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YAS KAWA ELE CTR IC TOBP C730600 62B 1000-Series Option SI-ET3 Installation Manual 3
1 Preface and Safety
1Preface and Safety
Yaskawa manufactures products used as components in a wide variety of industrial systems
and equipment. The selection and application of Yaskawa products remain the responsibility
of the equipment manufacturer or end user. Yaskawa accepts no responsibility for the way its
products are incorporated into the final system design. Under no circumstances should any
Yaskawa product be incorporated into any product or design as the exclusive or sole safety
control. Without exception, all controls should be designed to detect faults dynamically and
fail safely under all circumstances. All systems or equipment designed to incorporate a
product manufactured by Yaskawa must be supplied to the end user with appropriate
warnings and instructions as to the safe use and operation of that part. Any warnings
provided by Yaskawa must be promptly provided to the end user. Yaskawa offers an express
warranty only as to the quality of its products in conforming to standards and specifications
published in the Yaskawa manual. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS
OFFERED. Yaskawa assumes no liability for any personal injury, property damage, losses,
or claims arising from misapplication of its products.
Read this manual first.
The installation manual is packaged with the
option and contains information required to
install the option and set up related drive
parameters.
The technical manual contains detailed
information about the option. Access the
following sites to obtain the technical manual:
U.S.: http://www.yaskawa.com
Europe: http://www.yaskawa.eu.com
Japan: http://www.e-mechatronics.com
For questions, contact your local Yaskawa sales
office or the nearest Yaskawa representative.
wiring, operation procedures, functions,
troubleshooting, and maintenance information.
The manuals also include important
information about parameter settings and drive
tuning.
Access these sites to obtain Yaskawa
instruction manuals:
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Japan: http://www.e-mechatronics.com
For questions, contact your local Yaskawa sales
office or the nearest Yaskawa representative.
◆ Terms
Note:Indicates supplemental information that is not related to safety messages.
Drive: YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series
Option:YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series Option SI-ET3 MECHATROLINK-III
◆ Registered Trademarks
• MECHATROLINK-III is a trademark of the MECHATROLINK Members Association
(MMA).
• All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Read and understand this manual before installing, operating, or servicing this option. The
option must be installed according to this manual and local codes.
The following conventions are used to indicate safety messages in this manual. Failure to
heed these messages could result in serious or possibly even fatal injury or damage to the
products or to related equipment and systems.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
• The diagrams in this section may include options and drives without covers or safety
shields to illustrate details. Be sure to reinstall covers or shields before operating any
devices. The option should be used according to the instructions described in this manual.
• Any illustrations, photographs, or examples used in this manual are provided as examples
only and may not apply to all products to which this manual is applicable.
• The products and specifications described in this manual or the content and presentation
of the manual may be changed without notice to improve the product and/or the manual.
• When ordering new copies of the manual, contact a Yaskawa representative or the nearest
Yaskawa sales office and provide the manual number shown on the front cover.
Heed the safety messages in this manual.
Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
The operator is responsible for injuries or equipment damage caused from failure to heed
the warnings in the manual.
Do not modify the drive or option circuitry.
Failure to comply could result in damage to the drive or option and will void warranty.
Yaskawa is not responsible for any modification of the product made by the user. This
product must not be modified.
Do not expose the drive or the option to halogen group disinfectants.
Failure to comply may cause damage to the electrical components in the option.
Do not pack the drive in wooden materials that have been fumigated or sterilized.
Do not sterilize the entire package after the product is packed.
The option provides a communications connection between the drive and a
MECHATROLINK-III network. The option connects the drive to a MECHATROLINK-III
network and facilitates the exchange of data.
This manual explains the handling, installation and specifications of this product.
MECHATROLINK-III is a communications link to connect industrial devices (such as smart
motor controllers, operator interfaces, and variable frequency drives) as well as control
devices (such as programmable controllers and computers) to a network.
MECHATROLINK-III is a simple, networking solution that reduces the cost and time to
wire and install factory automation devices, while providing interchangeability of like
components from multiple vendors.
By installing the option to a drive, it is possible to do the following from a
MECHATROLINK-III master device:
• operate the drive
• monitor the operation status of the drive
• change parameter settings
◆ Applicable Models
The option can be used with the drive models in Table 1.
Table 1 Applicable Models
Drive SeriesDrive Model NumberSoftware Version <1>
CIMR-A2A≥1020
A1000
<1> See “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number.
A – Connector (CN5)
B – Installation holeG – Ground terminal and installation hole <2>
C–LED (CON)<1>H – Communication connector CN1
D–LED (R/E)
E–LED (LK2)
<1> Refer to Option LED Display on page 13 for details on the LEDs
<2> The ground wire provided in the option shipping package must be connected during installation
Do not connect or disconnect wiring while the power is on.
Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
Disconnect all power to the drive and wait at least the amount of time specified on the
drive front cover safety label.
After all indicators are off, measure the DC bus voltage to confirm safe level, and check
for unsafe voltages before servicing. The internal capacitor remains charged after the
power supply is turned off.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not remove the front covers of the drive while the power is on.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
The diagrams in this section may include options and drives without covers or safety
shields to show details. Be sure to reinstall covers or shields before operating any devices.
The option should be used according to the instructions described in this manual.
Do not allow unqualified personnel to use equipment.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Maintenance, inspection, and replacement of parts must be performed only by authorized
personnel familiar with installation, adjustment, and maintenance of this product.
Do not touch circuit boards while the power to the drive is on.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Prior to installing the option, wire the drive, make necessary connections to the drive
terminals, and verify that the drive functions normally without the option installed. Refer to
the instruction manual packaged with the drive for information on wiring and connecting the
drive.
Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the drive with the option and related components for
reference.
Figure 2
A – Insertion point for CN5 connectorI – Ground wire
B – SI-ET3 optionJ – Option modular connector CN1
C – Drive front coverK – Option modular connector CN2
D – Digital operatorL – Drive grounding terminal (FE)
E – LED labelM – Connector CN5-A
F – Drive terminal coverN – Connector CN5-B
G – Removable tabs for wire routingO – Connector CN5-C
H – Included screws
Remove the front covers of the drive before installing the option. Refer to the drive
instruction manual for directions on removing the front covers. Cover removal varies
depending on drive size. This option can be inserted only into the CN5-A connector located
on the drive control board.
DANGER! Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not connect or disconnect wiring while the power is on. Failure to
comply could result in death or serious injury. Before installing the option, disconnect all power to the drive
and wait at least the amount of time specified on the drive front cover safety label. After all indicators are off,
measure the DC bus voltage to confirm safe level, and check for unsafe voltages before servicing. The
internal capacitor remains charged after the power supply is turned off.
1. Shut off power to the drive, wait the appropriate amount of time for voltage to
dissipate, then remove the digital operator (D) and front covers (C, F). Cover
removal varies depending on drive size.
NOTICE: Damage to Equipment. Observe proper electrostatic discharge procedures (ESD) when handling
the option, drive, and circuit boards. Failure to comply may result in ESD damage to circuitry.
Figure 3
Figure 3 Remove the Front Covers and Digital Operator
4. Connect the ground wire (I) to the ground terminal (L) using one of the remaining
provided screws (H). Connect the other end of the ground wire (I) to the remaining
ground terminal and installation hole on the option (B) using the last remaining
Figure 6
provided screw (H) and tighten both screws to 0.5 to 0.6 Nxm (4.4 to 5.3 in lbs).
B
L
I
H
MS
NS
Figure 6 Connect the Ground Wire
Note: There are two screw holes on the drive for use as ground terminals (L). When connecting three
options, two ground wires will need to share the same drive ground terminal.
Depending on the drive model, some drives may require routing the wiring through
the side of the front cover to the outside to provide adequate space for the wiring.
Refer to the Peripheral Devices & Options section of the drive Quick Start Guide or
instruction manual for more information on wire routing of specific models.
Route the wiring through the side of the front cover to the outside. In these cases,
using diagonal cutting pliers, cut out the perforated openings on the left side of the
drive front cover as shown in Figure 7-A. Sharp edges along the cut out should be
smoothed down with a file or sand paper to prevent any damage to the wires.
Route the wiring inside the enclosure as shown in Figure 7-B for drives that do not
require routing through the front cover.
Note: Separate communication cables from main circuit wiring and other electrical lines.
Figure 7
A – Route wires through the openings
provided on the left side of the
front cover.
<1> The drive will not meet NEMA Type 1 requirements if wiring is exposed outside the enclosure.
6. Connect the MECHATROLINK-III communication cable to option communication
connector CN1 or CN2. Refer to Communication Cable Wiring on page 23 for
details.
Install MECHATROLINK-III communications cables apart from main-circuit wiring
and other electrical and power lines. Ensure the cable end is firmly connected (see
Figure 7).
Note: Maximum transmission distance is 100 m (3937.0 in.). Minimum wiring distance between
stations is 0.2 m (7.9 in.).
Connection Diagram
MECHATROLINK-III
Master
TXD_P
TXD_N
RXD_P
NC
NC
RXD_N
NC
NC
MECHATROLINK-III
Communication Cable
TXD_P
TXD_N
RXD_P
NC
NC
RXD_N
NC
NC
TXD_P
TXD_N
RXD_P
NC
NC
RXD_N
NC
NC
CN2
CN1
SI-ET3
<1>
<1>
Drive
FE
control circuit terminal
<1> Use connector CN1 or CN2 to connect with the MECHATROLINK-III master. Refer to Communication Cable
The dual communication cable ports on the option board act as a switch to allow for
flexibility in cabling topology. For example, a traditional star network topology may be
employed by using a single port on the option board. Alternatively, a daisychained approach
may be employed by using both communication cable ports. This second approach reduces
the requirements of MECHATROLINK-III hub module ports.
The following parameters are used to set up the drive for operation with the option.
Parameter setting instructions can be found in the drive Quick Start Guide or instruction
manual.
Confirm proper setting of the all parameters in Table 6 using the digital operator before
starting network communications.
Table 6 Related Parameter Settings
No.
(Addr.
Hex)
b1-01
(180)
<1>
b1-02
(181)
<1>
F6-01
(3A2)
F6-02
(3A3)
F6-03
(3A4)
F6-06
(3A7)
<3>
F6-07
(3A8)
NameDescriptionVa lues
Selects the frequency reference input source.
Frequency Reference
Selection
Run Command Selection
Operation Selection after
Communications Error
External Fault Detection
Conditions (EF0)
Stopping Method for
External Fault from the
Communication Option
Torque Reference/Torque
Limit Selection from the
Communication Option
NetRef/ComRef
Selection Function
0: Operator - Digital preset speed d1-01 to d1-17
1: Terminals - Analog input terminal A1 or A2
2: MEMOBUS/Modbus communications
3: Option
4: Pulse Input (Terminal RP)
Selects the run command input source.
0: Digital Operator - RUN and STOP keys
1: Digital input terminals S1 to S8
2: MEMOBUS/Modbus communications
3: Option
Determines drive response when a bUS error is detected
during communications with the option.
0: Ramp to Stop
1: Coast to Stop
2: Fast-Stop
3: Alarm Only
Sets the condition for external fault detection (EF0).
0: Always detected
1: Detected only during operation
Determines drive response for external fault input (EF0)
detection during option communications.
0: Ramp to Stop
1: Coast to Stop
2: Fast-Stop
3: Alarm Only
0: Torque Reference/Torque Limit via network
communications are disabled.
1: Torque Reference/Torque Limit via network
communications are enabled.
Determines if communication-related parameters F6-
Reset Communication
Related Parameters
MECHATROLINK
Station Address
MECHATROLINK
Frame Size
MECHATROLINK
Monitor Selection
(Code 0EH)
MECHATROLINK
Monitor Selection
(Code 0FH)
Operation Selection at
Watchdog Error (E5)
and F7- are set back to original default values when
the drive is initialized using parameter A1-03.
0: Do not reset parameters
1: Reset parameters
Sets the station number.
Sets the frame size.
0: 64 byte
1: 32 byte
Set MEMOBUS/Modbus register to monitor SEL_MON
of INV_CTL and INV_CTL.
Set MEMOBUS/Modbus register to monitor SEL_MON
of INV_CTL and INV_CTL.
0: Ramp to stop. Decelerate to stop using the deceleration
time in C1-02.
1: Coast to stop.
2: Fast Stop. Decelerate to stop using the deceleration
time in C1-09.
Default: 0
Range: 0, 1
Default: 21H
Range: 20 to 3FH
Default: 0
Range: 0, 1
Default: 0H
Range: 0 to
FFFFH
Default: 0H
Range: 0 to
FFFFH
Default: 1
Range: 0 to 3
3: Alarm only.
MECHATROLINK bUS
F6-26
Errors Detected
<1> To start and stop the drive with the MECHATROLINK-III master device using serial communications, set b1-02
to 3. To control the frequency reference of the drive via the master device, set b1-01 to 3.
<2> If set to 3, then the drive will continue to operate when a fault is detected. Take proper measures such as installing
an emergency stop switch.
<3> Enabled in CLV, AOLV/PM, and CLV/PM control modes (A1-02 = 3, 6, or 7). When enabled, d5-01 determines
whether the value is read as the Torque Limit value (d5-01 = 0) or read as the Torque Reference value (d5-01 = 1).
In CLV/PM, this value is read as the Torque Limit.
<4> The setting specifies that the Torque Reference or Torque Limit is to be provided via network communications
(F6-06 = 1). The motor may rotate if no torque reference or Torque Limit is supplied from the PLC.
<5> Power must be cycled in order for any setting changes to take affect.
<6> All station addresses must be unique. If set to 20 or 3F, a Station Address Error (AEr) will occur and the ERR light
will turn on.
<7> Setting byte 10 of INV_CTL to 0EH enables the register set by F6-23. Byte 11 and 12 of the response data enable
the register content set by F6-23. Refer to the drive instruction manual for details on the register that can be set.
<8> Setting byte 10 of INV_CTL to 0FH enables the register set by F6-24. Byte 11 and 12 of the response data enable
the register content set by F6-24. Refer to the drive instruction manual for details on the register that can be set.
Sets the number of option communication errors (bUS).
Drive-side error codes appear on the drive digital operator. Causes of the errors and
corrective actions are listed in Ta bl e 7. For additional error codes that may appear on the
drive digital operator, refer to the drive Technical Manual.
■Faults
Both bUS (option communication error) and EF0 (External fault input from the option) can
appear as an alarm or as a fault. When a fault occurs, the digital operator ALM LED remains
lit. When an alarm occurs, the ALM LED flashes.
If communication stops while the drive is running, use the following questions as a guide to
help remedy the fault:
• Is the option properly installed?
• Is the communication line properly connected to the option? Is it loose?
• Is the controller program working? Has the controller/PLC CPU stopped?
• Did a momentary power loss interrupt communications?
Table 7 Fault Display and Possible Solutions
LED Operator DisplayFault Name
Option Communication Error
bUS
CausePossible Solution
Master controller (PLC) has stopped
communicating
Communication cable is not connected
properly
A data error occurred due to electric
interference
Option is damaged
Connection Time-out
• After establishing initial communication, the connection was lost
• Only detected when the run command or frequency reference is assigned
to the option
(b1-01 = 3 or b1-02 = 3)
• Check that power is supplied to the PLC
• Check that PLC is not in program mode
• Check for faulty wiring
• Correct any wiring problems
• Inspect items that can minimize the effects of electrical noise
• Counteract noise in the control circuit, main circuit, and ground wiring
• If a magnetic contactor is identified as a source of noise, install a surge
absorber to the contactor coil
• Make sure the cable used meets the MECHATROLINK-III requirements
• Make sure the option ground wire is connected between option FE
terminal and the drive ground terminal connected to earth ground
If there are no problems with the wiring and the error continues to occur,
replace the option.
• The option Requested Packet Interval (RPI) timer timed out
• Only one type of AI-A3, DI-A3 or SI- option can be connected to the
drive
• The SI-ET3 option can only be connected to CN5-A
■Minor Faults and Alarms
LED Operator DisplayMinor Fault Name
CALL
CausePossible Solution
Communication wiring is faulty,
there is a short circuit, or improper
connection.
side.
Communication circuitry is
damaged.
LED Operator DisplayMinor Fault Name
CYC
CausePossible Solution
Transmission cycle of the option set
in the master controller (PLC) was
out of range.
Serial communication transmission error
Communication is not established.
Check for wiring errors:
• Correct the wiring
• Remove ground shorts and reconnect loose wires
Check communications at start-up and correct
programming errors.
• Perform a self-diagnostics check
• Replace the drive if the fault continues to occur
Transmission Cycle Setting Error
Transmission cycle from the master controller (PLC) was out of range.
Set the transmission cycle of the master controller in
the range of 250 μs, 500 μs, 750 μs, and 1 to 32 ms
(0.5 ms increment). Make sure to set the
communication cycle to 32 ms or less.
Prior to installing the option, wire the drive, make the necessary connections to the drive
terminals, and verify that the drive functions normally. Refer to the Table 8 for information
on wiring and connecting the drive.
Table 8 below lists the number of option cards that can be connected to the drive and the
drive connectors for connecting those option cards.
<1> If two PG option cards are connected, use both CN5-B and CN5-C. If only one PG option card is connected to the
drive, use the CN5-C connector.
<2> These option cards are not available for the application with Motor 2 Selection.
<3> These option cards are not available with models CIMR-A4A0930 and 4A1200.
<4> When AI-A3 and DI-A3 are to be used as monitors, the card can be connected to any of CN5-A, CN5-B or
CN5-C. The input status of AI-A3 can then be viewed using U1-21, U1-22, and U1-23, and the input status of
DI-A3 can then be viewed using U1-17.
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