1 Preface and SafetyYASKAWA SIEP C730600 86F MECHATROLINK-II Technical Manual 51 Preface and SafetyYASKAWA Electric supplies component parts for use in a wide variety of industrial applications. The selectionand 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. Underno circumstances should any YASKAWA product be incorporated into any product or design as the exclusive orsole safety control. Without exception, all controls should be designed to detect faults dynamically and fail safelyunder all circumstances. All products designed to incorporate a component part manufactured by YASKAWAmust be supplied to the end user with appropriate warnings and instructions as to the safe use and operation of thatpart. Any warnings provided by YASKAWA must be promptly provided to the end user. YASKAWA offers anexpress warranty only as to the quality of its products in conforming to standards and specifications published inthe manual. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS OFFERED. YASKAWA assumes noliability for any personal injury, property damage, losses, or claims arising from misapplication of its products.◆ Applicable DocumentationThe following manuals are available for the option:Document DescriptionYASKAWA AC Drive OptionMECHATROLINK-IIInstallation ManualManual No: TOBP C730600 86This guide is packaged together with the product and contains information necessary to install the option and set related drive parameters.YASKAWA AC Drive OptionMECHATROLINK-IITechnical ManualManual No:SIEP C730600 86(This book)The technical manual contains detailed information about the option. Access the following sites to obtain the technical manual:U.S.: http://www.yaskawa.comEurope: http://www.yaskawa.eu.comJapan: http://www.e-mechatronics.comOther areas: Check the back cover of these manuals.For questions, contact Yaskawa or a Yaskawa representative.YASKAWA AC DriveManualDrive manuals contain basic installation and wiring information in addition to detailed parameter setting, fault diagnostic, and maintenanceinformation.The most recent versions of these manuals are available for download on our documentation websites:U.S.: http://www.yaskawa.comEurope: http://www.yaskawa.eu.comJapan: http://www.e-mechatronics.comOther areas: Check the back cover of these manuals.For questions, contact Yaskawa or a Yaskawa representative.◆ GlossaryPhrase DefinitionOption YASKAWA AC Drive Option MECHATROLINK-IIKeypad • 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 CH700Drive • YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series (A1000, U1000, Z1000U)• YASKAWA AC Drive GA500• YASKAWA AC Drive GA700• YASKAWA AC Drive GA800• YASKAWA AC Drive CR700• YASKAWA AC Drive CH700Hex. (Example: 900 (Hex.)) Indicates a unit for hexadecimal number format.◆ Registered Trademarks• MECHATROLINK-I/MECHATROLINK-II is a registered trademark of the MECHATROLINK MembersAssociation (MMA).• Other company names and product names in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of therespective companies.