509 Specifications* 1. The baud rate is 4 Mbps for MECHATROLINK-I, and 10 Mbps forMECHATROLINK-II.* 2. For MECHATROLINK-I, a cycle is 2 ms. For MECHATROLINK-II, acycle is 1 ms to 8 ms for a 32-byte data transmission, and 500 μs to 8ms for a 17-byte data transmission.* 3. For MECHATROLINK-I, only a 17-byte data transmission can beselected.* 4. The maximum number of connectable stations changes depending onthe types and settings of the host controller, baud rate, or communica-tions cycle. For details, refer to the manuals of your controller.Communications cycle: Integral multiple of transmission cycles(depending on the host controller settings).Example: If the host controller is an MP2300• For MECHATROLINK-II (32-byte transmission,2-ms communications cycle):21 stations max. (21 slaves can be set, but then the maximum num-ber of connectable Inverters will be 16.)• For MECHATROLINK-II (32-byte transmission,1-ms communications cycle):9 stations max.• For MECHATROLINK-II (17-byte transmission,1-ms communications cycle):15 stations max.• For MECHATROLINK-I: 14 stations max.* 5. At the maximum transmission distance of 50 m, the maximum numberof slaves is 15.Item RequirementsBaud rate 4 Mbps or 10 Mbps*1Access mode Start-stop synchronization, master/slave methodTransmission cycle 500 μs to 8 ms*2Maximum transmissiondistance 50 m *5Data length 17-byte data transmission or 32-byte data transmission *3Maximum number ofslaves 30 *4 *5Operating Power Supply 4.75 VDC to 5.25 VDC (supplied from Inverter)Ambient Temperature -10°C to 45°CHumidity 95% max. (with no condensation)Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°CLocation Indoors (free from corrosive gases or dust)Elevation 1000 m max.