iiIntroductionThis manual explains the specifications and handling of the Yaskawa LONW ORKS Option for the Yaskawa models E7, P7, F7 and G7 drives. TheLONW ORKS Option connects the drive to a LONWORKS network and facilitates the exchange of data utilizing the LonTalk protocol. In thisdocument, the word ìinverterî, ìac driveî and ìdriveî may be used interchangeably.To ensure proper operation of this product, read and understand this manual. For details on installation and operation of the E7, P7, F7 and G7drives, refer to the appropriate driveís user and/or technical manual. All drive manuals and support files can be found on the CD that came withthe drive. They are also available for download at www.drives.com.For information on L ONWORKS contact the Echelon at www.echelon.com.LONW ORKS Option Installation Guide document reference IG.AFD.20E7 User Manual document reference TM.E7.01E7 Programming Manual document reference TM.E7.02E7B Drive/Bypass technical Manual document reference TM.E7B.01F7 User Manual document reference TM.F7.01F7 Programming Manual document reference TM.F7.02F7 Parameter Access Technical Manual document reference TM.F7.11P7 User Manual document reference TM.P7.01P7 Programming Manual document reference TM.P7.02G7 Technical Manual document reference TM.G7.01GPD is a trademark of Yaskawa, Inc.MODBUS is a registered trademark of Schneider Automation, Inc.L ONWORKS , Lon , LonBuilder , LonTalk and LonManager are registered trademarks of Echelon Corporation.LonMaker, LonMark, LonLink and NodeBuilder are trademarks of Echelon Corporation.All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies or organizations.Note: Installing the LONW ORKS Option on an F7 or G7 drive obstructs the 3CN and 4CN connectors. This means that I/O and encoderfeedback options cannot be installed concurrently with the LONW ORKS Option on an F7 or G7 drive.When used on a F7, G7 or P7 drive, the drive will appear as an E7 on the network.