Yaskawa SI-ET3 - Manual (Page 6)

6 YASKAWA ELECTRIC SIEP C730600 62B 1000-Series Option SI-ET3 Technical Manual
2 Product Overview
2 Product Overview
‹ About This Product
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 Series Drive Model Number Software Version <1>
<1> See “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number.
A1000
CIMR-A†2A†††† ≥1020
CIMR-A†4A0002 to 4A0675 ≥1020
CIMR-A†4A0930 and 4A1200 Under development
CIMR-A†5A†††† ≥1020