Yaskawa MECHATROLINK-III - Manual (Page 9)

YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 62B 1000-Series Option SI-ET3 Installation Manual 9
2 Product Overview
2 Product Overview
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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
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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