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Main Circuit Wire Gauges and Tightening Torques

Refer to Single-Phase 200 V Class, Three-Phase 200 V Class, and Three-Phase 400 V Class for the recommended wire gauges and tightening torques of the main circuit terminals.

Comply with local standards for correct wire gauges in the region where you will use the drive.

 

When you use stranded wires and need the same workability and simplicity of wiring as crimp terminals, Yaskawa recommends that you use crimp ferrules. Refer to Crimp Ferrules for recommended crimp ferrules.

Note:
  • The recommended wire gauges are based on drive continuous current ratings with 75 °C (167 °F) 600 V class 2 heat-resistant indoor PVC wire. Assume these conditions:

    • Ambient temperature: 40 °C (104 °F) maximum

    • Wiring distance: 100 m (3281 ft) maximum

    • Normal Duty rated current value

  • Refer to the instruction manual for each device for recommended wire gauges to connect peripheral devices or options to terminals +1, +2, -, B1, and B2. Contact Yaskawa or your nearest sales representative if the recommended wire gauges for the peripheral devices or options are out of the range of the applicable gauges for the drive.

  • When you use crimp ferrules on the wire ends, contact Yaskawa or your nearest sales representative.

Wire Selection Precautions

Think about line voltage drop before selecting wire gauges. Select wire gauges that drop the voltage by 2% or less of the rated voltage. Increase the wire gauge and the cable length when the risk of voltage drops increases. Calculate line voltage drop with this formula:

Line voltage drop (V) = × wire resistance (Ω/km) × wiring distance (m) × motor rated current (A) × 10-3.

Precautions during Wiring

  • Refer to “Yaskawa AC Drive Option Braking Unit, Braking Resistor Unit Instruction Manual (TOBPC72060001)” for information about wire gauges and tightening torques to connect braking resistor units.

  • Use terminals +1 and - to connect a regenerative converter or regenerative unit.

Screw Shape

These tables use icons in Table 1 to show the shapes of the screw heads.

Table 1. Icons to Identify Screw Shapes

Icon

Screw Shape

+/-

Slotted (-)

Hex socket cap (WAF: 5 mm)

Single-Phase 200 V Class

 

Model

Terminal

Recomm. Gauge

AWG, kcmil

Applicable Gauge

AWG, kcmil

Wire Stripping Length1

mm

Terminal Screw

Size and Shape

Tightening Torque

N∙m (lbf∙in)

B001

L/L1, N/L2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

142

142

-

M3.5

0.8 - 1.0

(7.1 - 8.9)

B002

L/L1, N/L2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

142

142

-

M3.5

0.8 - 1.0

(7.1 - 8.9)

B004

L/L1, N/L2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

142

142

-

M3.5

0.8 - 1.0

(7.1 - 8.9)

B006

L/L1, N/L2

12

14 - 10

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1

12

14 - 10

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

102

14 - 102

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

B010

L/L1, N/L2

10

12 - 10

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1

10

12 - 10

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

102

14 - 102

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

B012

L/L1, N/L2

8

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

12

14 - 10

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1

8

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

102

14 - 102

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

B018

L/L1, N/L2

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

10

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

82

12 - 82

-

M5

2.0 - 2.5

(17.7 - 22.1)

 

Three-Phase 200 V Class

 

Model

Terminal

Recomm. Gauge

AWG, kcmil

Applicable Gauge

AWG, kcmil

Wire Stripping Length 3

mm

Terminal Screw

Size and Shape

Tightening Torque

N∙m (lbf∙in)

2001

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

14 4

14 4

-

M3.5

0.8 - 1.0

(7.1 - 8.9)

2002

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

14 4

14 4

-

M3.5

0.8 - 1.0

(7.1 - 8.9)

2004

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

14 4

14 4

-

M3.5

0.8 - 1.0

(7.1 - 8.9)

2006

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14

6.5

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

14 4

14 4

-

M3.5

0.8 - 1.0

(7.1 - 8.9)

2008

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

10 4

14 - 10 4

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

2010

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

12

14 - 10

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

10 4

14 - 10 4

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

2012

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

12

14 - 10

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

12

14 - 10

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

10

12 - 10

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

10 4

14 - 10 4

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

2018

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

10

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

10

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

10

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

8 4

14 - 8 4

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

2021

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

8

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

10

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

8

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

B1, B2

14

14 - 10

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

8 4

14 - 8 4

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

2030

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

6

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

B1, B2

12

12 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

8

10 - 6

-

M5

2.0 - 2.5

(17.7 - 22.1)

2042

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

6

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

6

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

4

10 - 2

18

M5

  • ≤ AWG 10

    2.3 - 2.5

    (19.8 - 22)

  • AWG 8 ≤

    4.1 - 4.5

    (36 - 40)

B1, B2

10

14 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

6

10 - 6

-

M5

2.0 - 2.5

(17.7 - 22.1)

2056

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

4

10 - 2

18

M5

4.1 - 4.5

(36 - 40)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

4

10 - 2

18

M5

  • ≤ AWG 10

    2.3 - 2.5

    (19.8 - 22)

  • AWG 8 ≤

    4.1 - 4.5

    (36 - 40)

-, +1, +2

2

8 - 2

18

M5

4.1 - 4.5

(36 - 40)

B1, B2

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

6

8 - 4

-

M6

5.4 - 6.0

(47.8 - 53.1)

2070

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

2

6 - 1

20

M6

5 - 5.5

(45 - 49)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

2

8 - 1

20

M6

5 - 5.5

(45 - 49)

-, +1, +2

1

6 - 1/0

20

M6

5 - 5.5

(45 - 49)

B1, B2

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

4

6 - 4

-

M6

5.4 - 6.0

(47.8 - 53.1)

2082

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

1

6 - 1/0

20

M6

5 - 5.5

(45 - 49)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

2

6 - 1

20

M6

5 - 5.5

(45 - 49)

-, +1, +2

2/0

2 - 2/0

20

M6

5 - 5.5

(45 - 49)

B1, B2

6

10 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

4

6 - 4

-

M6

5.4 - 6.0

(47.8 - 53.1)

 

Three-Phase 400 V Class

 

Model

Terminal

Recomm. Gauge

AWG, kcmil

Applicable Gauge

AWG, kcmil

Wire Stripping Length5

mm

Terminal Screw

Size and Shape

Tightening Torque

N∙m (lbf∙in)

4001

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

146

14 - 106

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

4002

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

146

14 - 106

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

4004

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

106

14 - 106

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

4005

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

106

14 - 106

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

4007

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

106

14 - 106

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

4009

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

-, +1, +2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

8

M3

0.5 - 0.6

(4.4 - 5.3)

106

14 - 106

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

4012

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

12

14 - 10

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

14

14 - 12

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

10

12 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

106

14 - 106

-

M4

1.2 - 1.5

(10.6 - 13.3)

4018

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

10

12 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

10

12 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

10

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

B1, B2

14

14 - 12

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

106

14 - 66

-

M5

2.0 - 2.5

(17.7 - 22.1)

4023

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

8

14 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

10

14 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

B1, B2

12

14 - 10

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

106

10 - 66

-

M5

2.0 - 2.5

(17.7 - 22.1)

4031

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

6

12 - 4

18

M5

  • ≤ AWG 10

    2.3 - 2.5

    (19.8 - 22)

  • AWG 8 ≤

    4.1 - 4.5

    (36 - 40)

B1, B2

10

12 - 8

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

8

10 - 6

-

M6

5.4 - 6.0

(47.8 - 53.1)

4038

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

6

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

-, +1, +2

4

10 - 2

18

M5

  • ≤ AWG 10

    2.3 - 2.5

    (19.8 - 22)

  • AWG 8 ≤

    4.1 - 4.5

    (36 - 40)

B1, B2

10

14 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

6

10 - 6

-

M6

5.4 - 6.0

(47.8 - 53.1)

4044

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

4

10 - 2

18

M5

  • ≤ AWG 10

    2.3 - 2.5

    (19.8 - 22)

  • AWG 8 ≤

    4.1 - 4.5

    (36 - 40)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

6

12 - 4

18

M5

  • ≤ AWG 10

    2.3 - 2.5

    (19.8 - 22)

  • AWG 8 ≤

    4.1 - 4.5

    (36 - 40)

-, +1, +2

2

8 - 2

18

M5

4.1 - 4.5

(36 - 40)

B1, B2

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

6

10 - 6

-

M6

5.4 - 6.0

(47.8 - 53.1)

4060

R/L1, S/L2, T/L3

2

8 - 2

18

M5

4.1 - 4.5

(36 - 40)

U/T1, V/T2, W/T3

4

10 - 2

18

M5

  • ≤ AWG 10

    2.3 - 2.5

    (19.8 - 22)

  • AWG 8 ≤

    4.1 - 4.5

    (36 - 40)

-, +1, +2

2

6 - 2

18

M5

4.1 - 4.5

(36 - 40)

B1, B2

8

12 - 6

10

M4

1.5 - 1.7

(13.5 - 15)

6

10 - 6

-

M6

5.4 - 6.0

(47.8 - 53.1)

 
1

Remove insulation from the ends of wires to expose the length of wire shown.

2

If you turn on the internal EMC filter, the leakage current of the drive will be more than 3.5 mA. Use these closed-loop crimp terminals or equivalent to connect a protective ground wire that has a minimum cross-sectional area of 10 mm2 (copper wire).

  • 8-4NS from JST Mfg. Co., Ltd.

  • R8-4S from NICHIFU Co.,Ltd.

  • P10-8R from PANDUIT Corp.

3

Remove insulation from the ends of wires to expose the length of wire shown.

4

If you turn on the internal EMC filter, the leakage current of the drive will be more than 3.5 mA. Use these closed-loop crimp terminals or equivalent to connect a protective ground wire that has a minimum cross-sectional area of 10 mm2 (copper wire).

  • 8-4NS from JST Mfg. Co., Ltd.

  • R8-4S from NICHIFU Co.,Ltd.

  • P10-8R from PANDUIT Corp.

5

Remove insulation from the ends of wires to expose the length of wire shown.

6

If you turn on the internal EMC filter, the leakage current of the drive will be more than 3.5 mA. Use these closed-loop crimp terminals or equivalent to connect a protective ground wire that has a minimum cross-sectional area of 10 mm2 (copper wire).

  • 8-4NS from JST Mfg. Co., Ltd.

  • R8-4S from NICHIFU Co.,Ltd.

  • P10-8R from PANDUIT Corp.