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Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. – www.drives.com 

IG.AFD.54, Page 1 of 4 

Date: 07/01/04, Rev: 04-07 

Analog Input Option Card

AI-14B

Figure 2. Voltage/Current Selection Jumpers 

Part Number:  

AI-14B.

 

 
Applicability:

  F7, G7, GPD515/G5, G5 HHP. 

Note: If used in a GPD503/G3 or VCD703/VG3, refer to 
Instruction Sheet 02Y00025-0296. 

 
Introduction:

  The AI-14B analog input option board is 

mounted on the drive’s control board and enables the user to 
interface three separate high-resolution analog input signals, 
each of which may be either voltage or current (13-bit + sign). 
These signals can act as a direct replacement for the three 
existing analog inputs available on the drive (3-channel 
individual mode), or the signals can be added together and 
used as a single frequency reference (3-channel addition 
mode). Gain and bias are adjustable for both modes using 
drive parameters. The polarity (sign) of the analog input can be 
used to control items such as motor direction and torque 
direction. 
 

Receiving:

  All equipment is tested against defect at the 

factory.  Report any damages or shortages evident when the 
equipment is received to the commercial carrier who 
transported the equipment. 
 

Warning:

  Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or 

death. Lock all power sources feeding the drive in the “OFF” 
position. 
 

Caution:

  This option card uses CMOS IC chips.  Use proper 

electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective procedures when handling the card to prevent I.C. damage or erratic drive operation. 

 

Important: 

1.  If this option is being installed in a drive with an encoder (PG) feedback option card, that card will need to be temporarily 

removed to allow access to connector 2CN on the drive’s control board and TC1 – TC4 on the AI-14B option card.  

2.  Before installing this option, a technically qualified individual, who is familiar with this type of equipment and the hazards 

involved, should read this entire installation guide.

 

 

 

Installation and Wiring:

   

1.  Disconnect all electrical power to the drive. 
2.  Remove the drive’s front cover. 
3.  Check that the “CHARGE” indicator lamp inside the 

drive is off. 

4.   Use a voltmeter to verify that the voltage at the 

incoming power terminals (L1, L2, L3) has been 
disconnected. 

5. 

Option Card Installation:

 See Figure 1.  Position the option 

card above the control board’s 2CN connector and gently 
press the card into place. 

6. 

Wiring:

 Refer to Figure 3 and Tables 1 & 2.  Make wire 

connections between the AI-14B card and the drive as well 
as all peripheral devices. Observe the following: 
a)  Determine whether a voltage or current signal will be 

used for each of the channels of the AI-14B board. Set 
selection jumpers accordingly. See Figure 2. 

b)  Keep the AI-14B (i.e. control circuit) wiring separate 

from main circuit input/output wiring.  A separate 
metallic grounded conduit with only the option card’s 
wiring running through it is preferred. 

c)  To prevent erroneous operation caused by noise 

interference, use shielded cable for control signal wiring. 
Limit the distance to 10m (33 feet) or less.  

 

Table 1.  Specifications 

Parameter 

Value 

Input Signal Level 

0 to  +/- 10VDC (Input Impedance: 20kohms) 
0 to 20mA (Input Impedance: 500ohms) 

Input Resolution 

 Voltage: 13 bit (1/8192) + sign  
 Current: 1/6554 

Figure 1. AI-14B Option Card Installation 

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