Yaskawa VFD Drives
1. General Specifications of Yaskawa VFD Drives
1.1 Voltage & Power Range
- Low Voltage Drives (LV Drives)
- Single-phase: 200V-240V (up to 3.7 kW)
- Three-phase: 200V-240V / 380V-480V / 500V-690V (up to 2 MW)
- Medium Voltage Drives (MV Drives)
- Voltage Range: 2.3kV – 11kV
- Power Range: Up to 10 MW
1.2 Motor Compatibility
- Induction Motors (IM)
- Permanent Magnet Motors (PM)
- Synchronous Motors
1.3 Control Features
- V/F (Volts per Hertz) Control
- Open-loop Vector Control (OLV)
- Closed-loop Vector Control (CLV) with Encoder Feedback
- Direct Torque Control (DTC) for Precision Applications
- Regenerative Braking for Energy Recovery
1.4 Protection & Enclosure Ratings
- Ingress Protection (IP Ratings):
- IP20, IP21 (Standard Indoor Use)
- IP54, IP55, IP66 (Harsh Industrial Environments)
- Overload Capacity:
- Normal Duty (ND): 110% for 60s
- Heavy Duty (HD): 150% for 60s
1.5 Communication Protocols
- Modbus RTU / Modbus TCP
- Ethernets/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS
- CANopen, Device Net
- BACnet (For HVAC Applications)
1.6 Special Features
✔ Auto-Tuning Function for Easy Motor Setup
✔ Built-in EMC Filter for Noise Reduction
✔ PID Control for Process Applications
✔ Multi-pump Control & HVAC-Specific Features
✔ Safety Integrated (STO, SIL 2 / SIL 3)
2. Popular Yaskawa VFD Models & Their Specifications
2.1 Yaskawa GA500 (Compact & Versatile Drive)
- Power Range: 0.2 kW – 30 kW
- Voltage: 1PH 200-240V / 3PH 380-480V
- Application: General automation, conveyors, fans, pumps
- IP Rating: IP20
2.2 Yaskawa GA700 (Industrial General-Purpose Drive)
- Power Range: 0.4 kW – 630 kW
- Voltage: 3PH 200-240V / 380-480V
- Application: Manufacturing, water treatment, HVAC, cranes
- Special Feature: Senseless and closed-loop vector control
2.3 Yaskawa V1000 (Micro Drive for Compact Applications)
- Power Range: 0.1 kW – 15 kW
- Voltage: 1PH 200-240V / 3PH 380-480V
- Application: Compact machinery, conveyors, packaging
- IP Rating: IP20
2.4 Yaskawa A1000 (High-Performance Vector Drive)
- Power Range: 0.75 kW – 1 MW
- Voltage: 3PH 200-690V
- Application: Heavy-duty applications, cranes, hoists, presses
- Special Feature: Permanent magnet motor control, regenerative braking
2.5 Yaskawa U1000 (Matrix Drive for Regenerative Applications)
- Power Range: 2.2 kW – 500 kW
- Voltage: 3PH 200-690V
- Application: Elevators, winders, renewable energy applications
- Special Feature: Built-in regenerative energy recovery
2.6 Yaskawa HV600 (HVAC Drive for Pumps & Fans)
- Power Range: 0.75 kW – 560 kW
- Voltage: 3PH 200-690V
- Application: HVAC, water treatment, air handling systems
- Special Feature: Dedicated HVAC functions, BACnet communication
3. Yaskawa Medium Voltage VFDs
3.1 Yaskawa MV1000 (Medium Voltage Drive)
- Power Range: 0.2 MW – 10 MW
- Voltage: 2.3 kV – 11 kV
- Application: Oil & gas, marine, mining, steel industry
- Special Feature: High efficiency, low harmonics, modular design
4. Key Benefits of Yaskawa VFDs
✔ High efficiency & energy savings with advanced motor control
✔ Precise speed & torque control for demanding applications
✔ Compact design & user-friendly interface for easy setup
✔ Multiple communication protocols for seamless integration
✔ Robust design with high IP ratings for industrial use
For detailed technical specifications, visit the Yaskawa official website or check the respective product manuals. Let me know if you need specifications for a specific model! ????
