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YASKAWA MECHATROLINK-III User Manual

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MECHATROLINK- III Compatible
Network Adapter
USER'S MANUAL
MANUAL NO. SIEP C880781 07A
Overview
Adapter Unit Specifications
Connection Method
Operation of the Adapter Tool
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  • Page 1 MECHATROLINK- III Compatible Network Adapter USER’S MANUAL Overview Adapter Unit Specifications Connection Method Operation of the Adapter Tool MANUAL NO. SIEP C880781 07A...
  • Page 2 Yaskawa. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because Yaskawa is con- stantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Using this Manual Please read this manual to ensure correct usage of the MECHATROLINK-III compatible Network Adapter. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Basic Terms Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions are used: • Network Adapter: MECHATROLINK-III compatible Network Adapter •...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information The following conventions are used to indicate precautions in this manual. Failure to heed precautions pro- vided in this manual can result in serious or possibly even fatal injury or damage to the products or to related equipment and systems. Indicates precautions that, if not heeded, could possibly result in loss of life or serious WARNING injury.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions The following precautions are for checking products on delivery, storage, transportation, installation, wiring, operation, maintenance, inspection, and disposal. These precautions are important and must be observed. WARNING • Before starting operation in combination with the machine, ensure that an emergency stop procedure has been provided and is working correctly.
  • Page 6 ■ Installation CAUTION • Never use the Adapter Unit in locations subject to water, corrosive atmospheres, or flammable gas, or near burnable objects. Failure to observe this caution may result in electric shock or fire. • Do not step on the Adapter Unit or place heavy objects on it. There is a risk of injury.
  • Page 7 • The drawings presented in this manual are typical examples and may not match the product you received. • If the manual must be ordered due to loss or damage, inform your nearest Yaskawa representative or one of the offices listed on the back of this manual.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    6. Events for which Yaskawa is not responsible, such as natural or human-made disasters (2) Limitations of Liability 1. Yaskawa shall in no event be responsible for any damage or loss of opportunity to the customer that arises due to failure of the delivered product.
  • Page 9 2. The customer must confirm that the Yaskawa product is suitable for the systems, machines, and equip- ment used by the customer. 3. Consult with Yaskawa to determine whether use in the following applications is acceptable. If use in the application is acceptable, use the product with extra allowance in ratings and specifications, and provide safety measures to minimize hazards in the event of failure.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using this Manual- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Safety Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iv Safety Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii...
  • Page 11 4.4 Operating the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool Window - - - 4-18 4.4.1 Names and Overviews of Window Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-18 4.4.2 List of Main Menu Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-19...

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview 1.1 Outline - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-2 1.2 System Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3...

  • Page 13: Outline

    MECHATROLINK-III can be checked. Network Adapter can be connected to MECHATROLINK-III communication. Since Network Adapter functions as a C2 master in a MECHATROLINK-III network, the C1 master (controller) must be able to accept a C2 mas- ter in the network.

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    Connect the MECHATROLINK-III cable to the MECHATROLINK port of the Adapter Unit to connect the Adapter Unit to a MECHATROLINK-III network. Also connect a PC to the Ethernet port of the Adapter Unit. Information from the devices connected to the MECHATROLINK-III network can be read out, and parameters and data for the devices can be read or written, by using the PC connected to the Ethernet port.
  • Page 15 Adapter Unit Specifications 2.1 Appearance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2 2.2 Dimensional Drawing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3 2.3 Basic Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-4 2.4 Switch Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5...

  • Page 16: Adapter Unit Specifications

    2 Adapter Unit Specifications 2.1 Appearance The following shows the appearance of the Adapter Unit. Indicators (LED) Switch MECHATROLINK connector MECHATROLINK connector Ethernet connector...

  • Page 17: Dimensional Drawing

    2.2 Dimensional Drawing 2.2 Dimensional Drawing The following shows the dimensional drawing of the Adapter Unit. (21) Nameplate Power connector (3 pins) 721-203/026-000 Unit: mm...

  • Page 18: Basic Specifications

    2.3 Basic Specifications The following table shows the basic specifications of the Adapter Unit. Table 2.1 Basic Specification Table Item Specifications Name MECHATROLINK-III Network Adapter Model JEPMC-MT2020-E Input Voltage 24 VDC (±20%) Input Current 1 A or lower (at rated input/output)

  • Page 19: Switch Specifications

    2.4 Switch Specifications 2.4 Switch Specifications This is a SW1 DIP switch to make the operation settings of the Adapter Unit. Table 2.2 SW1 Setting Table Default Position Indication Status Operation Mode Details Setting E-TEST Reserved by the system Always set to OFF. Sets the transmission parameters Default Ethernet transmission such as the IP address to the...

  • Page 20: Led Indicators

    Reserved by the system. Green Reserved by the system. Green Lit on establishment of the MECHATROLINK-III CN1 connection Green Lit on establishment of the MECHATROLINK-III CN2 connection 2.5.3 LED Indications when Errors Occur The LED indications when errors have occurred in the Adapter Unit are shown below.

  • Page 21: Connectors

    Received data, negative side – – – – 2.6.2 Connector Specifications for MECHATROLINK Connections The MECHATROLINK-III connector can be used to connect servo drivers or controllers via a MECHA- TROLINK-III cable. (1) Specifications and Pin Arrangement of MECHATROLINK-III Connector Connector Type Number Name...
  • Page 22 2 Adapter Unit Specifications 2.6.2 Connector Specifications for MECHATROLINK Connections (2) List of MECHATROLINK-III Standard Cables Table 2.5 MECHATROLINK-III Standard Cables Name and Specifications Model Length JEPMC-W6012-A2-E 0.2 m JEPMC-W6012-A5-E 0.5 m JEPMC-W6012-01-E 1.0 m JEPMC-W6012-02-E 2.0 m JEPMC-W6012-03-E 3.0 m...

  • Page 23: Specifications Of The Connector For Ethernet Transmission With The Adapter Tool

    2.6 Connectors 2.6.3 Specifications of the Connector for Ethernet Transmission with the Adapter Tool (PC) The Adapter Unit is connected to the PC via Ethernet (100Base-TX). (1) Specifications of the Ethernet Connector The specifications of the Ethernet connector are shown in the following table. Connector Type Connector Number of...

  • Page 24: Connection Method

    Connection Method 3.1 MECHATROLINK Terminal Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2 3.2 Connection with a MECHATROLINK Hub Module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-3...

  • Page 25: Mechatrolink Terminal Connection

    Two connection examples are shown below. (1) When Connecting to a C1 Master Station Adapter Tool Adapter Unit Ethernet C1 master station MECHATROLINK-III Slave station Slave station Slave station (2) When Connecting to a Slave Station Adapter Unit Adapter Tool...

  • Page 26: Connection With A Mechatrolink Hub Module

    3.2 Connection with a MECHATROLINK Hub Module 3.2 Connection with a MECHATROLINK Hub Module An example of connection with a Hub Module is shown below. C1 master station Adapter Unit Adapter Tool MECHATROLINK-III Hub Module Ethernet MECHATROLINK-III Slave station Slave station Slave station...

  • Page 27: Operation Of The Adapter Tool

    4.3 Starting and Quitting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-17 4.4 Operating the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool Window - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-18 4.4.1 Names and Overviews of Window Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-18...

  • Page 28: Installation And Uninstallation

    4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.1.1 Operating Environment 4.1 Installation and Uninstallation 4.1.1 Operating Environment The following operation environment is required for the PC used to run the Adapter Tool. Item Specifications Pentium 800 MHz or higher, or equivalent (1 GHz or higher recommended) Memory Capacity 128 MB or greater (256 MB or greater recommended) Resolution 1024 ×...
  • Page 29 4.1 Installation and Uninstallation The installation procedure is explained here by taking Windows XP as an example. Prepare the CD-ROM for installing the Adapter Tool, and proceed as follows. 1. Start the PC and set the installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The installer of the Adapter Tool automatically starts and the License Agreement window appears after the title window.
  • Page 30 4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.1.2 Installation 3. Enter the user name and company name and click Next. The installation destination setting window appears. 4. If you want to install the software in the folder displayed as the destination folder, click Next. To install the software in another folder, click Browse...
  • Page 31 4.1 Installation and Uninstallation 5. Click Install. Installation starts and messages that show its progress are displayed as it proceeds. The installation com- pletion window appears when installation is completed. 6. Click Finish. The installation wizard closes, and this completes installation of the Adapter Tool.

  • Page 32: Uninstallation

    4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.1.3 Uninstallation 4.1.3 Uninstallation The Adapter Tool is uninstalled as follows. Opening Control Panel ↓ Opening Add or Remove Programs ↓ Selecting/Deleting the Adapter Tool ↓ Confirm Unistall dialog box ↓ Completion of uninstallation The uninstallation procedure is explained here by taking Windows XP as an example.
  • Page 33 4.1 Installation and Uninstallation 3. Select YASKAWA MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool from the list of installed programs and click Remove. A dialog box confirming removal of the program appears. 4. Click OK. Uninstallation of the Adapter Tool starts and the maintenance completion window appears when uninstal-...
  • Page 34 4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.1.3 Uninstallation 5. Click Finish. The Add or Remove Programs window appears again. 6. Click the close button to close the Add or Remove Programs window.

  • Page 35: Setting Ethernet

    192. 168. 1. 2 192. 168. 1. 1 Ethernet C1 master station MECHATROLINK-III Slave station Slave station Slave station Fig. 4.1 Example of Connection with a C1 Master Station The default setting of the IP address of the Adapter Unit is “192.168.1.1.”...
  • Page 36 4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.2.1 IP Address Setting • Procedure The procedure to set the IP address to “192.168.1.x” is explained by taking Windows XP as an example. 1. Connect a LAN cable to the Adapter Unit and the PC running the Adapter Tool. 2.
  • Page 37 4.2 Setting Ethernet c) Confirm that the Automatically detect settings checkbox is not checked. Click OK to close the dialog box. d) Open the Windows Control Panel and doubleclick the Network Connections icon. The Network Connections window appears. e) Right-click the Local Area Connection and select Properties from the popup menu displayed. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.
  • Page 38 4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.2.1 IP Address Setting g) Check the Use the following IP address checkbox and enter the IP address, “192.168.1.2,” at IP address and the subnetmask, “255.255.255.0,” at Subnet mask. h) Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. i) Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
  • Page 39 4.2 Setting Ethernet 3. Set the IP address of the Adapter Unit to “192.168.1.1.” a) Click Start and then select All Programs - YE_Applications - MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool to start the Adapter Tool. The MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool window appears.

  • Page 40: Changing The Ip Address

    Adapter Unit 223. 223. 3. 3 223. 223. 3. 2 Ethernet C1 master station MECHATROLINK-III Slave station Slave station Slave station Fig. 4.2 Example of Connection with a C1 Master Station • Procedure The procedure to change the IP address from “192.168.1.x” to “223.223.3.x” is explained here by taking Windows XP as an example.
  • Page 41 Click OK. 4. Close the Adapter Tool. Close the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool window. 5. Change the DIP switch setting of the Adapter Unit to start from the flash memory. Change the DIP switch setting of the Adapter Unit to start from the flash memory by setting the 5th pin of the “SW1”...
  • Page 42 4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.2.2 Changing the IP Address 7. Change the IP address of the PC to “223.223.3.3.” a) Open the Windows Control Panel and doubleclick the Network Connections icon. b) Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties from the popup menu displayed. c) Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and click Properties.

  • Page 43: Starting And Quitting

    On doubleclicking the icon (shown to the left) created on the desktop, the Adapter Tool will start. • Starting from Windows Start Click Start and then select All Programs - YE_Applications - MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configu- ration Tool. To quit the Adapter Tool, select File - Exit from the main menu, or click the close button of the MECHA- TROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool window.

  • Page 44: Operating The Mechatrolink-Iii Adapter Configuration Tool Window

    4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.4.1 Names and Overviews of Window Components 4.4 Operating the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool Window 4.4.1 Names and Overviews of Window Components The names and overviews of the window components are given in this subsection.

  • Page 45: List Of Main Menu Options

    4.4 Operating the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool Window 4.4.2 List of Main Menu Options The list of main menu options of the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool window is given below. (1) File Menu Menu Option Explanation Connection... Connects to the Adapter Tool.

  • Page 46: List Of Toolbar Icons

    4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.4.3 List of Toolbar Icons 4.4.3 List of Toolbar Icons The toolbars of the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool window are listed below. Note: All icons are displayed in the enabled status for the purposes of explanation. Icon...

  • Page 47: Slave Device List Window

    4.4 Operating the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuration Tool Window 4.4.5 Slave Device List Window The slave device list window displays the slave devices connected to MECHATROLINK. Name Explanation Displays the station address of slave devices in hexadecimal format, including the extended address.

  • Page 48: Self Configuration

    4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.5 Self Configuration With the self configuration function, the slave devices connected to MECHATROLINK can automatically be identified. 1. Select Adapter - Self Configuration from the main menu. The Self Configuration dialog box appears. 2.

  • Page 49: Saving To Flash Memory

    3. Click OK. 4. Close the MECHATROLINK-III ADAPTER Configuratin Tool window. 5. Change the DIP switch setting of the Adapter Unit to make it start from the flash memory (setting switch 5 of the “SW1” DIP switch to OFF) and restart the Adapter Unit power supply.

  • Page 50: Version Information

    4 Operation of the Adapter Tool 4.7.1 Version Information of the Adapter Unit 4.7 Version Information 4.7.1 Version Information of the Adapter Unit To display the version information of the Adapter Unit, select Help - M-III ADAPTER Version from the main menu.
  • Page 51 Revision History The revision dates and numbers of the revised manuals are given on the bottom of the back cover. MANUAL NO. SIEP C880781 07A <1>-0 WEB revision number Revision number Published in Japan January 2018 Date of publication Date of Rev.
  • Page 52 Phone: +81-4-2962-5151 Fax: +81-4-2962-6138 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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