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Sigma-5 Applications

Class Number: TRM010-Sigma5Apps
Class Location: IL
Class Cost: $1150

Class Topics:
The Sigma-5 Applications class is designed to give technicians and engineers an in-depth look into the functions and capability of the Sigma-5 amplifier. Students will learn how to set up and configure the amplifier for a variety of application types using desktop demos. This class consists of three major units:

  1. Sigma-5 Servo Basics introduces the fundamental servo and motion control concepts common to many modern servo systems, put into practice within the context of Sigma-5
  2. Sigma-5 for Sigma II Users gives users an in-depth look into the functions and capability of the Sigma-5 amplifier. Students will learn how to use the new technical features of Sigma-5, as well as how to configure the amplifier for a variety of application types using desktop demos, and will tune several mechanical systems. An emphasis is placed on hands-on exercises, which comprise about half of the class.
  3. Sigma-5 Hands-On makes the student responsible for all aspects of setting up a system, including installation, wiring, parameter configuration, integration to external components, and troubleshooting.. Class topics are outlined below.
Class topics include but are not limited to:

Sigma-5 Servo Basics
  • Motion Control System Overview
  • Servomotor Technology
  • Amplifier Technology
  • Servo System Quick-Start
  • Servo Amplifier Control Modes
  • SigmaWin+ Parameter Editing
  • Installation
  • Amplifier Jog
  • Controller Setup
  • Machine Jog

Sigma-5 for Sigma II Users
  • Product Overview
  • SigmaWin+ Software Improvements (including Setup Wizard)
  • Torque, Speed, and Position control applications
  • Advanced Functions (including Safety Function, SEMI F47 Standard, Test Without Motor, Overload Detection)
  • Tuning Functions (including Program Jog, Tuning-Less, Advanced Auto-Tuning, and One-Parameter Tuning)
  • Application tuning and performance measurement (including SigmaWin + Trace, Mechanical Analysis, Vibration Suppression)

Sigma-5 Hands-on
  • Lab overview
  • External component identification and specifications
  • Power circuit diagram
  • I/O circuit digram
  • Installation, startup, troubleshooting

Class Materials:
Students will receive a copy of the class training manual as well as selected product user and instruction manuals in paper and/or electronic format.

Prerequisites:
Because this is a technical class, a technical degree and/or several years of motion control experience are recommended. If you’re not sure if this class is right for you, contact Technical Training Services at 1-800-YASKAWA (927-5292) dial 4 or email training@yaskawa.com.

Class Format:
This class runs as shown below, with a one-hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks.
Day 1 (full-day): 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Day 2 (full-day): 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Day 3 (full-day): 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Day 4 (full-day): 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Day 5 (Early-day): 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
NOTE: Students with a high degree of expertise and experience with installation, startup, and troubleshooting tend to finish this class 1-2 hours early.

There is one 15-minute break in the morning, and one 15-minute break in the afternoon.
There is a 1-hour break for lunch each day. Lunch is provided.

The class consists of approximately 50% lecture and 50% hands-on exercises with a working product demo unit.

Continuing Education Units:
Continuing Education Units will be awarded to those students that attend this training class in its entirety and pass the certification test with a score of 85% or better. Yaskawa does not provide partial CEU credits for less than 100% attendance. As an IACET Authorized Provider, Yaskawa America Inc. offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. Yaskawa America, Inc. is authorized by IACET to offer 3.3 CEUs for this program.


Class Cost:

Contact Yaskawa for pricing at 1-800-YASKAWA (927-5292) dial 4. The fee that you will be charged includes all training documents, a light snack each morning, and a lunch each day. Costs associated with travel, lodging, and evening meals are not included and are the student's responsibility.

To Enroll:
To enroll in any class, call Technical Training Services at 1-800-YASKAWA (927-5292) dial 4 or email training@yaskawa.com. Please have a PO ready when you call. Class sizes are limited, so call early to reserve your seat.
PO must be net 30 days.

Cancellation Policy:
Yaskawa reserves the right to cancel a scheduled class at anytime due to low enrollment. In this situation the student will be asked to reschedule or the tuition cost will be refunded. Yaskawa is not liable for any charges incurred by the customer (i.e.-airline, hotel, and rental car) due to cancellation.

Cancellation fee for customers: if canceling within 1 week of the scheduled class is 50% of the total.
Cancellation fee for ASC/Partners: if canceling within 1 week of the scheduled class is 100% of the total.