IEC 61784-5-11:2013

Industrial communication networks - Profiles - Part 5-11: Installation of fieldbuses - Installation profiles for CPF 11

IEC 61784-5-11:2013 specifies the installation profiles for CPF 11 (TCnet). Each CP installation profile is specified in a separate part of this standard. The IEC 61784 series is produced to facilitate the use of communication networks in industrial control systems. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010 and constitutes a technical revision. It includes the following changes: Addition of a new Annex C (normative).
This publication is to be read in conjunction with  IEC 61918:2013.

Réseaux de communication industriels - Profils - Partie 5-11: Installation des bus de terrain - Profils d'installation pour CPF 11

La CEI 61784-5-11:2013 définit les profils d'installation applicables à la CPF 11 (TCnet). Chaque profil d'installation de CP est spécifié dans une partie séparée de la présente série de normes. Cette norme fait partie d'une série élaborée pour faciliter l'utilisation des réseaux de communication dans des systèmes de contrôle-commande industriels. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition publiée en 2010, dont elle constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications suivantes: Ajout d'une nouvelle Annexe C (normative). Ajout de nouveaux connecteurs.
Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la  CEI 61918:2013.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Sep-2013
• ICS: 25.040.40 - Industrial process measurement and control
• ICS: 35.100.40 - Transport layer
• Technical Committee: SC 65C - Industrial networks
• Drafting Committee: JWG 10 - TC 65/SC 65C/JWG 10
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 17-Sep-2013
• Completion Date: 15-Sep-2013

Relations

• Revises: IEC 61784-5-11:2010 - Industrial communication networks - Profiles - Part 5-11: Installation de fieldbuses - Installation profiles for CPF 11
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 61784-5-11:2013 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifies the installation profiles for CPF 11, known as TCnet, within industrial communication networks. As part of the IEC 61784 series on industrial fieldbus communication profiles, this standard provides comprehensive guidelines and requirements for the installation of fieldbus systems using CPF 11 technology. The third edition, published in 2013, updates and replaces the previous 2010 edition, incorporating new normative annexes and technical improvements.

This standard is crucial for engineers and technicians involved in the planning, installation, verification, and maintenance of CPF 11 fieldbus networks in industrial environments. It ensures interoperability, reliability, and safety when installing fieldbus communication systems for industrial control applications.

Key Topics

• Installation Profiles for CPF 11 (TCnet): Detailed specifications on installation practices that cater to TCnet architectures, including two main profiles: TCnet-star (CP 11/1) and TCnet-loop 100 (CP 11/2), with specific guidance for each.
• Installation Planning: Covers safety, security, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), environmental considerations, and cabling requirements according to ISO/IEC 24702.
• Network Characteristics and Topology: Defines network topology types, device locations, and network capabilities customized for CPF 11 systems.
• Cabling and Components Selection: Guidelines on cable types, connector hardware, terminators, shielding, earthing, bonding, and cable routing to optimize performance and protect against interference.
• Installation Verification and Acceptance Testing: Methods for verifying installation correctness, including shield earthing, connector status, cabling conformity, and function tests for both Ethernet and non-Ethernet cabling systems.
• Installation Documentation and Maintenance: Best practices for documenting cabling layouts, coding, labelling, and ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Wireless Installation Considerations: Requirements tailored for wireless CPF 11 setups, ensuring robust installation and reliable communication.

Applications

IEC 61784-5-11:2013 is essential for industrial sectors that require precise and reliable communication between control systems and field devices, including:

• Manufacturing plants using industrial automation.
• Process control industries (chemical, oil and gas).
• Utilities and energy management.
• Automotive and assembly line control systems.
• Any environment requiring standardized installation profiles for TCnet-based fieldbus communication.

By following this standard, organizations ensure a unified approach to cabling installation, reducing downtime, improving network stability, and enabling consistent network performance compliant with international benchmarks.

Related Standards

• IEC 61784 Series: Covers other fieldbus communication profiles and their respective installation and communication specifications to ensure interoperable industrial networks.
• IEC 61918:2013: Complementary to IEC 61784-5-11, providing additional guidelines essential for TCnet profile implementations and related network equipment.
• ISO/IEC 24702: Defines generic cabling system requirements for industrial premises that underpin many of the cabling installation practices referenced by IEC 61784-5-11.
• Electropedia and IEC Vocabulary: Supporting resources providing definitions and terminology related to industrial communication networks to maintain consistency in technical language.

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For industrial network engineers, IEC 61784-5-11:2013 offers a definitive reference for CPF 11 fieldbus installation, ensuring effective deployment in industrial automation systems while maintaining safety, performance, and compatibility with international industrial communication protocols.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 8
INTRODUCTION . 10
1 Scope . 11
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 11
4 CPF 11: Overview of installation profiles . 11
5 Installation profile conventions . 11
6 Conformance to installation profiles . 12
Annex A (normative) CP 11/1 (TCnet-star) specific installation profile . 14
A.1 Installation profile scope . 14
A.2 Normative references . 14
A.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 14
A.4 Installation planning . 14
A.4.1 General . 14
A.4.2 Planning requirements . 14
A.4.2.1 Safety . 14
A.4.2.2 Security . 14
A.4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC . 14
A.4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 14
A.4.3 Network capabilities . 14
A.4.3.1 Network topology . 14
A.4.3.2 Network characteristics . 15
A.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 17
A.4.4.1 Cable selection . 17
A.4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection . 18
A.4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link . 20
A.4.4.4 Terminators . 20
A.4.4.5 Device location and connection . 20
A.4.4.6 Coding and labelling . 20
A.4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded
cabling . 20
A.4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables . 20
A.4.4.9 Routing of cables . 20
A.4.4.10 Separation of circuit . 20
A.4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components . 21
A.4.4.12 Installation in special areas . 21
A.4.5 Cabling planning documentation . 21
A.4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification . 21
A.5 Installation implementation . 21
A.5.1 General requirements . 21
A.5.2 Cable installation . 21
A.5.2.1 General requirements for all cabling types . 21
A.5.2.2 Installation and routing . 22
A.5.2.3 Specific requirements for CPs . 22

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A.5.2.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 22
A.5.2.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 22
A.5.3 Connector installation . 22
A.5.4 Terminator installation . 22
A.5.5 Device installation . 22
A.5.6 Coding and labelling . 22
A.5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling . 22
A.5.8 As-implemented cabling documentation . 22
A.6 Installation verification and installation acceptance test . 22
A.6.1 General . 22
A.6.2 Installation verification . 22
A.6.2.1 General . 22
A.6.2.2 Verification according to cabling planning documentation . 22
A.6.2.3 Verification of earthing and bonding . 22
A.6.2.4 Verification of shield earthing . 22
A.6.2.5 Verification of cabling system . 22
A.6.2.6 Cable selection verification . 22
A.6.2.7 Connector verification . 23
A.6.2.8 Connection verification . 23
A.6.2.9 Terminators verification . 23
A.6.2.10 Coding and labelling verification . 23
A.6.2.11 Verification report . 23
A.6.3 Installation acceptance test . 23
A.6.3.1 General . 23
A.6.3.2 Acceptance test of Ethernet-based cabling . 23
A.6.3.3 Acceptance test of non-Ethernet-based cabling . 23
A.6.3.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 23
A.6.3.5 Acceptance test report . 23
A.7 Installation administration . 23
A.8 Installation maintenance and installation troubleshooting . 23
Annex B (normative) CP 11/2 (TCnet-loop 100) specific installation profile . 24
B.1 Installation profile scope . 24
B.2 Normative references . 24
B.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 24
B.4 Installation planning . 24
B.4.1 General . 24
B.4.2 Planning requirements . 24
B.4.2.1 Safety . 24
B.4.2.2 Security . 24
B.4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC . 24
B.4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 24
B.4.3 Network capabilities . 24
B.4.3.1 Network topology . 24
B.4.3.2 Network characteristics . 24
B.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 27
B.4.4.1 Cable selection . 27

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B.4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection . 28
B.4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link . 30
B.4.4.4 Terminators . 30
B.4.4.5 Device location and connection . 30
B.4.4.6 Coding and labelling . 30
B.4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded
cabling . 30
B.4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables . 30
B.4.4.9 Routing of cables . 30
B.4.4.10 Separation of circuit . 30
B.4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components . 31
B.4.4.12 Installation in special areas . 31
B.4.5 Cabling planning documentation . 31
B.4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification . 31
B.5 Installation implementation . 31
B.5.1 General requirements . 31
B.5.2 Cable installation . 31
B.5.2.1 General requirements for all cabling types . 31
B.5.2.2 Installation and routing . 32
B.5.2.3 Specific requirements for CPs . 32
B.5.2.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 32
B.5.2.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 32
B.5.3 Connector installation . 32
B.5.4 Terminator installation . 32
B.5.5 Device installation . 32
B.5.6 Coding and labelling . 32
B.5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling . 32
B.5.8 As-implemented cabling documentation . 33
B.6 Installation verification and installation acceptance test . 33
B.6.1 General . 33
B.6.2 Installation verification . 33
B.6.2.1 General . 33
B.6.2.2 Verification according to cabling planning documentation . 33
B.6.2.3 Verification of earthing and bonding . 33
B.6.2.4 Verification of shield earthing . 33
B.6.2.5 Verification of cabling system . 33
B.6.2.6 Cable selection verification . 33
B.6.2.7 Connector verification . 33
B.6.2.8 Connection verification . 33
B.6.2.9 Terminators verification . 33
B.6.2.10 Coding and labelling verification . 33
B.6.2.11 Verification report . 33
B.6.3 Installation acceptance test . 33
B.6.3.1 General . 33
B.6.3.2 Acceptance test of Ethernet-based cabling . 33
B.6.3.3 Acceptance test of non-Ethernet-based cabling . 33
B.6.3.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 33
B.6.3.5 Acceptance test report . 34

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B.7 Installation administration . 34
B.8 Installation maintenance and installation troubleshooting . 34
Annex C (normative) CP 11/3 (TCnet-loop 1G) specific installation profile . 35
C.1 Installation profile scope . 35
C.2 Normative references . 35
C.3 Installation profile terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 35
C.4 Installation planning . 35
C.4.1 General . 35
C.4.2 Planning requirements . 35
C.4.2.1 Safety . 35
C.4.2.2 Security . 35
C.4.2.3 Environmental considerations and EMC . 35
C.4.2.4 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 35
C.4.3 Network capabilities . 35
C.4.3.1 Network topology . 35
C.4.3.2 Network characteristics . 35
C.4.4 Selection and use of cabling components . 37
C.4.4.1 Cable selection . 37
C.4.4.2 Connecting hardware selection . 37
C.4.4.3 Connections within a channel/permanent link . 38
C.4.4.4 Terminators . 38
C.4.4.5 Device location and connection . 39
C.4.4.6 Coding and labelling . 39
C.4.4.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shielded
cabling . 39
C.4.4.8 Storage and transportation of cables . 39
C.4.4.9 Routing of cables . 39
C.4.4.10 Separation of circuit . 39
C.4.4.11 Mechanical protection of cabling components . 39
C.4.4.12 Installation in special areas . 39
C.4.5 Cabling planning documentation . 39
C.4.6 Verification of cabling planning specification . 39
C.5 Installation implementation . 40
C.5.1 General requirements . 40
C.5.2 Cable installation . 40
C.5.2.1 General requirements for all cabling types . 40
C.5.2.2 Installation and routing . 40
C.5.2.3 Specific requirements for CPs . 40
C.5.2.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 40
C.5.2.5 Specific requirements for generic cabling in accordance with
ISO/IEC 24702 . 40
C.5.3 Connector installation . 40
C.5.4 Terminator installation . 40
C.5.5 Device installation . 40
C.5.6 Coding and labelling . 40
C.5.7 Earthing and bonding of equipment and devices and shield cabling . 40
C.5.8 As-implemented cabling documentation . 41

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C.6 Installation verification and installation acceptance test . 41
C.6.1 General . 41
C.6.2 Installation verification . 41
C.6.2.1 General . 41
C.6.2.2 Verification according to cabling planning documentation . 41
C.6.2.3 Verification of earthing and bonding . 41
C.6.2.4 Verification of shield earthing . 41
C.6.2.5 Verification of cabling system . 41
C.6.2.6 Cable selection verification . 41
C.6.2.7 Connector verification . 41
C.6.2.8 Connection verification . 41
C.6.2.9 Terminators verification . 41
C.6.2.10 Coding and labelling verification . 41
C.6.2.11 Verification report . 41
C.6.3 Installation acceptance test . 41
C.6.3.1 General . 41
C.6.3.2 Acceptance test of Ethernet-based cabling . 41
C.6.3.3 Acceptance test of non-Ethernet-based cabling . 41
C.6.3.4 Specific requirements for wireless installation . 41
C.6.3.5 Acceptance test report . 42
C.7 Installation administration . 42
C.8 Installation maintenance and installation troubleshooting . 42

Figure 1 – Standards relationships . 10

Table A.1 – Network characteristics for balanced cabling based on Ethernet . 15
Table A.2 – Network characteristics for optical fibre cabling . 16
Table A.3 – Information relevant to copper cable: fixed cables . 17
Table A.4 – Information relevant to copper cable: cords . 17
Table A.5 – Information relevant to optical fibre cables . 18
Table A.6 – Connectors for balanced cabling CPs based on Ethernet . 19
Table A.7 – Optical fibre connecting hardware . 19
Table A.8 – Relationship between FOC and fibre types (CP 11/1) . 19
Table A.9 – Recommended minimum distances specific for CP 11/1 . 20
Table A.10 – Parameters for balanced cables . 21
Table A.11 – Parameters for silica optical fibre cables . 21
Table B.1 – Network characteristics for balanced cabling based on Ethernet . 25
Table B.2 – Network characteristics for optical fibre cabling . 26
Table B.3 – Information relevant to copper cable: fixed cables . 27
Table B.4 – Information relevant to copper cable: cords . 27
Table B.5 – Information relevant to optical fibre cables . 28
Table B.6 – Connectors for balanced cabling CPs based on Ethernet . 29
Table B.7 – Optical fibre connecting hardware . 29
Table B.8 – Relationship between FOC and fibre types (CP 11/2) . 29
Table B.9 – Recommended minimum distances specific for CP 11/2 . 31
Table B.10 – Parameters for balanced cables . 31

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Table B.11 – Parameters for silica optical fibre cables . 32
Table C.1 – Network characteristics for optical fibre cabling . 36
Table C.2 – Information relevant to optical fibre cables . 37
Table C.3 – Optical fibre connecting hardware . 38
Table C.4 – Relationship between FOC and fibre types (CP 11/3) . 38
Table C.5 – Parameters for silica optical fibre cables . 40

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This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010. This edition
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INTRODUCTION
This International Standard is one of a series produced to facilitate the use of communication
networks in industrial control systems.
IEC 61918:2013 provides the common requirements for the installation of communication
networks in industrial control systems. This installation profile standard 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 standard see IEC 61158-1.
Each CP installation profile is specified in a separate annex of this standard. 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 standard are defined in Clause 5.
The provision of the installation profiles in one standard for each CPF (for example
IEC 61784-5-11 for CPF 11), allows readers to work with standards of a convenient size.
PLANNING
DESIGN AND
INSTALLATION
Offices
GENERIC
OFFICE PREMISES ISO/IEC 11801
Annex
CABLING
Home
HOMES ISO/IEC 15018
Annex
ISO/IEC Data centre
DATA CENTRES ISO/IEC 24764
14763-2 Annex
BETWEEN
Industrial
AUTOMATION ISO/IEC 24702
Annex
ISLANDS
BETWEEN
AUTOMATION
Installation
INDUSTRIAL PREMISES IEC 61158 IEC 61918
ISLANDS
Profiles
series
IEC 61784-5 series
and
(Common
(Selection +
WITHIN
requirements)
IEC 61784-1, -2
Add/Repl/Mod)
AUTOMATION
ISLANDS
Com m on structure
APPLICATION-SPECIFIC
CABLING
Figure 1 – Standards relationships

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1 Scope
This part of IEC 61784-5 specifies the installation profiles for CPF 11 (TCnet ).
The installation profiles are specified in the annexes. These annexes are read in conjunction
with IEC 61918:2013.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61918:2013, Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks
in industrial premises
The normative references of IEC 61918:2013, Clause 2, apply. 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 61918:2013, Clause 3, apply.
4 CPF 11: Overview of installation profiles
CPF 11 consists of three communication profiles as specified in IEC 61784-2.
The installation requirements for CP 11/1 (TCnet-star) are specified in Annex A.
The installation requirements for CP 11/2 (TCnet-loop 100) are specified in Annex B.
The installation requirements for CP 11/3 (TCnet-loop 1G) are specified in Annex C
5 Installation profile conventions
The numbering of the clauses and subclauses in the annexes of this standard corresponds to
the numbering of IEC 61918 main clauses and subclauses.
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The annex clauses and subclauses of this standard supplement, modify, or replace the
respective clauses and subclauses in IEC 61918.
Where there is no corresponding subclause of IEC 61918 in the normative annexes in this
standard, 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 61784-5-11 means that CP 11/1 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
apply.
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 with
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