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	What are the ratings available for the FP605? Posted Date: 03/29/2022 Answer: Ratings by enclosure type are shown below. IP20/UL Type 1: 240 V, 3 to 60 HP; 480 V, 3 to 125 HP IP55/UL Type 12: 240 V, 3 to 40 HP; 480 V, 3 to 100 HP IP55/UL Type 12 with switch: 240 V, 3 to 40 HP; 480 V, 3 to 75 HP IP20/Protected Chassis: 240 V, 75 to 150 HP; 480 V, 150 to 600 HP Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Specifications Document Number: INV-N31A94 Published Date: 03/29/2022 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/29/2022
	What are the R1000 ratings? Posted Date: 07/15/2015 Answer: 240V, 3.5 – 105 KW and 480V, 3.5 – 300 KW. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, R1000 Regenerative Unit Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: INV-Q0BXBW Published Date: 07/15/2015 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/15/2015
	What are the potential uses for feature 3760 on update v1.1 (Add ability for OEM to programmatically post dialog box)? Posted Date: 02/09/2021 Answer: User Dialogs can be used in many different scenarios for OEMs to create custom responses for different application states. Here is one example. If there is a sensor used as a digital input to the controller to indicate when the filament is running low for a 3D Printer, a User Dialog would prompt when the input triggers. There could then be two options to proceed from the User Dialog using the checkmark (OK) or X (cancel) button on the dialog. If the checkmark (OK) button is clicked, it will put the machine in a paused state. Conversely, if the X (cancel) button is pressed instead, it allows the G Code to keep executing if a G Code file is currently being run in Auto Mode. The above is just one example of the many ways the User Dialogs can be utilized. Product Group/Line: Yaskawa Compass, Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question Document Number: CNT-LS90KZ Published Date: 02/09/2021 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/09/2021
	What are the possible causes of communication failure between an HMI and a MP9xx controller? Posted Date: 05/03/2001 Answer: Yaskawa has prepared start-up guides for many of the popular HMI products on the market today. These start-up guides are very helpful during startup. The MP products have port communication lights that blink rapidly when the MP product and the HMI are communicating properly. If HMI communications cannot be established, investigate the following possibilities: 1) Ensure that the Memobus driver is installed in the proper directory and selected in the HMI Programming software. 2) Check the cable wiring, testing it pin for pin according to the wiring recommended in the Yaskawa start-up guide. With RS-422/485 communication, terminating resistors may be needed. Try removing the termination resistors if they are part of the circuit, or adding them if they were not. The success of terminating resistors sometimes depends on the characteristics of the cables used. 3) Check the digital ground and field ground (shield) connections. Make sure that the digital and field ground are separated. Follow the grounding/shielding recommendations in the start-up guide. 4) Check the communications protocol setting in both the HMI and the MP product (typically port 2). Select 19.2kBaud, Even Parity, 8 data bits, 2 stop bit, Memobus RTU transmission mode. 5) Make certain that the slave address is set properly. 6) Make sure the right MP series controller is selected. Some HMI products require this selection. 7) Verify that the active page on the HMI actually monitors/sets a valid MP register (any register MW/MB/MF/ML register within MW00000 thru MW32767). For more information regarding specific startup and setup information, please click on this FAQ link FAQ. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Troubleshooting, Wiring Document Number: MNEN-5CJMML Published Date: 05/03/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/03/2001
	What are the pin-outs for SGDH analog monitor connector CN5? Posted Date: 09/21/2004 Answer: The analog monitor signals found in CN5 connector are accessible using the DE9404559 cable. Analog Monitors 1 and 2 can be set via Pn003.0 and Pn003.1, respectively. The output voltage range is ±8V. Note: the polarity of the output voltage will be changed if ±8 V is exceeded. See the attached .PDF file for the related diagram and charts. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Wiring Document Number: MTN-5WKT26 Published Date: 09/21/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/21/2004
	What are the options for providing Sigma III (SGDS-12A) Mechatrolink II ServoPack units with absolute encoder battery back-up techniques?* Posted Date: 06/25/2013 Answer: Unlike Sigma II (SGDH) ServoPacks units, there are no provisions for the battery to be placed in the ServoPack. This leaves three basic options. See the attached .PDF file for information and diagrams detailing the three options. Attachments: 45KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, Servo Products, MotionWorks Software, MP2000 Series (MP2300-MP2200), MP2200, MP2300, SGDS Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Document Clarification, Hardware, Instructions, Integration, Maintenance, Operation, Start Up - Installation, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-6MFK5L Published Date: 06/25/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/25/2013
	What are the operator overlay specs? Posted Date: 06/21/2010 Answer: It is polyester, and meets UL Type 4X and IP66, but is not UV resistant, nor rated for outdoor use. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, V1000-4X Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Specifications Document Number: DRV-86MPU7 Published Date: 06/21/2010 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/21/2010
	What are the new capabilities of DriveWizard Industrial, and will it be backward compatible? Posted Date: 01/14/2019 Answer: The new DriveWizard® Industrial has not only undergone a cosmetic upgrade, but it also has a new feature to support the GA800 data logging function. It is compatible with the new generation of drives like GA800, the 1000 series, and previous generations already supported. It also supports parameter set conversion from A1000 to GA800 and works seamlessly with DriveWizard Mobile parameter sets. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, DriveWizard Industrial, GA800 Drive, A1000 Drive, A1000 Configured, GA800 Configured Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Software Document Number: INV-2E6292 Published Date: 01/14/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/14/2019
	What are the new capabilities of DriveWizard® Industrial, and will it be backward compatible? Posted Date: 04/12/2022 Answer: The new DriveWizard® Industrial has not only undergone a cosmetic upgrade but also has a new feature to support the FP605 data logging function. It is compatible with the new generation of drives like the FP605, the 1000 series, and previous generations already supported. It also supports parameter set conversion from P1000 to FP605 and works seamlessly with DriveWizard Mobile parameter sets. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605, DriveWizard Industrial Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Software Document Number: INV-K345S0 Published Date: 04/12/2022 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/12/2022
	What are the new capabilities of DriveWizard® HVAC, and will it be backward compatible? Posted Date: 09/03/2019 Answer: The new DriveWizard HVAC has not only undergone a cosmetic upgrade, but it also has a new feature to support the HV600 data logging function. It is compatible with the new generation of drives like HV600, the 1000 series, and previous generations already supported. It also supports parameter set conversion from Z1000 to HV600 and works seamlessly with DriveWizard Mobile parameter sets. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, HV600 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Software Document Number: INV-3I4288 Published Date: 09/03/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/03/2019
	What are the most important parameters that need to be set to establish motion? Posted Date: 12/17/2001 Answer: See the attached document below This document discusses the parameters that are most commonly used to achieve basic point-to-point positioning or jogging. This document should be used in conjunction with the JUSP-NS300 or JUSP-NS500 User Manual. The parameters discussed are only the most common parameters. More parameters may need to be adjusted depending on the mode of positioning. The manual can be found at FTP.YASKAWA.COM under Public/Development/Servo. These configurations are most commonly completed with the associated electronic data sheets. The parameters can also be changed with Yaskawa's NSxxx software and a YS-16 cable. NSXXX software, the NS300 EDS sheet, and a document titled "NSXXX Configuration Guide" can be found at FTP.YASKAWA.COM under Public/Development/Servo. Attachments: 72KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, NS300 DeviceNet Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Programming, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMJW Published Date: 12/17/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/17/2001
	What are the most apparent differences between the Z1000 and HV600? Posted Date: 09/03/2019 Answer: The HV600 features a completely redesigned HOA keypad with tactile buttons and a brighter, crisper display capable of conveying much more information at a glance. In addition, like its industrial cousins, every HV600 sports a bright, multi-colored LED Status Ring that provides a clear indication of drive status at all times. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, HV600 Drive, Z1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: INV-EPBS9U Published Date: 09/03/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/03/2019
	What are the minimum settings required to start-up a LEGEND SGDG type servo amplifier for use with a linear motor? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: See the attached .PDF file for information and tables regarding the SW2 Linear Scale Pitch setting Attachments: 19KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDG LEGEND, SGLF Series, SGLG Series, SGLT Series Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming, Start Up - Installation Document Number: PZAC-5PBSRG Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	What are the minimum parameters required to start-up a Sigma II SGDH type servo amplifier for use with a linear motor? Posted Date: 07/25/2005 Answer: Pn000.1 Control Method Selection Set the amplifier to the correct control method (force control, speed control, position control, etc.) Note: Set Pn000.1=2 for force control Pn280 Linear Scale Pitch [microns] Set the linear scale pitch parameter to the scale pitch (i.e. grating pitch or signal period) of the linear encoder. The linear encoder must output a 1Vpp analog sin/cos waveform. The default setting of Pn280 is 0. Alarm A.08 (linear encoder scale pitch setting error) will occur at power-up if this parameter is left at setting 0. Pn281 Encoder Output Resolution [Pulse/Scale Pitch (Pn280)] - Force/Speed Control This parameter is used to scale the encoder output resolution from the servo amplifier. The factory setting is 20; therefore, for a linear encoder with a scale pitch of 40 micron (Pn280=40), the encoder output resolution is 20 pulses (Pn281) divided by 40 micron (Pn280), or 1 pulse per 2 microns. Pn202 Electronic Gear Ratio (Numerator) - Position Control The Electronic Gear Ratio is used to scale the input position reference. See the following FAQ: How are the Electronic Gear Ratio parameters, Pn202 and Pn203, set for linear motors? Pn203 Electronic Gear Ratio (Denominator) - Position Control The Electron Gear Ratio is used to scale the input position reference. See the following FAQ: How are the Electronic Gear Ratio parameters, Pn202 and Pn203, set for linear motors? Pn483 Forward Thrust Limit [%] To prevent danger during motor setup, the factory setting of the forward force limit is set low to 30%. Verify that the linear motor is working properly before increasing this value. Pn484 Reverse Thrust Limit To prevent danger during motor setup, the factory setting of the reverse force limit is set low to 30%. Verify that the linear motor is working properly before increasing this value. Pn50A.3 P-OT Input Signal Mapping The positive overtravel input is factory set to prohibit forward motion. Connect a limit switch to the P-OT input to prevent forward motion beyond the allowable range. The P-OT input can also be disabled to always allow forward motion by setting Pn50A.3 equal to 8. Pn50B.0 N-OT Input Signal Mapping The negative overtravel input is factory set to prohibit reverse motion. Connect a limit switch to the N-OT input to prevent reverse motion beyond the allowable range. The N-OT input can also be disabled to always allow reverse motion by setting Pn50B.0 equal to 8. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II, SGLF Series, SGLG Series, SGLT Series Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Procedure - Policy, Programming, Start Up - Installation Document Number: PZAC-5PBLP6 Published Date: 07/25/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/25/2005
	What are the major features and benefits of the LEGEND amplifier (SGDG)? Is an introductory presentation on the product available? Posted Date: 07/30/2003 Answer: Yes. Yaskawa has developed an "eLearning Module" that presents the major product features, benefits, specifications, and technical information for the Legend amplifier. This presentation runs as an executable file on a PC. A sound card and speakers are required to hear the audio. Screen resolution of 800X600 or greater is recommended. The following are links to other FAQs with more specific technical information: - Adding External Regen on SGDG - Regen Determination - 36pin I/O Interface Cable - Controlling the Mechanical Brake - Linear Motor & Direction Setup - Linear Motor & SGDG Startup - Servo Enable Signal (5 or 24VDC) Attachments: 2.1MB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDG LEGEND Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Document Clarification, Specifications, Training Document Number: MPER-5PXRZQ Published Date: 07/30/2003 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/30/2003
	What are the main causes of the VCF/VCN alarm? Posted Date: 12/20/2014 Answer: See attached. Attachments: 50KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm Document Number: DRV-8VNQGK Published Date: 12/20/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/20/2014
	What are the functions of INIT, CNFG and SUP/MNT switches on the MPiec controllers? Posted Date: 02/15/2017 Answer: The INIT switch bypasses the loading of any saved configuration. Use this switch if there are suspected configuration issues causing alarms on the controller that may prevent you from connecting to the MPiec controller. If the INIT switch is ON and the CNFG switch is OFF, the controller will show no axes connected. The CNFG switch automatically configures the MPiec controller with the supported devices attached to the Mechatrolink network and I/O cards. When this switch is ON the MPiec controller can control any supported devices attached regardless if they are in a saved configuration or not. Yaskawa recommends leaving this switch on. The SUP/MNT switch puts the MPiec controller in supervisor mode for firmware upgrades. When this switch is ON, the controller will not “control” anything (The PLC will not run.) Servos cannot be enabled and I/O cannot be read or written. Product Group/Line: MP3300iec, Controllers, MP3200iec, MP2600iec, MP2310iec, MP2300Siec, MP2000iec Series, Sigma-7Siec Topic/Sub Topic: Customer Support, Troubleshooting, Ask a Technical Question, Start Up, Installation Document Number: CNT-AR2THD Published Date: 02/15/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/15/2017
	What are the features of a Junma servo motor? Posted Date: 08/15/2011 Answer: Compared with a stepper motor, a Junma servo motor can output constant torque in low- to high-speed ranges. Unlike a stepper motor, which causes problems with vibration, noise, heat generation, and loss of control (out of synchronization), a Junma servo motor ensures smooth rotation. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SJME Junma Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: MTN-8EZL3A Published Date: 08/15/2011 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/15/2011
	What are the encoder cable electrical specifications for greater than 20m? Posted Date: 03/08/2016 Answer: Please see attached document for details Attachments: 160KB Product Group/Line: SGM7A Sigma-7, Servo Products, SGM, SGM7F Direct Drive, SGM7G Sigma-7, SGM7J Sigma-7, SGM7P Sigma-7, SGMAH Sigma II, SGMAJ, SGMAV Sigma-5, SGMBH Sigma II, SGMCS Direct Drive, SGMCV Direct Drive, SGMDH Sigma II, SGMDM Sigma II, SGMGH Sigma II, SGMG, SGME, SGMGV Sigma-5, SGMJV Sigma-5, SGML, SGMM Sigma Mini, SGMMV Sigma-5 Mini, SGMP, SGMPH Sigma II, SGMPS, SGMS, SGMSH Sigma II, SGMSV Sigma-5, SGMUH Sigma II, SGMVH, SGMVV Sigma-5, SGT Sigma Trac Topic/Sub Topic: Wiring, Ask a Technical Question Document Number: SRV-83O72Q Published Date: 03/08/2016 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/08/2016
	What are the embedded network protocols for the Z1000? Posted Date: 11/29/2011 Answer: The Z1000 drive incorporates built-in BACnet protocol along with Modbus/Memobus. Protocol are accessible via RS-422/485 communication, which is standard. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Z1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Product Launch Document Number: DRV-8P2QCA Published Date: 11/29/2011 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/29/2011

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