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	In what ways is the U1000 iQpump different from competitor's products? Posted Date: 02/08/2017 Answer: The U1000 iQpump's "Matrix" design (direct AC to AC conversion) is unique to Yaskawa, and superior to competitor's sand-alone solutions (integration of active rectifier, DC bus and Inverter). Matrix technology offers superior harmonics suppression and superior efficiency. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, U1000 iQpump Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Energy Saving Document Number: INV-6UG3WL Published Date: 02/08/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/08/2017
	In what ways is the U1000 different from competitor’s products? Posted Date: 04/21/2015 Answer: The U1000’s “matrix” design (direct AC to AC conversion) is unique to Yaskawa, and superior to competitor’s stand-alone solutions (integration of active rectifier, DC bus, and inverter). Matrix technology offers superior harmonic suppression and superior efficiency. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, U1000 Industrial Matrix Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Energy Saving Document Number: INV-9O85PF Published Date: 04/21/2015 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/21/2015
	In what languages can the GPD 515/G5 display? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portugese. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G5HHP Drive, G5 GPD515 Drive, G5 Drive 600 Volt Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Keypad-Operator Document Number: DRV-5FLLXK Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	In troubleshooting LF fault the manual says the output current has exceeded 5% imbalance. How can I calculate this imbalance? Posted Date: 04/01/2014 Answer: Please see the attached. Attachments: 31KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, General Inverter Drives Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Troubleshooting Document Number: DRV-9AXJFY Published Date: 04/01/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/01/2014
	In the MP940 controller, how are the FLASH and COPY switches used? Posted Date: 05/21/2001 Answer: When an MP940 program is executed, it runs from RAM memory, and variables (or registers) reside in RAM. Without a battery, this memory will naturally decay and lose information over time, so Yaskawa recommends that a battery is attached to the MP940 to maintain the data in RAM. An alternate method of preserving the program data and register data is to store it in the built-in flash memory of the amplifier. The entire contents of RAM can be saved to Flash using either MotionWorks or MotionWorks+. To retrieve the data from Flash, simply set the dip switches on the front of the MP940 unit. Operation note: Upon application of control power with ONLY the "RUN" switch on, the controller will use the program and registers that are currently resident in RAM. WIthout a battery, the RAM memory is subject to loss, and could result in an A.E0 or A.9F alarm. With the "Flash" switch on during power up, the program will be copied from Flash to RAM for runtime. With the "Copy" switch on, the variable (register) data will be copied from Flash to RAM for runtime. Flash: The "flash" switch copies the ladder programs from Flash to RAM on power-up. The data registers, however, are not copied. Copy: The "copy" switch copies the global variables ('M' registers) from Flash to RAM. The values of these switches are checked during power-up, therefore power must be cycled after turning the switches ON. If the MP940 does not have a battery, both switches should be left on all the time. If variables (registers) are changed on a constant basis (such as from an HMI), and need to be retained, then a battery will be necessary. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Operation, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMN6 Published Date: 05/21/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/21/2001
	In 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? Posted Date: 10/27/2005 Answer: The easiest way is to use the Jog Reference input, S7 to toggle between the normal speed reference and the 'Jog Frequency' (n032). Set parameter n032 to 100% frequency. Now when the Jog Reference input is energized the drive will accelerate to 100% speed. When the Jog Reference is released, the drive will return to normal speed. Note: Earlier versions of the V7 Drive were named GPD 315/V7, GPD 315 or VS Mini V7. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, V74X Drive, V7N Drive, V7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming, Speed Control Document Number: DRV-5FLLPY Published Date: 10/27/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/27/2005
	In SigmaWin+ Trace what is the difference between Position Error and Position Amplifier Error? Posted Date: 11/30/2010 Answer: The Position Error trace is the difference between commanded position reference from the controller and the feedback position, while the Position Amplifier Error is the difference between the position command after the model following adjustments and the feedback position. (Attached to this document is a .JPG example.) Attachments: 62KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV Analog, SGDV EtherCAT, SGDV MECHATROLINK-II, SGDV MECHATROLINK-III, SGDV MP2600iec, SGDV SigmaLogic Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software, Troubleshooting, Tuning Document Number: MTN-834KU5 Published Date: 11/30/2010 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/30/2010
	In SigmaWin+ Trace, what is the difference between position error, position amplifier error, and motor-load position error? Posted Date: 05/23/2018 Answer: Position error is the difference between the position reference value and the actual position. Position amplifier error is the difference between the position reference value and the actual position after electronic gear conversion. Motor-load position error is the difference between the feedback position of the motor encoder and the feedback load position of the external encoder for fully-closed loop control. See attachement for more details. Attachments: 114KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV Analog, SGDV EtherCAT, SGDV Indexer, SGDV MECHATROLINK-II, SGDV MECHATROLINK-III, SGDV MP2600iec, SGDV Mini, SGDV SigmaLogic, SGD7S Analog, SGD7S EtherCAT, SGD7S Mechatrolink-III, SGD7S MP2600iec, SGD7S Option Type, SGD7S Sigma-7Siec, SGD7W EtherCAT, SGD7W Mechatrolink-III Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software, Troubleshooting Document Number: SRV-I3E7NL Published Date: 05/23/2018 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/23/2018
	In order to identify the parameter causing the OPE alarm, one goes to monitor U1-18. On the Z1000 Bypass cabinet, the parameter states "Z0-00". What does this mean? Posted Date: 10/21/2013 Answer: The Z1000 bypass is not able to show all parameters when communicating through the bypass control board, and Z0-00 is displayed when the information given by the bypass control board is incomplete. Please connect the digital operator to the drive and go to U1-18. The parameter will be shown only when connected to the drive. For additional information, please refer to the manual SIEPYAIZ1B01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Z1000 Bypass Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Parameters Document Number: DRV-9CPKJL Published Date: 10/21/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/21/2013
	In Normal Duty mode, is the default carrier frequency higher than 2kHz? Posted Date: 01/04/2011 Answer: In normal duty, the default is set to 'Swing PWM', which uses a low carrier frequency but uses an algorithm to reduce audible motor noise. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Specifications Document Number: DRV-8CCU6H Published Date: 01/04/2011 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/04/2011
	In Normal Duty mode, is the default carrier frequency higher than 2kHz? Posted Date: 08/01/2008 Answer: In normal duty, the default is set to "Swing PWM", which uses a low carrier frequency but uses an algorithm to reduce audible motor noise. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, J1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Specifications Document Number: DRV-7H3T47 Published Date: 08/01/2008 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/01/2008
	In MotionWorks IEC Pro, what is the difference between a 'zipped' and a 'sealed' project? Posted Date: 07/03/2013 Answer: There are three ways to save a MotionWorks IEC Pro project: 1. The normal method of saving a project is saving it as a standard project (project.mwt). This saves the project in a readily useable format, with the main project file called *.mwt and an associated folder with all code, graphical elements, set up files, etc . In this format, the code can be edited and debugged readily, however, it is difficult to share the project with others in this format. 2. When a project is to be archived and / or shared with others, create a zipped project (project.zwt). This format compresses the project, as well as optionally including user and firmware libraries, front-end (compiled) code and graphical page layouts (see the help file in MotionWorks IEC Pro for more information about these options). Before a zwt file it can be used, it must be unzipped using MotionWorks IEC Pro. This will uncompress the project into the .mwt format. 3. In MotionWorks IEC Pro 2.3.0 and higher, a project can be saved as a sealed project (project.zws). This is similar to a zipped project but protects the integrity of the code. A sealed project becomes read only, and allows the programmer to share the project source code with an end user or service technician without fear that the code will be inadvertently changed. Assuming the Sealed Project version is the same as the code originally downloaded to the machine, the user can debug a machine without compiling and downloading. Tools such as Logic Analyzer and debug mode, and read/write recipes and watch window are available. The user CANNOT modify the project, and the project cannot be re-compiled (see the help file in MotionWorks IEC Pro for the complete list of benefits and restrictions of a sealed project). Attachments: 93KB 95KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Environment Document Number: MTN-998QUZ Published Date: 07/03/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/03/2013
	In MotionWorks IEC Hardware Configuration, why are the Mechatrolink III axes displayed as offline when the ServoPacks are powered up with no alarms? Posted Date: 06/05/2015 Answer: If the controller had any problems discovering the ServoPacks when powering up, the ServoPacks may have to be power cycled. The first remedy to try is power cycle the entire system. For the axes to be displayed as online, they must have been powered up before the MWiec controller. Since the controller takes several seconds to complete its power up phase, powering the entire system at the same time is fine. If there is no Startup configuration, or if any of the hardware may have been changed, check the switch settings for all ServoPacks. All Mechatrolink III devices must be configured for 48 byte packets and the assigned node numbers must be unique and in the range of 3 to 64. Next, confirm that all cables are connected correctly. The MP3000iec controllers and ServoPacks have LEDs in the Mechatrolink connector that are lit when a cable is plugged into the socket that is connected to an active node. When all devices are powered, check the LED status in all connectors. Finally, if there is a Startup configuration and all the hardware is configured correctly, check the configured response times. The configured response times must be very close to the measured response times. Values that are slightly lower, or much higher than the measured response times may cause the controller not to connect to these nodes. The measured response times can be viewed by allowing doing the following: 1) Using the web server, delete the Startup Configuration 2) Set the MWiec controller to self configure (CNFG DIP switch must be ON) 3) Using the Hardware Configuration, connect with a new project, or connect with an existing project and use the discovered configuration. 4) Refer to the Mechatrolink-III node in the Hardware Configuration to view the measured response times. See the attached document for pictures showing switch settings and status LED’s and view the Mechatrolink III webinar for more information: Attachments: 831KB 480KB Product Group/Line: MP3200iec, Controllers, MP3300iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Troubleshooting Document Number: CNT-DT61GR Published Date: 06/05/2015 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/05/2015
	In MotionWorks IEC Hardware Configuration, how can a configured axis be moved from one node number to another? Posted Date: 03/13/2014 Answer: Although the node number is not editable and therefore cannot be moved directly, the desired effect can be achieved by copy and pasting parameters. The attached document shows this process in a few easy steps. Attachments: 775KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software Document Number: MTN-9H4R4F Published Date: 03/13/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/13/2014
	In MotionWorks IEC, what does the Permanent as Bootproject mean? Posted Date: 05/03/2017 Answer: Within the Resource Dialog, the option 'Permanent as Bootproject' allows the bootproject to download to the controller along with the project as one process. Excluding the bootproject may be useful to avoid long download times. By default, the bootproject is included. Product Group/Line: MP3200iec, Controllers, MP3300iec, MP2000iec Series Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question Document Number: CNT-711FUB Published Date: 05/03/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/03/2017
	In MotionWorks IEC, what causes the Misaligned Datatype error and how can it be resolved? Posted Date: 03/18/2013 Answer: The Misaligned Datatype error occurs when a variable is assigned to a hardware location such as %I or %Q, and the specified address is not in alignment with the starting address of the I/O driver. To see an example and for further information, please see the attached .PDF file. Attachments: 42KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP2000iec Series, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Instructions, Programming, Software, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-7N9NMZ Published Date: 03/18/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/18/2013
	In MotionWorks IEC, how can Mechatrolink-III be configured to run at the fastest update rate? How can a Mechtrolink-III network be configured to be robust to cabling differences? Posted Date: 03/12/2014 Answer: Please see the attached document for a detailed explanation. Attachments: 830KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications Document Number: MTN-9H4MKX Published Date: 03/12/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/12/2014
	In MotionWorks IEC, how can I compare parameters across multiple drives? Posted Date: 03/12/2014 Answer: Yes, use the "Mechatrolink / Set Parameters on Multiple Axes" tab to both view and change parameters on multiple axes. See the attached for the steps. Attachments: 422KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MotionWorks Plus Software, MotionWorks Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software Document Number: MTN-992RCP Published Date: 03/12/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/12/2014
	In MotionWorks IEC, how can an axis be moved from one node number to another? Posted Date: 06/27/2013 Answer: The node number is not editable and thus cannot be moved directly, however the desired effect can be achieved with copy and paste of parameters. See the attached for the steps. Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MotionWorks Plus Software, MotionWorks Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software Document Number: MTN-992REN Published Date: 06/27/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/27/2013
	I need access to the drive parameters on a Z1000 Bypass. What is the correct procedure to do so? Posted Date: 08/05/2013 Answer: Please see the attachment DRV-9A4JZE.pdf for the procedure for accessing the drive parameters. For additional information, please refer to SIEPC71061645, SIEPYAIZ1B01and TOEPYAISUP04 Attachments: 84KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Z1000 Bypass Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Parameters Document Number: DRV-9A4JZE Published Date: 08/05/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/05/2013

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