Yaskawa EtherNet/IP - Manual (Page 8)

2 Product Overview
u About this Product
The option provides a communications connection between the drive and an ODVA EtherNet/
IP network. The option connects 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 a network. EtherNet/IP is a simple, networking
solution that reduces the cost and time to wire and install factory automation 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 drive status
• Change drive parameter settings.
u Applicable Models
The option can be used with the drive models in Table 1 .
Table 1 Applicable Models
Drive Series Drive Model Number Software Version
<1>
A1000
CIMR-Ao2Aoooo
1010 and later
CIMR-Ao4A0002o to 4A0675o
CIMR-Ao4A0930 and 4A1200
301o
CIMR-Ao5Aoooo 504o; 1017 and later
<1> See “PRG” on the drive nameplate for the software version number.
2 Product Overview
8 YASKAWA TOEP YAICOM 16A 1000-Series Option Dual-Port EtherNet/IP SI-EN3D Installation Manual