To properly use the product, read this manual thoroughly and retain
for easy reference, inspection, and maintenance. Ensure the end user
receives this manual.
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without the prior written permission of Yaskawa. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
information contained herein. Moreover, because Yaskawa is constantly striving to improve its high-quality
products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has
been taken in the preparation of this manual. Yaskawa assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this
publication.
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:
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.
◆ 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