EN 6 YASKAWA ELECTRIC SIEP C730600 58A 1000-Series Option SI-EN3 Technical Manual2 Product Overview2 Product Overview About This ProductThe option provides a communications connection between the drive and an ODVA EtherNet/IP network. The optionconnects the drive to an EtherNet/IP network and facilitates the exchange of data.This manual explains the handling, installation and specifications of this product.EtherNet/IP 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 anetwork. EtherNet/IP is a simple, networking solution that reduces the cost and time to wire and install factoryautomation devices, while providing interchangeability of like components from multiple vendors.EtherNet/IP is an open device network standard.By installing the option to a drive, it is possible to do the following from an EtherNet/IP master device:• operate the drive• monitor the operation status of the drive• change parameter settings. Applicable ModelsThe option can be used with the drive models in Table 1.Table 1 Applicable ModelsDrive Series Drive Model Number Software Version <1><1> See “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number.A1000CIMR-A2A 1010CIMR-A4A0002 to 4A0675 1010CIMR-A4A0930 and 4A1200 301CIMR-A5A 504