Yaskawa Low Voltage Adjustable Speed Drives

The Yaskawa GA500 is a compact, versatile, and user-friendly Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) designed to control the speed and torque of electric motors. It is part of Yaskawa’s general-purpose drive lineup and is known for its reliability, flexibility, and ease of integration in industrial and commercial applications.

🔧 Key Features of the GA500:
  1. Power Range:
    • 240V Class (1-phase & 3-phase): 1/8 to 30 HP
    • 480V Class (3-phase): 1/2 to 40 HP
  2. Voltage Classes:
    • 200-240V (Single or Three-phase input)
    • 380-480V (Three-phase input)
  3. Motor Compatibility:
    • Controls induction (IM), permanent magnet (PM), and synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors without encoder feedback.
  4. Ease of Use:
    • Intuitive keypad with built-in Bluetooth, USB micro-B port for PC connection
    • Quick setup with Application Presets and data cloning via memory backup
  5. Flexible Installation:
    • DIN rail mountable
    • Side-by-side mounting allowed
    • Operates in 50°C (122°F) environments without derating
  6. Communications:
    • Built-in Modbus RTU
    • Optional fieldbus cards: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, DeviceNet, BACnet, etc.
  7. Safety:
    • STO (Safe Torque Off) SIL3, PLe compliant
    • UL Type 1 (NEMA 1) and UL Type Open available
  8. Design Advantages:
    • Coated boards (IEC 60721-3-3 class 3C2)
    • Reduced harmonics with embedded DC reactor (in some models)
    • Removable terminal board with memory

✅ Typical Applications:
  • Pumps and Fans
  • HVAC systems
  • Conveyors and Material Handling
  • Mixers, Agitators, and Compressors
  • Machine tools
  • General industrial machinery

📈 Competitive Advantages:
  • Compact footprint and flexible power input options
  • Supports a wide range of motor types and control modes
  • Tool-less wiring and pluggable connectors simplify installation
  • Built-in features reduce need for external components (braking, reactors, etc.)
  • Designed for 10-year maintenance-free operation
​GA500 Microdrive
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