Yaskawa Low Voltage Adjustable Speed Drives
The Yaskawa U1000 Industrial MATRIX Drive is a high-performance Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) that uses Matrix technology instead of traditional rectifier/inverter architecture. It stands out for its ability to offer full regenerative capability, high efficiency, and low harmonic distortion without the need for external filters or regenerative units.
🔧 Key Features:
📈 Ideal Applications:
✅ Benefits:
🔧 Key Features:
- Matrix Technology (No DC Bus)
- Replaces conventional diode/IGBT front ends with nine bidirectional switches.
- Converts AC to AC directly—no intermediate DC bus.
- Replaces conventional diode/IGBT front ends with nine bidirectional switches.
- Full Regeneration Capability
- Allows energy to flow back to the power source, making it ideal for applications with frequent braking or overhauling loads.
- Eliminates need for braking resistors or regenerative units.
- Allows energy to flow back to the power source, making it ideal for applications with frequent braking or overhauling loads.
- Low Harmonic Distortion
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is typically < 5%, meeting or exceeding IEEE 519 standards.
- No need for external harmonic filters.
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is typically < 5%, meeting or exceeding IEEE 519 standards.
- High Efficiency
- Efficiency levels up to 96%, thanks to minimal power conversion stages.
- Efficiency levels up to 96%, thanks to minimal power conversion stages.
- Compact Footprint
- Combines inverter and regenerative functionality in one enclosure.
- Saves space compared to traditional drive + regen packages.
- Combines inverter and regenerative functionality in one enclosure.
- Motor Compatibility
- Operates standard induction or permanent magnet motors.
- Suitable for new installations or retrofit of existing motors.
- Operates standard induction or permanent magnet motors.
- Wide Voltage and Power Range
- 3-phase 200V class: up to 110 kW (150 HP)
- 3-phase 400V class: up to 630 kW (800 HP)
- 3-phase 200V class: up to 110 kW (150 HP)
- Safe Torque Off (STO)
- SIL3 / PLe certified built-in safety feature.
- SIL3 / PLe certified built-in safety feature.
📈 Ideal Applications:
- Centrifuges
- Elevators
- HVAC Fans and Pumps (with braking cycles)
- Cranes and Hoists
- Test Stands
- Conveyor Systems
- Any application where energy savings and harmonic compliance are critical
✅ Benefits:
- Energy Savings: Regenerates unused energy back to the grid
- Cleaner Power: No need for harmonic mitigation equipment
- Reduced Heat: Lower energy loss improves system cooling
- Simplified Design: All-in-one solution reduces component count
U1000 MATRIX
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