The A1000 inverter drive series from Yaskawa are suitable for performance ranges of 0.4 to 110kW (200V) and 0.4 to 630kW (400V). They offer improved motorcontrol algorithms and can drive standard asynchronous motors as well as interior or surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous motors. A detachable digital operator with text display and copy function offers simple parametration. The series is equipped witha 2-channel safety function and displays the current safety status.