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YASKAWA AC Drive Option MECHATROLINK-II Installation 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. TOEP C730600 86A...
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 •...
• 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.
Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not modify the body or circuitry of drive or option. Failure to obey can cause damage to the drive and will void warranty. Yaskawa is not responsible for modifications of the product made by the user.
≥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 D1000 or R1000, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 6105 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.
• 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...
Option LED Display on page 14 for more information about the LEDs. Connect the provided ground wire during installation. The ground wire is not necessary for installation on GA700, GA800, CR700, and CH700 drives. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
SRD– data (–) Send/receive SRD+ data (+) (NC) Shell Shield (NC) Send/receive SRD– data (–) Send/receive SRD+ data (+) (NC) Shell Shield Note: Connectors A and B are available for the same functions. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
SI-ET3 Green Power supply off • The drive has no power • The SI-T3 is not properly connected to the drive, or the SI-T3 has no power • An internal, self-diagnostic check completed in the SI-T3 • The SI-T3 is not properly connected to the drive Connection Error •...
Do not operate a drive or connected equipment that has damaged or missing parts. You can cause damage to the drive and connected equipment. NOTICE Use Yaskawa connection cables or recommended cables only. Incorrect cables can cause the drive or option to function incorrectly. NOTICE Damage to Equipment.
Procedure B To install the option on GA500 drives, use the option card mounting kit and 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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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 86A MECHATROLINK-II 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 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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Insert the option (A) into the CN5-A connector (C) on the drive and use the included screws (B) to put it in place. A - Option C - Connector CN5-A B - Included screws Figure 5.4 Insert the Option YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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Figure 5.5 Connect the Ground Wire Note: The drive has only two ground terminal screw holes. When you connect three options, two options will share one ground terminal. Figure 5.6 Connecting the Ground Terminal YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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Isolate the communications cables from main circuit wiring and other electrical and power lines. Ensure the cable end is firmly connected (see Figure 5.15). Refer to MECHATROLINK-II Communications Cables on page 27 for more information. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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. 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 86A MECHATROLINK-II 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 86A MECHATROLINK-II 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 5.12 Remove the LED Status Ring Board YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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Do not pinch cables between the front cover or the LED Status Ring board and the drive. Failure to comply could cause erroneous operation. Note: • Replace the keypad connector then install the keypad. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
(m). Connect the terminator (model No.: JEPMC-W6022-E) on the end of the communication lines. Note: Maximum transmission distance is 50 m (164 ft). Minimum wiring distance between stations is 0.5 m (19.75 in). YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
Run Command 1 Selects the input method for the Run command. Source (0181) 0 : Keypad (0 - 3) 1 : Digital Input YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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F6-01 Communication Selects drive response when the drive detects a bUS error Error Selection during communications with the option. (03A2) (1, 3) (For Energy- 1 : Stop Saving Unit) 3 : Alarm Only YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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Parameter is available in OLV, CLV, and AOLV. This value is read as the Torque Limit. • The setting specifies that network communications provide the torque reference or torque limit. If the PLC YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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F6-21 MECHATRO 0 : 32-byte LINK Frame (036C) 1 : 17-byte (0, 1) Size Note: (For Drive, For Cycle power for setting changes to go into effect. Energy-Saving Unit) YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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MECHATRO When the option detects a bUS alarm for the number of times LINK bUS Errors set in F6-26, it will detect Option Communication Error (03CA) (2 - 10) Detected [bUS]. (For Drive) YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
EMC noise filter to the drive power supply input. • Counteract noise in the master controller (PLC). Option is damaged If there are no problems with the wiring and the error continues to occur, replace the option. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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Option Card A fault occurred in the option. De-energize the drive. oFA43 Connection Error Make sure that the option is (CN5-A) correctly connected to the connector. If the problem continues, replace the option. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
Re-energize the drive to update the CyPo Active Parameters Upgraded communication option parameters. Note: If the option software version is not compatible or if you install an incorrect option to the drive, it will trigger an alarm. YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II 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 86A MECHATROLINK-II 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 86A MECHATROLINK-II 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 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
Revision History Date of Revision Section Revised Content Publication Number First Edition October 2019 This manual is created base on TOBP C730600 86F<8>-0 YASKAWA TOEP C730600 86A MECHATROLINK-II Installation Manual...
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