The information contained within this document is the proprietary property of Yaskawa Electric
America, Inc., and may not be copied, reproduced or transmitted to other parties without the expressed
written authorization of Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to
the use of the information contained herein. Moreover, because Yaskawa is constantly improving its
high-quality products, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document. Nevertheless, 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.
__________________________
PL.G7.02.TransitionGuide 4/21/04
Page 2 of 38
Yaskawa Electric America, Inc
PL.G7.02.TransitionGuide 4/21/04
Page 4 of 38
Yaskawa Electric America, Inc
Product Transition Guide
GPD515/G5 to G7
Feature Overview
This document details differences between the GPD515/G5 and G7 product to assist in product transition and new product
introduction.
GPD515/G5 Drive
The GPD 515/G5 drive is a generalpurpose drive, intended for a broad
range of applications in Industrial
Automation. Accordingly, it is
available with many choices of I/O,
communications, and software. It is
available in constant torque ratings,
3/4 to 500 horsepower. The G5
HHP is available to 1500 HP.
G7 Benefits vs. G5
Enhanced G7 Performance
• Auto-tuning 3-Methods (R1/Static/Dynamic)
• World’s first commercial 3-Level Inverter architecture
(480V)
• Static no load auto-tuning offers same torque accuracy
performance as dynamic auto-tuning at base speed &
below
• DC input compatible (all models) simplified connection
to DC power, removal of internal DC bus choke not
required.
• Open-loop torque control
• Improved closed-loop speed response: 60Hz vs. 30Hz
• Improved open-loop speed response: 10Hz vs. 5Hz
• Improved open-loop speed range: 200:1 vs. 100:1
• Higher output frequency resolution: 0.001% vs. 0.01%
• Improved torque response: 300Hz vs. 150Hz
• Improved open loop starting torque: 0.3Hz vs. 0.5Hz
• Improved input voltage specification: 240 vs. 230 and
480 vs. 460.
New Keypad/Digital Operator
• Enhanced digital operator with copy function
• Simplified parameter menu navigation
• New LCD contrast adjustment
• Standard RJ-45 CAT-5 cable connection
New Functions
• New PID sleep function
• More preset speed selections: 17 vs. 9
• New automatic derating based on ambient temperature
setting
• New Bi-directional speed search with speed estimation
mode
applications. The G7 is available in constant torque/heavy dut
ratings 0.5 to 500HP. The G7 is not intended for the simple,
routine AC drive application, it is for the challenges.
(Refer to Yas
Drive” for more details on new G7 Technology.)
ew Functions (continued)
N
• Six additional monitor p
• Improved Energy Savings- manual/
• High Slip Braking
• New cooling fan on
cassette replacement design
• 8.5-300kW
New 12-pulse diode bridge 1
• Built-in DC-link choke 18.5-300kW
Improv
ed Input/Output Functions
• Analog outputs with new 4-20m
resolution.
• l inputs: 12 vs. 8
More digita
• Inputs now support sinking or
• Inputs now support internal or external power supply
• More digital outputs 6 vs. 4
• More versatile analog output
• New pulse I/O (32kHz)
• New quick disconnect term
• New motor temperature analog input
• New motor overheat alarm outputs
• Additional under-torque and over-to
• Built-in RS485 Modbus RTU communication with self
test mode
G7 Drive
The G7 AC drive is the ultimate
performance solution with increased
speed and torque response to provide
servo-like performance from an i
motor. The 480V G7 drive has the
world’s first commercial 3-Level Inver
architecture for total system protection
This patented 3-Level architecture
eliminate peripheral components
typically required to solve installation
problems. G7 drive performance
the ideal drive for high performance
speed, torque, or position control