YASKAWA MP User manual

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YASKAWA Electric Corporation
MP/INVERTER/SERVO
Ethernet Driver
1 System Configuration....................................................................................................... 3
2 External Device Selection .............................................................................................. 12
3 Communication Settings ................................................................................................ 13
4 Setup Items ....................................................................................................................80
5 Supported Devices......................................................................................................... 86
6 Device Code and Address Code.................................................................................. 104
7 Error Messages............................................................................................................ 105

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Introduction
This manual describes how to connect the Display and the External Device (target PLC).
In this manual, the connection procedure will be described in the sections identified below:
1System Configuration
This section lists the types of External
Devices and SIO that you can connect.
"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
2External Device Selection
Select a model (series) of the External
Device and its connection method.
"2 External Device Selection" (page 12)
3Communication Settings
This section shows setting examples for
communicating between the Display and
the External Device.
"3 Communication Settings" (page 13)
4Setup Items
This section describes communication
setup items on the Display. Set the
Display’s communication settings in GP
Pro-EX or in offline mode.
"4 Setup Items" (page 80)
Operation

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1 System Configuration
The system configuration in the case when the External Device and the Display are connected is shown.
1.1 MP Series
Connection Configuration
• 1:1 Connection
Series CPU Link I/F SIO Type Setting Example
MP2000
MP2300
MP2200
Ethernet port on 218IF-01 Ethernet (UDP) "3.1 Setting Example 1"
(page 13)
Ethernet port on 218IF-02 Ethernet (UDP) "3.4 Setting Example 4"
(page 22)
MP2310
MP2300S
Ethernet Connector on
CPU unit Ethernet (UDP) "3.2 Setting Example 2"
(page 16)
Ethernet port on 218IF-01 Ethernet (UDP) "3.3 Setting Example 3"
(page 19)
Ethernet port on 218IF-02 Ethernet (UDP) "3.4 Setting Example 4"
(page 22)
MP2400 Ethernet Connector on
CPU unit Ethernet (UDP) "3.2 Setting Example 2"
(page 16)
MPU-01*1
*1 The firmware version of the MPU-01 to be supported is Ver. 2.86 or later.
Ethernet port on Main CPU*2
or
Ethernet port on 218IF-01
*2 Please refer to the MPU-01 Manual for the supported list of Main CPUs.
Ethernet (UDP) "3.12 Setting Example
12" (page 43)
MP3000
CPU-201 Ethernet Connector on
CPU unit Ethernet (UDP) "3.9 Setting Example 9"
(page 37)
CPU-201(SUB)*3
*3 The firmware version of the CPU-201 to be supported is Ver. 1.06 or later.
Ethernet Connector on Main
CPU (CPU201) Ethernet (UDP) "3.15 Setting Example
15" (page 51)
Ethernet Connector on
CPU201(SUB) Ethernet (UDP) "3.9 Setting Example 9"
(page 37)

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• 1:n Connection
*1 When 33 or more External Devices are connected, it is necessary to check [Increase allowable number of
Devices/PLCs].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 80)
•MPU-01
1:1 Connection
1:n Connection
*1 When 33 or more External Devices are connected, it is necessary to check [Increase allowable number of
Devices/PLCs].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 80)
• When connecting to the MPU-01 via the main CPU, do not make communications from two or
more devices (e.g. Display and Ladder software) at the same time. If so, the MPU-01 may make no
response.
Maximum number: 64 *1
Maximum number: 64 *1

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• Sub CPU
1:1 Connection
1:n Connection
*1 When 33 or more External Devices are connected, it is necessary to check [Increase allowable number of
Devices/PLCs].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 80)
• A Sub CPU can be communicated via a Main CPU or in direct connection.
• When connecting to the Sub CPU via the main CPU, do not make communications from two or
more devices (e.g. Display and Ladder software) at the same time. If so, the Sub CPU may make no
response.
Maximum number: 64 *1

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1.2 Inverter Series
Connection Configuration
• 1:1 Connection
• 1:n Connection
*1 When 33 or more External Devices are connected, it is necessary to check [Increase allowable number of
Devices/PLCs].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 80)
Series CPU*1
*1 The symbol in the inverter model name represents the maximum applicable motor capacity and other
specifications.
Link I/F Communication Setting Example
V1000 CIMR-VA
A
V1000 Option
MECHATROLINK-II
(SI-T3/V)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-II
"3.10 Setting Example 10"
(page 39)
A1000 CIMR-A
A
A1000
MECHATROLINK-II
(SI-T3)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-II
"3.11 Setting Example 11"
(page 41)
Maximum number: 64 *1

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1.3 Servo
Series CPU Link I/F SIO Type Setting Example
-V Series
Rotary Motors
(M-II)
SGDV-
11

MECHATROLINK
Communications Connectors 
(CN6A/CN6B)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-II
"3.5 Setting Example 5"
(page 25)
-V Series
Linear Motors
(M-II)
SGDV-
15

MECHATROLINK
Communications Connectors 
(CN6A/CN6B)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-II
"3.6 Setting Example 6"
(page 28)
-V Series
Rotary Motors
(M-III)
SGDV-
21

MECHATROLINK
Communications Connectors 
(CN6A/CN6B)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.7 Setting Example 7"
(page 31)
MECHATROLINK 
Communications Connectors
on MPU-01
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.13 Setting Example
13" (page 45)
MECHATROLINK 
Communications Connectors
on Sub CPU
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.16 Setting Example
16" (page 53)
-V Series
Linear Motors
(M-III)
SGDV-
25

MECHATROLINK
Communications Connectors 
(CN6A/CN6B)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.8 Setting Example 8"
(page 34)
MECHATROLINK 
Communications Connectors
on MPU-01
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.14 Setting Example
14" (page 48)
MECHATROLINK 
Communications Connectors
on Sub CPU
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.17 Setting Example
17" (page 56)
-7 Series
Single-axis
SERVOPACKs
(M-II)
SGD7S-
10

MECHATROLINK
Communications Connectors 
(CN6A/CN6B)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-II
"3.18 Setting Example
18" (page 59)
-7 Series
Single-axis
SERVOPACKs
(M-III)
SGD7S-
20

MECHATROLINK
Communications Connectors 
(CN6A/CN6B)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.19 Setting Example
19" (page 62)
MECHATROLINK 
Communications Connectors
on MPU-01
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.20 Setting Example
20" (page 65)
MECHATROLINK 
Communications Connectors
on Sub CPU
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.21 Setting Example
21" (page 68)
-7 Series
2-axis SERVO-
PACKs
(M-III)
SGD7W-
20

MECHATROLINK
Communications Connectors 
(CN6A/CN6B)
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.22 Setting Example
22" (page 71)
MECHATROLINK 
Communications Connectors
on MPU-01
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.23 Setting Example
23" (page 74)
MECHATROLINK 
Communications Connectors
on Sub CPU
Ethernet (UDP) and
MECHATROLINK-III
"3.24 Setting Example
24" (page 77)

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Connection Configuration
• 1:1 Connection
• 1:n Connection
*1 When 33 or more External Devices are connected, it is necessary to check [Increase allowable number of
Devices/PLCs].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 80)
Maximum number: 64 *1

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• Connection via MPU-01
1:1 Connection
1:n Connection
*1 When 33 or more External Devices are connected, it is necessary to check [Increase allowable number of
Devices/PLCs].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 80)
Maximum number: 64 *1

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• Connection via Sub CPU
1:1 Connection
1:n Connection
*1 When 33 or more External Devices are connected, it is necessary to check [Increase allowable number of
Devices/PLCs].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 80)
Maximum number: 64 *1

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• Connection via Sub CPU and MPU-01
1:1 Connection
1:n Connection
*1 When 33 or more External Devices are connected, it is necessary to check [Increase allowable number of
Devices/PLCs].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 80)
Maximum number: 64 *1

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2 External Device Selection
Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items Setup Description
Number of Devices/
PLCs Use an integer from 1 to 4 to enter the number of Devices/PLCs to connect to the display.
Manufacturer Select the manufacturer of the External Device to be connected. Select "YASKAWA
Electric Corporation".
Series
Select a model (series) of the External Device to be connected and connection method.
Select "MP/INVERTER/SERVO Ethernet".
Check the External Device which can be connected in "MP/INVERTER/SERVO Ethernet"
in system configuration.
"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Port Select the Display port to be connected to the External Device.
Use System Area
Check this option to synchronize the system data area of the Display and the device
(memory) of the External Device. When synchronized, you can use the External Device’s
ladder program to switch the display or display the window on the Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "LS Area (Direct Access Method Area)"
This feature can also be set in GP-Pro EX or in the Display's offline mode.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "System Settings [Display Unit] - [System
Area] Settings Guide"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Main Unit - System Area Settings"

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3 Communication Settings
Examples of communication settings of the Display and the External Device, recommended by Pro-face, are
shown.
3.1 Setting Example 1
Settings of GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC].
Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the External Device and click [Settings] . To connect multiple External Devices, from
[Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add Device] to add another External Device.
Notes
• Check with a network administrator about IP address. Do not set the duplicate IP address.
• Set IP address on the External Device address in the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box.
• You need to set IP address on the Display in the offline mode of the Display.

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Settings of External Device
Use the ladder software (MPE720) to set up communication settings for the communication module 218IF-01.
For details on communication settings, please refer to the manual of the External Device.
The setup procedure differs depending on the version of your ladder software.
Ladder Software Setting (for MPE720 Ver.5)
1Start the ladder software, and in the root folder make the order and PLC folders.
2Right-click the generated External Device, and from the shortcut menu select Logon.
3From the PLC folder, double-click the [Definition folder]’s [Module Configuration] to display the [Engineering
Manager].
4In the [Engineering Manager]’s [Controller], use the pull-down menu to select the rack classification and
communication module.
Set the number associated with the slot number used by the communication module.
When you select the communication module, its setting information is displayed in the [Engineering Manager]’s
[Module details].
5In the [Module details], double-click the No. field’s numeric portion.
Double-click the number associated with the slot number connected to the Ethernet unit.
6Double-click "No.1" and set up serial communication.
Serial communication is used to transfer communication settings to the PLC.
7Save the settings and exit [Engineering Manager].
8After turning ON the communication module’s "INIT" DIP Switch, turn ON the power supply.
9Transfer the settings to the communication module.
10 While online, logon to the External Device. Write the transferred data to FLASH memory.
11 Turn OFF the External Device’s power supply, turn OFF the "INIT" DIP Switch, and turn the External Device’s
power back ON.
• In the shortcut menu, please confirm there is no check mark beside the [Online] command
before logging on.
• For methods on logging on, refer to the User's Manual of the External Device.
Setup Items Setup Description
Transmission parameter This Station IP address PLC IP address
• Please make the connection parameter blank. 
Communication is not possible when a connection parameter is set.

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Ladder Software Setting (for MPE720 Ver.6)
1Start the ladder software.
2Make a project file.
3From the tree view, double-click [Module Configuration].
[Engineering Manager] starts.
4In the [Engineering Manager]’s [Controller], use the pull-down menu to select the rack classification and
communication module.
Set the number associated with the slot number used by the communication module.
When you select the communication module, its setting information is displayed in the [Engineering Manager]’s
[Module details].
5In the [Module details], double-click the No. field’s numeric portion.
Double-click the number associated with the slot number connected to the Ethernet unit.
6Double-click "No.1" and set up serial communication.
Serial communication is used to transfer communication settings to the PLC.
7Save the settings and exit [Engineering Manager].
8After turning ON the communication module’s "INIT" DIP Switch, turn ON the power supply.
9Write the settings to the communication module.
10 Turn OFF the External Device’s power supply, turn OFF the "INIT" DIP Switch, and turn the External Device’s
power back ON.
Notes
• Check with a network administrator about IP address. Do not set the duplicate IP address.
Setup Items Setup Description
Transmission parameter This Station IP address PLC IP address
• Please make the connection parameter blank.
Communication is not possible when a connection parameter is set.
• To write the settings, select the [Save to flash after transferring to the controller] check
box. 
If the data is transferred without selecting the check box, the transferred data is
deleted when restarting the External Device.

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3.2 Setting Example 2
Settings of GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC].
Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the External Device and click [Settings] . To connect multiple External Devices, from
[Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add Device] to add another External Device.
Notes
• Check with a network administrator about IP address. Do not set the duplicate IP address.
• Set IP address on the External Device address in the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box.
• You need to set IP address on the Display in the offline mode of the Display.

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Settings of External Device
Use the ladder software (MPE720) to set up communication settings for the communication module CPU unit.
For details on communication settings, please refer to the manual of the External Device.
The setup procedure differs depending on the version of your ladder software.
Ladder Software Setting (for MPE720 Ver.5)
1Start the ladder software, and in the root folder make the order and PLC folders.
2Right-click the generated External Device, and from the shortcut menu select Logon.
3From the PLC folder, double-click the [Definition folder]’s [Module Configuration] to display the [Engineering
Manager].
4In the [Engineering Manager]’s [Controller], use the pull-down menu to select the rack classification and
communication module.
Set the number associated with the slot number used by the communication module.
When you select the communication module, its setting information is displayed in the [Engineering Manager]’s
[Module details].
5In the [Module details], double-click the No. field’s numeric portion.
Double-click the number associated with the slot number connected to the Ethernet unit.
6Save the settings and exit [Engineering Manager].
7After turning ON the communication module’s "INIT" DIP Switch, turn ON the power supply.
8Transfer the settings to the communication module.
9While online, logon to the External Device. Write the transferred data to FLASH memory.
10 Turn OFF the External Device’s power supply, turn OFF the "INIT" DIP Switch, and turn the External Device’s
power back ON.
• In the shortcut menu, please confirm there is no check mark beside the [Online] command
before logging on.
• For methods on logging on, refer to the User's Manual of the External Device.
Setup Items Setup Description
Transmission parameter This Station IP address PLC IP address
• Please make the connection parameter blank. 
Communication is not possible when a connection parameter is set.

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Ladder Software Setting (for MPE720 Ver.6)
1Start the ladder software.
2Make a project file.
3From the tree view, double-click [Module Configuration].
[Engineering Manager] starts.
4In the [Engineering Manager]’s [Controller], use the pull-down menu to select the rack classification and
communication module.
Set the number associated with the slot number used by the communication module.
When you select the communication module, its setting information is displayed in the [Engineering Manager]’s
[Module details].
5In the [Module details], double-click the No. field’s numeric portion.
Double-click the number associated with the slot number connected to the Ethernet unit.
6Save the settings and exit [Engineering Manager].
7After turning ON the communication module’s "INIT" DIP Switch, turn ON the power supply.
8Write the settings to the communication module.
9Turn OFF the External Device’s power supply, turn OFF the "INIT" DIP Switch, and turn the External Device’s
power back ON.
Notes
• Check with a network administrator about IP address. Do not set the duplicate IP address.
Setup Items Setup Description
Transmission parameter This Station IP address PLC IP address
• Please make the connection parameter blank.
Communication is not possible when a connection parameter is set.
• To write the settings, select the [Save to flash after transferring to the controller] check
box. 
If the data is transferred without selecting the check box, the transferred data is
deleted when restarting the External Device.

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3.3 Setting Example 3
Settings of GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC].
Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the External Device and click [Settings] . To connect multiple External Devices, from
[Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add Device] to add another External Device.
Notes
• Check with a network administrator about IP address. Do not set the duplicate IP address.
• Set IP address on the External Device address in the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box.
• You need to set IP address on the Display in the offline mode of the Display.

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Settings of External Device
Use the ladder software (MPE720) to set up communication settings for the communication module 218IF-01.
For details on communication settings, please refer to the manual of the External Device.
The setup procedure differs depending on the version of your ladder software.
Ladder Software Setting (for MPE720 Ver.5)
1Start the ladder software, and in the root folder make the order and PLC folders.
2Right-click the generated External Device, and from the shortcut menu select Logon.
3From the PLC folder, double-click the [Definition folder]’s [Module Configuration] to display the [Engineering
Manager].
4In the [Engineering Manager]’s [Controller], use the pull-down menu to select the rack classification and
communication module.
Set the number associated with the slot number used by the communication module.
When you select the communication module, its setting information is displayed in the [Engineering Manager]’s
[Module details].
5In the [Module details], double-click the No. field’s numeric portion.
Double-click the number associated with the slot number connected to the Ethernet unit.
6Save the settings and exit [Engineering Manager].
7After turning ON the communication module’s "INIT" DIP Switch, turn ON the power supply.
8Transfer the settings to the communication module.
9While online, logon to the External Device. Write the transferred data to FLASH memory.
10 Turn OFF the External Device’s power supply, turn OFF the "INIT" DIP Switch, and turn the External Device’s
power back ON.
• In the shortcut menu, please confirm there is no check mark beside the [Online] command
before logging on.
• For methods on logging on, refer to the User's Manual of the External Device.
Setup Items Setup Description
Transmission parameter This Station IP address PLC IP address
• Please make the connection parameter blank. 
Communication is not possible when a connection parameter is set.