CC-Link Partner Association - How to Join

  1. Download the Membership Application and Membership Agreement in the download area or call/email the CLPA Europe office to obtain it.
  2. Fax the completed Membership Application to the number noted on the form.
  3. Review the CC-Link Specifications that are emailed to you.
  4. Implement CC-Link compatibility in your product(s) with technical assistence from CLPA.
  5. Submit your product(s) for CC-Link Conformance Testing.
  6. Upon successful testing, place the CC-Link Certification label on your product(s).
  7. Your product(s) will then be placed on the listing of CC-Link Certified Products and promoted by CLPA via the web site, product catalog, trade shows, seminars, phone recommendations and mailings.

Levels of Membership

 
Membership Categories
Cost/Privileges
Registered Member
Regular Member
Executive Member
Board Member
Annual membership fee 1)
€0
€1,000
€2,000
€10,000
Sign-up fee 1)
€0
€0
€0
€10,000
Right to receive protocol specifications
yes
yes
yes
yes
Right to use CC-Link technology
no
yes
yes
yes
Conformance test fee (per device) 2)
not applicable
€1500 to €2500 depending upon product type
consult CLPA
included in membership fee
Right to use the CC-Link logo
no
yes
yes
yes
Technical support in design phase
no
yes
yes
yes
Advertising support 3)
no
yes
yes
yes

1) Fees are subject to change.
2) Devices include Remote Device and I/O stations, cables, Master/Local and Intelligent Devices stations.
3) Advertising Support include

  • Listing of products in the CLPA catalog and web site
  • Display or listing of products at CLPA exhibitions