The Yaskawa A1000 VFD is a multi-purpose drive in power ratings through 1000 horsepower and provides Yaskawa’s highest level of vector performance including precise speed control of both induction and permanent magnet motors. The Yaskawa A1000 VFD is factory-programmed and ready to run. An LCD interface enhances ease of use with its multiple language support and parameter copy feature that allows duplication of settings between drives. In addition, a portable USB Copy Unit provides a very convenient method of desktop configuration transportable to the factory floor.

The Yaskawa A1000 VFD is a full featured drive, providing outstanding quality, performance, flexibility, and environmental friendliness. The Yaskawa A1000 VFD features network communications, feedback, and expandable I/O to control anything from simple fans and pumps to complex machines. For new installations or retrofits, the Yaskawa A1000 VFD provides a single robust solution, regardless of the application. The Yaskawa A1000 VFD Configured package provides an A1000 drive in a NEMA 1 (UL Type 1) or NEMA 12 (UL Type 12) enclosure, with space for factory-mounted and wired options, such as reactors, filters, circuit breakers, fuses, network communications and I/O cards.

A1000 Programming Software

The marketplace is moving towards flexible drive software that allows the user to adapt their drive to machines/processes in a timely and cost effective manner. DriveWorksEZ® adds programmable drive functions that can tailor the Yaskawa A1000 VFD to the machine without the help of external controllers such as a PLC. This provides the user with easy access to the power of the Yaskawa A1000 VFD through an icon-based, graphical programming environment. DriveWorksEZ® is a software system that provides the means to create custom drive functionality inside the Yaskawa A1000 VFD. The system is composed of dedicated Yaskawa A1000 VFD software and a PC tool for creating and downloading function-block based application programs. Simply create application programs by arranging function block icons in a visual flow chart. Total drive and machine control are only a few mouse clicks away. User-friendly program monitoring is included for fast, easy start-up and troubleshooting. DriveWorksEZ® provides function on demand, allowing the customer to customize and adapt the Yaskawa A1000 VFD to their machine needs in a fast and intuitive manner.

DriveWorksEZ® offers a variety of communication options. This makes it an ideal choice for most machine designs. Network interface options including DeviceNet, Profibus-DP, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, MECHATROLINK-II, and others allow the Yaskawa A1000 VFD with DriveWorksEZ® to be a powerful node on the factory network. DriveWorksEZ® offers distributed, high-speed control that can off-load PLC processing and improve machine performance. The Yaskawa A1000 VFD with DriveWorksEZ® can independently provide a complete machine solution for many applications, eliminating the need for PLCs or other controllers. This means reduced cost, design simplicity, and one-source responsibility. To learn more about the Yaskawa A1000 VFD, please visit the Yaskawa Website.

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