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SLMP (Seamless Message Protocol)

Ethernet products can easily connect with CC-Link IE Field Network
SLMP realizes seamless data communication between networks

*SLMP (Seamless Message Protocol)

Concept of CC-Link IE and SLMP (Seamless Message Protocol)

  • CC-Link IE is an Ethernet-based integrated network realizing seamless connection from information system to production sites.
  • SLMP is a common protocol realizing seamless connection between CC-Link IE and TCP/IP based products.
  • All you need to do is develop software to make Ethernet products comply with SLMP. It is very simple!

Configuration Image of CC-Link IE Network

Configuration Image of CC-Link IE Network

Protocol Configuration Realizing Seamless Communication

Protocol Configuration Realizing Seamless Communication

Advantages of Developing SLMP (Seamless Message Protocol) Compatible Products

Easy to Develop Compatible Products

SLMP only requires software development to develop products. Since SLMP uses a simple client-server communication system, you can develop products with only the SMLP specifications.

Easy to Develop Compatible Products

Simple Test for Acquiring Certifications

Only the software function check is conducted in the conformance tests. This simple test eases venders' burden on developing products.

Simple Test for Acquiring Certifications

Notes on products that have passed the SLMP conformance test

Products that have passed the SLMP conformance test have SLMP connectivity.
There are two types of SLMP products.

squareSLMP certified products

Products of regular members and above that pass the test are certified as SLMP certified products. They may carry the SLMP logo, and may be promoted by displaying them in catalogs and on the website of CC-Link Partner Association.

squareSLMP compatible products

Products of registered members and non-members that pass the test are approved as SLMP compatible products. They may not carry the SLMP logo, but may be promoted by providing their company and product names on the CC-Link Partner Association website.

SLMP Development/Test Agreement has changed. SLMP:Common protocol that connects FA equipment and various applicationsSLMP Development/Test Agreement has changed. SLMP:Common protocol that connects FA equipment and various applications

Registered partners or even non-members are authorized to take a conformance test and develop products.
No SLMP conformance test fee.

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CC-Link Certified Products are Promoted in Our Catalogs and Website

Products which passed the conformance test have chances to appear on CC-Link partner product catalogs and on the CC-Link Partner Association website as CC-Link certified products.

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