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Hide details for Z1000 DriveZ1000 Drive
11/29/2011Are the Z1000’s ready to ship?
11/29/2011What documentation ships with the product?
11/29/2011Where is the Z1000 manufactured?
11/29/2011What will happen to the E7?
11/29/2011Are there plans for a 600V Z1000 drive?
11/29/2011Will the Z1000 be part of the configured drive program?
11/29/2011Are E7 Options compatible with Z1000? Can Z1000 Options be used with E7?
11/29/2011What new features does the Z1000 offer beyond those of the E7?
11/29/2011Is the Z1000 the same physical size as E7?
11/29/2011What are the Z1000 ratings?
11/29/2011When should we begin converting existing E7 business to Z1000?
11/29/2011Will there be a remote keypad option?
11/29/2011Will the Z1000 improve startup times in the field?
11/29/2011What tools are available to help customers convert from E7 to Z1000?
11/29/2011Does the Z1000 have a USB cable interface (instead of serial) for direct connection to a computer, and do I need anything else?
11/29/2011What DriveWizard program does it use, and is it backwards compatible with E7?
11/29/2011Has Yaskawa scheduled any Z1000 Factory Training yet? If yes, what are the dates?
11/29/2011What are the embedded network protocols for the Z1000?
11/29/2011When will a heatsink through the back solution be available, and what enclosure rating will it be capable of?
11/29/2011What Z1000 enclosure types are available?
Hide details for VS miniVS mini
10/27/2005Does installation of an AC Drive near a large capacitor bank (power-factor correction) require special consideration?
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
11/29/2005Does Yaskawa manufacture 115VAC single-phase drives for 3 phase motor operation?
07/18/2007Should motor cable length be a concern when installing an AC drive?, Is it ok to have a motor 300ft from the drive?
Hide details for VH3 DriveVH3 Drive
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
Hide details for VG3 VCD703 DriveVG3 VCD703 Drive
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
07/13/2004Why don’t the page numbers in the parameter section of the instruction manual match the page numbers in the body of the manual?
07/13/2004The VG3 or VCD703 - Vector Drive uses terminals 30 and 31 as inputs for a motor thermistor. With no thermistor connected, the drive faults immediately. Is it possible to use a motor without a thermistor?
Hide details for VCD723 DriveVCD723 Drive
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
Hide details for V7N DriveV7N Drive
11/28/2005What will happen if there is only .5'' clearance from either top or bottom of the drive to an enclosure?
10/21/2005What does it mean when the drive has a RUN command and the STOP light is flashing on the drive display?
10/27/2005Can the PID in the V7 Drive be used for positioning?
10/11/2004Can a Dynamic Braking resistor be installed on a J7 Drive?
10/27/2005Does installation of an AC Drive near a large capacitor bank (power-factor correction) require special consideration?
10/27/2005Is a braking resistor internally installed?
10/27/2005Can a motor with less capacity than the capacity of the V7 Drive be used?
07/13/2004In some pumping systems the motor speed is normally about 80% of rated motor speed. However, periodic purging of the pumping system requires the pump to go to full speed for a while, then return to normal. How is this done with the V7 Drive?
07/13/2004Can the speed reference to a V7 Drive be switched 'on the fly' between run and jog?
10/27/2005Can the operator on the V7 Drive be removed and remotely mounted?
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
07/13/2004What is the meaning of CAL or CALL on the keypad display?.
10/31/2005Can multiple motors be used with a single inverter?
03/14/2006When dealing with harmonic noise, which is better-- an AC or a DC reactor?
07/13/2004What parameter sets the maximum output frequency?
07/13/2004What does it mean that, "motor protection time constant for the electrical termal device is 8 minutes"?
11/28/2005Do Yaskawa drives have a lock-out prohibiting setting or changing of parameters?
03/14/2006How can I set this AC drive so my motor can’t run below 20hz? Is it the Frequency min. parameter?
07/18/2007Should motor cable length be a concern when installing an AC drive?, Is it ok to have a motor 300ft from the drive?
06/22/2006OH -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004What are some counter-measures to reduce harmonics created by AC drives?
07/13/2004OL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004SER - Fault Code Description
07/13/2004bb -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004EF -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004STP -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004FAN -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UL3 (blinking) -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OC -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UV1 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UV2 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL1 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL2 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004EF -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F00 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F01 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F04 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F05 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F06 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F07 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004oPA - Fault Code Description
07/13/2004CE -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004STP -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004(0ff) -- Fault Code Description
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
Hide details for V7N-4X DriveV7N-4X Drive
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
Hide details for V7CX PackageV7CX Package
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
Hide details for V7C PackageV7C Package
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
Hide details for V74X DriveV74X Drive
01/10/2003Can a negative speed reference be used to command the drive to reverse direction when using the Profibus option?
10/27/2005 I am currently using the V7 Drive with a frequency input (terminal RP) and a want to use the J7 Drive in its place. Is this going to work?
10/21/2005What does it mean when the drive has a RUN command and the STOP light is flashing on the drive display?
10/27/2005Can the PID in the V7 Drive be used for positioning?
10/11/2004Can a Dynamic Braking resistor be installed on a J7 Drive?
10/27/2005Does installation of an AC Drive near a large capacitor bank (power-factor correction) require special consideration?
10/27/2005What does "with volume" and "without volume" refer to? Some V7 manuals and catalogs use this terminology.
10/27/2005Can the V7 provide an analog output signal programmed for motor output current?
10/27/2005Is a braking resistor internally installed?
10/27/2005Can a motor with less capacity than the capacity of the V7 Drive be used?
07/13/2004In some pumping systems the motor speed is normally about 80% of rated motor speed. However, periodic purging of the pumping system requires the pump to go to full speed for a while, then return to normal. How is this done with the V7 Drive?
07/13/2004Can the speed reference to a V7 Drive be switched 'on the fly' between run and jog?
07/13/2004On the V7 Drive are the Logic inputs and the Logic Common terminal (SC) electrically isolated from the Frequency Reference Common (FC)?
07/13/2004Does the Modbus port on the V7 Drive need a termination resistor?
07/13/2004The V7 Drive Jog Reference (S7) command is given. Why doesn't the motor move?
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
07/13/2004What is the meaning of CAL or CALL on the keypad display?.
10/31/2005Can multiple motors be used with a single inverter?
03/14/2006When dealing with harmonic noise, which is better-- an AC or a DC reactor?
07/13/2004What parameter sets the maximum output frequency?
07/13/2004What happens when switching to reverse while the motor is rotating forward (FWD=OFF, REV=ON)?
07/13/2004Why are the parameters on the digital operator hidden or locked?
07/13/2004What does it mean that, "motor protection time constant for the electrical termal device is 8 minutes"?
11/28/2005Do Yaskawa drives have a lock-out prohibiting setting or changing of parameters?
07/13/2004Why don’t the page numbers in the parameter section of the instruction manual match the page numbers in the body of the manual?
03/14/2006How can I set this AC drive so my motor can’t run below 20hz? Is it the Frequency min. parameter?
07/18/2007Should motor cable length be a concern when installing an AC drive?, Is it ok to have a motor 300ft from the drive?
06/22/2006OH -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004What are some counter-measures to reduce harmonics created by AC drives?
07/13/2004OL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004SER - Fault Code Description
07/13/2004bb -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004EF -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004STP -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004FAN -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UL3 (blinking) -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OC -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UV1 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UV2 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL1 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL2 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004EF -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F00 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F01 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F04 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F05 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F06 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F07 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004oPA - Fault Code Description
07/13/2004CE -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004STP -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004(0ff) -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004What is required to replace the digital operator on the V7 NEMA 4 drive? What is the replacement part number?
Hide details for V7 DriveV7 Drive
01/10/2003Can a negative speed reference be used to command the drive to reverse direction when using the Profibus option?
10/27/2005 I am currently using the V7 Drive with a frequency input (terminal RP) and a want to use the J7 Drive in its place. Is this going to work?
11/28/2005What will happen if there is only .5'' clearance from either top or bottom of the drive to an enclosure?
10/21/2005What does it mean when the drive has a RUN command and the STOP light is flashing on the drive display?
10/27/2005Can the PID in the V7 Drive be used for positioning?
10/11/2004Can a Dynamic Braking resistor be installed on a J7 Drive?
10/27/2005Does installation of an AC Drive near a large capacitor bank (power-factor correction) require special consideration?
10/27/2005What does "with volume" and "without volume" refer to? Some V7 manuals and catalogs use this terminology.
10/27/2005Can the V7 provide an analog output signal programmed for motor output current?
10/27/2005Is a braking resistor internally installed?
10/27/2005Can a motor with less capacity than the capacity of the V7 Drive be used?
07/13/2004In some pumping systems the motor speed is normally about 80% of rated motor speed. However, periodic purging of the pumping system requires the pump to go to full speed for a while, then return to normal. How is this done with the V7 Drive?
07/13/2004Can the speed reference to a V7 Drive be switched 'on the fly' between run and jog?
07/13/2004On the V7 Drive are the Logic inputs and the Logic Common terminal (SC) electrically isolated from the Frequency Reference Common (FC)?
07/13/2004Does the Modbus port on the V7 Drive need a termination resistor?
07/13/2004The V7 Drive Jog Reference (S7) command is given. Why doesn't the motor move?
10/27/2005Can the operator on the V7 Drive be removed and remotely mounted?
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
07/13/2004What is the meaning of CAL or CALL on the keypad display?.
10/31/2005Can multiple motors be used with a single inverter?
03/14/2006When dealing with harmonic noise, which is better-- an AC or a DC reactor?
07/13/2004What parameter sets the maximum output frequency?
07/13/2004What happens when switching to reverse while the motor is rotating forward (FWD=OFF, REV=ON)?
07/13/2004Why are the parameters on the digital operator hidden or locked?
07/13/2004What does it mean that, "motor protection time constant for the electrical termal device is 8 minutes"?
11/28/2005Do Yaskawa drives have a lock-out prohibiting setting or changing of parameters?
07/13/2004Why don’t the page numbers in the parameter section of the instruction manual match the page numbers in the body of the manual?
03/14/2006How can I set this AC drive so my motor can’t run below 20hz? Is it the Frequency min. parameter?
07/18/2007Should motor cable length be a concern when installing an AC drive?, Is it ok to have a motor 300ft from the drive?
06/22/2006OH -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UV -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OV -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OH3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004CAL -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OPE -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004SER - Fault Code Description
07/13/2004bb -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004EF -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004STP -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004FAN -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UL3 (blinking) -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OC -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UV1 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004UV2 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL1 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL2 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004OL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004EF -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F00 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F01 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F04 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F05 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F06 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004F07 -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004oPA - Fault Code Description
07/13/2004CE -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004STP -- Fault Code Description
07/13/2004(0ff) -- Fault Code Description
Hide details for V1000 DriveV1000 Drive
11/28/2005If the drives carrier frequency is changed , is it necessary to re-autotune the drive?
07/27/2007What are the differences between V7 and V1000?
07/27/2007What Control Methods does the V1000 offer?
07/27/2007Is the design life of the V1000 is twice that of the V7?
07/27/2007What is the maximum frequency limitation of the pulse input?
07/27/2007What is the scan rate of the V1000?
07/27/2007Is the V1000 the same physical size as V7?
07/27/2007What enclosure types are available?
07/27/2007Is there a NEMA 4 version planned?
07/27/2007Are the V1000 network communications full function Modbus or Yaskawa standard?
07/27/2007Does the V1000 have RoHS compliance? What are RoHS and TUV?
07/27/2007Does V1000 have UL Listing for single phase?
07/27/2007What is EN954-1 Safety Category 3?
07/27/2007Can the V1000 be applied to HVAC applications?
07/27/2007Will this drive be part of the configured drive program?
07/27/2007Does the V1000 replace the V7?
07/27/2007Where is the V1000 manufactured?
07/27/2007What documentation ships with the product?
07/27/2007What is pricing of the Communication options?
07/27/2007Are V7 Options compatible with V1000? Can V1000 Options be used with V7?
07/27/2007How about the Analog Input Connector Cable?
07/27/2007Will there be a remote keypad option? If yes what ratings?
07/27/2007Will DriveWizardTM Plus be backward compatible?
07/27/2007Do we have a USB cable interface (instead of serial) for hookup to laptops for DriveWizardTM Plus?
07/27/2007Is the Copy function available with the standard LED keypad?
07/27/2007Has Yaskawa scheduled any V1000 Factory Training yet? If yes what are the dates?
07/27/2007How many connections can DWEZ Pro handle?
07/27/2007When should we begin converting existing V7 business to V1000?
07/27/2007Is the product ready for shipment?
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
12/21/2010After installation of DriveWizard Plus on a Dell PC, the following Windows error is displayed when attempting to launch the application: "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000007b). Click on OK to terminate the application"
Hide details for V1000-4X DriveV1000-4X Drive
11/28/2005If the drives carrier frequency is changed , is it necessary to re-autotune the drive?
06/21/2010What are the V1000-4X’s ratings?
06/21/2010Is the V1000-4X rated for outdoor use?
06/21/2010Can the LCD Operator be used for programming and maintenance of the V1000-4X?
06/21/2010Is the V1000 the same physical size as V7?
06/21/2010Will there be a stainless steel version?
06/21/2010Is there a shake proof version of the V1000-4X?
06/21/2010Do the factory-provided grommets meet the UL Type 4X specification?
06/21/2010What are the operator overlay specs?
06/21/2010Are the external fans rated NEMA 4X?
06/21/2010Which ratings have internal or external fans?
06/21/2010What documentation ships with the product?
06/21/2010What is the price difference between V74X and V1000-4X?
06/21/2010Are V74X Options compatible with V1000-4X?
06/21/2010Can V1000-4X Options be used with V74X?
06/21/2010Are V1000 Options compatible with V1000-4X?
06/21/2010Is the Copy function available with the standard LED keypad?
06/21/2010What about CASE Software?
06/21/2010When should we begin converting existing V74X business to V1000-4X?
06/21/2010Is the product ready for shipment?
06/21/2010Does the V1000-4X meet UL?
06/21/2010Does the V1000-4X meet IP66?
06/21/2010Is the V1000-4X corrosion-resistant?
06/21/2010Does the V1000-4X meet NSF?
06/21/2010Does the V1000-4X meet BISSC?
06/21/2010Is the V1000-4X coated with food-grade paint?
06/21/2010Does the V1000-4x meet NEMA 4X?
Hide details for SS5 DriveSS5 Drive
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
Hide details for RC5 ConverterRC5 Converter
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
Hide details for R3 DriveR3 Drive
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
Hide details for PS5 DrivePS5 Drive
10/28/2005What are the maintenance recommendations for drives that sit on shelves for a couple years without power? Should the drives be powered up from time to time?
Hide details for P7CR PackageP7CR Package
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
Hide details for P7C Drive ConfiguredP7C Drive Configured
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
Hide details for P7BR PackageP7BR Package
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
Hide details for P7B Drive BypassP7B Drive Bypass
11/03/2009How do I order touch up paint?
Hide details for P7 DriveP7 Drive
11/28/2005What will happen if there is only .5'' clearance from either top or bottom of the drive to an enclosure?
10/21/2005What does it mean when the drive has a RUN command and the STOP light is flashing on the drive display?
07/18/2007UL3 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007BUS -- Fault Code Description
11/16/2009CE -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF00 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF01 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF02 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF03 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF04 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF05 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF07 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF08 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF09 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF10 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF20 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF21 -- Fault Code Description
07/18/2007CPF22 -- Fault Code Description