GA500 Microdrive

More than 100 years of experience with driving electric motors has led Yaskawa to develop products which perfectly combine technical superiority with easy handling.

The latest result of this evolution is the new GA500 microdrive. Compact in size and flexible in terms of motor type and connectivity, the GA500 is designed to easily master nearly any application۔

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Highlights

Highlights:

  • One drive controlling any induction, permanent magnet or synchronous reluctance motor
  • Built in EMC filter, braking chopper reduce panel space
  • Easy motor setup without the need for auto-tuning simplifies tuning with connected machinery
  • Effortless Network Integration by support of all major networks with cost effective gateway feature
  • Reduced set-up time with an intuitive keypad, navigation and start-up wizards
  • Keypad with automatic parameter backup function, real time clock, data logger and copy unit
  • Powerful DriveWizard PC tool for drive management, start-up, programming and failure analysis
  • DriveWorksEZ for programming tool for extending functionality by logic programming
  • Cloud-connected DriveWizard Mobile app for drive management on smartphones and tablets.
  • Convenient commissioning by programming without main power from PC or Android Smart Phone
  • Increased safety and reliability with built in STO SIL3 functional safety
  • Side-by-side and heatsink out the back mounting for minimum panel size and optimized cooling
  • Ambient temperature of 50 °C without derating (IP20), max 60 °C with derating
  • Meets Global Standards

Balancing Power To Perfection

More than 100 years of experience with driving electric motors have led YASKAWA to develop products which perfectly combine technical superiority with easy handling. The latest result of this evolution is the new GA500 microdrive. Compact in size and flexible in terms of motor type and connectivity, the GA500 is designed to easily master nearly any application. Learn more on the GA500 Microsite

Makes Life Easier

The GA500 drive comes with valuable functions and smart features to provide benefits through the whole life cycle of a machine or installation. From drive selection, through design, installation, start up or troubleshooting, the GA500 makes life easy.

  • Temperature controlled fans
  • Embedded braking chopper
  • 24 VDC power input for controller
  • Built-in EMC filter for easy compliance with global standards and simplified machine design by a reduced number of parts
GA500 supports all major motor types.

Easy Operation

The GA500 comes with built-in functions and new services for a simple and time saving startup and troubleshooting without the need of studying manuals.

  • Tactile keypad with multi-lingual graphical display, auto-backup, real-time clock, copy function and data logger, optional Bluetooth
  • Built-in Setup Wizard for guided parameter setup without manuals
  • DriveWizard Mobile smartphone app for drive setup, monitoring, guided trouble shooting with connection to YASKAWA Drive Cloud service for data backup and online documentation
  • (Download Android Version | Download iOS Version)
  • Built-in Setup Wizard for guided parameter setup without manuals
  • GA500 can be programmed without any power supply connected, even while the drive is still in the box. Simply plug into one of your PC’s USB ports or any USB on-the-go device, start programming and enjoy the ease of commissioning.
From simple parameter editing through Setup Wizard with an 8 channel fully featured oscilloscope.
Technical Details
TypeIndustrial Application Inverter Drive
Range0.1 kW to 30 kW
Motor TypesInduction Motor (IM), Permanent Magnet Motor (IPM/SPM), Synchronous Reluctance Motor (SynRM)
ControlSensorless V/f and Vector control, EZVector
Output Frequency0 to 590 Hz
Braking TransistorBuilt-in
Ambient Temperature-10 to +50 °C (IP20), -10 to +40 °C (NEMA 1), up to +60 °C with derating
Protection DesignIP20 standard, NEMA Type 1-Kit (optional)
StandardsCE, UL, cUL, EAC, REACH, RoHS
Functional SafetyIEC/EN61508 SIL3 (STO), PLe
Control Inputs7 digital, 2 analog (1×V/I, 1×V), 1 pulse
Control Outputs1 relay, 2 photo coupler, 1 pulse, 1 analog
Programming InterfaceMini-USB on the front cover; digital operator with Bluetooth (optional)
Further FunctionsIntegrated PID controller with sleep function
Automatic main power loss ride through
Speed Search function for smooth start of coasting motors
Braking with over-magnetization for fast stop without braking resistors
Energy-saving function
Automatic restart after failure
Overvoltage suppression
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