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YASKAWA AC Drive Option MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual Model SI-T3 To properly use the product, read this manual thoroughly and retain for easy reference, inspection, and maintenance. Ensure the end user receives this manual. MANUAL NO. SIEP C730600 86F...
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≥1012 Refer to “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number. Before you install the option on a YASKAWA AC Drive U1000 or Z1000U, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 6107 or later. Before you install the option on a YASKAWA AC Drive GA500, GA700, GA800, CR700, or CH700, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 6108 or later.
• Make sure that the model number on the option nameplate and the model number on the purchase order are the same. Refer to Figure 4.1 for more information. • Contact the distributor where the option was purchased or contact Yaskawa or a Yaskawa representative about any problems with the option. ◆ Contents and Packaging Table 3.1 Contents of Package...
Send/receive data (–) SRD+ Send/receive data (+) (NC) Shell Shield (NC) SRD– Send/receive data (–) SRD+ Send/receive data (+) (NC) Shell Shield Note: Connectors A and B are available for the same functions. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
Incorrect connections can also cause death or serious injury from fire. NOTICE Observe correct electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures when touching the option. Failure to obey can cause ESD damage to the option circuitry. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
Procedure B To install the option on GA500 drives, use the option card mounting kit manual. Before you install the option on a YASKAWA AC Drive GA500, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 6108 or later. ■...
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Observe correct electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures when touching the option. Failure to obey can cause ESD damage to the option circuitry. A - Drive front cover C - Drive terminal cover B - Keypad Figure 5.2 Remove the Keypad, Front Cover, and Terminal Cover YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
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• Tighten the screws to 0.5 to 0.6 N•m (4.4 to 5.3 in•lb). A - Option C - Ground wire B - Drive grounding terminal (FE) D - Included screws Figure 5.5 Connect the Ground Wire YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
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Refer to the manual packaged with the drive for more information about how to reattach the keypad and covers. NOTICE Do not pinch cables between the front covers and the drive. Failure to comply could cause erroneous operation. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
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A - Drive front cover C - Drive terminal cover B - Keypad Figure 5.8 Replace the Front Covers and Keypad Set drive parameters in MECHATROLINK Option Drive Parameters on page 19 for correct option performance. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
This section shows the procedure to install and wire the option on a GA700, GA800, CR700, or CH700 drive. Prepare the Drive for the Option Before you install the option on a YASKAWA AC Drive GA700, GA800, CR700, or CH700, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 6108 or later.
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1. A ground wire is not necessary. The option package ships with three screws and a ground wire for installation on other product series. Do not use the ground wire or the extra screw. 2. Only two screws are necessary to install the option on GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 drives. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
◆ MECHATROLINK-II Communications Cables Connect the MECHATROLINK-II communication cable to option communication connector CN3. Use only these MECHATROLINK-II dedicated communications cables: • JEPMC-W6002-xx-E Recommended communication cables • JEPMC-W6003-xx-E (with a core) YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
A1000 software versions PRG: 1021 and later. • The setting range for 1000-Series drives is different for different software versions. Refer to the Peripheral Devices & Options section of the drive instruction manual for more information. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
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MON 5/6 of INV_I/O to 0F (Hex.) to enable the register set with F6-24. Bytes of the response data enable the register content set with F6-24. Refer to the manual packaged with the drive for more information about registers that you can set. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
If 32-byte data transmission is selected, only the first 29 bytes are used as application data. The first 30 bytes are used only when the INV_I/O sub-command is used. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
The SI-T3 option changes status after it receives a command code or fault from the master as shown in the figure. The communication phases determine the available commands. Refer to Table 7.1 Table 7.2 for more information. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
The SI-T3 option uses the main commands and sub-commands in the following tables. Table 7.1 Main Command Code Name Function (Hex.) No Operation PRM_RD Read Parameter Write Parameter PRM_WR Read ID Number ID_RD CONFIG RAM Write and EEPROM Write Read Alarm and Warning ALM_RD YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
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INV_CTL Note: If there is a conflict between a main command and a sub-command, it will cause a command warning (A.95). For more information about the alarm, refer to Other Faults on page YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
The values for the number (NO) and the size (SIZE) in the response data are copies of the values in the command data. Example when reading C1-01 (200 (Hex.)) Table 8.1 Example when reading C1-01 (200 (Hex.)) Byte Command (Hex.) Response (Hex.) Lower byte of C1-01 Upper byte of C1-01 YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
SIZE 8 - 15 RWDT The ID_RD command reads the product information as ID data to read the ID of a device. Table 8.3, Table 8.4, and Table 8.5 show the applicable DEVICE_CODE. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
Identifies the SI-T3 software version. Identifies the Drive software version. Identifies the Product series name. Refer to the Model Number section of the drive Technical Manual for more information. When using YASKAWA AC Drive GA500, GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 Table 8.5 DEVICE_CODE DEVICE_CODE...
The fault history is saved in EEPROM and is kept even when the control power is interrupted. • If ALM_RD_MOD is set to 0: Fault code (1 byte) is entered to byte 6 of ALM_DATA, and byte 7 becomes the value of the previous fault. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
Only the ALARM and STATUS fields of the response data can be monitored. In the following case, a warning is generated and the command is ignored. • If not in phase 2 or 3: Command warning (A.95) YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
The settings are saved in the drive until the next data is received or until the power is turned OFF. For details on operation signals, refer to Table 8.10. The speed reference and the output frequency drives can be selected with o1-03. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
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Table 8.11 SEL REF1/2 (3/4, 5/6) Selection Range Item Remarks Nothing Selected Torque Compensation Drive: 0.1% Analog output terminal 1 output Enabled when H4-01 = 000 Analog output terminal 2 output Enabled when H4-04 = 000 YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
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Terminal P1-C1 (Enabled when H2-02 = F) Bit2: Terminal P2-C2 Terminal P2-C2 (Enabled when H2-03 = F) • YASKAWA AC Drive GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 • YASKAWA AC Drive GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 Drive terminal output Multi-function digital output 1 (Enable when H2-01 = F)
• If a register number (NO) fault occurs: Data setting warning (A.94) • If SIZE is an odd number or is not between 2 and 8: Data setting warning (A.94) • Data upper/lower limit fault: Data setting warning (A.94) YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
In the following case, a warning is generated and the command is ignored. • If not in phase 2 or 3: Command warning (A.95) ◆ Status This section describes the STATUS field for main commands and the SUBSTATUS field for sub-commands. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
Warning with the smaller warning code ◆ Alarm Processing ■ SI-T3 Communications Fault Detection The following tables show the communications faults detected by the SI-T3 and the conditions in which they can be detected. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
Table 9.8 Drive Alarm Codes ALRM Code (Hex.) Keypad Display Description Safety Circuit Fault Note: When using YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series, “SCF” (Safety Circuit Fault) will not be displayed. DC Bus Undervoltage Control Power Undervoltage Soft Charge Answerback Fault Ground Fault Overcurrent...
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Inversion Prevention Detection Output Current Imbalance Motor Step-Out Detected Note: When using YASKAWA AC Drive GA500, GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700, STPo [Motor Pull Out or Step Out Detection] will be displayed. PGoH Encoder (PG) Hardware Fault Speed Search Retries Exceeded...
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CPF24 Drive Unit Signal Fault Control Circuit Error Note: CPF26 - CPF38 When using YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series, CPF36 - CPF38 (ALRM code: A5 - A7) will not be displayed. MECHATROLINK Watchdog Timer Error Option Communication Error oFA00 - oFA43 Option Card Error Table 9.9 Drive Minor Fault and Alarm...
• Use connector CN5-B when you connect DO-A3, AO-A3, or two PG options. Use connector CN5-C when you connect only one PG option. To use other options, refer to those option manuals. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
• If the problem continues, replace either the control board or the entire drive. For instructions on replacing the control board, contact Yaskawa or a Yaskawa representative. Comm. Option Parameter Not Upgraded Re-energize the drive to update the communication option...
Figure 10.2 Option Installation for CE Compliance: 1000-Series, GA700, GA800, CR700, CH700 Figure 10.3 Option Installation for CE Compliance with GA500 Ground the largest possible surface area of the shield to the metal panel. Use cable clamps if possible. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
The wheelie bin symbol on this product, its manual, or its packaging identifies that you must recycle it at the end of its product life. You must discard the product at an applicable collection point for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Do not discard the product with usual waste. YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
Revision: Reviewed and corrected entire documentation. Addition: Applicable product series Revision: Reviewed and corrected entire documentation. October 2017 Chapter 2 Addition: Note in Table 1 October 2016 Addition: Applicable product series June 2016 First Edition YASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual...
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