GA800, FP605, GA500, and HV600 drives have the capability to connect to a PC for use with DriveWizard software. There are a few different methods that can be used to make the initial connection.

• For GA800, FP605, and GA500 drives, refer to document: Obtaining, Installing and Using DriveWizard Industrial Software.
• For HV600 drives, refer to document: Obtaining, installing and using DriveWizard HVAC Software.

After opening DriveWizard, the Drive Selection & Communication Setup window will have Serial / USB, Ethernet, or Bluetooth as the connection type shown below.

Note: GA800, FP605, GA500, and HV600 drives are also compatible with DriveWizard Mobile. Refer to the following document for more information: Obtaining, Installing, and Using DriveWizard Mobile.

Serial / USB Connection Method

The serial or USB connection is a hard-wired, direct connection from a PC to a drive requiring one of the following cables:

Note: For more information on these cables and their pinouts, refer to the following document: Difference Between PC Communications, Flash Cables, and Mobile Device Interface Cables.

Cable Type	Connection Type	Part Number	Picture
USB Cable (Type A to Mini-B)	USB	UWR01258
Blue Serial Cable (no DIP switch)	Serial	UWR00468-2
Blue Serial Cable (with DIP switch)	Serial	UWR00468-1
Green Serial Cable (with DIP switches)	Serial	UWR01076-1

For a serial-type connection, remove the keypad and connect one end of the serial cable to the RJ-45 port of the drive and the other end to a PC. A serial-to-USB converter may be required if the PC does not have a serial port. Yaskawa does not supply serial-to-USB converters.

For a USB-type connection, remove the rubber insert for the USB Mini-B port and connect one end of the USB cable to the USB Mini-B port of the drive and the other end to a PC.

Note: If a USB cable other than part # UWR01258 is being used, it is recommended the connectors have shielded wires.

For setup, open the Communication Setup tab in the Drive Selection / Communication Setup window.

• For a serial-type connection, select Direct link (RS422 / RS485) as the connection type and choose the appropriate communications port (comm port) being used. For example, select "Com6" if that is the port being used.
  • Note: The comm port being used can be seen in Device Manager when connected to a drive.
• For a USB-type connection, select Direct link (Operator / RS232 / USB Converter / direct USB). There are no further settings to change.

Note: The remaining default settings are generally sufficient for communication.

 

Ethernet Connection Method

The ethernet connection is used for communicating over a network via Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, or Profinet communications. The drive must be using one of the following option cards for network communication and be on the same network as the PC.

Protocol	Option Card Part Number
Ethernet/IP	SI-EN3 (single port) or SI-EN3D (dual port)
Modbus TCP/IP	SI-EM3 (single port) or SI-EM3D (dual port)
Profinet	SI-EP3

For setup, open the Communication Setup tab in the Drive Selection / Communication Setup window. Select the appropriate network adapter and enter the drive's IP address. Refer to the following document if multiple network adapters are used on the network: Connecting to DriveWizard over Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP/IP with Multiple Network Adapters.

 

Bluetooth Connection Method

The Bluetooth connection can be used to communicate from a PC to a drive via Bluetooth. The following optional keypads are required for a Bluetooth connection to a PC.

Drives	GA800, FP605, GA500	HV600
Yaskawa Part #	JVOP-KPLCC04MBB	JVOP-KPLCD04ABB
Description	Optional, Bluetooth, Backlit, Industrial Keypad with Lo/Re, RUN, STOP Keys	Optional, Bluetooth, Backlit, HOA Keypad with HAND, OFF, AUTO Keys
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For setup, open the Communication Setup tab in the Drive Selection / Communication Setup window. Enter the Bluetooth ID to match the parameter A1-12 (range: 0000 - 9999) which must be set in the drive to enable the Bluetooth capabilities.