Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Remote I\/O Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2048 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Remote Register Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1024 words\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInternal Current Consumption (5V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1.00 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRAS Functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eSupported (Hardware diagnostics, loopback tests, link status tracking)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eEND cover termination unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0.23 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 2.00 kg;\"\u003e2.00 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eInterface Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eConnection \u0026amp; Cable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eFunction Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePORT 1 \/ PORT 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eRJ45 Connector (Cat5e or higher STP, double-shielded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCC-Link IE Field Network Line connection (supports line, star, and ring topologies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStation No. Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eRotary hardware switches (x1, x10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eManual network station address configuration (1 to 120)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe \"-CM\" suffix indicates compliance and localized packaging standards, but functionally mirrors the standard LJ72GF15-T2. It is fully cross-compatible with standard MELSEC L Series power supply modules, digital I\/O, and analog modules. Ensure your engineering environment is updated with the correct CSP+ profiles in GX Works2 or GX Works3 to correctly discover the device station during network configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eA common field failure involves network dropouts caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI). Because CC-Link IE Field operates at 1 Gbps, standard unshielded Cat5 cable is highly susceptible to variable frequency drive (VFD) noise. Double-shielded (STP) Category 5e or Category 6 cables with grounded metal RJ45 shells must be used. Additionally, compute the total 5V DC backplane current consumption: if adding high-density modules exceeds the power supply module's capacity, the head module will shut down or experience intermittent communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe head module will fail to boot and display a hardware bus error if the physical END cover is not securely locked onto the rightmost slot of the overall assembly. Always perform a physical latch-check before powering up. When setting the station number using the rotary dials, make sure to cycle the main system power; the module only reads the rotary switch state during the initial hardware initialization phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before installing, removing, or wiring any module in the assembly, ensure the main external power source is completely disconnected on all phases. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock, backplane bus damage, or immediate hardware failure.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eMount the head module onto the DIN rail, ensuring the unit's DIN rail hooks are securely engaged and locked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAlign the side joint connectors of the adjacent power supply and I\/O modules, sliding them together until they click into place, then engage the module joint levers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAffix the supplied END cover onto the rightmost module slot of the completed rack assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSet the station number on the front-panel rotary switches using a small precision screwdriver, and connect the double-shielded Ethernet cables to PORT 1 or PORT 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102124302699,"sku":"LJ72GF15-T2-CM","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/lj72gf15-t2-cm-2izeviui04o.png?v=1776137803","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-lj72gf15-t2-cm-melsec-l-series-cc-link-ie-field-head-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}