GA501 – INDUSTRIAL AC MICRODRIVE WITH EMBEDDED ETHERNET

Product by: Yaskawa America, Inc., Drives & Motion Division
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March 12, 2026
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Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
GA501 industrial AC Microdrive

The GA501 industrial AC Microdrive is engineered for modern industrial automation and easily handles any industrial application, thanks to its embedded dual-port Ethernet capability. With support for all major industrial Ethernet protocols, the GA501 eliminates the need for additional hardware, reduces installation time, and simplifies system design.

Connectivity

The GA501 integrates seamlessly into your network via EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET®, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherCAT®, BACnet/IP®, or MECHATROLINK-4, all within a single AC drive. Reduce installation time with dual-port Ethernet connections, standard DIN rail mounting for up to 7.5 HP, and spring-tension I/O terminals, without additional hardware. With intuitive operation and world-class quality, the GA501 is the drive you can rely on for long-term, dependable performance. 

Flexibility

Select from the 6 on-board network protocols with a simple DIP switch.

Available ratings: IP20/ Open Type enclosure

·      240 VAC single-phase: 1/6 to 5 HP

·      240 VAC three-phase: 1/6 to 30 HP

·      480 VAC three-phase: 1/2 to 40 HP 

Motor operation up to 40 HP includes:

·      Induction (IM)

·      Permanent Magnet (PM)

·      Synchronous Reluctance (SynRM)

Ease of Use

Time is valuable. That’s why the GA501 is designed to let you program a unit without power applied, using the DriveWizard® Mobile application. With power applied, the innovative LED status ring and network status LEDs quickly and easily display drive status at a glance. The GA501’s world-class quality makes it the AC drive you can rely on for dependable, long-term operation. 

For more information about the GA501 AC Microdrive, visit:

https://www.yaskawa.com/products/drives/industrial-ac-drives/microdrives/ga501-drive

 

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