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	EF -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 06/08/2007 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: EF External Fault Description: Both the forward and the reverse run commands are input simultaneously for 500 ms or more. Possible Cause(s): An external forward and reverse command are input simultaneously. Corrective Action: Check external sequence logic. For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manuals TM4515, TM4506 and PP.P5G5.01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G5 GPD515 Drive, P5 GPD506 Drive, P5 Drive 600 Volt, G5 Drive 600 Volt Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P2LWN Published Date: 06/08/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/08/2007
	EF7 -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 11/16/2009 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: EF7 Ext Fault S7 Description: External Fault at Terminal S7 Causes: An external fault condition exists connected to a multifunction digital input. Corrective Actions: Eliminate the cause of an external fault condition - - - Remove the fault from a multifunction digital input. For information on resetting a fault, see FAQ# DRV-5P8PGJ. For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manuals TM.E7.01, TM.F7.01 and TM.P7.01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, E7 Drive, E7B Drive Bypass, E7C Drive Configured, E7E Drive Engineered, E7L Drive Bypass, E7N Narrow Bypass Package, E7S Slim Configured Drive, F7 Drive, P7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P4KRQ Published Date: 11/16/2009 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/16/2009
	EF6 -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 11/16/2009 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: EF6 Ext Fault S6 Description:External Fault at Terminal S6. Causes:An external fault condition exists connected to a multifunction digital input. Corrective Actions:Eliminate the cause of an external fault condition - - - Remove the fault from a multifunction digital input. For information on resetting a fault, see FAQ# DRV-5P8PGJ. For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manuals TM.E7.01, TM.F7.01 and TM.P7.01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, E7 Drive, E7B Drive Bypass, E7C Drive Configured, E7E Drive Engineered, E7L Drive Bypass, E7N Narrow Bypass Package, E7S Slim Configured Drive, F7 Drive, P7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P4KQM Published Date: 11/16/2009 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/16/2009
	EF5 -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 11/16/2009 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: EF5 Ext Fault S5 Description:External Fault at Terminal S5 Causes:An external fault condition exists connected to a multifunction digital input. Corrective Actions:Eliminate the cause of an external fault condition - - - Remove the fault from a multifunction digital input. For information on resetting a fault, see FAQ# DRV-5P8PGJ. For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manuals TM.E7.01, TM.F7.01 and TM.P7.01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, E7 Drive, E7B Drive Bypass, E7C Drive Configured, E7E Drive Engineered, E7L Drive Bypass, E7N Narrow Bypass Package, E7S Slim Configured Drive, F7 Drive, P7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P4KPM Published Date: 11/16/2009 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/16/2009
	EF4 -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 11/16/2009 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: EF4 Ext Fault S4 Description:External Fault at Terminal S4. Causes:An external fault condition exists connected to a multifunction digital input. Corrective Actions:Eliminate the cause of an external fault condition - - - Remove the fault from a multifunction digital input. For information on resetting a fault, see FAQ# DRV-5P8PGJ. For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manuals TM.E7.01, TM.F7.01 and TM.P7.01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, E7 Drive, E7B Drive Bypass, E7C Drive Configured, E7E Drive Engineered, E7L Drive Bypass, E7N Narrow Bypass Package, E7S Slim Configured Drive, F7 Drive, P7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P4KNV Published Date: 11/16/2009 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/16/2009
	EF4~8 -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 06/08/2007 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: EF4~8 External Fault Description: External fault at the multi-function inputs terminal number 4 ~ 8. 506 is the same as 505 and only has EF 4-6. Possible Cause(s): An external fault condition exists connected to one of the terminals 4,5,6,7, or 8 Corrective Action: Check for an external condition, verify the program parameters. For information on resetting a fault on G5, E7, F7or G7 Drives, see FAQ# DRV-5P8PGJ. For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manuals TM4515, TM4506 and PP.P5G5.01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G5 GPD515 Drive, P5 GPD506 Drive, P5 Drive 600 Volt, G5 Drive 600 Volt Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P2J4D Published Date: 06/08/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/08/2007
	EF2 -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 06/08/2007 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: EF2 External Fault Description: External fault at the multi-function input terminal number S2. Possible Cause(s): An external fault condition exists at terminal S2. Corrective Action: Check for an external condition at terminal S2, verify the program parameters For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manual TM4506. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, P5 GPD506 Drive, P5 Drive 600 Volt Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P2J7M Published Date: 06/08/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/08/2007
	E-15 -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 06/08/2007 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: E-15 SI-F/G Com Err Description: After initial communication has been established, the connection was then lost. Possible Cause(s): Connection is broken, master has stopped communicating. Corrective Action: Check all connections, verify all user side software configurations. For information on resetting a fault on G5, E7, F7or G7 Drives, see FAQ# DRV-5P8PGJ. For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manuals TM4515 and PP.P5G5.01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G5HHP Drive, G5 GPD515 Drive, G5 Drive 600 Volt Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P2HWD Published Date: 06/08/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/08/2007
	E-10 -- Fault Code Description Posted Date: 06/08/2007 Answer: Digital Operator Display Text: E-10 SI-0F/G CPU down Description: The CPU on the SI-F/G option board has stopped operating. Possible Cause(s): Defective option board, electrical noise effecting operation. Corrective Action: Cycle power, replace the option board. For information on resetting a fault on G5, E7, F7or G7 Drives, see FAQ# DRV-5P8PGJ. For more information and a complete list of fault codes see the following manuals TM4515 and PP.P5G5.01. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G5HHP Drive, G5 GPD515 Drive, G5 Drive 600 Volt Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Fault Code Description Document Number: DRV-5P2HV5 Published Date: 06/08/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/08/2007
	During a generator to line transfer, the drive attempts to catch an already moving motor and faults with OL or OV. What steps can we take to prevent these alarms from occuring? Posted Date: 09/16/2013 Answer: Make sure the motor/drive system is auto tuned. This provides the drive with information necessary to successfully catch a moving motor. For more information please refer to SIEPYAIZ1B01, the technical manual. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Z1000 Bypass Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm, Troubleshooting Document Number: DRV-9BLLJE Published Date: 09/16/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/16/2013
	During a generator to line power switchover, Uv1 results. Restart is not attempted. A manual reset is required for drives running motors. The transfer takes less than a second. Is there any fix for this issue? Posted Date: 09/16/2013 Answer: Setting L2-01 (Momentary Power Loss Operation Selection) to setting 2: Enable while CPU is active. Enabling Power loss ride while CPU is active, causes a baseblock, a hard stop of the firing mechanisms to the motor. This prevents a Uv1 condition, and allows the drive to ramp up when the under volt condition is over. This fix may need speed search to be enabled, please see the related FAQ link for OL or OV after generator to line transfer for assistance. For additional information, please refer to SIEPYAIZ1B01, the technical manual. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, Z1000 Bypass Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Troubleshooting Document Number: DRV-9BLKBB Published Date: 09/16/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/16/2013
	Do you need to have the Control Power on in order to use the Dynamic Braking features of the Sigma-5 Servopack? Posted Date: 03/06/2014 Answer: If the Control Power is turned off before the Servopack receives the SV_OFF command, then the stopping method will vary by the Servopack model. These models will stop their motors by coasting in this scenario: SGDV-330A, -470A, -550A, -590A, -780A, -280D, -370D. These models will stop their motors by using the dynamic brake in this scenario: All other Servopacks except: SGDV-330A, -470A, -550A, -590A, -780A, -280D, -370D. If the Main Power is turned off before the Servopack receives the SV_OFF command then the servomotor will be stopped by use of the dynamic brake functionality. If you wish to have the servomotor coast to a stop when the Main Power circuit or the Control Power circuit is turned off before the SV_OFF command is received, then you will have to use an external method to disconnect the UVW phases to the motor in this scenario. If the SV_OFF command is received before the Main Power circuit and the Control Power circuit are turned off then the stopping method can be controlled by parameters in the Servopack (PN001). Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDV Analog, SGDV EtherCAT, SGDV MECHATROLINK-II, SGDV MECHATROLINK-III, SGDV MP2600iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Document Clarification, Integration, Operation, Specifications, Start Up - Installation, Wiring Document Number: MTN-9GS3EX Published Date: 03/06/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/06/2014
	Do you have to pay for Compass front end if only the M/G code interpreter is required? Are there DLLS? Posted Date: 02/09/2021 Answer: Yaskawa Compass is intended to be a complete front-end solution for advanced manufacturing applications. Therefore, components like DLLs and M/G code interpreter are not meant to be provided separately. This means that OEMs can save time and money by relying on the flexibility and customization of Yaskawa Compass without having to manually piece together their own front end solution. As such, Yaskawa Compass is sold as a complete solution and a license purchase is required for unlimited use. Product Group/Line: Yaskawa Compass, Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question Document Number: CNT-32QXB6 Published Date: 02/09/2021 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/09/2021
	Do Yaskawa SGDH amplifiers work with Exlar linear actuators? Posted Date: 09/21/2004 Answer: Exlar, Inc. (Chanhassen, MN) is a leading manufacturer of electric roller screw actuators. Exlar actuators are now available with Yaskawa serial encoders, allowing them to be used with standard SGDH Sigma II amplifiers. For specifications and sizing on Exlar actuators, visit their website at http://www.exlar.com. Customers specifying and purchasing actuators from Exlar will find the link below useful in selecting the appropriate SGDH amplifier and accessory components. Contact your local Yaskawa sales representative or distributor for price and availability on Sigma II amplifiers. To read an application note regarding connecting EXLAR Actuators to SGDH amplifiers -> Click on this Link Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration, Sizing Document Number: MWIR-5Q4PDH Published Date: 09/21/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/21/2004
	Do Yaskawa drives have a lock-out prohibiting setting or changing of parameters? Posted Date: 06/08/2007 Answer: Yes, most all Yaskawa drives posses parameter security that helps prevent inadvertent setting changes. The instruction manuals for the drive explain this function in more detail. Use the following instructions to obtain write access for the drives described below: For the V7 drive: Parameter n001 controls the access to all of the parameters. A setting of "0" allows no parameters to be changed, while settings of "4" or '5' allow all parameters to be changed. Settings "1" through "3" are increments of the level of access allowed. For the P5 or PC5 or GPD506 drive: Parameter n001 controls the access to all of the parameters. A setting of "0" allows no parameters to be changed, while settings of "3" allows all parameters to be changed. Settings "1" and "2" are increments of the level of access allowed. For the G5 or GPD515 - General Purpose Drive , G5HHP - Hi Horsepower G5 Drive: Parameter A1-01 controls access to all parameters that are available in the control method being used. A setting of "Advanced" in this parameter allows all of the available parameters of the current control method to be changed. Some parameters are not available in some control methods. Refer to Appendix 1 in the technical manual. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G5 GPD515 Drive, G5HHP Drive, P5 GPD506 Drive, V7 Drive, V74X Drive, V7N Drive, P5 Drive 600 Volt, G5 Drive 600 Volt Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming Document Number: DRV-5GSUFL Published Date: 06/08/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/08/2007
	Do Yaskawa's MPiec Series Controllers have a real-time clock? Posted Date: 03/12/2014 Answer: Yes, the real-time clock is available on all MPXXXXiec controllers. The clock can be set via the web server, or by using the Y_SetRTC function block available in the YMotion firmware library. From the web server, you have the option to set the date and time directly or synchronize the clock with a network time server. The real time clock can be retrieved in the IEC application program with the RealTimeClock function block available in the Yaskawa Toolbox. For additional information, please refer to TM.MWIEC.01 the MotionWorks IEC Toolbox Manual. Attachments: 73KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP2000iec Series, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec, MP3200iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Adjustments, Maintenance, Parameters, Programming, Start Up - Installation, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-9GRQNU Published Date: 03/12/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/12/2014
	Do we have a USB cable interface (instead of serial) for hookup to laptops for DriveWizardTM Plus? Posted Date: 08/01/2008 Answer: Yes - this is the JVOP-181 Y-Stick, which also functions as a copy unit. It requires the RS232C Interface, SI-232/JC. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, J1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Drive Wizard, Product Launch Document Number: DRV-7H3TDV Published Date: 08/01/2008 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/01/2008
	Do we have a USB cable interface (instead of serial) for hookup to laptops for DriveWizard Plus? Posted Date: 07/27/2007 Answer: Yes - this is the JVOP-181 Y-Stick, which also functions as a copy unit. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, V1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Drive Wizard Document Number: DRV-75FSUF Published Date: 07/27/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/27/2007
	Do the remaining models fit in the same physical space as the discontinued models? Posted Date: 04/21/2014 Answer: Yes, both 1/8HP and 1/4HP are represented in frame 1, and both 3/4HP and 1HP are represented in Frame 2. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, VS mini Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Status Document Number: DRV-9J8SDG Published Date: 04/21/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/21/2014
	Do Sigma II motors comply with standard NEMA flanges for mounting? Posted Date: 07/25/2005 Answer: The SGMAH series of Sigma II servo motors include three models (200W, 400W & 800W) with standard NEMA flanges. For smaller motors in this series, (30W, 50W & 100W) a NEMA flange adapter (Yaskawa # SGM-N23) is available to provide standard NEMA mounting. Shaft diameters of standard Sigma motors differ from the NEMA standard. When selecting a NEMA model, the shaft size changes to SAE sizing. For the 200W and 400W motors, the shaft diameter is .50" (12.7mm), and for the 800W motor, the shaft diameter is .625" (15.875mm). The following are Yaskawa NEMA part numbers for reference. SGMAH-02_AN21 (NEMA 23) SGMAH-04_AN21 (NEMA 23) SGMAH-08AAN21 (NEMA 34) Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Specifications, Environment, Integration Document Number: REKR-5ETSMD Published Date: 07/25/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/25/2005

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