YASKAWA AO-A3 User & Installation Manual

YASKAWA AC Drive Option

Analog Monitor

Installation Manual

Type

AO-A3

To properly use the product, read this manual thoroughly and retain
for easy reference, inspection, and maintenance. Ensure the end user
receives this manual.

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形式

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MANUAL NO. TOBP C730600 79C

Copyright © 2016 YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Yaskawa. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
information contained herein. Moreover, because Yaskawa is constantly striving to improve its high-quality
products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every precaution has
been taken in the preparation of this manual. Yaskawa assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this
publication.

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Table of Contents

1 PREFACE AND SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 RECEIVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 OPTION COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

6 RELATED PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

7 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

8 EUROPEAN STANDARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

9 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 79C YASKAWA AC Drive Option AO-A3 Installation Manual 3

1 Preface and Safety

1 Preface and Safety

YASKAWA Electric supplies component parts for use in a wide variety of industrial
applications. The selection and application of YASKAWA products remain the responsibility
of the equipment designer or end user.
YASKAWA accepts no responsibility for the way its products are incorporated into the final
system design. Under no circumstances should any YASKAWA product be incorporated into
any product or design as the exclusive or sole safety control. Without exception, all controls
should be designed to detect faults dynamically and fail safely under all circumstances. All
products designed to incorporate a component part manufactured by YASKAWA must be
supplied to the end user with appropriate warnings and instructions as to the safe use and
operation of that part. Any warnings provided by YASKAWA must be promptly provided to
the end user. YASKAWA offers an express warranty only as to the quality of its products in
conforming to standards and specifications published in the manual. NO OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS OFFERED. YASKAWA assumes no liability
for any personal injury, property damage, losses, or claims arising from misapplication of its
products.

u Applicable Documentation

The following manuals are available for the option:

Analog Monitor AO-A3 Option

YASKAWA AC Drive Option
Analog Monitor AO-A3
Installation Manual
Manual No: TOBP C730600 79
(This book)

This guide is packaged together with the product and contains
information necessary to install the option and set related drive
parameters.

Yaskawa Drive

Drive manuals contain basic installation and wiring information
in addition to detailed parameter setting, fault diagnostic, and
maintenance information.

YASKAWA AC Drive
Manuals

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The most recent versions of these manuals are available for
download on our documentation websites:
U.S.: http://www.yaskawa.com
Europe: http://www.yaskawa.eu.com
Japan: http://www.e-mechatronics.com
Other areas: Check the back cover of these manuals.

1 Preface and Safety

DANGER

u Terms

Note: Indicates supplemental information that is not related to safety messages

Option: YASKAWA AC Drive Option Analog Monitor AO-A3

Drive: • YASKAWA A1000-Series Drive

Digital Operator: • LCD Operator for YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series

Energy-Saving Unit:

• YASKAWA L1000A-Series Drive

• YASKAWA D1000 Series Power Regenerative Converter

• YASKAWA R1000 Series Power Regenerative Unit

• YASKAWA U1000-Series Drive

• YASKAWA U1000L-Series Drive

• YASKAWA AC Drive GA700

• YASKAWA AC Drive CR700

• YASKAWA AC Drive CH700

• YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series (A1000, L1000A, D1000, R1000, U1000, U1000L)

• LED Operator for YASKAWA AC Drive 1000-Series

• LCD Keypad for YASKAWA AC Drive GA700, CR700, and CH700

• LED Keypad for YASKAWA AC Drive GA700, CR700, and CH700

• YASKAWA D1000 Series Power Regenerative Converter

• YASKAWA R1000 Series Power Regenerative Unit

u Registered Trademarks

Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

u Supplemental Safety Information

Read and understand this manual before installing, operating, or servicing this option. Install
the option according to this manual and local codes.

The following conventions indicate safety messages in this manual. Failure to heed these
messages could cause fatal injury or damage products and related equipment and systems.

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will cause death or serious
injury.

YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 79C YASKAWA AC Drive Option AO-A3 Installation Manual 5

1 Preface and Safety

W ARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could cause death or serious
injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could cause minor or
moderate injury.

Indicates an equipment damage message.

n

General Safety

General Precautions

• The diagrams in this book may include options and drives without covers or safety shields to illustrate details. Be
sure to reinstall covers or shields before operating any devices. Use the option according to the instructions
described in this manual.

• The diagrams in this manual are provided as examples only and may not pertain to all products covered by this
manual.

• The products and specifications described in this manual or the content and presentation of the manual may be
changed without notice to improve the product and/or the manual.

• Contact a Yaskawa representative or the nearest Yaskawa sales office and provide the manual number shown on the
front cove to order new copies of the manual.

Heed the safety messages in this manual.

Failure to comply will cause death or serious injury.

The operating company is responsible for any injuries or equipment damage resulting
from failure to heed the warnings in this manual.

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1 Preface and Safety

W ARNING

NOTICE

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not attempt to modify or alter the drive or drive circuitry in any way not
explained in this manual.

Failure to comply could cause death or serious injury and will void warranty. Yaskawa is
not responsible for any modification of the product made by the user. Do not modify this
product.

Do not expose the drive or the option to halogen group disinfectants. Do not pack the
drive or the option in fumigated or sterilized wooden materials. Do not sterilize the
entire package after packing the product.

Failure to comply could damage electrical components in the option.

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2 Overview

AO

2 Overview

The Analog Monitor Option AO-A3 allows the user to expand the number of available
analog outputs to monitor performance.

The option uses parameters and the output signal gain and bias to assign functions to output
terminals V1 and V2.

The option has two analog outputs, an 11-bit signed (1/2048) output resolution, and a

-10 to 10 Vdc non-isolated output voltage.

u Compatible Products

The option can be used with the products in Ta bl e 1 .

Table 1 Compatible Products

Product Series Model(s)

A1000 All models

L1000A All models

U1000 All models

U1000L All models

D1000 All models

R1000 All models

GA700 All models

CR700 All models

CH700 All models

Note: For Yaskawa customers in the North or South America region:

If your product is not listed in Table 1, refer to the web page below to confirm this manual is
correct for your product. The web page provides a list of option manuals by product, and a direct
link to download a PDF.

Scan QR code

Or refer to: http://www.yaskawa.com/optionlookup

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3 Receiving

AO-A3

AO

MANUAL

3 Receiving

After receiving the option package:

1. Make sure that the option is not damaged and no parts are missing. Contact your sales
outlet if the option or other parts appear damaged.

NOTICE: Do not use damaged parts to connect the drive and the option. Failure to comply could damage
the drive and option.

2. Confirm that the model number on the option nameplate and the model listed in the
purchase order are the same. Refer to Figure 1 on page 10 for details. Contact the
distributor where the option was purchased or the Yaskawa sales office immediately about
any problems with the option.

u Option Package Contents

Description:

–

Quantity: 13

<1> GA700, CR700, and CH700 drives do not use the ground wire.
<2> GA700, CR700, and CH700 drives use two screws only.

Option Ground Wires

<1>

Screws (M3) Installation Manual

<2>

3

u Installation Tools

• A Phillips screwdriver. Phillips screw sizes vary by drive capacity.

• A flat-blade screwdriver (blade depth: 0.4 mm (0.02 in.), width: 2.5 mm (0.1 in.)).

• A pair of diagonal cutting pliers.

• A small file or medium-grit sandpaper.

Note: This manual does not list tools required to prepare option cables for wiring.

YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 79C YASKAWA AC Drive Option AO-A3 Installation Manual 9

1

4 Option Components

AO

V1 AC V2 AC FE

AO

4 Option Components

u Analog Monitor AO-A3 Option

Figure 1

E

F

A

B

Underside

D

<1> Connect the provided ground wire during installation. Installation on GA700, CR700, and CH700 drives does not

require the ground wire.

<2> Do not adjust the potentiometers on the option. The potentiometers are factory set and may change the voltage

output characteristics and cause output signal inaccuracy if misadjusted.

AO-A3

C

A – Connector (CN5) D – Ground terminal (FE) and
B – Installation hole
C – Option model number E – Terminal Block TB1

Figure 1 Analog Monitor AO-A3 Option Components

installation hole

F–Potentiometers

<1>

<2>

u Terminal Block TB1

Refer to Table 5 on page 29 for details on TB1 terminal functions and signal levels.

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5 Installation Procedure

DANGER

W ARNING

5 Installation Procedure

u Section Safety

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not inspect, connect, or disconnect any wiring while the drive is energized.

Failure to comply will cause death or serious injury.

Before servicing, disconnect all power to the equipment and wait for at least the time
specified on the warning label. The internal capacitor remains charged even after the drive
is de-energized. The charge indicator LED will extinguish when the DC bus voltage is
below 50 Vdc. When all indicators are OFF, measure for unsafe voltages to confirm the
drive is safe.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not operate equipment with covers removed.

Failure to comply could cause death or serious injury.

The diagrams in this section may include options and drives without covers or safety
shields to illustrate details. Reinstall covers and shields before operating the drive and run
the drive according to the instructions described in this manual.

Do not allow unqualified personnel to perform work on the drive or option.

Failure to comply could cause death or serious injury.

Only authorized personnel familiar with installation, adjustment, and maintenance of AC
drives and options may perform work.

Do not remove covers or touch circuit boards while the drive is energized.

Failure to comply could cause death or serious injury.

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5 Installation Procedure

NOTICE

W ARNING

Do not use damaged wires, stress the wiring, or damage the wire insulation.

Failure to comply could cause death or serious injury.

Fire Hazard

Tighten all terminal screws to the specified tightening torque.

Loose or overtightened connections could cause erroneous operation and damage to the
terminal block or start a fire and cause death or serious injury.

Damage to Equipment

Observe proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures when handling the option,
drive, and circuit boards.

Failure to comply could cause ESD damage to circuitry.

Never connect or disconnect the motor from the drive while the drive is outputting

voltage.

Improper equipment sequencing could damage the drive.

Do not connect or operate any equipment with visible damage or missing parts.

Failure to comply could further damage the equipment.

Do not use unshielded wire for control wiring.

Failure to comply may cause electrical interference resulting in poor system performance.
Use shielded, twisted-pair wires and ground the shield to the ground terminal of the drive.

Properly connect all pins and connectors on the option and drive.

Failure to comply could prevent proper operation and damage equipment.

Confirm that all connections are correct after installing the option and connecting
peripheral devices.

Failure to comply could damage the option.

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5 Installation Procedure

u Procedures for Installing and Wiring Options on a Drive

Procedures for installing and wiring options differ depending on the product.

Refer to Table 2 to check the procedures for installing and wiring options on a drive.

Table 2 Procedures for Installing and Wiring Options on a Drive

Product Series

A1000 Procedure A 14

L1000A Procedure A 14

U1000 Procedure A 14

U1000L Procedure A 14

GA700 Procedure B 21

CR700 Procedure B 21

CH700 Procedure B 21

Procedures for Installing and

Wiring Options on a Drive

Page

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5 Installation Procedure

E

G

L

K

J

I

H

B

A

C

D

F

n

Procedure A

This section describes the procedure for installing and wiring options on 1000-series drives.

Prepare the Drive for the Option

Before beginning the installation procedure:

1. Wire the drive and make the proper connections to drive terminals according to the manual
packaged with the drive.

2. Verify that the drive functions normally.
Refer to Figure 2 for an exploded view of the drive with the option and related components
for reference in the installation procedure.

Figure 2

A – Insertion point for CN5 G – Included screws
B – Option card H – Ground wire
C – Front cover I – Drive grounding terminal (FE)
D – Digital operator J – Connector CN5-A
E – Terminal cover K – Connector CN5-B
F – Removable tabs for wire routing L – Connector CN5-C

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Figure 2 Drive Components with Option

5 Installation Procedure

Install the Option

Refer to the instructions below to install the option.

DANGER! Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not inspect, connect, or disconnect any wiring while the drive is
energized. Failure to comply will cause death or serious injury. Before servicing, disconnect all power to the
equipment and wait for at least the time specified on the warning label. The internal capacitor remains
charged even after the drive is de-energized. The charge indicator LED will extinguish when the DC bus
voltage is below 50 Vdc. When all indicators are OFF, measure for unsafe voltages to confirm the drive is
safe.

1.

Shut off power to the drive, wait the appropriate amount of time for voltage to
dissipate, then remove the digital operator (D) and front covers (C, E).

Refer to the manual packaged with the drive for details on digital operator and cover
removal.

NOTICE: Damage to Equipment. Observe proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures when handling
the option, drive, and circuit boards. Failure to comply could cause ESD damage to circuitry.

Figure 3

C

D

E

Figure 3 Remove the Digital Operator, Front Cover, and Terminal Cover

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5 Installation Procedure

J

G

B

K

L

2.

Insert the option card (B) into the CN5-A (J), CN5-B (K), or CN5-C (L) connector on
the drive and fasten it into place using one of the included screws (G). Tighten both

screws to 0.5 to 0.6 Nm (4.4 to 5.3 in. lbs).

Figure 4

Figure 4 Insert the Option Card

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5 Installation Procedure

I

G

H

B

3.

Connect one end of the ground wire (H) to the ground terminal (I) using one of the
remaining provided screws (G). Connect the other end of the ground wire (H) to the

remaining ground terminal and installation hole on the option (B) using the last
remaining provided screw (G). Tighten both screws to 0.5 to 0.6 Nm (4.4 to 5.3 in.

Figure 5

lbs).

Figure 5 Connect the Ground Wire

Note: 1. The option package includes three ground wires. Use the longest wire to connect the option to CN5-C.

Use the next longest wire to connect the option to CN5-B. Use the shortest wire to connect the option to
CN5-A. Refer to Option Package Contents on page 9 for more information.

2. The drive has only two ground terminal screw holes (I). Two ground wires should share the same
ground terminal when connecting three options.

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5 Installation Procedure

Insulation

Shield sheath

Option terminal

To customer
circuit

FE

(Insulate with electrical tape
or heat-shrink tubing)

AO

Option terminal block

Preparing wire ends:

Screwdriver blade size

about 5.5 mm (7/32”)
When not using
crimped insulated
sleeves

Pull back the shielding and lightly
twist the end with fingers, keeping
the ends from fraying.

Wire crimping ferrule terminals
or not soldered ends

Loosen the screws and
insert the wire into the
opening on the terminal block.

Blade depth of

0.4 mm or less

Blade width of

2.5 mm or less

AO

4.

Prepare and connect the wire ends as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7. Refer to

Wire Gauges and Tightening Torques on page 28 to confirm that the proper

tightening torque is applied to each terminal. Take particular precaution to ensure
that each wire is properly connected and wire insulation is not accidentally pinched
into electrical terminals.

WARNING! Fire Hazard. Tighten all terminal screws according to the specified tightening torque. Loose
electrical connections could result in death or serious injury by fire due to overheating electrical connections.
Tightening screws beyond the specified tightening torque may cause erroneous operation, damage the
terminal block, or cause a fire.

NOTICE: Heat shrink tubing or electrical tape may be required to ensure that cable shielding does not
contact other wiring. Insufficient insulation may cause a short circuit and damage the option or drive.

Figure 6

Figure 6 Prepare Ends of Shielded Cable

5.

Wire the customer-supplied circuit to the terminal block on the option according to

Figure 7. Refer to Figure 17 for the AO-A3 Option connection diagram. Refer to

Figure 7

Table 5 for a detailed description of the option terminal functions.

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Figure 7 Connect Cable Wiring

Figure 8

A

B

5 Installation Procedure

6.

Route the option wiring inside the enclosure as shown in Figure 8-B. Take proper
precautions so that the front covers will easily fit back onto the drive.

Users may also choose to route the option wiring through openings on the front
cover of some models. Remove the perforated tabs on the left side of the front cover
as shown in Figure 8-A to create the necessary openings on these models.
Refer to the Peripheral Devices & Options section of the drive instruction manual for
more information.

Figure 8 Wire Routing Examples

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5 Installation Procedure

C

D

E

7.

Replace and secure the front covers of the drive (C, E) and replace the digital
operator (D).

NOTICE: Do not pinch cables between the front covers and the drive. Failure to comply could cause
erroneous operation.

Figure 9

Figure 9 Replace the Front Covers and Digital Operator

8.

Set drive parameters in Table 6 for proper option performance.

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5 Installation Procedure

C

I

F

H

G

B

A

D

E

AO

n

Procedure B

This section describes the procedure for installing and wiring options on GA700, CR700,
and CH700 drives.

Prepare the Drive for the Option

Before beginning the installation procedure:

1. Wire the drive and make the proper connections to drive terminals according to the manual
packaged with the drive.

2. Verify that the drive functions normally.
Refer to Figure 10 for an exploded view of the drive with the option and related
components for reference in the installation procedure.

Figure 10

A – Insertion point for CN5 connector F – LED Status Ring board
B – AO-A3 option G – Connector CN5-A
C – Included screws H – Connector CN5-B
D – Drive front cover I – Connector CN5-C
E – Keypad

YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 79C YASKAWA AC Drive Option AO-A3 Installation Manual 21

Figure 10 Drive Components with Option

5 Installation Procedure

Keypad connector

Keypad connector tab

Move the keypad connector to the holder on the
drive after removing the keypad and before removing
the front cover. Insert the keypad connector tab into
the holder when installing the keypad connector to
the holder.

Holder

D

E

AO

Install the Option

DANGER! Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not inspect, connect, or disconnect any wiring while the drive is

energized. Failure to comply will cause death or serious injury. Before servicing, disconnect all power to the
equipment and wait for at least the time specified on the warning label. The internal capacitor remains
charged even after the drive is de-energized. The charge indicator LED will extinguish when the DC bus
voltage is below 50 Vdc. When all indicators are OFF, measure for unsafe voltages to confirm the drive is
safe.

1.

Shut off power to the drive, wait the appropriate amount of time for voltage to
dissipate, confirm all charge indicator LEDs extinguish, then remove the front cover

(D) including the keypad (E).
Refer to the manual packaged with the drive for details on cover removal.

NOTICE: Observe proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures when handling the option, drive, and
circuit boards. Failure to comply could cause ESD damage to circuitry.

Figure11

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Figure 11 Remove the Front Cover Including Keypad

5 Installation Procedure

AO

2.

Carefully remove the LED Status Ring board (F) and place it on the right side of the
drive using the temporary placement holes.

Refer to the manual packaged with the drive for details on removing the LED Status
Ring board.

NOTICE: Do not remove the LED Status Ring board cable connector. Failure to comply could cause
erroneous operation and damage the drive.

Figure 12

F

Temporary placement holes

Drive front view

Figure 12 Remove the LED Status Ring Board

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5 Installation Procedure

C

I

H

G

B

A

AO

Insulation

Shield sheath

Option terminal

To customer
circuit

FE

(Insulate with electrical tape
or heat-shrink tubing)

AO

3.

Insert the option card (B) into the CN5-A (G), CN5-B (H) and CN5-C (I) connector
on the drive and fasten it into place using the included screws (C). Tighten both

Figure 13

Figure 14

screws to 0.5 to 0.6 Nm (4.4 to 5.3 in. lbs).

Figure 13 Insert the Option Card

Note: Installing the option card on a GA700, CR700, and CH700 drive requires only two screws and

does not require a ground wire. The option package ships with three screws and ground wires for
installation on other product series. Do not use the ground wire or the extra screw.

4.

Prepare the wire ends as shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14 Prepare Ends of Shielded Cable

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Figure 15

Option terminal block

Preparing wire ends:

Screwdriver blade size

about 5.5 mm (7/32”)
When not using
crimped insulated
sleeves

Pull back the shielding and lightly
twist the end with fingers, keeping
the ends from fraying.

Wire crimping ferrule terminals
or not soldered ends

Loosen the screws and
insert the wire into the
opening on the terminal block.

Blade depth of

0.4 mm or less

Blade width of

2.5 mm or less

AO

5 Installation Procedure

5.

Wire the customer-supplied circuit to the terminal block on the option according to

Figure 15. Refer to Figure 17 for the AO-A3 Option connection diagram. Refer to
Table 5 for a detailed description of the option terminal functions.

Figure 15 Connect Cable Wiring

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5 Installation Procedure

F

Install the keypad to the drive after replacing
the keypad connector and then the keypad
connector. At that time, insert the keypad
connector tab into the drive.

Keypad
connector

Ta b

D

E

AO

6.

Replace and secure the LED Status Ring board (F) and the front cover of the drive

Figure 16

(D) including the keypad (E).

Figure 16 Replace the LED Status Ring Board, Front Cover, and Keypad

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5 Installation Procedure

AO

Replace and secure the LED Status Ring board (F).
Use the open space provided inside the LED Status Ring board to route option

wiring when using connector CN5-B.

NOTICE: Do not pinch cables between the front cover or the LED Status Ring board and the drive. Failure
to comply could cause erroneous operation.

Use the open space provided
inside the LED Status Ring
board to route option wiring.

F

7.

Set drive parameters in Table 6 for proper option performance.

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5 Installation Procedure

Twisted-pair shielded line
Main circuit terminal Control circuit terminal

V1

AC

AC

V2

FE <1>

AO-A3

Monitor

CN5

R/L1
S/L2
T/L3

TB1

FE <1>

FM

AM

＋

−

＋

−

Drive

AO

u Option Connection Diagram

Refer to Table 5 on page 29 for a detailed description of the option board terminal functions.
To ensure accurate control, use stable power supply for the voltage reference source.

<1> Connect the provided ground wire during installation on 1000-series drives. Installation on GA700, CR700, and

CH700 drives does not require the ground wire.

Figure 17 Option Connection Diagram

NOTICE: Do not adjust the potentiometers on the option. The potentiometers are factory set and may

change the voltage output characteristics and cause output signal inaccuracy if misadjusted.

u Wire Gauges, Tightening Torques and Ferrule-Type Terminals

n

Wire Gauges and Tightening Torques

Wire gauge and torque specifications are listed in Tab l e 3.

Table 3 Wire Gauges and Tightening Torques

Ter min al

signal

V1, V2,
AC, FE

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Tightening

Screw

Size

M2

Torque

Nm (inlb)

0.22 to 0.25

(1.95 to 2.21)

Bare Cable Ferrule-Type Terminals

Recomm.

Gauge mm

0.75

(18 AWG)

Applicable

2

Gauges mm

Stranded wire:

0.25 to 1.0

(24 to 17 AWG)

Solid wire:

0.25 to 1.5

(24 to 16 AWG)

Recomm.

2

Gauge mm

0.5

(20 AWG)

2

(24 to 20 AWG)

Applicable

Gauges mm

0.25 to 0.5

2

Shielded

pair, etc.

Wire
Typ e

twisted

5 Installation Procedure

n

Ferrule-Type Terminals

Yaskawa recommends using CRIMPFOX 6 by Phoenix Contact or equivalent ferrule-type
terminals with the specifications listed in Table 4 for wiring to ensure proper connections.

Note: Properly trim wire ends so loose wire ends do not extend from the crimp terminals.

Table 4 Ferrule-Type Terminal Sizes

Ferrule-Type

Ter min al

6 mm

d1

L

Wire Gauge

mm

0.25 (24 AWG) AI 0.25 - 6YE 10.5 (13/32) 0.8 (1/32) 2 (5/64)

0.34 (22 AWG) AI 0.34 - 6TQ 10.5 (13/32) 0.8 (1/32) 2 (5/64)

d2

0.5 (20 AWG) AI 0.5 - 6WH 14 (9/16) 1.1 (3/64) 2.5 (3/32)

2

Phoenix Contact

Model

L

mm (in)

d1

mm (in)

d2

mm (in)

u Terminal Functions

Table 5 Option Terminal Functions

Ter min al Function Signal Level Description

V1

Analog voltage output 1

V2 Analog voltage output 2

AC Common 0 V Common for analog voltage output

FE Ground – Used for grounding shielded lines

<1> Set the functions and output levels for terminals V1 and V2 using drive parameters. See the drive Instruction

Manual for directions on setting parameters.

-10 to 10 V

• Analog voltage output for an external monitoring

<1>

device

• Output resolution 11-bit plus sign (1/2048)

• Max. load current 3 mA

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6 Related Parameters

6 Related Parameters

The parameters outlined in the following sections are used to set up the drive for operation
with the option. Set parameters as needed. Refer to the manual packaged with the drive for
details on setting parameters.

u Parameter Table

“RUN” indicates that parameter can be changed during run.

Table 6 Related Parameters

No.

(Addr.

Hex)

F4-01

Terminal V1 Monitor Selection

(391)

<1>

F4-02

(392)

Terminal V1 Monitor Gain

RUN

F4-03

Terminal V2 Monitor Selection

(393)

<1>

F4-04

(394)

Terminal V2 Monitor Gain

RUN

F4-05

(395)

Terminal V1 Monitor Bias

RUN

F4-06

Terminal V2 Monitor Bias

(396)

F4-07

Terminal V1 Signal Level Select

(397)

F4-08

Terminal V2 Signal Level Select

(398)

Name Description Valu es

Default when installed
to drive: 102 (output

Sets the monitor signal for output from
terminal V1.

Sets the gain for voltage output via terminal
V1, where 100% equals 10 V output.

Sets the monitor signal for output from
terminal V2.

Sets the gain for voltage output via terminal
V2, where 100% equals 10 V output. Terminal
output voltage is limited to 10 V.

Sets the amount of bias added to the voltage
output via terminal V1.

Sets the amount of bias added to the voltage
output via terminal V2.

Sets the voltage level for the analog output.
0: 0 V to 10 V
1: -10 V to 10 V

<2>

<2>

<2>

frequency)
Default when installed
to energy-saving unit:
000 (reserved)
Range: 000 to 999

Default: 100.0%
Min: -999.9
Max: 999.9

Default when installed
to drive: 103 (output
voltage)
Default when installed
to energy-saving unit:
000 (reserved)
Range: 000 to 999

Default: 50.0%
Min: -999.9
Max: 999.9

Default: 0.0%
Min: -999.9
Max: 999.9

Default: 0.0%
Min: -999.9
Max: 999.9

Default: 0
Range: 0, 1

Default: 0
Range: 0, 1

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6 Related Parameters

<1> A setting of 031 or 000 applies no drive monitor to the analog output. With this setting, terminal functions as well

as V1 and V2 output levels can be set by a PLC via a communication option or MEMOBUS/Modbus (through
mode).

<2> The drive outputs voltage while this parameter is being adjusted. Voltage levels can be adjusted to match the

specifications of an external meter.

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7 Troubleshooting

7 Troubleshooting

u Drive-Side Error Codes

Table 7 lists the various fault codes related to the option. Refer to the drive instruction

manual for further details on fault codes.

Confirm the following items upon receiving an error notification on the drive digital
operator:

1. Correct and secure cable connections including ground wiring.

2. Proper option installation.

3. No momentary power loss occurred.

Table 7 Fault Displays, Causes, and Possible Solutions

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

oFA01 Option is not properly connected.

Cause Possible Solution

The option connected to option port CN5-A was
changed during run.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

oFb01

Cause Possible Solution

Option in drive port CN5-B was changed during
run.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

oFb02

Cause Possible Solution

Same type of option connected to ports
CN5-A and CN5-B.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

oFC01 Option is not properly connected.

Cause Possible Solution

Option at drive port CN5-C was changed during
run.

De-energize the drive and plug the option into the drive
according to Installation Procedure on page 11.

Option Card Fault (CN5-B)

Option is not properly connected.

De-energize the drive and plug the option into the drive
according to Installation Procedure on page 11.

Option Fault (CN5-B)

Two identical options are connected at the same time.

Use only compatible options.

De-energize the drive and plug the option into the drive
according to Installation Procedure on page 11.

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7 Troubleshooting

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

oFC02

Cause Possible Solution

Same type of option connected to unit ports
CN5-A, CN5-B, and CN5-C.

Option Fault (CN5-C)

Two identical options are connected at the same time.

Use only compatible options.

u Option Compatibility

Users may connect up to 3 options simultaneously depending on the type of option.
Refer to Table 8 for details.

Table 8 Option Compatibility

Option Card

PG-B3, PG-X3 CN5-B, C 2

PG-RT3

<2> <3>

, PG-F3

<2> <3>

DO-A3, AO-A3 CN5-A, B, C 1

SI-C3, SI-N3, SI-P3, SI-S3, SI-T3,
SI-ET3, AI-A3, DI-A3, SI-ES3,
SI-B3, SI-M3,

<3>

, SI-EM3

<3>

, SI-EN3

<3>

SI-W3
SI-EP3

<1> When connecting two PG option cards, use both CN5-B and CN5-C. When connecting only one PG option card,

use the CN5-C connector.
<2> Not available for the application with Motor 2 Selection.
<3> Not available with 1000-Series products with a capacities between 450 and 630 kW.

,

Connector Number of Cards Possible

<1>

CN5-C 1

CN5-A 1

u Preventing Electrical Signal Interference

Take the following steps to prevent erroneous operation caused by electrical signal
interference:

• Use shielded wire for the signal lines.

• Limit the length of wiring under 50 m (164 ft.).

• Separate the control wiring to the option, main circuit wiring, and power lines.

YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 79C YASKAWA AC Drive Option AO-A3 Installation Manual 33

7 Troubleshooting

AO

n

Interface Circuit

Figure 17

Signal
processor

Figure 18 Output Interface Circuit

–
+

V1, V2

AC

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8 European Standards

8 European Standards

Figure 18

Figure 19 CE Mark

The CE mark indicates compliance with European safety and environmental regulations. It
is required for engaging in business and commerce in Europe.

European standards include the Machinery Directive for machine manufacturers, the Low
Voltage Directive for electronics manufacturers, and the EMC guidelines for controlling
noise.

This option displays the CE mark based on the EMC guidelines.

EMC Guidelines: 2014/30/EU

Drives used in combination with this option and devices used in combination with the drive
must also be CE certified and display the CE mark. When using drives displaying the CE
mark in combination with other devices, it is ultimately the responsibility of the user to
ensure compliance with CE standards. Verify that conditions meet European standards after
setting up the device.

u EMC Guidelines Compliance

This option is tested according to European standards EN 61800-3:2004+A1:2012 and
complies with EMC guidelines. The CE marking is declared based on the harmonized
standards.

n

EMC Guidelines Installation Conditions

Verify the following installation conditions to ensure that other devices and machinery used
in combination with this option and drives also comply with EMC guidelines:

1.

Use dedicated shield cable for the option and external device (encoder, I/O device,
master), or run the wiring through a metal conduit.

2.

Keep wiring as short as possible and ground the largest possible surface area of the
shield to the metal panel according to Figure 21.

YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 79C YASKAWA AC Drive Option AO-A3 Installation Manual 35

8 European Standards

A1

Figure 19

A

CB

A – Braided shield cable C – Cable clamp (conductive)
B–Metal panel

Figure 20 Ground Area

n

Option Installation for CE Compliance: Models PG-, DI-, DO-,
AI-, AO-, SI-

Figure 20

Enclosure panel

Three­phase
power
supply

EMC filter PG option

L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3

R
S
T

CN5-B,
CN5-C

PG-

I/O option

Drive

CN5-A,
CN5-B,
CN5-C

CN5-A

Figure 21 Option Installation for CE Compliance

36 YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 79C YASKAWA AC Drive Option AO-A3 Installation Manual

DI-,

DO-,

AI-,

AO-

Communication

option

SI-

Cable clamp

Encoder

Cable clamp

I/O device

Cable clamp

Master

9 Specifications

9 Specifications

Table 9 Option Specifications

Item Description

Model AO-A3

Analog Output
Ter min al s

Voltage Output

Ambient Temperature -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)

Humidity 95% RH or lower with no condensation

Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) allowed for short-term transport of the product

Area of use

Altitude 1000 m (3280 ft.) or lower

2 terminals

Output signal voltage: -10 to 10 Vdc
Output resolution: 11-bit plus sign (1/2048)
Max. load current: 3 mA

Indoors and free from:

• Oil mist, corrosive gas, flammable gas, and dust

• Radioactive materials or flammable materials, including wood

• Harmful gas or fluids

•Salt

• Direct sunlight

• Falling foreign objects

YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 79C YASKAWA AC Drive Option AO-A3 Installation Manual 37

9 Specifications

AO

u Revision History

Revision dates and manual numbers are located on the bottom of the back cover.

MANUAL NO.

TOBP C730600 79B <1>

Published in Japan April 2017

Revision number

Date of publication

Date of

Publication

July 2017 <3> Chapter 2 Addition: Note in Table 1

July 2017 <2> Back cover Revision: Address

April 2017 <1>

April 2016 −−First edition

Revision

Number

Section Revised Content

All

Back cover Revision: Address

Addition: Applicable drive series
Revision: Reviewed and corrected entire documentation.

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YASKAWA AC Drive Option

Analog Monitor

Installation Manual

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MANUAL NO.
TOBP C730600 79C <3>-0

Published in Japan July 2017
17-4-18