YASKAWA SI-EP3, Technical Manual

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2 Overview
YASKAWA ELECTRIC SIEP C730600 89C YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-EP3 Technical Manual 7
2 Overview
This option provides a communications connection between the drive and a PROFINET network. The option connects
the drive to a PROFINET network and facilitates the exchange of data.
This manual explains the handling, installation and specifications of this product.
PROFINET is a communications link to connect industrial devices (such as smart motor controllers, operator interfaces,
and variable frequency drives) as well as control devices (such as programmable controllers and computers) to a
network. PROFINET is a simple, networking solution that reduces the cost and time to wire and install factory
automation devices, while providing interchangeability of like components from multiple vendors.
Install the option/PROFINET option on a drive to perform the following functions from a PROFINET master device:
• Operate the drive
• Monitor the drive operation status
• Change drive parameter settings
SI-EP3 is PROFINET Conformance Class A certified.
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Compatible Products
The option can be used with the products in Table 1 .
Table 1 Compatible Products
Note: 1. Refer to the option package labeling in the field designated “PRG” (four digit number)” or the option labeling in the field to identify
the option software version. Refer to
Figure 1 for details.
2. For Yaskawa customers in the North or South America region:
If your product is not listed in
Table 1 , refer to the web page below to confirm this manual is correct for your product. The web page
provides a list of option manuals by product, and a direct link to download a PDF.
Scan QR code
Or refer to: http://www.yaskawa.com/optionlookup
Product Series Model(s) Software Version
<1>
<1> Refer to “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number.
<2> Before you install the option on a YASKAWA AC Drive GA700, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 0253, 4400 or later.
<3> Before you install the option on a YASKAWA AC Drive GA800, make sure that the option software version is PRG: 4400 or later.
A1000
CIMR-A  2A 
≥1020
CIMR-A  4A0002 to 4A0675
CIMR-A  4A0930 and 4A1200
≥
3015
CIMR-A  5A 
≥ 5040
≥
1010
U1000
CIMR-U  A 
≥
1010
CIMR-U  E 
CIMR-U

P

CIMR-U  W 
U1000L
CIMR-U  L 
≥
6210
CIMR-U  F 
CIMR-U  R 
CIMR-U

S

Z1000U
CIMR-Z  A 
≥
6110
CIMR-Z  E 
CIMR-Z  P 
CIMR-Z  W 
GA700
<2>
CIPR-GA70

≥ 1010
GA800
<3>
CIPR-GA80 
≥
9010
A1000