[Communication Drivers] YASKAWA Electric Corporation MP Ethernet/MECHATROLINK Driver

Summary

Last Updated : 2023/08/31

Details

Note:
  • Precautions for adding a new driver onto Windows Vista or later
  • Precautions for adding a new driver at Daylight Saving Time
    When you install the driver at Daylight Saving Time, the warning dialog "The file of a new version exists at the installation destination. Do you want to overwrite it? " might display it. In this case, select "Yes". Then installation will be completed correctly.
TitleYASKAWA Electric Corporation MP Ethernet/MECHATROLINK Driver
VersionVer. 1.19.14
Supported SoftwareThe required versions of software for this driver installer are as follows.
GP-Pro EX Ver. 2.10.000 or later
Pro-Server EX Ver. 1.30.000 or later

You can check your version by "Help" function -> "Version Info".
Supported Devices
  • MP3000 Series
  • MP2000 Series
  • Sigma-5 Series*1
  • Sigma-7 Series*1
  • A1000 Series*2
  • V1000 Series*2
  • R7G4HML3-6-LC2 (I/O : M-System Co., Ltd.)*3
  • K1G (I/O: Azbil Corporation)*3
  • AZ (Stepping: Oriental Motor Co., Ltd.)*3
  • R7G4HML3-6-STYVS1 (I/O: M-System Co., Ltd.)*3
  • R7G4HML3-6-LC2A (I/O: M-System Co., Ltd.)*3
  • Σ-7C Series
  • Σ-X Series*3

*1It is MECHATROLINKⅡ / MECHATROLINKⅢ connection via MP3000/MP2000 Series.

*2It is MECHATROLINKⅡ connection via MP3000/MP2000 Series.

*3It is MECHATROLINKⅢ connection via MP3000/MP2000 Series.

Related ModelsRequired versions depend on models.
Please check "Supported Models / Version" for the required versions of GP-Pro EX. Required driver versions for different models are listed below.
 
ModelRequired driver version
GP3000 SeriesVer. 1.10.00 or later
LT3000 SeriesVer. 1.12.00 or later
GP4100 SeriesGP4104Ver. 1.14.01 or later
GP4114Ver. 1.19.08 or later
GP4000M SeriesVer. 1.14.01 or later
GP4000 SeriesVer. 1.14.02 or later
LT4000M SeriesVer. 1.17.03 or later
SP5000 SeriesVer. 1.19.04 or later
SP5000X SeriesVer. 1.19.13 or later
ST6000 SeriesVer. 1.19.13 or later
IPC Series for WinGPVer. 1.11.00 or later
General PCs for WinGPVer. 1.10.00 or later
Support Tools
  • Device Data Copy Tool Ver. 1.00.00 or later.
* The support version is depends on the kind of the connection device.
Device/PLC Connection ManualFor details, please read the "Device/PLC Connection Manual" in the lower part of this page.
For general information regarding Device connection and documentation conventions, please refer to Device/PLC Connection Manual
Updated Contents

[Ver. 1.19.14] (Aug. 31, 2023)

The following functions were added.
  • Sigma-X series is supported.
 

How to Install (*This is a self-extracting file.)

Prior to installation, be sure to close all software applications that are running.
  1. Click on the file name above to start downloading the file.
  2. After download is complete, double-click on the downloaded file to start installation.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  4. After installation, start GP-Pro EX/Pro-Server EX.
  5. Select [YASKAWA Electric Corporation] for "Manufacturer" and [MP Ethernet/MECHATROLINK] for "Series" in [Device/PLC] settings of [System Settings] on the [Project] menu.
When using the driver, be sure to refer to the Device Connection Manual PDF (Shown above). Also, for general information regarding Device connection and documentation conventions please refer to Device/PLC Connection Manual

Download file

document
Installer
2.94 MB (3,087,288 Byte)
document
Device/PLC Connection Manual
5.67 MB (5,946,655 Byte)

Update History

[Ver. 1.19.14] (Aug. 31, 2023)

The following functions were added.

  • Sigma-X series is supported.

 

[Ver. 1.19.12] (Dec. 16, 2016)

The following functions were added.

  • Sigma-7C series is supported.
    * To use Sigma-7C (controller section) series with Device Data Copy Tool, Device Data Copy Tool Ver. 1.08.03 or later is required.

 

[Ver. 1.19.11] (Apr. 8, 2016)

The following functions were added.

  • R7G4HML3-6-LC2A of M-System Co., Ltd. is supported.
  • Virtual Memory Space device of Remote I/O of M-System Co., Ltd. is supported.

 

[Ver. 1.19.10]

Az of Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is supported.
 

[Ver. 1.19.09]

R7G4HML3-6-STYVS1 of M-System Co., Ltd. is supported.
 

[Ver. 1.19.08] (Oct. 2, 2015)

The driver name was changed from MP/INVERTER/SERVO Ethernet to MP Ethernet/MECHATROLINK.

The following functions were added.

  • M-System Co., Ltd. R7G4HML3-6-LC2 is supported.
  • Azbil Corporation K1G is supported.

 

[Ver. 1.19.06] (Apr. 2, 2015)

The following issue was fixed.

  • When driver version is Ver. 1.19.05, Device Data Copy Tool does not operate properly in WinGP.

 

[Ver. 1.19.05] (Sep. 22, 2014)

The following function was added:

  • Sigma-7 series is supported.

 

[Ver. 1.18.04] (Mar. 20, 2014)

The following function was added:

  • MPU-01 and CPU201(SUB) are supported.
    * To use MPU-01/CPU201(SUB) series with Device Data Copy Tool, Device Data Copy Tool Ver.1.05.02 or later is required.
    Device Data Copy Tool is included in GP-Pro EX Ver. 3.60.000.

The following issue was fixed:

  • "Wait To Send" is not operated when the UDP communication is used.

 

[Ver. 1.17.03] (Apr. 6, 2012)

The following issue was fixed:

  • The connection device data transfer function "Ver. 1.02.00 or earlier" does not operate normally.
    * To use Device Data Copy Tool, the connection device data transfer function “Ver. 1.04.02 or later” or "Ver. 1.02.00 or earlier" is required. "Ver. 1.03.01" cannot be used.

 

[Ver. 1.17.02] (Mar. 5, 2012)

MP3000 Series is supported by Device Data Copy Tool.

  • * To use MP3000 series with Device Data Copy Tool, Device Data Copy Tool Ver. 1.03.01 or later is required.

 

[Ver. 1.16.02] (Dec. 20, 2011)

The following functions are added:

  • MP3000 Series is supported.
  • Access to Sigma-5/A1000/V1000 Series via MP2000/3000 is supported.
  • The driver name is changed to "MP/INVERTER/SERVO Ethernet" from "MP/SERVO Ethernet".

 

[Ver. 1.14.02]

The following function is added:

  • GP4000 Series was supported.
    * To use GP4000 series, GP-Pro EX Ver. 3.00.000 or later is required.

 

[Ver. 1.14.01]

The following functions are added:

  • GP4000M Series is supported.
    * To use GP4000M Series, GP-Pro EX Ver. 2.71.000 or later is required.
  • GP4100 Series is supported.
    * To use GP4100 series, GP-Pro EX Ver. 2.70.000 or later is required.

 

[Ver. 1.13.01] (Jul. 27, 2010)

The following functions are added:

  • Access to Sigma-5 Series via MP2000 Series is supported.
  • The driver name is changed to “MP/SERVO Ethernet” from “MP Series Ethernet (Extension)”.

 

[Ver. 1.12.01] (Mar. 24, 2009) New

The following issue was fixed:

  • If a touch operator interface keeps disconnection from a PLC, it cannot enter offline mode.