Yaskawa GA50U4031EBA
GA500 Drive
Lifecycle & replacement
Yaskawa's published discontinuation lists (checked 2026-09-01) do not assign a lifecycle status to this part number.
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Part number breakdown
Decoded from GA500 AC Microdrive for Industrial Applications, bulletin BL.GA500.01 (Yaskawa America) (BL.GA500.01), Specifications - Catalog Code Designation + Ratings table, p.14-15. Codes the document does not list are shown as not documented.
- Product seriesGA50GA500 SeriesSource: BL.GA500.01 p.14-15
- Region codeUAmericasSource: BL.GA500.01 p.14-15
- Voltage class4480 V Three-phaseSource: BL.GA500.01 p.14-15
- Rated output current code (ND / HD amps per voltage class)03131 A ND / 24 A HD (480V)Source: BL.GA500.01 p.14-15
- Ratings-table model (voltage + current)40314031: power output 20 HP, rated output current 31 A, normal duty ratingratedOutputHp: 20ratedCurrentA: 31duty: normalSource: BL.GA500.01 p.14-15
- EMC filter optionEBuilt-in EMC filterSource: BL.GA500.01 p.14-15
- EnclosureBIP20/Protected ChassisSource: BL.GA500.01 p.14-15
- Environmental specificationsAStandardSource: BL.GA500.01 p.14-15
Technical specifications
480V, 3-Phase Input, IP20/Protected Chassis w/ EMC Filter
| Normal Duty Output - HP | 20 |
| Normal Duty Output - Amps | 31 |
| Heavy Duty Output - HP | 15 |
| Heavy Duty Output - Amps | 24 |
| Dimensions (in.) - H | 11.81 |
| Dimensions (in.) - W | 7.09 |
| Dimensions (in.) - D | 7.72 |
| Weight (lbs.) 1 | 12.1 |
| Drawing (By Frame #) - 2D | Fr 6 |
| Drawing (By Frame #) - 3D | Fr 6B |
Specifications
| Overload Capacity | 110% for 60 sec. (ND), 150% for 60 sec. (HD) |
| Output Frequency | 0~590 Hz |
| Control Methods | Open Loop Current Vector; Open Loop V/f |
| Motor Types | Induction Surface Permanent Magnet Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance |
| Protective Design | IP20/Protected Chassis IP20/UL Type 1 kit available IP20/Finless |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -10 to +50°C (IP20/Protected Chassis) -10 to +40°C (with UL Type 1 kit) up to +60°C with derate |
| Global Certification | UL, CE, RCM, RoHS |
| Functional Safety | Safe Torque Off, SIL3 according to IEC 62061, PLe according to ISO 13849-1 |
| Standard I/O | (7) multi-function digital inputs (24 VDC) (2) multi-function analog inputs (0 +/- 10 VDC, 4-20 mA) (1) multi-function pulse inputs (2) Safe Torque Off inputs (1) fault relay output (form C) (2) multi-function outputs (photocoupler) (1) multi-function analog output (0 to 10 VDC / 4 to 20 mA) (1) multi-function pulse output |
| Network Communication | Embedded: Modbus RTU, RS-485, 115 kbps Optional: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS-DP, EtherCAT, MECHATROLINK-II, MECHATROLINK-III |
| Speed Control Range | 200:1 Open Loop Vector (IM Motors) 100:1 Open Loop Vector (PM Motors) |
| Speed Control Accuracy | ≤ 0.2%; Open Loop Vector |
| Speed Response | ≥ 20 Hz: Open Loop Vector (Induction Motors) ≥ 40 Hz: Open Loop Vector (PM Motors) |
| Function Block Diagrams | Up to 100 connections, 1ms program scan time |
Documentation & CAD
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Datasheets & catalogs
Manuals
- GA500 Finless-Type Installation & Primary Operation
- GA500 Finless-Type Installation & Primary Operation (TOEPYAISUP23)
- GA500 Versatile Compact AC Drive Installation & Primary Operation
- GA500 Versatile Compact AC Drive Installation & Primary Operation (EZZ024333)
- GA500 Versatile Compact AC Drive Installation & Primary Operation (TOEPYAISUP12)
- GA500 Versatile Compact AC Drive Technical Reference
- GA500 Versatile Compact AC Drive Technical Reference (TOEPYAISUP23)
- GA500 Versatile Compact AC Drive Technical Reference (TOEPYAISUP12)
- GA500 Versatile Compact AC Drive Technical Reference (EZZ024347)
- GA500 Quick Setup Procedure
- GA500 Programming Manual
- GA500 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Manual
- + 17 more on the official site
2D drawings
Certificates
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Specifications compiled from official Yaskawa product documentation. Always confirm against the datasheet for your exact unit and revision.