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MagneTek GPD503 Fault Codes

August 26, 2019March 3, 2020 Brian Hughes 1 Comment

Below is a chart with fault codes regarding the MagneTek G3 GPD503 series drives. MRO Electric and Supply offers free evaluations on units. You can find our RMA form on our repair page. Follow us on Twitter @MROElectric for updates on new products and find any deals we may have.

bb	External Base Block command Base Block command at multi-function terminal is active, shutting off GPD 503 output (motor coasting). Temporary condition, cleared when input command is removed.
bUS	Transmission error Control data cannot be received normally for longer than 2 seconds.
CALL	Communication ready Drive is waiting for the PLC to establish communication.
CPF00	Transmission error or control function hardware fault (including internal RAM, external RAM or PROM) Transmission between GPD 503 and remote operator is not established within 5 seconds after the power supply is turned on. (Displayed on the remote operator.)
CPF01	Transmission error Transmission error occurs 2 seconds or more after transmission has first been established.
CPF02	Base block circuit failure GPD 503 failure.
CPF03	NV-RAM (S-RAM) fault GPD 503 failure.
CPF04	NV-RAM (BCC, Access Code) fault GPD 503 failure. This fault may be caused after changing EPROM chips. Perform a Sn-03 Reset operation to attempt to clear this fault.
CPF05	A/D converter failure in CPU GPD 503 failure.
CPF06	Optional connection failure Improper installation or wiring of option card.
CPF20	A/D converter failure Defective option card.
CPF21	Transmission interface card (option) self-analysis function fault Defective option card. Check option card connector for proper installation.
CPF22	Model code fault Defective option card. Check option card connector for proper installation.
CPF23	Mutual-analysis function fault Defective option card. Check option card connector for proper installation.
EF (blinking)	Simultaneous forward and reverse operation commands Fwd Run and Rev Run commands are both closed for more than 500 ms. Removing one command will allow drive operation.
EF0	External fault GPD 503 is in Stop mode.
EF3	Ext. fault signal at term. 3 A fault condition has occurred in the external circuit(s) monitored by the contact providing input to the indicated terminal. If display is steady, GPD 503 is in Stop mode; if display is blinking, the terminal is programmed to allow continued operation after receiving fault input.
EF5	Ext. fault signal at term. 5 A fault condition has occurred in the external circuit(s) monitored by the contact providing input to the indicated terminal. If display is steady, GPD 503 is in Stop mode; if display is blinking, the terminal is programmed to allow continued operation after receiving fault input.
EF6	Ext. fault signal at term. 6 A fault condition has occurred in the external circuit(s) monitored by the contact providing input to the indicated terminal. If display is steady, GPD 503 is in Stop mode; if display is blinking, the terminal is programmed to allow continued operation after receiving fault input.
EF7	Ext. fault signal at term. 7 A fault condition has occurred in the external circuit(s) monitored by the contact providing input to the indicated terminal. If display is steady, GPD 503 is in Stop mode; if display is blinking, the terminal is programmed to allow continued operation after receiving fault input.
EF8	Ext. fault signal at term. 8 A fault condition has occurred in the external circuit(s) monitored by the contact providing input to the indicated terminal. If display is steady, GPD 503 is in Stop mode; if display is blinking, the terminal is programmed to allow continued operation after receiving fault input.
Err	Constant write-in fault Temporary display, in Program mode, indicating that constant setting was not written into EPROM memory.
FAn	Cooling fan failure GPD 503 is in Stop mode.
FU	Fuse blown DC Bus fuse has cleared. Check for short circuit in output, and check main circuit transistors.
GF	Ground fault protection Ground current > approx. 50% of the GPD 503 rated current.
oC	Overcurrent GPD 503 output current exceeds 200% of GPD 503 rated current, or ground fault has occurred, with ground current exceeding 50% of GPD 503 rated current.
oH	Heat sink overheated Fin temperature exceeds 90° C (194° F)
oH2 (blinking)	External overheat External temperature monitoring circuit(s) detected an overtemperature condition and produced an input signal.
oL1	Overload Thermal motor overload protection has tripped.
oL2	Overload GPD 503 overload protection has tripped.
oL3 (blinking)	Overload GPD 503 output torque exceeds the set Overtorque Detection level, but GPD 503 is programmed for continued operation at overtorque detection.
oL3	Overload GPD 503 output torque exceeds the set Overtorque Detection level, and GPD 503 is programmed for coast to stop at overtorque detection.
oPE01	kVA constant setting fault Sn-01 setting is incorrect.
oPE02	Constant setting range fault An-XX, bn-XX, Cn-XX, or Sn-XX setting range fault.
oPE03	Constant set value fault Sn-15 to -18 (multi-function input) set value fault.
oPE04	Constant set value fault PG constant, number of poles, or PG division rate set incorrectly.
oPE10	Constant set value fault Cn-02 to -08 (V/f data) set incorrectly.
oPE11	Constant set value fault One of the following conditions was detected: • Cn-23 > 5 KHz and Cn-24 5 KHz or • Cn-25 > 6 and Cn-24 > Cn-23
ou (blinking)	Overvoltage Internal monitor of DC Bus voltage indicates that input AC power is excessively high, while GPD 503 is in stopped condition.
ou	Overvoltage (OV) Detection level: Approx. 400V for 230V; Approx. 800V for 460V; Approx. 1000V for 575V.
rr	Regenerative transistor Failure Dynamic Braking resistor has failed.
rH	Braking resistor unit overheated Dynamic Braking resistor has overheated.
Uu (blinking)	Low voltage (Power UV) Internal monitor of DC Bus voltage indicates that input AC power is below Undervoltage detection level, while the GPD 503 is in stopped condition.
Uu1 Low voltage (Power UV)	Occurs two seconds after detection of low voltage.
Uu2 Low voltage UV	Control circuit voltage levels drop below acceptable levels during operation.
Uu3 Low voltage (MC-ANS fault)	Main circuit magnetic contactor does not operate correctly.

Yaskawa P1000 Fault Codes

August 22, 2019March 26, 2024 Brian Hughes 2 Comments

Below is a table of common fault codes found on Yaskawa P1000 units. If problems continue to occur, it may be worth replacing your unit. MRO Electric specializes in Yaskawa repair, as well as unit distribution, if you are interested in obtaining a new or refurbished P1000 unit.

bAT	Digital Operator Battery Voltage Low - The digital operator battery is low Replace the digital operator battery.
boL	Braking Transistor Overload Fault - The wrong braking resistor is installed Select the correct braking resistor.
bUS	Option Communication Error - No signal was received from the PLC. Check for faulty wiring. CE MEMOBUS/Modbus Communication Error - Faulty communications wiring or an existing short circuit.
CE	MEMOBUS/Modbus Communication Error - Faulty communications wiring or an existing short circuit.
CPF02	A/D Conversion Error - Control circuit is damaged. Replace the control board or the entire drive.
CPF03	Control Board Connection Error - Turn off the power and check the connection between the control board and the drive.
CPF06	EEPROM Memory Data Error - Turn off the power and check the connection between the control board and the drive.
CPF07	Terminal Board Connection Error - Faulty connection between the terminal board and the control board. Turn off the power and reconnect the terminal board.
CPF08	Terminal Board Connection Error - Faulty connection between the terminal board and the control board. Turn off the power and reconnect the terminal board.
CPF11	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF12	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF13	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF14	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF15	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF16	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF17	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF18	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF19	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF20	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF21	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF22	Hybrid IC Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF23	Control Board Connection Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF24	Drive Unit Signal Fault - The drive capacity cannot be detected correctly. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF25	Terminal Board Not Connected - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF26	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF27	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF28	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF29	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF30	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF31	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF32	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF33	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF34	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF35	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF40	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF41	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF42	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
CPF43	Control Circuit Error - Hardware is damaged. Cycle Power. Replace hardware.
E5	SI-T3 Watchdog Timer Error - Data has not been received from the PLC Execute DISCONNECT or ALM_CLR, then issue a CONNECT command or SYNC_SET command.
EF0	Option Card External Fault - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes.
EF1	External Fault Terminal S1 - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes. Bad S1 Terminal.
EF2	External Fault Terminal S1 - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes. Bad S1 Terminal.
EF3	External Fault Terminal S1 - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes. Bad S1 Terminal.
EF4	External Fault Terminal S1 - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes. Bad S1 Terminal.
EF5	External Fault Terminal S1 - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes. Bad S1 Terminal.
EF6	External Fault Terminal S1 - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes. Bad S1 Terminal.
EF7	External Fault Terminal S1 - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes. Bad S1 Terminal.
EF8	External Fault Terminal S1 - An external fault condition is present. Check external causes. Bad S1 Terminal.
Err	EEPROM Write Error - Noise has corrupted data. Cycle power. Correct the parameter.
FAn	Internal Fan Fault - Internal cooling fan has malfunctioned. Check for fan operation.
FbH	Excessive PID Feedback - PID feedback input is greater than the level set to. Check parameter.
FbL	PID Feedback Loss - Check parameter. There is a problem with the feedback sensor.
GF	Ground Fault - A current short to ground exceeded 50% of rated current on the output side of the drive. Check motor/cables.
LF	Output Phase Loss - Phase loss on the output side of the drive. Check motor/cables.
LF3	Power Unit Output Phase Loss 3 - Phase loss on the output side of the drive. Check motor/cables.
nSE	Node Setup Error - A terminal assigned to the node setup function closed during run.
oC	Overcurrent - Output current greater than the specified overcurrent level. Check parameter. Check motor.
oFA01	Option Card Fault - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA03	Option Card Fault - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA04	Option Card Fault - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA05	Option Card Fault - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA06	Option Card Fault - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA10	Option Card Fault - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA11	Option Card Fault - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA12	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA13	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA14	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA15	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA16	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA17	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA30	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA31	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA32	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA33	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA34	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA35	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA36	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA37	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA38	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA39	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA40	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA41	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA42	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFA43	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb00	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb01	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb02	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb03	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb11	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb12	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb13	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb14	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb15	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb16	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFb17	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC00	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC01	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC02	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC03	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC11	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC12	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC13	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC14	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC15	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC16	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC17	Option Card Connection Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC50	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC51	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC52	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC53	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC54	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oFC55	Option Card Error - The option card connection is faulty. Check connection. Replace hardware.
oH	Heatsink Overheat - Check ambient temperature. Check parameter setting.
oH1	Heatsink Overheat - Check ambient temperature. Check parameter setting.
oH4	Motor Overheat Fault (PTC input) - Check ambient temperature. Check parameter setting.
oH5	Motor Overheat Fault (NTC input) - Check ambient temperature. Check parameter setting.
oL1	Motor Overload - Load heavy. Increase accel or decel time.
oL2	Drive Overload - Load heavy. Increase accel or decel time.
oL3	Overtorque Detection 1 - current has exceeded the value set for torque detection. Check parameter setting.
oL4	Overtorque Detection 2 - current has exceeded the value set for torque detection. Check parameter setting.
oL7	High Slip Braking oL - Use braking resistor. Reduce decel time.
oPr	Operator Connection Fault - The external operator has been disconnected from the drive.
ov	Overvoltage - Deceleration time is too short and regenerative energy is flowing from the motor into the drive. Increase decel time.
PF	Input Phase Loss - Drive input power has an open phase or has a large imbalance.
rF	Braking Resistor Fault - The resistance of the braking resistor is too low.
rH	Dynamic Braking Resistor - Deceleration time is too short and excessive regenerative energy is flowing back into the drive.
rr	Dynamic Braking Transistor - The braking transistor is damaged. Cycle power to the drive and check for reoccurrence of the fault.
SC	IGBT Short Circuit or Ground Fault - IGBT failure. Cycle power to the drive and check for reoccurrence of the fault.
SEr	Too Many Speed Search Restarts - Parameters related to Speed Search are set to the wrong values.
TdE	Time Data Error - An error has occurred in the real-time clock. Replace digital operator.
THo	Thermistor Disconnect - The thermistor that detects motor temperature has become disconnected.
TIE	Time Interval Error - An error has occurred in the real-time clock. Replace digital operator.
TIM	Time Not Set - Set time in parameter o4-17.
UL3	Undertorque Detection 1 - Current is below the minimum set value. Check parameter setting.
UL4	Undertorque Detection 2 - Current is below the minimum set value. Check parameter setting.
UL6	Motor Underload - Current is below the minimum set value. Check parameter setting.
UnbC	Current Unbalance - Current flow has become unbalanced. Check for damaged transistors.
Uv1	Undervoltage - DC Bus Undervoltage. Check parameter setting. Input phase loss.
Uv2	Control Power Supply Undervoltage - Voltage is too low for the control drive input power. Ride-through power loss.
Uv3	Soft Charge Circuit Fault - Precharge relay or resistor fault. Bad precharge.
Uv4	Gate Drive Board Undervoltage - Voltage drop in the gate drive board circuit. Cycle power to see if fault reoccurs.
voF	Output Voltage Detection Fault - Problem detected with the voltage on the output side of the drive.
vToL	VT Overload - The output current of the drive has been elevated for a set length of time.

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Yaskawa Drive Types

May 29, 2019May 15, 2020 Ryan Dickinson Leave a comment

Yaskawa Electric is a global manufacturer of high-quality parts used in robotics and automation. They specialize in servos, controllers, switches, robots, drives and more. These parts are used for a variety of purposes in industry. In this post, we will be distinguishing the different types of Yaskawa drives.

CIMR Drives
E7 Drives– Designed for commercial HVAC applications. Embedded with Modbus, APOGEE FLN and Metasys N2.
F7 Drives– Well-rounded drive with a variety of uses. Contains NEMA Type 12 enclosure with space to expand filters, fuses, I/O cards and more.
G7 Drives– Low voltage drive that uses 3 level control to combat problems with long motor cables and premature motor bearing failure. Great vector performance and flexibility. Configured options with pre-engineered cabinet options available.
P7 Drives– Created for applications with variable torque like centrifugal pumps and fans.

GPD Drives
GPD 333– General purpose AC Drive, 1/4 the size of normal PWM drives.
GPD 503/505/506– High-performance three phase voltage/frequency output with adjustable speed control.
GPD 515– PWM AC drive designed for low motor noise and high starting torque.

Microdrives
J1000 Drives– General purpose drives with open loop voltage/frequency control with preferred parameter feature. Simple variable speed of up to 7.5HP.
V1000 Drives– Compact current vector drive designed for efficiency and maintainability. Capable of up to 25HP. Economical for basic variable speed applications.
V1000-4X Drive- The same as the V1000 but with an enclosure built for dust tight environments.

Other Drives
A1000 Drives – High performance general purpose drive capable of up to 1000HP. Used for general purposes.
P1000 Drives – Torque performance capable of withstanding 1000HP. Oriented towards variable torque applications including centrifugal pumps and fans. Configured and bypass options available.
U1000 Industrial Matrix Drives – Regenerative high performance vector drive capable of up to 800HP. Used for general purposes.

Source: https://www.yaskawa.com/

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Yaskawa SIGMA 5 Troubleshooting

April 30, 2019March 5, 2020 Saif Afridi 1 Comment

Yaskawa has established a firm position as the leading international developer of servo products in recent years, surpassing its competitors with innovation and utilization of advanced modern technologies.

Its Sigma 5 series is absolutely top of the class! Incorporated with the latest and most desirable features, this fleet of servo products does not disappoint. The Sigma 5 series catalog is briefly over-viewed below.

SERVOPACKs is a series consisting of high-end networkable amplifiers that support motors up to 55 kW
Rotary Servo Motors with outputs in the wide range of 50W – 15kW
Direct Drive Servomotors with peak torque 6-600 Nm
Linear Servomotors are directly driven by a coil
Linear Slides complete the package for customers using linear servomotors, comprising of components such as slides, carriages, etc.

With such a versatile range of products, Sigma 5 series is easily what you would want to have in your workshops and industries.

All servo drives are tailored according to contemporary market demands. With so many different kinds of motors, the drives make use of complex algorithms that allow engineers to exercise precise control over the motor output, helping them achieve the accuracy modern applications require.

Yaskawa is highly regarded among consumers and the industry for its professionalism. From product development to customer dealing, this quality shows through at each stage, and this is exactly what puts this company at the top.

This blog is dedicated to one aspect of this characteristic: Troubleshooting. Sigma 5 series is undoubtedly the most functional of all but this also means that the intricacies involved can sometimes be difficult to handle.

If one of these products does not perform as it should be, troubleshooting it should be something that field engineers should be able to do. Thankfully, the Sigma 5 series is accompanied by clear troubleshooting guidelines and is one of the most easy to handle.

Product Documentation

Each product comes with comprehensive documentation that can be accessed at any time to gain in-depth knowledge of its working. These documents contain important information like dedicated troubleshooting guides, operating parameter, alarm lists, product structure, and specifications.

With this information at hand, troubleshooting any of the Sigma 5 products becomes a piece of cake!

Software Support

Sigma 5 series comes with a very supportive software suite as well which can serve as the perfect troubleshooting tool. During installation and operation, these software used extensively for product setup and configuration.

The SigmaWin+ is an intuitive tool that allows convenient setup of each servo product. If you observe anything out of the normal with your Sigma 5 products, the first thing to do would be to check whether the configuration settings are compatible with your application.

Its most helpful function is the alarm diagnostic function. Troubleshooting is usually initiated after a machine raises an alarm. This software is designed to identify all the possible reasons that might have generated a specific alarm, and presents possible corrective measures as well.

Moreover, SigmaWin+ has enhanced features such as wiring check and auto-tuning of multiple parameters. Using these you can not only find the loopholes you are looking for but also optimize operations.

Yaskawa Customer Support

To top off the aforementioned troubleshooting options, MRO’s Repair team is always available for help. If you are experiencing a mind-boggling issue with your Sigma 5 products, this team is the go-to. Apart from repair work, MRO Electric and Supply has a core exchange program that saves the buyer time and money when receiving their new unit.

Motoman Teach Pendants And More

May 9, 2018March 7, 2023 Brian Hughes 2 Comments

Yaskawa Motoman, an American subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric Corporation, was founded in 1989 and since then have been able to get over 380,000 industrial robots, 10 million servos, and 18 million drives into automation systems around the world. Robots are the wave of the future and Yaskawa Motoman is at the top of this market. Using an automated robotic system in your work space will allow you to free up many other costs and resources that may not have been available before. The key to efficiency is simplicity and using Motoman Teach Pendants to give instructions to your robot makes that possible.

Teach Pendants are non-tethered devices that allow your robot to be controlled remotely. These devices are crucial for industrial robotics as they are not only used for assigning operations but they are able to edit commands, emergency stop commands, and even view past operations. Motoman Teach Pendants are split between the older models(ERC, XRC, MRC) and the newer models(DX and NX Series’).

MRC

The older models such as the MRC, which came out in 1994, were able to increase the workload of an industrial robot by up to 300%. This was also the first time ever that a single teach pendant was able to control two robots at the same time. Four years later when the XRC model was released, it was a huge improvement as Motoman was able to add control of more axes and even up its synchronous control of two robots to four industrial robots.

nx100

Later in 2004, the NX series of controllers was released. These devices featured Windows CE with a high-power processor, back-lit color touchscreen, built-in ethernet, and a huge amount of memory. A single teach pendant can control up to 36 axes and 4 separate robots. It’s Advanced Robot Motion control allows for the most accurate results. For information about the DX series, please visit one of our previous blog posts featuring the DX200 controller and Yaskawa’s new ArcWorld project.

Looking inside the ArcWorld 6000 and DX200 Controller

April 23, 2018May 15, 2020 Brian Hughes Leave a comment

Yaskawa’s ArcWorld 6000 line of robotic welding systems offer the most cost efficient and powerful solution to your welding needs. ArcWorlds are pre-built, easy to install, and ready to run immediately after installation. The units can configured with multiple robots, a heavy duty positioner or servo controlled external axes. The 6000 line can handle payloads from 755 kg to 1255 kg over a 2 or 3 meter span. There are many other cool benefits to running the ArcWorld over a traditional welding system:

All controllers and power sources are installed and shipped on the frame for minimal setup
The world class MA1440 arc used for welding can be combined with multiple robots to cut cycle time by 15%
Twist locking connectors for all cabling
Fully compliant with most recent robot safety standards (ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012)
A standard workcell is only documented and supported by Yaskawa Motoman

arcworld 6000

The RM2-Series Positioners are are powered with three AC servo motor drives and have a payload capacity of 1555 on each side. With a 6.5 second rapid indexing time, the positioners have a part length between 3000mm and 3500mm. Convenient slip ring built for the fixture of utilites such as Ethernet and DeviceNet. The positioner uses MotoMount mounting technology inside of the Yaskawa ArcWorld Unit.

Typically used inside of the ArcWorld 6000 line is the DX200 controller. These controllers can coordinate motion between 8 robots with up to 72 axes. Its Advanced Robot Motion control gives the ArcWorld unit the ability to use the arc’s at their peak performance with pinpoint precision. DX200 controllers are available with Cat 3 Functional Safety Unit. Maintenance is hardly necessary as these controllers efficiently use energy and use top of the line prevention methods for most types of failures. Contact Yaskawa Motoman right now to inquiry on price options for different ArcWorld models and make your automation system perform at its best.

dx200

Yaskawa V1000 – Compact Vector Control Drive

February 14, 2017May 28, 2019 Joe Kaminski Leave a comment

The Yaskawa V1000 is a compact current vector drive with dual microprocessor logic. There are 3 primary models: 200V 3-Phase Input, 200V Single-Phase Input, and 400V 3-Phase Input. It is possible to run the drive without connecting the digital I/O wiring.

It is important when installing Yaskawa V1000 drives that proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures are taken. Failure to comply could result in an ESD discharge that could damage the drive circuitry. If the drive is being operated at low speeds, the cooling effects are diminished and motor temperatures can increase which can lead to overheating. Continuously operating an oil-lubricated motor in the low speed range may result in burning.

A dynamic braking resistor can be used with the V1000 series. Dynamic braking helps bring the motor to a smooth and rapid stop when it is working with loads of high inertia. As the drive lowers the frequency of a motor with high inertia connected, regeneration occurs. This can cause over-voltage when the regenerative energy flows back into the DC bus capacitors. A braking resistor can help prevent these overload errors from occurring.

The drive functions are devided into 2 primary groups that are accessible through the Yaskawa V1000’s digital LED operator. Drive mode allows for motor operation and parameter monitoring. Parameter settings cannot be changed when functions are accessed in drive mode. However, alarm information and history can be accessed in drive mode. Programming mode allows access to the setup. There you can adjust and verify drive parameters as well as Auto-Tuning. The drive will not allow motor operation changes such as start and stop when the LED is accessing a function Programming mode. The V1000 is set to Drive mode when it is first powered up. The Up and Down arrow keys can be used to switch displays.

MRO Electric and Supply carried new and refurbished Yaskawa V1000 Drives. For more information or to request a quote, call 800-691-8511 or email sales@mroelectric.com.

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