Yaskawa Servopack Repair

How to Check A YASKAWA
ACS Industrial Services, Inc.

CACR*** Servopack
HOW TO CHECK SERVOPACK:
Labels (models number)
1. Write down the model number of the drive. The model number starts with CACR-
SR*******
ACS Industrial Services, Inc. If you need to send your servo pack in for repair, please contact us (see info Page: 1
9 Schilling Road, Suite 210 below) to get an RMA number, shipping address, and instruction on how to
Hunt Valley, MD 21031 send it to us for a free evaluation.
800-605-6419 | http://www.acsindustrial.com/repair_form/index.php
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2. Before turning off the power, check what numbers or letters appear on the alarm display
Alarm display
3. Fault Codes
The fault code indicator is a LED display located on the control board. There are eleven
possible codes 1-7, A, B, C, and F.
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4. The power must be OFF in order to check out the servo chassis by using a multi-meter.
5. Test Equipment
The basic tool used for troubleshooting a Yaskawa servo is:
Multimeter must be in
Diode Position
Digital Multimeter
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6. Main Circuit Test Procedure
This test procedure must be performed before replacing a servopack.
Test Procedure Checklist
Completed
Check RSTUVW on the terminal block.
Check the regen (regenerative) transistor.
Check the diode bridge # 1.
Check the diode bridge # 2.
Check the braking transistor.
Check the resistor module.
Check the thyristor module.
Check the cooling fan.
Check the Regen resistor.
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7.
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8. Power the power OFF.
9. If breaker is tripped, do not reset and power on, check terminals.
Breaker
10. If breaker is blackened (burnt), need to replace servopack and check contactor (power
supply to the servopack), it may need to be replaced too.
11. Terminal Block
Make sure the circuit breaker is ON for the following tests
R S T U V and W are checked on the terminal block to give an initial overview of what may be
wrong with servo. Place the positive lead of the meter onto the negative lead of capacitor .
Check R, S, T, U, V, and W with the negative lead of the meter. Then put the negative lead of
the meter on the positive lead of the capacitor and repeat. A table with the results is located on
the following page. If U, V, or W readings are bad, then their respective parts on the PTM are
bad and the PTM needs to be replaced. If the R, S, or T readings are bad, this implies that the
thyristor is bad. Do not replace the thyristor without checking. A digital multimeter is used to
check the terminal block.
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Note: Measured values (excluding 0L) vary with the power rating of the servo. Check for
consistency.
12. Remove all wires from bottom of terminal strip (R-W)
13. Set your multimeter to a diode symbol and measure as follows: (your test leads form
meter are the red and black)
Red Black (V)

- R .500
Terminal strip
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14. Terminal Block
R S T r t Y3 Y4 U V W
15. Terminal Block Check
Test Equipment Digital Multimeter
Multimeter Multimeter
Positive Negative Expected Reading
Step # Lead Lead (Diode Check)
Negative
1 capacitor R, S, T Approximately 0.5 Volts must be
terminal consistent with each other.
Negative
2 capacitor U, V, W Approximately 0.4 Volts must be
Positive
3 R, S, T capacitor 0L displayed
terminal
Positive
4 U, V, W capacitor Approximately 0.4 Volts must be
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16. Regen Transistor
When the servomotor is turned off, there is still a voltage present across the main bus of the
servo. The regen transistor acts as a switch with closes when the servo is turned off to allow
this voltage through to the Y3 and Y4 terminals. Here it is dissipated across resistors 1 and
2. When checking the regen transistor, you are making sure it hasnt been shorted across the
emitter and collector.
Base Emitter
Collector
17. Regen Transistor Check
Multimeter Multimeter Expected Reading

Step # Positive Lead Negative Lead (Diode Check)
Approximately 0.5
1 Base Collector
Volts.
Approximately 0.4
2 Emitter Collector
Volts.
Approximately 0.7
3 Emitter Base
Volts.
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18. Diode Bridge #1
The diode bridge #1 is a component in the braking circuit. When the servomotor is turned
off, the continued spinning of the motor generates a voltage across U, V, and W. The diode
bridge directs the current from this voltage to the braking resistor to be dissipated. This
results in a smooth braking of the motor.
Module Terminal 1
(+)
Module Terminal 2
(-)
Module Terminal 3
19. Diode bridge #1 Check
Multimeter Multimeter Expected Reading (Diode

Step # Positive Lead Negative Lead Check)
Negative
Module
1 module Approximately 0.5 Volts must be
terminal 1, 2, 3
Module Positive module Approximately 0.5 Volts must be
2
terminal 1, 2, 3 terminal consistent with each other.
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20. Diode Bridge #2
Diode bridges are used to rectify voltage wave patterns. In this case, the input voltage is the
three phase AC voltage RST. In order for this voltage to be useful to the PTM, it must first
be converted to a DC voltage pattern. The diode bridge #2 further rectifies the voltage out of
the Thyristor into DC voltage, which is then sent to the power transistor module.
2
2, 3
21. Diode Bridge #2 Check

Multimeter Multimeter
Positive Negative Expected Reading (Diode
Step # Lead Lead Check)
Approximately 0.5 Volts must be
1 Terminal (2) Terminal (1)
consistent with terminal (2).
Approximately 0.5 Volts must be
2 Terminal (3) Terminal (1)
consistent with terminal (3).
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22. Braking Transistor

The braking transistor is actually a triac. A triac acts like a diode except that it can conduct
in both directions. The braking transistor rectifies and provides a return path through the
braking resistor for the UVW voltage from Diode Bridge #1.
T1
Gate
T2
23. Braking Transistor Check
! Multimeter must be in (Ohm) Position !

Step # Positive Lead Negative Lead (Ohm Check)
Approximately
1 Gate T2
1.65 M .
Approximately
2 T2 T1
1.65 M .
Approximately
3 T1 Gate
50-90 Ohm.
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24. Resistor Module
The braking resistor is primarily used to dissipate the current created by the voltage which is
generated by the spinning servomotor after the servo has been shut off. Usually this resistor
needs to be replaced if it is cracked or physically damaged in a similar way.
1 Divider Resistor
1 P
2 3
2 Braking Resistor
25. Resistor Module Check
Test equipment Digital Multimeter
! Multimeter must be set to 200k ohm and 200 ohm !
Multimeter Multimeter Multimeter

Step # Position Positive Lead Negative Lead
1
(P) module Module terminal
Divider 200k (Ohm)
terminal (1)
Resistor
2
Module terminal Module terminal
Braking 200 (Ohm)
(3) (2)
Resistor
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26. Thyristor Module
The Thyristor module is composed of both diodes and silicon-controlled rectifiers. The
Thyristor is the main component which contributes to the conversion of the AC input voltage
to the DC voltage used to power the servomotor.
P N
R, S, T
27. Thyristor Module Check

! Multimeter must be in Diode position !

The Thyristor module is checked using the connector end of its wiring harness. Make
sure you check the wires corresponding to the Thyristor module (i.e. gray and green)

Step # Positive Lead Negative Lead (Diode Check)
1 R, S, T P OL
2 N R, S, T 0.5
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28. Cooling Fan
Only the SB 60 and BB 20+ units have a cooling fan that blows air across the heat sink on the
back of the unit. If the cooling fan is not working properly, the servo will trip on an overheat
fault. Visually check the cooling fan to make sure it turns freely. If there is no physical evidence
that the fan is bad, the motor can be checked with an ohmmeter. Using an ohmmeter, measure
across the fan motor terminals. If the measured value is 0 ohms, we can conclude that the motor
is shorted, or if the measured value is infinite ohms, we can conclude that the motor is burned
open. If the fan is not working, then replace the fan.
29. Regen Resistor Check
On some of the BB models only, the Regen resistor is found underneath the heat sink. If the
resistor is in metal case, it should be checked to ensure that there isnt leakage from the lead to
the metal casing. Excluding SB models, the value of the Regen resistor is measured at terminals
Y3 and Y4. The Regen resistor is external on the SB models.
Model:
BB, BZ Resistance
3 100
5 100
7 100
10 50
15 50
20 25
30 12.5
44 12.5
If you find that these readings are different than what you measure call us,
you may need to replace the servopack.

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What should you check before turning off the power?

What should you check before turning off the power?

What are the possible fault codes displayed and their locations?

What are the possible fault codes displayed and their locations?

How to Check A YASKAWA

ACS Industrial Services, Inc.

HOW TO CHECK SERVOPACK:

Labels (models number)

The basic tool used for troubleshooting a Yaskawa servo is:

6. Main Circuit Test Procedure

This test procedure must be performed before replacing a servopack.

Test Procedure Checklist

Check RSTUVW on the terminal block.

Check the regen (regenerative) transistor.

Check the diode bridge # 1.

Check the diode bridge # 2.

Check the braking transistor.

Check the resistor module.

Check the thyristor module.

Check the cooling fan.

Check the Regen resistor.

8. Power the power OFF.

9. If breaker is tripped, do not reset and power on, check terminals.

11. Terminal Block

Make sure the circuit breaker is ON for the following tests

12. Remove all wires from bottom of terminal strip (R-W)

Red Black (V)

14. Terminal Block

15. Terminal Block Check

Test Equipment Digital Multimeter

16. Regen Transistor

17. Regen Transistor Check

Test Equipment Digital Multimeter

Multimeter Multimeter Expected Reading

18. Diode Bridge #1

19. Diode bridge #1 Check

Test Equipment Digital Multimeter

Multimeter Multimeter Expected Reading (Diode

20. Diode Bridge #2

21. Diode Bridge #2 Check

22. Braking Transistor

23. Braking Transistor Check

Test Equipment Digital Multimeter

! Multimeter must be in (Ohm) Position !

Multimeter Multimeter Expected Reading

24. Resistor Module

25. Resistor Module Check

Test equipment Digital Multimeter

! Multimeter must be set to 200k ohm and 200 ohm !

Multimeter Multimeter Multimeter

26. Thyristor Module

27. Thyristor Module Check

! Multimeter must be in Diode position !

Multimeter Multimeter Expected Reading

28. Cooling Fan

29. Regen Resistor Check

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