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	How do I solve the problem where the Yaskawa EtherCAT drive runs a motor that has poor motion (jumps, hiccups, shudders, stutters, spontaneous vibrations, jerks, grinding, noisy, etc.) or sometimes I get A.A12 or A.A11? (0A11h, 0A12h) Posted Date: 02/08/2017 Answer: Many causes exist for this behavior. Refer to the attachment for the troubleshooting guide. Attachments: 841KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV EtherCAT, Network-Comm-EtherCAT Topic/Sub Topic: Alarm, Ask a Technical Question, EMI - RFI, Fault Code Description, Installation, Network Communications, Networks, Operation, Parameters, Troubleshooting Document Number: SRV-S0L2U9 Published Date: 02/08/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/08/2017
	How do I see what configuration is in a SigmaLogic axis? Posted Date: 10/14/2014 Answer: To retrieve the existing configuration in a SigmaLogic unit: Reboot the controller to ensure that any previous changes have taken effect Connect with LogicWorks and navigate to Connection – Receive. The existing configuration and sequence table will be loaded. The name of the project will be shown on the Connection Connect page as ‘Current Configuration’. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV SigmaLogic Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software, Troubleshooting Document Number: SRV-GIT7G6 Published Date: 10/14/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/14/2014
	How do I save and recall parameter settings for User Initialization? Posted Date: 02/28/2013 Answer: Save parameters Set O2-03 equal to 1 Recall parameters Set A1-03 = 1110 Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Configured, A1000 Drive, E7 Drive, E7B Drive Bypass, E7BR Package, E7C Drive Configured, E7CR Package, E7L Drive Bypass, E7N Narrow Bypass Package, E7S Slim Configured Drive, F7 Drive, iQpump 7 Series, iQpump1000, J1000 Drive, P1000 Drive, P7 Drive, P7B Drive Bypass, V1000-4X Drive, V1000 Drive, Z1000 Bypass, Z1000 Drive, iQpump Micro, iQpump Micro Configured Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Installation, Instructions, Keypad-Operator, Maintenance, Operation, Options, Parameters, Programming, Protective Features, Service, Start Up, Troubleshooting Document Number: DRV-94UQRE Published Date: 02/28/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/28/2013
	How do I run a Yaskawa linear motor without hall sensors? Posted Date: 03/07/2014 Answer: This FAQ describes the required amplifier parameters settings for enabling and operating the polarity detection feature for hall-less operation of Sigma-5 linear motor systems. The polarity detection function detects the magnetic polarity and stores the phase data in the ServoPack relative to the linear scale. This detection routine is initiated automatically the first time a ServoON command is received from the host controller after initial power up of the servo system. Attachments: 238KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGLF Series, SGLG Series, SGLT Series, Sigma Trac, SGT Sigma Trac, STF Sigma Trac, SGDV Analog, SGDV EtherCAT, SGDV MECHATROLINK-II, SGDV MECHATROLINK-III, SGDV MP2600iec, SGDV SigmaLogic Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Adjustments, Alarm, Application Example, Applications, Hardware, Procedure - Policy, Instructions, Integration, Options, Parameters, Programming, Start Up - Installation, Training, Troubleshooting, Tuning, Wiring, EMI - RFI Document Number: MTN-9GATY7 Published Date: 03/07/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/07/2014
	How do I register the MotionWorks IEC software without internet access? Posted Date: 06/26/2013 Answer: Call "1-800-YASKAWA" (1-800-927-5292) and speak with a Motion Technical Support Engineer. Provide the serial number that came with the software (located on the package label or back side of original software CD), Site Code shown on the screen below, and the user information for the person who bought the software. Yaskawa will then provide you a Site Key for the software (.JPG sample attached). Attachments: 34KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Instructions, Procedure - Policy, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MTN-7L3TLH Published Date: 06/26/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/26/2013
	How do I re-allocate a digital input on a DI-100 or DI-101? Posted Date: 10/03/2013 Answer: See illustrated step-by-step instructions in attached .pdf documentation. For additional information, also see the A1000 High Performance Vector Control Drive technical manual (Doc #SIEPC71061641), and the A1000 & P1000 Manual Supplement (Doc #TOEPYEASUP03). Attachments: 160KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Configured, A1000 Drive, Drive Options, P1000 Configured, P1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Procedure - Policy Document Number: DRV-98NQAR Published Date: 10/03/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/03/2013
	How do I prevent alarm A.E02 (also seen as 0E02h, 0E02, E02, E02h)? Posted Date: 01/05/2016 Answer: A.E02 (also seen as 0E02h, 0E02, E02, E02h) can be caused by setting values into objects after setting object 2700h = 1 (User Parameter Configuration) and before object 2700h returns to 0. The proper procedure for using object 2700h is (as described in the SERVOPACK EtherCAT CoE Network Module User's Manual: 1. Change FSA (Device Control) state to "Switch on Disabled." 2. Set new paramter setting value (e.g. object 2701h). 3. Set object 2700h to 1 for activiting the "new" user settings. 4. When processing is completed, the value of object 2700h is reset to 0. Do not write to any objects through SDO at until object 2700h is read back as 0. If the above procedure is followed. A.E02 will not occur for that reason. If A.E02 continues to occur, contact Technical Support. Product Group/Line: SGDV EtherCAT, Servo Products, SGD7S EtherCAT, Network-Comm-EtherCAT Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm Document Number: SRV-24ZTT5 Published Date: 01/05/2016 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/05/2016
	How do I get a 0-20mA signal out of the analog outputs? Posted Date: 02/28/2013 Answer: Step1: Move the S5 Jumper to the current position. Step 2: Leave H4-07(FM) or h4-08(AM) equal to 0. (This is determined which analog output you are using) Now the analog input is set for a 0-20mA signal Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Configured, A1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Procedure - Policy, Installation, Instructions, Options, Parameters, Programming, Troubleshooting, Wiring Document Number: DRV-94UQN4 Published Date: 02/28/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/28/2013
	How do I enter the Run Command from the control circuit terminals? Posted Date: 11/28/2005 Answer: The Run command Method is entered from the digital operator when at factory settings. Change the Run Command Selection parameter n02 to "1" to enter the Run Command from the control circuit terminal. Refer to TM.J7.01 for more information. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, J7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Motors, Programming Document Number: DRV-5NSL7Q Published Date: 11/28/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/28/2005
	How do I cure the "Socket Communication Applet Unavailable" error? Posted Date: 06/21/2013 Answer: The web interface for MPiec controllers provides a quick means to check system status and perform test moves via an Ethernet connection. The Machine Operations hyperlink will allow the user to manipulate and exercise the motion axes. On some computer systems, an error message will be generated that indicates "Socket Communication Applet Unavailable". This is likely caused by a missing or incompatible version of the Java Runtime Engine as an add-on to the web browser. The web interface requires Java version 1.4.2 or higher from Sun Microsystems. Combinations involving controller firmware, operating system, explorer version and Java version tested by Yaskawa are shown in the attached. If you continue to experience problems, install the most recent version which is supported by your MPiec Controller. Attachments: 19KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP2000iec Series, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm, Start Up - Installation, Troubleshooting, Upgrade (Software - Firmware) Document Number: MTN-7MEKBK Published Date: 06/21/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/21/2013
	How do I create a User-Set scaling in the 1000 series drives? Posted Date: 02/28/2013 Answer: The following example is for a 4-20ma, 0-100 psi transducer. Step 1: Set B5-20 = 3 (User-set) Step 2: Set B5-38=01000 (Display value) Step 3: Set B5-39=1 (Decimal place) With this setup now the drive is going to display 0-100.0 for feedback display. 4ma will equal 0.0psi and 20mA equal to 100.0psi. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Drive, P1000 Drive, V1000 Drive, Z1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Installation, Instructions, Operation, Options, Parameters, Parts or Replacement, PID Application, Programming, Troubleshooting Document Number: DRV-94UQXG Published Date: 02/28/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/28/2013
	How do I create a Device ID in bacnet? Posted Date: 06/21/2013 Answer: (H) = Hexadecimal Device instance ID = In a Yaskawa drive you can have up to 4194303 unique addresses to address the drive. H5-15 = 3F(H) and H5-14(H) = FFFF(H) add together to make the Device instance Id. This will give you the possible number of 3FFFFF(H) which is equal to 4,194,303. Example: 1.Address 1000 = 3E8(H) H1-14 = 3E8 H1-15 = 0 2.Address 1,000,000 = F4240(H) H1-14 = 4240 H1-15 = F Attachments: 184KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Z1000 Bypass, Z1000 Configured, Z1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Bypass Function, Installation, Instructions, Network Communications, Operation, Options, Parameters, Programming, Specifications Document Number: DRV-93CMAE Published Date: 06/21/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/21/2013
	How do I clear A.EC1 with SigmaWin+ version 5 versus SigmaWin+ version 7? Posted Date: 02/09/2017 Answer: To clear A.EC1 (Safety-related Servo Parameter Unmatch Alarm) using SigmaWin+ version 5, follow the steps below: 1. In the Setup menu, select the Safety Option Module Setup Alarm Clear function. 2. Follow the on-screen prompts to reset the alarm. To clear A.EC1 (Safety-related Servo Parameter Unmatch Alarm) using SigmaWin+ version 7, follow the steps below: 1. Select the Display Alarm function (found in the Alarm category). 2. Select the axis that has the alarm (if there is only 1 axis, the axis is selected automatically by default). 3. Select the button Reset axes. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to reset the alarm. Product Group/Line: SigmaWin Plus 7 Software, Servo Products Topic/Sub Topic: Alarm, Ask a Technical Question Document Number: SRV-474YQ7 Published Date: 02/09/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/09/2017
	How do I add external regenerative resistors? Posted Date: 12/14/2007 Answer: First, it is important to add a regenerative resistor with the proper resistance. Otherwise, damage to the ServoPack and/or poor performance may result. Please refer to the table in Section 5.6 of the Sigma II User's Manual [YEA-SIA-S800-32.2] for the minimum allowable resistance for each ServoPack model (see attachment below also). The user's manual also discusses calculating regenerative energy capacity. Once the amount of regenerative capacity has been determined, a resistor must be acquired to satisfy the requirements. Yaskawa offers a range of resistor pack units, and while they are designed and wired to work with particular sized ServoPacks, they can be rewired/reconfigured to work most any unit. Please reference the attached document for configuration and wiring details. Once a resistor has been acquired, it is connected between terminals B1 and B2 of the SGDH ServoPack. Be sure to remove the jumper between B2 and B3 (applicable to ServoPacks between 500W to 5.0kW). Now the external regenerative resistor's useable capacity must be calculated. There are two general variations to this: 1) Natural Convection Cooling. About 20% of convection cooled resistor's capacity may be used. For example, if a resistor has a nameplate value of 1000 watts, the maximum usable capacity is 1000Watts * 20% = 200 Watts (assuming natural convection cooling). This limitation is generally specified by the resistor manufacturer to insure high MTBF, so be sure to verify the capacity reduction in your specific operating environment. 2) Forced Air Cooling. About 50% of a forced air cooled resistors capacity may be used. For example, if a resistor has a nameplate value of 1000 watts, the maximum usable capacity is 1000Watts * 50% = 500 Watts (assuming forced air cooling). Lastly, the value for Parameter PN-600 (Regenerative Resistor Capacity) must be calculated and input. PN-600 is in units of 10W, so the above calculated valued must be divided by 10 and the result is input for PN-600. For the two examples above: PN-600 = (200/10) = 20, natural convection cooling PN-600 = (500/10) = 50, forced air cooling Attached Files: 99004a.pdf is external regen specifications for the Sigma II amplifier product. It outlines the minimum value resistor rating required for a particular model number and how to use/rewire the JUSP-RA04, 05, 18, 19 resistor packs to match that rating. Troubleshooting info Note: If an A.40 alarm (overvoltage) appears, it could be due to too much instantaneous power regeneration. A remedy could be to lower the resistance value of the shunt regen resistor (but be sure not to go below min rating). Note: If an A.32 alarm (Regeneration overload) appears, the RMS regen dissipating capacity must be increased. This alarm is governed through the Pn-600 setting) Attachments: 65KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Procedure - Policy, Start Up - Installation, Wiring Document Number: MNEN-5CJMRL Published Date: 12/14/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/14/2007
	How does the physical size of the HV600 compare with the Z1000? Posted Date: 09/03/2019 Answer: To accommodate design features, some HV600 models outer dimensions vary slightly (¼” or less) from the Z1000. However, the HV600 has mounting holes that match the Z1000 for easy replacements. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, HV600 Drive, Z1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: INV-3S2SS0 Published Date: 09/03/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/03/2019
	How does the physical size of the GA800 compare with the A1000? Posted Date: 01/11/2019 Answer: To accommodate design features, the GA800 is slightly deeper than A1000, but there are many footprint advantages. The following summary represents Open Type (without IP20/UL Type 1 kit): From 1 to 30HP (ND), the GA800 footprint (height x width) is equal to the A1000. From 40 to 600HP (ND), the GA800 footprint averages 28% smaller than A1000. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Drive, GA800 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Sizing Document Number: INV-9J2K1H Published Date: 01/11/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/11/2019
	How does the physical size of the FP605 compare with the P1000? Posted Date: 03/31/2022 Answer: To accommodate design features, the FP605 form factor will not match the P1000. See the FP605 dimensional drawings for details on its new outline. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Dimensions Document Number: INV-DBFT8R Published Date: 03/31/2022 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/31/2022
	How does Single Phase Converter work? Posted Date: 09/12/2017 Answer: The Single Phase Converter works much like your computer's power supply, it converts AC power to DC power. Then instead of powering the variable frequency drive with AC power the drive uses the Single Phase Converter's DC power. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Single Phase Converter Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: INV-BF6U5R Published Date: 09/12/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/12/2017
	How does GA800 differ from A1000 when installing the drive outside of an enclosure? Posted Date: 01/11/2019 Answer: A1000 comes standard with IP20/UL Type 1 parts through 125HP (@480V). Larger A1000 requires a separately sold IP20/UL Type 1 kit for this kind of installation. GA800 requires a separately sold IP20/UL Type 1 kit for all ratings (smallest through largest) when installing the drive outside of a cabinet. The standard GA800 price has been adjusted to account for the IP20/UL Type 1 kit. This is a price advantage for many applications when mounting the drive inside of an enclosure. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA800 Drive, A1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Installation, Product Launch Document Number: INV-W7SJE8 Published Date: 01/11/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/11/2019
	How does electronic thermal (motor protection) work? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: The motor heat characteristics are simulated by observing the motor current and operating frequency data. The motor is protected from overheating within its entire speed range. The motor characteristics differ by motor type, thus it is necessary adjust the inverter programming for the appropriate motor type, i.e., standard motors or inverter-duty motors. When dealing with multiple motors connected to one drive, a thermal relay is required for each individual motor. Most Yaskawa drives contain a UL approved motor overload protection such as Class 20. Refer to the specific Drive specifications for details. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, General Inverter Drives Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Protective Features Document Number: DRV-5NTJJK Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004

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