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GA800 Drive IP55/UL Type 12 Heatsink External Mounting Installation Manual Catalog Code: GA80UxxxxxWxx 240 V class: 1 to 150 HP 480 V class: 1 to 600 HP...
The manuals also include important information about parameter settings and tuning the drive. GA800 Series You can download drive manuals from the Yaskawa product and technical information website shown on the back cover of this manual. AC Drive for Industrial Applications Technical Reference ◆...
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Then check the wiring and peripheral device ratings to find the cause of the problem. If you do not know the cause of the problem, contact Yaskawa before you energize the drive or peripheral devices. If you do not fix the problem before you operate the drive or peripheral devices, it can cause serious injury or death.
Unshielded wire can cause electrical interference and unsatisfactory system performance. ◆ Warning Label Content and Location The drive warning label is in the location shown in Figure 1.1. Use the drive as specified by this information. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
1. Inspect the product for damage and missing parts. Immediately contact the shipping company if the drive is damaged. The Yaskawa warranty does not cover damage from shipping. 2. Check the catalog code in the "C/C" section of the drive nameplate to make sure that you received the correct model.
Table 2.1 Catalog Code Details Description GA800 Series Region code • U: Americas Input power supply voltage • 2: Three-Phase AC 240 V • 4: Three-Phase AC 480 V • T: 6-Phase/12-Pulse Input AC 400 V YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
• Installing the drive between 2000 m to 4000 m (6562 ft to 13123 ft) and grounding the neutral point on the power supply. Contact Yaskawa or your nearest sales representative when not grounding the neutral point. • 10 to 20 Hz: 1 G (9.8 m/s , 32.15 ft/s...
Install the upper and lower gaskets around the cut opening of the enclosure panel and then install the left and right gaskets. Overlap the ends of the left and right gaskets by 2 mm (0.08 in) over the upper and lower gaskets. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Install the Drive (Procedure A) Cut an opening in the enclosure panel before you install the attachment. Refer to Panel Cut-Out Dimensions (IP55/UL Type 12 Heatsink External Mounting) on page 18 for more information. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Install the Drive (Procedure B) Cut an opening in the enclosure panel before you install the attachment. Refer to Panel Cut-Out Dimensions (IP55/UL Type 12 Heatsink External Mounting) on page 18 for more information. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Figure 3.18 Install the Drive into the Opening of the Enclosure Panel Use screws to safety the panel supports. Tighten the screws to a correct tightening torque: • M5 screws: 1.96 N∙m to 2.53 N∙m (17.35 in∙lb to 22.39 in∙lb) YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Install the drive in the cut opening of the enclosure panel and use screws to safety it to the enclosure panel. Tighten the screws to a correct tightening torque: • M5 screws: 1.96 N∙m to 2.53 N∙m (17.35 in∙lb to 22.39 in∙lb) YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Only let authorized persons do maintenance, examine, or replace components on the drive. Read this manual carefully and know all the precautions and safety information before installing, wiring, repairing, or examining the drive or replacing components. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Procedure A 4018, 4023 Procedure B 4031 - 4060 Procedure C 4075 - 4168 Procedure D 4208 - 4302 Procedure E 4371 Procedure F 4414 Procedure F 4477 - 4605 Procedure G 4720 Procedure H YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
A - Cooling fan Figure 4.2 Remove the Cooling Fans Install the Cooling Fans Reverse the removal procedure to install a cooling fan. Connect the drive and the fan connectors. Figure 4.3 Connect the Power Supply Connector YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Insert the fan finger guard straight until the hook clicks into place. Figure 4.6 Reattach the Fan Finger Guard Energize the drive and set o4-03 = 0 [Fan Operation Time Setting = 0 h] to reset the cooling fan operation time. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Pull the cooling fan straight up from the drive. Disconnect the power supply connector and remove the fan from the drive. A - Cooling fan Figure 4.8 Remove the Cooling Fans Install Fans Reverse the removal procedure to install a cooling fan. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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When you install the cooling fan, make sure that you do not pinch cables between the cooling fan and the drive. Put the cable in the recess of the drive. A - Front of drive Figure 4.11 Put the Cable in the Drive Recess YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Use the instructions in this manual to replace the cooling fans. When you do maintenance on the fans, replace all the fans to increase product life. If you install the fans incorrectly, it can cause damage to the drive. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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A - Cooling fan Figure 4.15 Remove the Cooling Fans Install Fans Reverse the removal procedure to install a cooling fan. Connect the drive and the fan connectors. Figure 4.16 Connect the Power Supply Connector YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Insert the fan finger guard straight until the hook clicks into place. Figure 4.19 Reattach the Fan Finger Guard Energize the drive and set o4-03 = 0 [Fan Operation Time Setting = 0 h] to reset the cooling fan operation time. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Pull the cooling fan straight up from the drive. Disconnect the power supply connector and remove the fan from the drive. A - Cooling fan Figure 4.21 Remove the Cooling Fan Install the Cooling Fans Reverse the removal procedure to install a cooling fan. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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B - Alignment pins on drive Figure 4.23 Install the Cooling Fans Note: When you install the cooling fan, make sure that you do not pinch cables between the cooling fan and the drive. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Use the instructions in this manual to replace the cooling fans. When you do maintenance on the fans, replace all the fans to increase product life. If you install the fans incorrectly, it can cause damage to the drive. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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A - Cooling fan Figure 4.27 Remove the Cooling Fans Install the Cooling Fans Reverse the removal procedure to install a cooling fan. Connect the power supply connector. Figure 4.28 Connect the Power Supply Connector YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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When you install the cooling fan, make sure that you do not pinch cables between the cooling fan and the drive. Put the cable in the recess of the drive. A - Front of drive Figure 4.30 Put the Cable in the Drive Recess YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
To remove the fan finger guards from the drive, push the hook on the back side of each guard and pull up. A - Fan finger guard Figure 4.33 Remove the Fan Finger Guard YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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A - Cooling fan Figure 4.34 Remove the Cooling Fans Install the Cooling Fans Reverse the removal procedure to install a fan unit. Connect the power supply connector. Figure 4.35 Connect the Power Supply Connector YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Hold the fan finger guard at an angle and put the connector tabs on the fan finger guard into the holes on the drive. Note: When you install the cooling fan, make sure that you do not pinch cables between the fan finger guard and the drive. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Remove the drive cover before you start this procedure. CAUTION Crush Hazard. Loosen the cover screws. Do not fully remove them. If you fully remove the cover screws, the terminal cover can fall and cause moderate injury. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Loosen the fan unit screws and slide the fan unit to the right. Note: To remove the fan unit, it is only necessary to loosen the screws. A - Fan unit B - Screws Figure 4.41 Slide the Fan Unit YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Align the pins on the fan unit base with the notches on the fan and put the fan unit base in the fan unit, then use the screws to safety it. Tighten the screws to a correct tightening torque: YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Put the fan unit into the specified location and slide it to the left, then use screws to safety it to the drive. Tighten the screws to a correct tightening torque: • 0.98 N∙m to 1.33 N∙m (8.67 in∙lb to 11.77 in∙lb) Figure 4.47 Install the Fan Unit YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Remove a Fan Remove the drive cover. CAUTION Crush Hazard. Loosen the cover screws. Do not fully remove them. If you fully remove the cover screws, the terminal cover can fall and cause moderate injury. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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To remove the fan unit, it is only necessary to loosen the Screws B. Remove screws A. A - Screws A C - Slide panel B - Screws B Figure 4.49 Slide the Slide Panel YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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A - Cooling fan C - Fan unit base B - Relay connector D - Circulation fan Figure 4.51 Remove the Cooling Fans Install the Cooling Fans Reverse the removal procedure to install a cooling fan. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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C - Alignment pin on fan unit base Figure 4.53 Install the Cooling Fans Note: When you install the cooling fan, make sure that you do not pinch cables between the cooling fan and the fan unit base. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Put the fan unit back into its initial position. Slide the fan unit to the right and safety it with mounting screws. Tighten the screws to a tightening torque of 1.96 N∙m to 2.53 N∙m (17.35 lb.∙in to 22.39 lb.∙in). YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Remove the drive cover before you start this procedure. CAUTION Crush Hazard. Loosen the cover screws. Do not fully remove them. If you fully remove the cover screws, the terminal cover can fall and cause moderate injury. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Loosen the circuit board cooling fan unit screws and slide the circuit board cooling fan unit up. Note: To remove the fan unit, it is only necessary to loosen the screws. A - Screws Figure 4.57 Slide the Circuit Board Cooling Fan Unit YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Figure 4.60 Install the Circuit Board Cooling Fan Note: When you install the circuit board cooling fan, make sure that you do not pinch cables between the circuit board cooling fan and the fan unit base. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Use the instructions in this manual to replace the cooling fans. When you do maintenance on the fans, replace all the fans to increase product life. If you install the fans incorrectly, it can cause damage to the drive. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Loosen the fan unit screws. Note: To remove the fan unit, it is only necessary to loosen the Screws B. Remove screws A. A - Screws A B - Screws B Figure 4.63 Loosen the Screws YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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A - Cooling fan C - Fan unit base B - Relay connector D - Circulation fan Figure 4.65 Remove the Cooling Fans Install the Cooling Fans Reverse the removal procedure to install a cooling fan. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Figure 4.67 Install the Cooling Fans Note: When you install the cooling fan, make sure that you do not pinch cables between the cooling fan and the fan unit base or between cooling fans. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Put the fan unit into the specified location and use screws to safety it to the drive. Tighten the screws to a tightening torque of 1.96 N∙m to 2.53 N∙m (17.35 lb.∙in to 22.39 lb.∙in). YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Figure 4.69 Components Loosen the circuit board cooling fan unit screws and slide the circuit board cooling fan unit up. Note: To remove the fan unit, it is only necessary to loosen the screws. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Tighten the M4 screws to a tightening torque of 0.98 N∙m to 1.33 N∙m (8.67 in∙lb to 11.77 in∙lb). YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Put the fan unit into the specified location and use screws to safety it to the drive. Tighten the screws to a tightening torque of 0.98 N∙m to 1.33 N∙m (8.67 in∙lb to 11.77 in∙lb). YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Common Drive Specifications Note: • To get the OLV, CLV, and AOLV specifications, do Rotational Auto-Tuning. • To get the longest product life, install the drive in an environment that meets the necessary specifications. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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• AOLV: 1:200 • OLV/PM: 1:20 • AOLV/PM: 1:100 (when high frequency injection is enabled) • CLV/PM: 1:1500 • EZOLV: 1:100 Possible in these control methods: • CLV Zero Speed Control • AOLV/PM • CLV/PM YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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2004 to 2056 and 4002 to 4031. Heatsink Overheat Thermistor Protection Braking Resistor Overheat detection for braking resistor (optional ERF-type, 3% ED) Overheat Protection Stall prevention is available during acceleration, deceleration, and during run. Stall Prevention YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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• Installing the drive between 2000 m to 4000 m (6562 ft to 13123 ft) and grounding the neutral point on the power supply. Contact Yaskawa or your nearest sales representative when not grounding the neutral point. • 10 Hz to 20 Hz: 1 G (9.8 m/s , 32.15 ft/s...
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372.0 4605 605.0 455.0 675.0 455.0 4720 605.0 455.0 720.0 485.3 The upper values are for A1-02 = 6 [Control Method Selection = AOLV/PM]. The values in parenthesis are for A1-02 = 4 [ALOV]. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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Name Description (Hex.) (Range) CL-V/f AOLV OLV/PM OLV/PM AOLV/PM CLV/PM EZOLV L8-35 Installation Method Determined by the drive Selection (04EC) Sets the type of drive installation. (0 - 3) 0 : IP20/OpenChassis Enc/Ex Heatsink YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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• Installing the drive between 2000 to 4000 m (6562 to 13123 ft) and grounding the neutral point on the power supply. If you do not ground the drive with a neutral network, contact Yaskawa or your nearest sales representative. YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
Revision History Date of Revision Section Revised Content Publication Number August 2019 Revision: Drive Dimensions and Estimated Weights for IP55/UL Type 12 drives May 2019 – – First Edition YASKAWA TOEPC71061779B GA800 Drive Installation Manual...
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