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Introducing Innovative GA501 AC Microdrive
Mar 16, 2026
The Drives & Motion Division
of Yaskawa America, Inc. is proud to announce the newest addition to
our industrial AC drive lineup, the GA501 Industrial AC Microdrive with Embedded Ethernet!
Available for sale and shipment today, the GA501 is engineered for modern industrial automation and easily handles any industrial application, thanks to its embedded dual-port Ethernet capability.
Connectivity
The GA501 integrates seamlessly into your network via
EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET®, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherCAT®, BACnet/IP®, or
MECHATROLINK-4, all within a single AC drive. Reduce installation time
with dual-port Ethernet connections, standard DIN rail mounting for up
to 7.5 HP, and spring-tension I/O terminals. With support for all
major industrial Ethernet protocols and topologies, the GA501
eliminates the need for additional hardware, reduces installation
time, and simplifies system design.
Flexibility
The GA501 can be part of your Industrial Internet of Things
(IIoT) via a variety of industrial protocols. Select from the six
on-board network protocols with a simple DIP switch.
Available
ratings: IP20/ Open Type enclosure
- 240 VAC single-phase: 1/6 to 5 HP
- 240 VAC three-phase: 1/6 to 30 HP
- 480 VAC three-phase: 1/2 to 40 HP
Motor operation up to 40 HP includes:
- Induction (IM)
- Permanent Magnet (PM)
- Synchronous Reluctance (SynRM)
Ease of Use
Time is valuable. That’s why the GA501 is designed to let you
program a unit without power applied, using the DriveWizard® Mobile
application. With power applied, the innovative LED status ring and
network status LEDs quickly and easily display drive status at a
glance. The GA501’s world-class quality makes it the AC drive you can
rely on for dependable, long-term operation.

























