A1000 - High Performance Vector Control

Even More and More Compact

• • Yaskawa continues to make applications even smaller by combining the world's smallest drive in its class with the light, efficient design of a synchronous motor.

    Comparing drive dimensions

    Example: 400 V Class 75 kW

    
    

     

    Comparing motor dimensions

    Example: 200 V 3.7 kW motor

    

  • Use Side-by-Side installation^∗ for an even more compact setup.

    ∗ :    For models up to 18.5 kW.

  • Finless models^∗ also available.

    ∗ :    For release soon

  • Dual Rating allows for an even more compact setup
    Each drive lets the user choose between Normal Duty or Heavy Duty operation. Depending on the application, A1000 can run a motor an entire frame size larger than our previous model.

    Select the drive rating that best fits the application needs

    

Note :  Always select a drive with a current rating greater than the motor rated current.

Customize Your Drive

• DriveWorksEZ visual programming tool with all models
  Simply drag and drop icons to completely customize your drive. Create special sequences and detection functions, then load them onto the drive.

  Program a customized sequence

  Example : Positioning control without a motor encoder

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• Create customized detection features

  Example : Machine weakening analysis using torque pulse detection

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• USB for connecting to a PC
  

  USB port lets the drive connect to a PC

  

  Note :  Drives are also equipped with an RJ-45 comm. port that takes the existing WV103 cable used in Yaskawa's previous models. Simply remove the operator keypad for to the RJ-45 connector.

Breeze-Easy Setup

Immediate setup with Application Presets
A1000 automatically sets parameters needed for most major applications.
Simply selecting the appropriate application instantly optimizes the drive for top performance, saving enormous time setting up for a trial run.

Example using Application Presets

Selecting "Conveyor" optimizes five parameter settings so the drive is ready to start running your conveyor application immediately.

Variety of Braking Functions

• Overexcitation deceleration brings the motor to an immediate stop without the use of a braking resistor.
• All models up to 30 kW are equipped with a braking transistor for even more powerful braking options by just adding a braking resistor.

  

All Major Serial Network Protocols

• RS-422/485 (MEMOBUS/Modbus at 115.2 kbps) standard on all models.
• Option cards available for all major serial networks used across the globe: PROFIBUS-DP, DeviceNet, CC-Link, CANopen, LONWORKS, MECHATROLINK-II, MECHATROLINK-III^∗, among others.

  ∗ :   Available soon

  Note :   Registered trademarks of those companies.

• Less wiring and space-saving features make for easy installation and maintenance.

Application-Specific Software

• Software for cranes, and for high-frequency output applications, are available.

Long Life Performance

Ten Years of Durable Performance

• Cooling fan, capacitors, relays, and IGBTs have been carefully selected and designed for a life expectancy up to ten years.^∗

  ∗ :   Assumes the drive is running continuously for 24 hours a day at 80% load with an ambient temperature of 40°C.

Motor Life

• Thanks to relatively low copper loss in the rotor and a cool shaft during operation, synchronous motors have a bearing life twice that of induction motors.

Performance Life Monitors

• Yaskawa's latest drive series is equipped with performance life monitors that notify the user of part wear and maintenance periods to prevent problems before they occur.

  Drive outputs a signal to the control device indicating components may need to be replaced

  

Easy Maintenance

The First Terminal Board with a Parameter Backup Function

• • The terminal block's ability to save parameter setting data makes it a breeze to get the application back online in the event of a failure requiring drive replacement.

    A1000 Terminal Block

Engineering Tool DriveWizard Plus

• Manage the unique settings for all your drives right on your PC.
• An indispensable tool for drive setup and maintenance. Edit parameters, access all monitors, create customized operation sequences, and observe drive performance with the oscilloscope function.
• The Drive Replacement feature in DriveWizard Plus saves valuable time during equipment replacement and application upgrades by converting previous Yaskawa product parameter values to the new A1000 parameters automatically.

  Drive Replacement Function

  

  Note :   To obtain a copy of DriveWizard Plus, contact Yaskawa.

Parameter Copy Function

• All standard models are equipped with a Parameter Copy function using the keypad that allows parameter settings to be easily copied from the drive or uploaded for quick setup.
• A USB Copy Unit is also available as an even faster, more convenient way to back up settings and instantly program the drive.