Product Overview - YASKAWA SI-EM3 Installation Manual

2 Product Overview

2 Product Overview
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About This Product
This option provides a communications connection between the drive and a Modbus TCP/IP
network. The option connects the drive to a Modbus TCP/IP network and facilitates the
exchange of data.
This manual explains the handling, installation and specifications of this product.
The option 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. The option 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 Modbus TCP/IP
master device:
• drive operation
• drive operation status monitoring
• changing parameter settings.
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Applicable Models
The option can be used with the drive models in
Drive Series
A1000
Z1000
<1> See "PRG" on the drive nameplate for the software version number.
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Table 1 Applicable Models
Drive Model Number
CIMR-A 2A
CIMR-A 4A0002 to 4A0675
CIMR-A 4A0930 and 4A1200
CIMR-A 5A
CIMR-Z A
YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 57B 1000-Series Option SI-EM3 Installation Manual
Table 1.
Software Version
<1>
≥ 1010
≥ 1010
301
504
≥ 1014