{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-rj71gp21-sx-melsec-iq-r-series-cc-link-ie-control-network-module","title":"Mitsubishi Electric RJ71GP21-SX MELSEC iQ-R Series CC-Link IE Control Network Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo establish high-speed, deterministic controller-to-controller communications, the \u003cstrong\u003eRJ71GP21-SX\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a reliable optical fiber network module within the Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R series platform. This module functions as either a control station or a normal station in a CC-Link IE Control network, utilizing an optical dual-loop topology to ensure high noise immunity, electrical isolation, and stable data transmission over long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high-capacity cyclic data transmission and transient communication, the \u003cstrong\u003eRJ71GP21-SX\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates directly onto the standard iQ-R backplane. The redundant loop architecture provides reliable path-backwards switching in the event of cable breakage or station failure, maintaining link status across remaining nodes without system interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigurable as either a Control Station or a Normal Station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptical fiber communication medium offers total immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports high-speed, large-capacity cyclic transmission alongside on-demand transient messaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRedundant loop configuration prevents communication loss during single-point cable failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeamless diagnostics and parameter configuration via standard GX Works3 engineering software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive assembly plants and high-speed assembly line synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge-scale distributed plant monitoring and inter-PLC coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower generation and substation auxiliary control networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater and wastewater treatment facilities requiring long-distance link spans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRJ71GP21-SX (Manufacturer Code: 279571)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMELSEC iQ-R Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCC-Link IE Control Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eStation Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Station \/ Normal Station (Configurable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Transmission Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptical Fiber Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e27.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e98 mm (106 mm with connector interfaces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e110 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.18 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installing the module, ensure the PLC rack power is completely shut off before mounting the module onto the MELSEC iQ-R base unit. Carefully align the lower module fixing projection with the base unit guide hole, secure it into place, and tighten the module fixing screw to the recommended torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain the minimum specified bending radius for the optical fiber cables to prevent signal attenuation or physical fiber damage. 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