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	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
	Can I use the R1000 with the GA500? Posted Date: 09/30/2019 Answer: Yes, you can use the R1000 with the GA500. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA500 Drive, R1000 Regenerative Unit Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch Document Number: INV-L8QVPT Published Date: 09/30/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/30/2019
	Can I use the app on a phone or tablet running iOS or Android? Posted Date: 08/03/2018 Answer: DriveWizard^® Mobile works on mobile devices that use either iOS or Android. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, DriveWizard Mobile Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Drive Software, Drive Wizard, Product Launch, Instructions Document Number: INV-5E8VMK Published Date: 08/03/2018 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	08/03/2018
	Can I reuse the option card that's installed on my V1000 on the GA500? Or do I need to purchase a new card? Posted Date: 11/04/2019 Answer: Most V1000 option cards can be reused on the GA500. Attached is a compatibility matrix for your reference. Whether reusing an existing or purchasing a new option card, you will require the option card carrier JOHB-GA50 to be able to mount the option card onto the GA500. If flashing of the option card is recommended or required, please contact your local distributor or Yaskawa Technical Support for assistance. Attachments: 39KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA500 Drive, V1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Options, Product Launch Document Number: INV-83RWO7 Published Date: 11/04/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	11/04/2019
	Can I program the GA500 without any type of power applied to the drive? Posted Date: 09/26/2019 Answer: Yes, using the USB port. Using DriveWizard Industrial or DriveWizard Mobile (USB-OTG), it will provide enough power to write parameters to the drive. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA500 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Programming Document Number: INV-986XME Published Date: 09/26/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/26/2019
	Can I program the FP605 without any type of power applied to the drive? Posted Date: 04/06/2022 Answer: Yes, using the USB port. Using DriveWizard Industrial or DriveWizard Mobile (USB On-The-Go) will provide enough power to write parameters to the drive. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Programming, Product Launch Document Number: INV-973C46 Published Date: 04/06/2022 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/06/2022
	Can I program HV600 wirelessly via Bluetooth? Posted Date: 07/20/2020 Answer: Not at initial release. A version of the HV600 HOA keypad with Bluetooth capability will be available as an option later. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, HV600 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Programming, Keypad-Operator Document Number: INV-O75S7U Published Date: 07/20/2020 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/20/2020
	Can I order power option 8 (Motor terminal block) with power option H (output reactor)? Posted Date: 02/17/2023 Answer: Power option 8 is allowed with power option H, except for the following package models because the motor output terminal block is automatically included: F6C1D143 - F6C1D273, F6C1A130 - F6C1A248, F6C1B156 - F6C1B240 Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Enclosed Configured Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Options, Product Launch Document Number: INV-7I90N7 Published Date: 02/17/2023 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/17/2023
	Can I order an input/output reactor with my FP605 configured package? Posted Date: 02/17/2023 Answer: Option H (output AC reactor) may be substituted for option R (input AC reactor) for 208 V packages up to 150 HP, 240 V packages up to 150 HP, and 480 V packages up to 600 HP. Options H and R may not be ordered at the same time. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Enclosed Configured Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Reactors Document Number: INV-GR5T5I Published Date: 02/17/2023 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/17/2023
	Can I have a Bluetooth keypad install in my FP605 bypass or configured package? Posted Date: 02/17/2023 Answer: Yes, using the special options category a Bluetooth local/remote keypad (option SB) can be installed in place of the standard local remote keypad. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Enclosed Bypass, FP605 Enclosed Configured Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Keypad-Operator, Product Launch Document Number: INV-U4NY48 Published Date: 02/17/2023 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/17/2023
	Can I DIN rail mount the GA500? Posted Date: 09/30/2019 Answer: Yes, the GA500 can be DIN rail mounted using field installed kit. Mounting options for GA500. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA500 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Installation Document Number: INV-PWSH28 Published Date: 09/30/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/30/2019
	Can I control Start/Stop of my drive by just applying and removing input power? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: No. You never want to control Start/Stop of the motor by applying and cutting power to the inverter. This will stress the input diodes, precharge resistor and precharge contactor of the inverter and eventually cause failure. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, General Inverter Drives Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation Document Number: DRV-5FLM3T Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004
	Can I connect my smartphone or tablet to the GA500? Posted Date: 09/30/2019 Answer: Yes, you can achieve this with DriveWizard Mobile using a USB On-the-Go (OTG) cable or optional Bluetooth keypad. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA500 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Programming Document Number: INV-UUUU9D Published Date: 09/30/2019 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/30/2019
	Can I connect my smartphone or tablet to the FP605? Posted Date: 04/07/2022 Answer: Yes, you can achieve this with DriveWizard Mobile using a USB On-the-Go (OTG) cable or an optional Bluetooth keypad. For more information on DriveWizard Mobile visit https://www.yaskawa.com/dwm. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, FP605 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Product Launch, Keypad-Operator, Options Document Number: INV-AD3J07 Published Date: 04/07/2022 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	04/07/2022
	Can CAM profiles/recipes reside in the SMC motion controller and how many separate points of data are possible? Posted Date: 01/21/2005 Answer: Yes. CAM profiles can reside in the SMC motion controller. Cams are stored in the special array memory using the ET commands, which can exist in the program or be saved to flash with the BN command. There are 257 (0-256) points/pairs per slave axis available for camming in the Legend-MC and the SMC-2000. The SMC-4000 has1025 (0-1024) points/pairs per axis available for camming. Cam data can be stored in a generic user array, then copied to the cam table at run time, allowing several different cam profiles to be selected. There are 8,000 array elements available in the SMC-3010 and SMC-2000, and 15,000 points available in the SMC-4000. Cam data may be calculated within the SMC application program, or in an Excel worksheet. If using the latter, the resulting data can be arranged into a command format (ET[1]=xxxxx) and copied into YTerm for download as part of a program. Recipe data can also be stored in one or many arrays, and selected by setting an index value at run time. Product Group/Line: Controllers, SMC-2000, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC, SMC-4000, YTerm Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Procedure - Policy, Programming Document Number: MTN-5YQTN2 Published Date: 01/21/2005 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/21/2005
	Can cam data be imported into SigmaSelect when using Blend Mode in MotionWorks IEC Cam Editor? Posted Date: 12/15/2014 Answer: Blend Mode in MotionWorks IEC Cam Editor is used to create cam tables with three distinct sections: An entry cam, a running cam, and an exit cam. It is useful for application like rotary knives that may need to start and stop based on a sensor input. When sizing with SigmaSelect, the cam data from this type of cam is not useful because it does not properly refect the accelerations and decelerations that the mechanism undergoes. Only the running cam is imported into SigmaSelect. To size this type of application, it is best to simulate the worst-case conditions with a trapezoidal move. Usually the worst case scenario is a single cycle starting and ending at a complete stop. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SigmaSelect Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Software Document Number: SRV-QJGH39 Published Date: 12/15/2014 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	12/15/2014
	Can a smooth shaft Yaskawa motor be replaced with one that has keyway shaft? Posted Date: 01/04/2002 Answer: In most cases, yes. Motors with keyway shafts can be run with the key fitted, or without the key. The couplings that are used with smooth shaft motors are typically compression fitted. These couplings also fit well on motor shafts with keyway. If the user wishes to fill the keyway space, a half key may be installed in the shaft keyway. This half key is typically a full length rectangular key of half height. For information on couplings, please refer to the attached document. Attachments: 545KB Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Maintenance, Parts or Replacement, Start Up - Installation, Troubleshooting Document Number: MNEN-5CJMK4 Published Date: 01/04/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/04/2002
	Can a single HMI be used to communicate to multiple controllers? Posted Date: 05/22/2001 Answer: If several controllers have the same communication protocol (such as Memobus for the Yaskawa MP9xx products), there are many HMIs which can communicate to multiple controllers using RS-485 multi-drop wiring. This forms an electronic network where the HMI acts as the communication master and the individual PLC/controller devices are slaves. Up to 32 nodes can be connected using this method. If a system has controllers using two different protocols, communication to both protocols is possible if the HMI supports "Dual-Driver" or "Multi-Driver" communications. Contact the HMI manufacturer directly to inquire about availability of this feature. Product Group/Line: Controllers, General Controllers Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation, Specifications Document Number: MNEN-5CJMPS Published Date: 05/22/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	05/22/2001
	Can a SGD7S Analog SERVOPACK in speed control with an analog voltage reference use a sequence input to change the running Servomotor direction? Posted Date: 02/15/2017 Answer: Yes. The SGD7S Analog SERVOPACK has added the ability to use the /SPD-D (Motor Direction Input) Signal in speed control with an analog voltage reference. See attachment for more detail. Note: You must allocate the /SPD-D signal to use it. Use Pn50C.0 (/SPD-D Signal Allocation) to allocate the signal to a connector pin. Attachments: 68KB Product Group/Line: SGD7S Analog, Servo Products Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Motors, Speed Control Document Number: SRV-CMCBL8 Published Date: 02/15/2017 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	02/15/2017
	Can a servomotor be energized while it is moving? Posted Date: 07/31/2001 Answer: The SGDH amplifier will not energize a servomotor that is moving. Because of this, it is important to have proper brake timing, especially on vertical applications. The SGDH has a built-in holding brake interlock (/BK output) that is the safest and most reliable way to make sure that the holding brake is applied correctly. Example Situation: A customer wishes to use a simple digital output from a PLC to control his brake output (instead of the Yaskawa-recommended /BK output). The customer programs his PLC to remove the brake at the same time as he energizes his servo. If the brake releases before the motor is energized, gravity will cause the motor to coast downward. The SGDH will begin its attempt to energize the motor (digital display says "run"), but the amplifier will not allow the motor to be energized because it is moving. When the motor stops either by a hard stop or by external force, the SGDH will energize the motor. The motor will now be able to move as the controller commands. The solution to this situation is to hold the brake on longer to give the motor a chance to apply power. If the /BK output is used, the timing functions are all built-in to the SGDH. For more information on using the Holding Brake Interlock with the SGDH amplifier, consult the SGDH User's Manual (YEA-SIA-S800-32.2) section 5.4.4. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Operation, Specifications, Troubleshooting Document Number: MNEN-5CJMQ4 Published Date: 07/31/2001 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/31/2001
	Can a remote Hand/Off/Auto switch be connected to the E7B product? Posted Date: 06/08/2007 Answer: Yes, a Hand/Off/Auto switch can be connected to the E7B product by configuring a 3 position H/O/A switch as identified in the attached. For more information, refer to DS.E7B.01, the E7B Schematic Diagram (formerly E7B-00). Attachments: 21KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, E7B Drive Bypass Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications Document Number: DRV-5ZYN3G Published Date: 06/08/2007 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	06/08/2007

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