Yaskawa J7 to J1000 User Manual

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(Header Title) Application Note

Subject: Transition Guide

Product: J1000

Document: PL.J1000.01

Title: Product Transition Guide – J7 to J1000

Product Transition Guide – J7 to J1000

2.0 Drive Replacement Checklist

Item

Checkpoints

Checked?

Digital Operator Panel
Does the digital operator panel need to be mounted in the same location as

before?

- If necessary, attempt to mount the operator panel at the same location as

before.

Was a remote operator connected to the old unit?

- If so, do not attempt to connect the old remote operator panel to the J1000.

Refer to part 6 of this document for option replacements.

Basic

Special Specifications
Check the installed drive’s specifications to make sure that it is compliant with the

standard specifications (no special firmware, etc.).

Wire Length
In the J7 drive, the main terminals are located at the top of the drive. The J1000

drive has all main terminals located at the bottom of the drive. Check to assure

that all cables are long enough to be connected without tension to the new drive.

Hardware

Main and

Control

Terminals

Main Circuit Wires and Terminal Specifications
Compare the occupied terminals of the old drive to the new drive’s terminals

(shape, size, etc.). Check that all wires fit in the new drive’s terminals, refer to part

4 of this document.

Software

Version

Check Software Version or for Special Software
Check the software number in the old drive to be sure that it can be replaced by

the J1000 drive. Refer to part 7.3 of this document.

Ask your Yaskawa representative for help in identifying the software installed

on the drive that must be replaced and for additional replacement information.

Software

Parameter

Check the Parameter Settings
Check the parameter settings of the J7 drive and perform a parameter transition to

the new parameters following part 7 of this document. Contact your Yaskawa

representative if there is special software installed or if a parameter is not

mentioned in this document.

Communi-

cation

Option

Is an Option Card Installed?
Check if any communication card options are installed.

- J7 options are NOT compatible with the J1000 drive and must be replaced.

- Communication cable connectors from J7 options are compatible to the J1000

options without rewiring.

Reactors,

Chokes

Is an AC Reactor or DC Link Choke Installed?
AC Reactors or DC Link Chokes installed on a J7 drive are compatible with the

J1000 drive.

Filters

Is an EMC Filter Installed?
Some EMC Filters installed on a J7 drive are compatible with the J1000 drive. For

details on filter replacements contact your Yaskawa representative.

Options,

Others

Cables

Extension Cables
The extension cables for remote operation used on a J7 drive are compatible with

the J1000 drive. However, the remote operator and the remote operator interface

are not compatible with the J1000 drive and must be replaced.

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For questions on installation, parameter settings or detailed parameter/ function descriptions see the
instruction manual. Other technical questions should be referred to your Yaskawa representative.