SI-T3/V Comm.Interface Mechatrolink II

Why Choose the Yaskawa SI-T3/V MECHATROLINK-II Communication Option Card?

The Yaskawa SI-T3/V is a MECHATROLINK-II communication option card designed to integrate Yaskawa V1000 inverter drives into high-speed industrial motion control networks. By installing this module, the drive can communicate directly with a MECHATROLINK master controller, enabling real-time drive operation, monitoring and parameter control across an automation system.

MECHATROLINK-II is an industrial field network originally developed by Yaskawa for motion and drive control applications. The SI-T3/V option enables the drive to exchange commands, operational data and diagnostics with the network master at speeds up to 10 Mbps, supporting synchronised control of multiple automation devices.

This option card allows engineers to integrate drives into distributed automation systems with precise timing and deterministic communication. It is widely used in manufacturing equipment, robotics, packaging systems and other motion-intensive industrial applications.

Key Advantages

• Enables MECHATROLINK-II fieldbus communication for Yaskawa drives.
• Supports real-time synchronised motion control across automation networks.
• Allows PLC or motion controller control of inverter operation.
• Provides high-speed communication up to 10 Mbps.
• Supports monitoring of drive status, alarms and parameters.
• Compact plug-in option card for easy installation in compatible drives.

Key Features

• MECHATROLINK-II communication interface.
• Designed for Yaskawa V1000 inverter drives.
• High-speed deterministic communication for motion systems.
• Supports drive control commands and status monitoring.
• Allows parameter reading and configuration via the network.
• Status LED indicators for communication diagnostics.
• Industrial plug-in module designed for automation environments.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yaskawa Electric
• Model: SI-T3/V
• Product type: Communication option card
• Communication protocol: MECHATROLINK-II
• Network speed: up to 10 Mbps
• Network architecture: Master / slave fieldbus
• Maximum nodes: up to 30 slave devices
• Function: Drive control and monitoring via field network
• Drive compatibility: Yaskawa V1000 series
• Installation: Plug-in option card inside inverter
• Application: Industrial motion and automation networking
• Operating temperature: approx. −10 to +50 °C

Industrial MECHATROLINK Networking for Drive Systems

MECHATROLINK is an open industrial communication protocol used for motion control systems, originally developed by Yaskawa. The network allows controllers to coordinate drives, servos and automation devices with deterministic communication timing and high data throughput.

With the SI-T3/V installed, inverter drives can operate as nodes within the MECHATROLINK network. This enables centralised control, synchronised machine operation and real-time data exchange across automation systems.

Typical Applications

• Motion control and robotics systems.
• Packaging and processing machinery.
• Automated production lines.
• Material handling and conveyor systems.
• Industrial automation requiring synchronised drive control.

Trusted by Automation Engineers

Yaskawa communication modules such as the SI-T3/V are widely used by machine builders and automation engineers to integrate inverter drives into high-speed industrial motion control networks.