Yaskawa VS-616G5 DeviceNet Communication Interface Card SI-M2 - Manual (Page 2)

Page 2 VS-616G5 Option Instruction Manual: DeviceNet™ Communication Interface Card SI-M2
PRECAUTIONS
1. Read this instruction manual in its entirety before installing the DeviceNet  Communication
Interface Card SI-M2 or operating the inverter with this card installed.
2. DO NOT connect or disconnect wiring, or perform signal checks while the electrical power is turned ON.
Failure to observe these and other precautions indicated in this manual will expose the user to high
voltages, resulting in serious injury or death. Damage to equipment may also occur.
NOTE
The Option Card uses CMOS IC chips. Therefore, the card could become damaged when physically
handled if static electricity is present. The person handling the card should wear a discharge strap to
eliminate the possibility of static charge (if present) affecting the card.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in equipment damage.
NOTICE
Printed August, 1997. The information contained within this document is the proprietary property of
Yaskawa Electric America, Inc., and may not be copied, reproduced or transmitted to other parties
without the expressed written authorization of Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the uses of the information contained herein. Moreover,
because Yaskawa is constantly improving its high quality product, the information contained in this
manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
document. Nevertheless, Yaskawa assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any
liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this publication.
This document assumes that the reader possesses and completely understands the DeviceNet 
specification. For more information and training on the use of DeviceNet  , or to obtain a copy
of the specification, contact the Open DeviceNet  Vendors Association (ODVA-Coral Gables, FL).
This manual also assumes that the reader is familiar with writing to the VS-616G5 Flash memory with
the appropriate hardware and software tools.
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