2 OverviewYASKAWA ELECTRIC SIEP C730600 88E YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-ET3 Technical Manual 72 OverviewThe option provides a communications connection between the drive and a MECHATROLINK-III network. The optionconnects the drive to a MECHATROLINK-III network and facilitates the exchange of data.This manual explains the handling, installation and specifications of this product.MECHATROLINK-III is a communications link to connect industrial devices (such as smart motor controllers, operatorinterfaces, and variable frequency drives) as well as control devices (such as programmable controllers and computers) toa network. MECHATROLINK-III is a simple, networking solution that reduces the cost and time to wire and installfactory automation devices, while providing interchangeability of like components from multiple vendors.Install the option/MIII option on a drive to perform the following functions from a MECHATROLINK-III master device:• Operate the drive• Monitor the drive operation status• Change drive parameter settings Compatible ProductsThe option can be used with the products in Table 1.Table 1 Compatible ProductsNote: Refer to the option package labeling in the field designated “PRG” (four digit number)” or the option labeling in the fielddesignated “C/N” (S + four digit number)” to identify the option software version.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 GA500, GA700, GA800, CR700, or CH700, make sure that the option softwareversion is PRG: 6202 or later.A1000CIMR-A2A ≥1020CIMR-A4A0002 to 4A0675 ≥1020CIMR-A4A0930 and 4A1200 ≥3015CIMR-A5A ≥5040≥1020U1000CIMR-UA≥1010CIMR-UECIMR-UPCIMR-UWZ1000UCIMR-ZA≥6110CIMR-ZECIMR-ZPCIMR-ZWGA500 <2> CIPR-GA50 ≥1010GA700 <2> CIPR-GA70 ≥1010GA800 <2> CIPR-GA80 ≥9010CR700 <2> CIPR-CR70 ≥1012CH700 <2> CIPR-CH70 ≥1012