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	Can the CN8 connection be used with the Sigma-7 400V Safety Option Module (SGDV-OSA01A000FT900)? Posted Date: 01/30/2020 Answer: Yes. The CN8 connection is active and can be used for STO when using the Sigma-7 400V Safety Option Module (SGDV-OSA01A000FT900). Note: The Sigma-5 400V / Sigma-7 200V Safety Option Module (SGDV-OSA01A) must not have anything connected to CN8. See SRV-O82XI4 Product Group/Line: SGD7S EtherCAT, Servo Products, SGD7S Mechatrolink-III, SGD7S Sigma-7Siec, SGD7W EtherCAT, SGD7W Mechatrolink-III Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Options Document Number: SRV-E7PQJT Published Date: 01/30/2020 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/30/2020
	Can the brake coil of a brake-motor be put directly across the motor winding when the motor is run by a VFD? Posted Date: 10/27/2005 Answer: No, a brake coil should not be connected to the motor terminals of the AC drive.. Although this was common practice when the motor was controlled by an electro-mechanical contactor or disconnect from the power line, it will not work with a variable frequency drive (VFD). Not only will the brake coil cause excessive load on the VFD output, but the brake coil may burn up or not energize at all because the VFD output is variable voltage and variable frequency and is tailored to the motor, not the brake. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, General Inverter Drives Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Braking Document Number: DRV-5FLLEF Published Date: 10/27/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/27/2005
	Can the 600V models of the A1000 and P1000 be used with a 690VAC input voltage? Posted Date: 01/03/2011 Answer: No, the 600V models have an input voltage range of 500-600VAC, +10% / -15%. We do not plan to offer a 690V lower horsepower drive. The A1000 HHP drive, which is planned as the replacement for the G5 HHP, will have 480VAC and 690VAC modules. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Drive, P1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Specifications Document Number: DRV-8CRME9 Published Date: 01/03/2011 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/03/2011
	Can the 'run' contact output of the GPD 515/G5 be used to release a mechanical brake? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: Yes. The contact output (pins 9 & 10) is rated 250VAC, 1Amp or less or 30VDC, 1Amp or less. The function of contact output is programmable by parameter H2-01. Set H2-01 = 37. This will energize the contact during operation but not during DC injection to prevent excessive load slippage at start and stop. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, G5 GPD515 Drive, G5 Drive 600 Volt Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Wiring, Programming Document Number: DRV-5FLM9K Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Can subroutines be called from "L" or "H" drawings? Posted Date: 03/05/2002 Answer: Subroutines, as called in the above question, are better described as sub-drawings. They exist in both H "High speed" and L "Low Speed" type. Each H or L drawing can have its own respective set of hierarchical levels (Parent, Child, Grandchild), there are three levels available. H = parent, H.01 = child, H.01.01 = grandchild. The total number of drawings available depend on the controller type MP920 - 64 A drawings, 200 H drawings, 500 L drawings, 64 I drawings MP930 - 64 A drawings, 100 H drawings, 100 L drawings MP940 - 4 A drawings, 16 H drawings, 32 L drawings, 8 I drawings The primary reason for this is to keep the Ladder Code organized for easier monitoring and debugging. High speed is commonly used for code related to motion and fast I/O response. Low speed is commonly reserved for background operation. An example of a "drawing tree," is attached. Attachments: 13KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller, MP930 Machine Controller, MP940 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Document Clarification, Programming, Specifications Document Number: MNEN-5CJMKQ Published Date: 03/05/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/05/2002
	Can SigmaWin+ be used to find the EtherCAT firmware version of an SGD7 EtherCAT SERVOPACK? Posted Date: 11/10/2017 Answer: Yes. SigmaWin+ v5.75 (or higher) or v7.23 (or higher) can be used to find the EtherCAT firmware version of an SGD7 EtherCAT SERVOPACK. It can be found under “Product Information”. The attached PDF shows where to find the “Product Information” in both versions of SigmaWin+. Attachments: 287KB Product Group/Line: SGD7S EtherCAT, Servo Products Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question Document Number: SRV-86H685 Published Date: 11/10/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/10/2017
	Can SigmaSize be used to select motors for rotary tables or other applications with loads which don't rotate about the center of the motor shaft? Posted Date: 09/21/2004 Answer: While SigmaSize does not currently have the ability to model this type of machine, Yaskawa Applications Engineering has created a tool (see link below) to help you calculate this inertia. Once the inertia has been calculated, it can be entered into the SigmaSize software on the "Special" tab (use the "Other Rotating Inertia" entry). Nothing needs to be entered on the "Shafts" tab. As always, please call (800) YASKAWA if you have further questions. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Sizing Document Number: MTN-5YATRS Published Date: 09/21/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/21/2004
	Can PLCs and controllers from different manufacturers communicate to the same HMI unit? Posted Date: 05/04/2001 Answer: Many HMI manufacturers support "multiple driver" or "dual driver" capabilities, allowing more than one controller driver to be installed on the same HMI unit. Using this method, different controller drivers can be assigned to different ports on the HMI. Each separate PLC is then wired to a separate port. Please contact the HMI manufacturer directly to inquire about this feature. Product Group/Line: Controllers, General Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation, Programming, Specifications, Wiring Document Number: MNEN-5CJMMN Published Date: 05/04/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/04/2001
	Can output current be monitored via Analog Output? Posted Date: 06/20/2013 Answer: Yes, Set the Analog Monitor Output Selection Number (n44) to "1" after connecting a DC3V, 1ma panel meter to terminals AM-AC. See the attached. For more information, please refer to TM.J7.01. Attachments: 23KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, J7 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming Document Number: DRV-5NSKDK Published Date: 06/20/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/20/2013
	Can option F (input fusing) be ordered with circuit breaker options E, C, or M on FP605 Configured packages? Posted Date: 02/17/2023 Answer: Option F is not allowed with options E, C, or M for the following package models because input fusing is automatically included. This applies to models: UL Type 1: 480 V: F6C1B180 - F6C1B302 UL Type 12: 480 V: F6C2B180 - F6C2B302 Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Enclosed Configured Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Circuit Protection Document Number: INV-441Y8V Published Date: 02/17/2023 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/17/2023
	Can option F (input fusing) be ordered with circuit breaker options E, C, or M on FP605 Bypass packages? Posted Date: 02/17/2023 Answer: Option F is not allowed with options E, C, or M for the following package models because input fusing is automatically included. This applies to models: UL Type 1: 480 V: F6B1B180 - F6B1B302 UL Type 12: 480 V: F6B2B180 - F6B2B302 Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Enclosed Bypass Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Circuit Protection Document Number: INV-Y4FG72 Published Date: 02/17/2023 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/17/2023
	Can multiple motors be used with a single inverter? Posted Date: 06/20/2013 Answer: Yes, see attached. Attachments: 20KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, E7 Drive, F7 Drive, G5 GPD515 Drive, G5HHP Drive, G7 Drive, J7 Drive, P5 GPD506 Drive, P7 Drive, V7 Drive, V74X Drive, V7N Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Drive Size, Motors Document Number: DRV-5NTHVU Published Date: 06/20/2013 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/20/2013
	Can multiple HMI units be wired together in a network to communicate with each other? Posted Date: 05/03/2001 Answer: Many HMI manufacturers offer networking capabilities with their product. As an example, Exor's UniNET network enables up to 32 Exor displays to be connected together in a network using a simple RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 connection. This provides the ability to display data from a directly wired controller or from other networked HMI units that are wired into separate controllers. Product Group/Line: Controllers, General Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Integration, Network Communications Document Number: MNEN-5CJMMJ Published Date: 05/03/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/03/2001
	Can MotionWorks IEC Versions 1.x or 2.x be installed on a virtual machine? Posted Date: 12/15/2014 Answer: It depends on the virtual machine application. Applications like VMware or Virtual Box work just fine, but Microsoft’s virtual machines do not. Microsoft implements their virtual machine with remote or networked users and MotionWorks IEC does not support networked users. Product Group/Line: MotionWorks IEC, Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software, Troubleshooting Document Number: CNT-TUO40H Published Date: 12/15/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/15/2014
	Can MotionWorks IEC Versions 1.x or 2.x be installed on a computer running Windows Server? Posted Date: 12/15/2014 Answer: No. Microsoft implements their Windows Server with remote or networked users and MotionWorks IEC does not support networked users. Product Group/Line: MotionWorks IEC, Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software, Troubleshooting Document Number: CNT-5TKZCM Published Date: 12/15/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/15/2014
	Can MotionWorks IEC Project Archives be created Offline? Posted Date: 02/22/2017 Answer: Yes. MotionWorks IEC development software revision 2.5.0 and higher can create Project Archives while offline. The offline Project Archive feature is very useful when a machine has been put into production and small changes to the IEC application program are required. By sending a Project Archive file to the machine user, maintenance technicians can load the updated program into the controller using the MPiec Controller’s built-in Web Server. No other programming software is required. Please see the attached PDF for steps to create a Project Archive offline. Note: There are different steps between the MP2300Siec/MP2310iec and the MP2600iec/ MP3200iec/MP3300iec. Attachments: 172KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MotionWorks IEC, MP2000iec Series, MP2300Siec, MP2310iec, MP2600iec, MP3200iec, MP3300iec Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Adjustments, Applications, Instructions, Maintenance, Parameters, Procedure - Policy, Programming Document Number: MTN-9CGKC6 Published Date: 02/22/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/22/2017
	Can JUSP-NS100 (Sigma II, Mechatrolink I option module) and JUSP-NS115 (Sigma II, Mechatrolink II option module) co-exist on the same network with an MP2000 series controller as the master? Posted Date: 12/19/2006 Answer: Yes. Mechatrollink I and Mechatrolink II modules can co-exist in the same network, but all devices will be restricted to perform at the Mechatrolink I level. The JUSP-NS115 must be preset to a communication speed of 4M-baud and a packet size of 17-bytes. These are essentially Mechatrolink 1 motion settings. Once this is done, the MP2300 auto configuration will recognize the Modules on the network. In order to set the JUSP-NS115 to commutate using Mechatolink1 motion settings, the dip switches 1 and 2 on SW2 must be changed from ON to OFF before control power is applied to the Servopack. See attached .JPG image for diagram. Attachments: 42KB Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP2000 Series (MP2300-MP2200), MP2300 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Network Communications, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MTN-66FSMB Published Date: 12/19/2006 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/19/2006
	Can I use the single-turn absolute position of a Sigma-7 motor without a battery even though I have a multiturn absolute encoder? Posted Date: 02/01/2017 Answer: Yes. The Sigma-7 SERVOPACK has added a new setting for Pn002.2 (Absolute Encoder Usage). Pn002.2 = 2 (Uses absolute encoder as an absolute encoder for a single rotation). Product Group/Line: SGM7A Sigma-7, Servo Products, SGM7F Direct Drive, SGM7G Sigma-7, SGM7J Sigma-7, SGM7P Sigma-7, SGD7W Mechatrolink-III, SGD7S Sigma-7Siec, SGD7S MP2600iec, SGD7S Mechatrolink-III, SGD7S EtherCAT, SGD7S Analog Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Instructions Document Number: SRV-8N5W71 Published Date: 02/01/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/01/2017
	Can I use the Single Phase Converter (SPC) with the GA500? Posted Date: 09/30/2019 Answer: Yes, you can use the SPC with the GA500. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA500 Drive, Single Phase Converter Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: INV-HRIX4B Published Date: 09/30/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/30/2019
	Can I use the Single Phase Converter (SPC) with the FP605? Posted Date: 03/31/2022 Answer: Yes, you can use the SPC with the FP605. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605, Single Phase Converter Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Options, Product Launch Document Number: INV-Y37732 Published Date: 03/31/2022 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	03/31/2022

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