Description
Product Introduction & Engineering Value
The CIMR-VCBA0002BAA is a small-footprint Yaskawa V1000 variable-frequency drive intended for general-purpose motor control. It supports induction and permanent-magnet motors, open-loop vector operation, online auto-tuning, high-flux braking, and Safe Disable inputs.
For replacement work, the electrical rating is the first checkpoint. This is a 200–240 VAC single-phase input drive with a three-phase 230 VAC motor output. Do not select a replacement solely by kW; duty rating, input phase, motor current, overload requirement, and installed control options all need to match.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yaskawa |
| Series | V1000 |
| Model | CIMR-VCBA0002BAA |
| Input Voltage | 200–240 VAC |
| Input Phase | 1-phase |
| Heavy-Duty Output Current | 1.6 A |
| Normal-Duty Output Current | 1.9 A |
| Maximum Motor Capacity — HD | 0.25 kW |
| Maximum Motor Capacity — ND | 0.37 kW |
| Motor Output | 3-phase, 230 VAC |
| Output Frequency | 0–400 Hz |
| Overload — HD | 150% for 60 seconds |
| Overload — ND | 120% for 60 seconds |
| Analog Inputs | 2 |
| Analog Outputs | 1 |
| Digital Inputs | 6 |
| Digital Outputs | 3 |
| Protection Rating | IP20 / UL Open Type |
| Cooling | Air cooling / cold plate |
| Ambient Temperature | −10°C to +50°C |
| Dimensions | Approx. 128 × 68 × 76 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.6 kg |
Yaskawa’s current legacy product page confirms the 200 V input class, current ratings, motor capacities, I/O count, IP20 enclosure, temperature range, dimensions, and 400 Hz maximum output frequency.
The V1000 also supports a substantial range of communication options, including CC-Link, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, Powerlink, and Modbus/TCP, through the appropriate option card.
Field Application & the “Trench” Experience
A compact conveyor system had a small 230 VAC motor controlled by a V1000 drive. The drive failed during production, and the plant’s immediate concern was not the replacement itself—it was getting the conveyor back into service without changing the PLC program or motor-control architecture.
The maintenance team matched the failed drive by input phase, motor current, duty rating, and control interface, rather than simply looking for another 0.37 kW inverter. After replacement, they verified the motor nameplate data, acceleration/deceleration parameters, control source, frequency reference, and digital input assignments before returning the conveyor to automatic operation.
That is the right approach with legacy V1000 replacements: match the electrical and control architecture first; the horsepower number comes afterward.
Typical applications include:
- Conveyor motor speed control in packaging and material-handling machinery
- Small centrifugal pumps requiring variable-speed operation
- Cooling-fan drives on machinery and process equipment
- Machine-tool auxiliary motors
- Small induction or PM motors where open-loop control is sufficient
Yaskawa specifically describes the V1000 as a general-purpose AC drive supporting open-loop vector control and PM motor operation without feedback.
CIMR-VCBA0002BAA
CIMR-VCBA0002BAA
Transparency SOP: QA & Testing
For New Surplus or Refurbished CIMR-VCBA0002BAA inventory, a meaningful inspection should include:
1. Identity verification
Confirm the complete CIMR-VCBA0002BAA model code, nameplate, revision, and serial information.
2. Physical inspection
Inspect the cooling path, terminal block, front operator interface, PCB area, mounting points, and enclosure for damage.
3. DC-bus and power-stage inspection
Check for evidence of capacitor leakage, overheating, burned components, or abnormal power-stage condition before applying full input power.
4. Controlled power-up
Apply the correct 200–240 VAC input under controlled test conditions and verify normal initialization.
5. Output test
Run the inverter with an appropriate test motor or approved load and verify frequency command, acceleration, deceleration, and output behavior.
6. I/O verification
Check representative digital and analog input/output functions against the intended control configuration.
7. Fault-function verification
Where the test fixture permits, verify appropriate protective responses rather than only confirming that the display turns on.
8. Final documentation
Record the exact model, revision, test conditions, measured values, and functional status.
A drive that powers up is not automatically a tested drive. The output stage and control functions should be verified.
The Veteran’s Tech Trap Guide
⚠️ Do not confuse 0.37 kW ND with 0.37 kW HD.
For this exact model, Yaskawa specifies 0.37 kW under normal-duty operation but only 0.25 kW under heavy-duty operation. The corresponding output-current ratings are 1.9 A ND and 1.6 A HD.
PRO TIP: Use the motor nameplate current and application overload requirement when selecting the replacement. Do not size the drive from motor horsepower alone.
⚠️ The input is single-phase, but the motor output is three-phase.
This is a common ordering mistake. The CIMR-VCBA0002BAA accepts single-phase 200–240 VAC and provides a three-phase 230 VAC motor output.
⚠️ Do not assume every V1000 has the same communications hardware.
The basic drive can be equipped with optional communication interfaces such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS, and Modbus/TCP. The required option card needs to be checked against the existing PLC/network architecture.
⚠️ Parameter transfer is part of the replacement.
A physically identical drive can still behave differently if the motor data, command source, frequency reference, acceleration/deceleration times, digital-input assignments, or protection parameters are not restored.
Dynamic FAQ
Q1. What is Yaskawa CIMR-VCBA0002BAA?
It is a V1000 series compact AC drive/inverter for general-purpose motor control. The model uses a 200–240 VAC single-phase input and is rated for 1.9 A normal-duty or 1.6 A heavy-duty output.
Q2. What motor size is supported?
Yaskawa specifies 0.37 kW maximum under normal duty and 0.25 kW under heavy duty for this model. Motor current and application loading should be checked before substitution.
Q3. Can CIMR-VCBA0002BAA control a permanent-magnet motor?
Yes. Yaskawa lists both permanent-magnet and induction motors as supported motor types for this model.
Q4. What is the maximum output frequency?
The specified maximum output frequency is 400 Hz. Actual operating frequency must remain appropriate for the motor, mechanical system, and application.
Q5. Does this V1000 support safety functions?
Yes. Yaskawa lists Safe Disable inputs and identifies the V1000 certification for SIL 2 and PL d under the applicable functional-safety standards.
Q6. Is CIMR-VCBA0002BAA still a current Yaskawa product?
Yaskawa currently categorizes this specific model under its legacy drives portfolio. That makes spare-parts planning particularly relevant for installations that still depend on the V1000 platform.
Q7. How can New Surplus CIMR-VCBA0002BAA inventory be authenticated?
Check the actual nameplate for , verify the hardware revision and serial information, and request photographs of the actual unit. New-surplus stock should be distinguished from refurbished or previously installed equipment.
Q8. What warranty should I request?
For refurbished inventory, request a written warranty covering power-up, inverter output, keypad/display operation, and relevant I/O functions. Warranty duration varies by supplier; for example, one industrial supplier currently lists a two-year warranty for its refurbished unit and a one-year warranty for factory-sealed stock.
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