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YASKAWA AC Drive Option MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual Model SI-ET3 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. TOEP C730600 88A...
1 Preface and Safety Preface and Safety YASKAWA Electric supplies component parts for use in a wide variety of industrial applications. The selection and application of YASKAWA products remain the responsibility of the equipment designer or end user. YASKAWA accepts no responsibility for the way its products are incorporated into the final system design.
• 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 Drive •...
• The products and specifications described in this manual or the content and presentation of the manual may be changed without notice to improve the product and/or the manual. • Contact Yaskawa or a Yaskawa representative and provide the manual number shown on the front cover to order new copies of the manual.
Overview 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. Install the option on a drive to perform the following functions from a MECHATROLINK-III master device: •...
Refer to “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number. 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: 6202 or later.
After receiving the option package: • Make sure that the option is not damaged and no parts are missing. The Yaskawa warranty does not include damage from shipping. Contact your sales outlet if there is damage to the option or other parts.
• Confirm that the model number on the option nameplate and the model listed in 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. ◆ Option Package Components Table 3.1 Option Package Contents...
Connector Table 4.1 Communication Connector Signal Connector Pin No. Function Name TXD_P Send data (+): OUT TXD_N Send data (-): OUT RXD_P Receive data (+): IN (NC) (NC) RXD_N Receive data (-): IN YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
• The SI-ET3 is not properly connected to the drive, or the Unlit SI-ET3 has no power • An internal, self-diagnostic error occurred in the SI-ET3 Lit in green Connection established Established connection Connection Connection with master device is not established Unlit unestablished YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
Failure to obey can cause ESD damage to the option circuitry. NOTICE Damage to Equipment. Do not de-energize the drive while the drive is outputting voltage. Incorrect equipment sequencing can cause damage to the drive. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation 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: 6202 or later. ■...
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OFF, measure for dangerous voltages to make sure that the drive is safe. If you do work on the drive when it is energized, it will cause serious injury or death from electrical shock. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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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 TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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Put the LED label (B) in the appropriate position on the drive front cover (A). A - Drive front cover B - LED label Figure 5.3 Put the LED Label on the Drive Front Cover YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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(D). Connect the other end of the ground wire (C) to the remaining ground terminal and installation hole on the option (A) using the last remaining provided screw (D). • Tighten both screws to 0.5 to 0.6 N•m (4.4 to 5.3 in•lb). YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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Note: The drive has only two ground terminal screw holes. When you connect three options, two options will share one ground terminal. Select the proper MECHATROLINK-III dedicated communication cable according Table 5.1. • You can route the option wiring through openings on the front cover of some models.
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If wiring is exposed outside the enclosure, the drive will not meet Enclosed wall- mounted type (IP20/UL Type 1) requirements. Firmly connect the MECHATROLINK-III communication cable to option communication connector CN1 or CN2. Install MECHATROLINK-III communications cables separately from main-circuit wiring and other electrical and power lines.
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: 6202 or later. Correctly wire the drive as specified by the manual packaged with the drive. Make sure that the drive functions correctly.
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OFF, measure for dangerous voltages to make sure that the drive is safe. If you do work on the drive when it is energized, it will cause serious injury or death from electrical shock. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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Failure to obey can cause ESD damage to the option circuitry. Note: Remove the keypad, then move the keypad connector to the holder on the drive, then remove the front cover. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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LED Status Ring board, it can cause incorrect operation and damage to the drive. A - LED Status Ring board B - Temporary placement holes Figure 5.11 Remove the LED Status Ring Board YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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A - Option C - Connector CN5-A B - Included screws Figure 5.12 Insert the Option Select the proper MECHATROLINK-III dedicated communication cable according Table 5.1. Firmly connect the MECHATROLINK-III communication cable to option communication connector CN1 or CN2. Isolate the communications cables from main circuit wiring and other electrical and power lines.
Figure 5.13 Replace the Front Cover and Keypad Set drive parameters in Related Drive Parameters on page 30 for correct option performance. ◆ MECHATROLINK-III Communications Cables Connect the MECHATROLINK-III communication cable to option communication connector CN1 or CN2. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
5 Installation Procedure Use only a MECHATROLINK-III dedicated communication cable. Refer to Table 5.1 more information. Note: Maximum transmission distance is 100 m (328 ft). Minimum wiring distance between stations is 0.2 m (7.9 in). ■ Option Connection Diagram Figure 5.14 Option Connection Diagram Connect the MECHATROLINK-III cable to connector CN1 or CN2.
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4 m (157.5 in) JEPMC-W6012-04-E core 5 m (196.9 in) JEPMC-W6012-05-E 10 m (393.7 in) JEPMC-W6012-10-E 20 m (787.4 in) JEPMC-W6012-20-E 30 m (1181.1 in) JEPMC-W6012-30-E 50 m (1968.5 in) JEPMC-W6012-50-E YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
The parameters in the following table set the drive for operation with the option. Confirm proper setting of all parameters in the following table before starting network communications. Note: Hex.: MEMOBUS addresses that you can use to change parameters over network communication are represented in hexadecimal numbers. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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3 or 4, make sure that you install an emergency stop switch. • Refer to the drive manual to know if settings 4 and 5 are available. Settings 4 and 5 are available in A1000 software versions PRG: 1021 and later. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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Torque Limit. • The setting specifies that network communications provide the torque reference or torque limit. If the PLC does not supply a torque reference or torque limit, the motor cannot rotate. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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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 TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
• Check for wiring errors. Communication Error signal from the controller. • Correct the wiring. Faulty communications wiring An existing short circuit or Check disconnected cables and short communications disconnection circuits and repair as needed YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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Connect the option to the correct oFA00 Compatible with Port connector CN5-A is not connector. compatible. • Use connector CN5-A when you connect the option. To use other options, refer to those option manuals. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
• Correct the wiring. An existing short circuit or Check disconnected cables and short communications disconnection circuits and repair as needed. Programming error on the Check communications at start-up and master side correct programming errors. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
Not available with 1000-Series drive models with a capacities between 450 and 630 kW. When you use the input status of AI-A3 and DI-A3 as a monitor, you can connect AI-A3 and DI-A3 to CN5-A, CN5-B, or CN5-C. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
EMC guidelines: Use dedicated shield cable for the option and external device (encoder, I/O device, master), or run the wiring through a metal conduit. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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Keep wiring as short as possible and ground the largest possible surface area of the shield to the metal panel as specified by Figure 8.2 Figure 8.3. Figure 8.2 Option Installation for CE Compliance: 1000-Series, GA700, GA800, CR700, CH700 YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
Refer to the host controller manual for more information. Disposal ◆ Disposal Instructions Correctly dispose of the product and packing material as specified by applicable regional, local, and municipal laws and regulations. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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 TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
Revision History Date of Revision Section Revised Content Publication Number First Edition October 2019 This manual is created base on TOBP C730600 88E<5>-0. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 88A MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual...
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