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YASKAWA AC Drive Option MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual Type: 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. 安川インバータ オプション MECHATROLINK-II 通信 取扱説明書 形 式 SI-T3 製品を安全にお使いいただくために,本書を必ずお読みください。...
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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.
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 manual. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS OFFERED.
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• LCD Operator for YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series • LED Operator for YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series • LCD Keypad for YASKAWA AC Drive GA500, GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 • LED Keypad for YASKAWA AC Drive GA500, GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 Energy-Saving Unit: •...
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Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could cause death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could cause minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates an equipment damage message. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Do not attempt to modify or alter the drive or drive circuitry in any way not explained in this manual. Failure to comply could cause death or serious injury and will void warranty. Yaskawa is not responsible for any modification of the product made by the user. Do not modify this product.
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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. Do not expose the drive or the option to halogen group disinfectants. Do not pack the drive or the option in fumigated or sterilized wooden materials.
<1> See “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number. <2> 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. Refer to “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number.
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2 Overview <3> Before you install the option on a YASKAWA Energy-Saving Unit D1000 or R1000, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 6105 or later. <4> 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.
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Refer to the option card installation case manual for more information about installation. Figure 1 Option card Option card installation case components (sold separately) Drive front cover Figure 1 Option Card Installation Case YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
Refer to Figure 2 on page for details. 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 2 Contents of Package...
LEDs. <2> Connect the provided ground wire during installation. Installation on GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 drives does not require the ground wire. Figure 2 SI-T3 Option Components YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Not used. SRD– Send/receive data (–) SRD+ Send/receive data (+) (NC) – Not used. Shell – Shield Note: Both connectors A and B are available for the same functions. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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4 MECHATROLINK-II Option Components MECHATROLINK-II Option LED Display The MECHATROLINK-II Option has four LEDs that indicate the option or communication status. Defining Option LED States Figure 3 Figure 4 1000-Series Label GA500, GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 Label Figure 3 Option LED Labels...
Do not remove covers or touch circuit boards while the drive is energized. Failure to comply could cause death or serious injury. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Failure to comply could prevent proper operation and damage equipment. Confirm that all connections are correct after installing the option and connecting peripheral devices. Failure to comply could damage the option. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Procedure B <1> Use the option card installation case manual to install the option on GA500 drives. <2> Before you install the option to the YASKAWA AC Drive GA500, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 6108 or later.
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Before you install the option on a YASKAWA Energy-Saving Unit D1000 or R1000, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 6105 or later. 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.
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NOTICE: Damage to Equipment. Observe proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures when handling the option, drive, and circuit boards. Failure to comply could cause ESD damage to circuitry. Figure 6 Figure 5 Remove the Keypad, Front Cover, and Terminal Cover YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Insert the option card (B) into the CN5-A (L) connector on the drive and fasten it into place using one of the included screws (H). Tighten the screw to 0.5 to 0.6 Nm (4.4 to 5.3 inlb). Figure 8 Figure 7 Insert the Option YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Note: The drive has only two ground terminal screw holes (K). Two ground wires should share the same ground terminal when connecting three options. Figure 10 SI-T3 Figure 9 Connecting the Ground Terminal YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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2. Connect the terminator (model No.: JEPMC-W6022-E) to the option modular connector (CN3) on the end drive of the communication lines. Figure 11 Figure 10 Wire Routing Examples YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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NOTICE: Do not pinch cables between the front covers and the drive. Failure to comply could cause erroneous operation. Figure 12 Figure 11 Replace the Front Covers and Keypad Set drive parameters in Table 6 for correct option performance. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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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. 1. Correctly wire the drive as specified by the manual packaged with the drive.
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50 Vdc. When all indicators are OFF, measure for unsafe voltages to confirm the drive is safe. Affix the LED label (E) in the appropriate position on the drive front cover (D). Figure 14 A1000 Figure 13 Affix the LED Label YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Insert the keypad connector tab into the holder when installing the keypad connector to the holder. Holder Keypad connector tab Keypad connector Figure 14 Remove the Front Cover and Keypad YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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NOTICE: Do not remove the LED Status Ring board cable connector. Failure to comply could cause erroneous operation and damage the drive. Figure 16 Temporary placement holes A1000 Drive front view Figure 15 Remove the LED Status Ring Board YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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18). Refer to MECHATROLINK-II Communications Cables on page 31 for details. Note: Maximum transmission distance is 100 m (328 ft). Minimum wiring distance between stations is 0.2 m (7.9 in). YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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At that time, insert the keypad connector tab into the drive. Keypad connector Figure 17 Replace the Front Cover and Keypad Set drive parameters in Table 6 for correct option performance. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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<1> Connect the provided ground wire for installations on 1000-series drives and GA500 drives. The ground wire is not necessary for installation on GA700, GA800, CR700, or CH700 drives. Figure 18 Option Connection Diagram YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
Selects the condition for external fault detection Comm External Fault (EF0). Default: 0 F6-02 (03A3) (EF0) Detect 0: Always detected. Range: 0, 1 1: Detection during run only. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Range: 0, 1 <10> 1: 17-byte Selects the link speed. F6-22 MECHATROLINK Default: 0 (036D) 0: 10 Mbps Link Speed Range: 0, 1 <10> 1: 4 Mbps YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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F6-26, the drive detects option communication Max.: 10 fault bUS. <1> Set b1-02 = 3 to start and stop the drive with the MECHATROLINK-II master device using serial communications. Set b1-01 = 3 to control the frequency reference of the drive via the master device.
Faults Both bUS (Option Communication Error), E5 (MECHATROLINK Watchdog Timer Error), and EF0 (Option Card External Fault from the MECHATROLINK-II Option) can appear as an alarm or as a fault. Drive parameters can determine these responses between an alarm and a fault.
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Possible Solution The option connected to De-energize the drive and plug the option into the drive according to Installation option port CN5-A was Procedure on page changed during run. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Connect the option to the correct option port. into port CN5-C is Note: AI-A3, DI-A3, and communication options are not supported by option port incompatible with the drive. CN5-C. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Option Flash write mode. Cause Possible Solution An option of the same type is already installed in option Connect the option to the correct option port. port CN5-A, CN5-B, or CN5-C. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Note: If the option software version is not compatible or if you communication option install an incorrect option to the drive, it will trigger an alarm. parameters. YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
Keep wiring as short as possible and ground the largest possible surface area of the shield to the metal panel according to Figure YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Cable clamp I/O option I/O device CN5-A, CN5-B, CN5-C Cable clamp Communication Master option CN5-A Figure 21 Option Installation for CE Compliance (PG-, DI-, DO-, AI-, AO-, SI-) YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Option Installation for CE Compliance with GA500 Figure 22 Enclosure panel Cable clamp Drive Communication EMC filter option Master Three phase power supply Figure 22 Option Installation for CE Compliance with GA500 YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
Up to 1000 m (3280 ft) <1> For MECHATROLINK-I, a cycle is 2 ms. For MECHATROLINK-II, a cycle is 1 ms to 8 ms for a 32-byte data transmission, and 500 μs to 8 ms for a 17-byte data transmission.
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 ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Addition: Note in Table 1 <2> June 2017 Back cover Revision: Address Revision: Applicable product series <1> October 2016 Back cover Revision: Address − April 2016 – First Edition YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 86F YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-T3 Installation Manual...
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Phone: +81-3-5402-4502 Fax: +81-3-5402-4580 http://www.yaskawa.co.jp YASKAWA AMERICA, INC. 2121, Norman Drive South, Waukegan, IL 60085, U.S.A. Phone: +1-800-YASKAWA (927-5292) or +1-847-887-7000 Fax: +1-847-887-7310 http://www.yaskawa.com YASKAWA ELÉTRICO DO BRASIL LTDA. 777, Avenida Piraporinha, Diadema, São Paulo, 09950-000, Brasil Phone: +55-11-3585-1100 Fax: +55-11-3585-1187 http://www.yaskawa.com.br...
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