This option is designed for connecting a drive to a field network using the MECHATROLINK protocol. The MECHATROLINK-III option allows the user to operate the drive, monitor the status, and change parameters from a MECHATROLINK master device at a communication speed up to 10Mbps.

MMA is a member group that helps with the promotion and regulation of the MECHATROLINK Protocol. Yaskawa is an executive member of the MMA in addition to a member serving on the board.