Here at Precision Zone, one of our specialties is the repair services of Yaskawa general purpose inverter units. One series that we often work on is the J7 (otherwise known as the VS Mini) series.

The J7 drive is a pulse width modulated general purpose AC drive which provides an adjustable output three-phase voltage/frequency for speed control of most conventional squirrel cage induction motors. The VS Mini/J7 series inverters can run on either single phase 200V or 3-phase 200V or 400V AC. In seven different sizes ranging from 0.1kW to 3.7W, the VS Mini is designed for lower power applications. Boasting a compact and sleek package, the J7 series is designed to provide a lifetime of service under proper usage.

Some designed attributes of the J7 series include automatic stall prevention and voltage boost prevents nuisance tripping during load or line side transient conditions. J7 inverters are also designed as to not induce any voltage line notching distortion back to the utility line.

When assessing the functionality of a Yaskawa General-Purpose Inverter, our expert repair team of engineers and technicians conducts a four-step check:

1. Visual Overview

2. Static Test

3. Checks Under Power

4. Alarm Codes Verification

This overview is Precision Zone’s basic troubleshooting process. Once our repair team starts on the job, we use specialized and customized testing fixtures, Huntron trackers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, milli and megaohm meters, as well as any other necessary tools we have available to assure quality repair work. Most importantly, every repair is fully tested in our custom-built simulators under load with a motor to replicate real-life working environment.

Precision Zone goes as far as using heating chambers and overnight dynamic testing, when applicable, to guarantee the performance of the repaired product when it arrives back with the customer.

Repair Process for Yaskawa J7 Series General-Purpose Drive Units

Visual Overview

When conducting a visual check, the technician inspects the drive for any mechanical damage to the drive itself and any printed circuit boards (PCB). The technician then proceeds to verify connections are tight and correct inside the drive and there are no loose screws, wires or debris. Additionally, the unit is checked for any burn marks on the components, PCBs or chassis. During the visual inspection, excessive dirt on cooling components is noted as well as the functionality of the heat sink.

Basic Static Check

Input and Output Module Testing

Due to the smaller size of these inverters, there is no easy way to access the bus terminals without disassembling the unit. Here at Precision Zone, we rigorously test the input and output rectification and inverter components to ensure that no transistors or diode bridges are malfunctioning. We verify the drive’s gating and check all waveforms to confirm that all repair work has resolved issues internal to the drive.

Common Alarms for the Yaskawa J7 General-Purpose Inverter Unit

A common code seen is ‘bb’. This is actually not an alarm, but rather an indication that the output base power is blocked. The drive will remain in this state until proper ready and startup sequence signals have been provided to the inverter.

This list of checks for certain alarms is primarily a good starting point and if any further troubleshooting or technical support is needed feel free to contact us via phone or email to get in touch with our experienced tech support team.

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