09.05.2025 by Viktor Siebert
When It Really Matters: How We Saved a Toy Factory with XtraDrive XD-15-MN Expertise
A toy manufacturer from the Netherlands, specialized in high-quality mold making, suddenly came to a halt. One of his key machines failed — the XtraDrive XD-15-MN servo drive had burned out. This drive, long since discontinued by Yaskawa, was the central component of a machine dedicated to mold production. And without this machine, the entire production process came to a standstill. The pressure was on.
The customer wanted a replacement immediately. However, our sales team hesitated. Anyone familiar with the XtraDrive series knows: replacing the unit isn’t a simple plug-and-play process — especially without the correct parameter settings. When we asked, the customer admitted: he had no parameter backup. The original drive had burned completely, and he couldn’t read anything from it.
So what now — when all seems lost?
We offered him the option to send us the faulty unit. Once we received it, our diagnosis confirmed: the power board was completely burnt and beyond repair. But this is where our expertise kicked in.
We desoldered the EEPROM chip and used a programming device to read out the data. However, the replacement drive had a different firmware version, which meant the EEPROM data didn’t match.
Our developer went a step further: he analyzed and adapted the EEPROM data so that it would fit the replacement unit. The result? A fully functional replacement drive, ready to run the machine — and the production line.
Technical Background – What Makes the XtraDrive XD-15-MN Special?
- Power: 1.5 kW, 230 V, single-phase
- Compatible motors: e.g., SGMAH, SGMPH, R7M series
- Feedback: serial encoder, supports ECAM
- Common errors: Overcurrent (A.10), Undervoltage (A.41), EEPROM error (A.02), Encoder comm error (A.C9)
- Alarm system: 3-bit alarm code via ALO1–ALO3, ideal for remote troubleshooting
Conclusion
This case shows that true repair expertise goes far beyond swapping parts. While others might have failed due to firmware mismatches, we provided a precise and customized solution. In the end? A saved production line, a happy customer, and another reason why expertise matters.
Further information such as price and delivery time for:
Yaskawa XtraDrive XD-15-MN
More details about our Yaskawa repair expertise can be found here: Yaskawa XtraDrive Drive Repair at Industrypart
Similar models we regularly repair:XD-15-MN01
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Here is the table with technical specifications and features of the Yaskawa XtraDrive XD-15-MN.
| Category | Parameter/Function | Technical Data / Description (EN) |
|---|
| Electrical Specifications | Supply Voltage | Single-phase 220–230 V AC (+10 %/–15 %), 50/60 Hz (connect between L1 and L3) |
| Control Power Supply | 24 V DC ±15 % internal (not needed separately for 200 V devices) |
| Rated Output Power | 1.5 kW (suitable for motors up to 1.5 kW) |
| Internal Braking Resistor | Integrated (25 Ω, 140 W), ~28 W braking power; terminals B2–B3 bridged at factory |
| Input Current | Approx. 7–8 A at 230 V (depends on load) |
| Overload Capability | >100 % peak current during acceleration; warning A.91 before alarm A.71/A.72 |
| Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz ±5 % |
| Control Features | Control Method | Fully digital, PWM inverter with sinusoidal current regulation |
| Control Modes | Position / Speed / Torque control (switchable via parameters) |
| Encoder Feedback | Serial encoder (supports 13-bit incremental and 16/17-bit absolute encoders) |
| Built-in Functions | Auto-tuning, anti-resonance filters, signal smoothing |
| Speed Control Accuracy | Range 1:5000, deviation ≤0.01 %, thermal drift ±0.1 % |
| Dynamic Performance | Bandwidth up to 400 Hz, repeat accuracy ±2 % in torque mode |
| Connections & I/O | Power Terminals | L1/L2/L3 (AC input), U/V/W (motor), B1–B2/B3 (brake), 1–2 (DC choke) |
| Signal Connectors | CN1: I/O, CN2: Encoder, CN3: Serial RS232, CN5: Analog monitor, CN10: Option (only in -N models) |
| Alarms & Warnings | Alarm A.02 | EEPROM parameter error |
| Alarm A.10 | Overcurrent or heatsink overheating |
| Alarm A.30 | Regenerative circuit error |
| Alarm A.32 | Regenerative overload – braking power exceeded |
| Alarm A.41 | Undervoltage |
| Alarm A.71 / A.72 | Motor overload (instantaneous / continuous) |
| Warning A.91 | Overload warning (precedes A.71/A.72) |
| Environmental Conditions | Operating / Storage Temp. | 0 to +55 °C operating / –20 to +85 °C storage |
| Humidity | 5–90 % RH, non-condensing |
| Vibration / Shock Resistance | Max. 4.9 m/s² (0.5 G) / 19.6 m/s² (2.0 G) |
| Dimensions & Mounting | Dimensions (H×W×D) | Approx. 285 × 110 × 155 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 3.8 kg |
| Mounting Type | Vertical wall mounting |
| Cooling / Clearance | Top fan; ≥30 mm top/bottom, ≥10 mm side clearance required |
