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Yaskawa America, Inc. has released the GA501 Industrial AC Microdrive, designed for modern industrial automation. This drive features embedded dual-port Ethernet, supporting protocols such as EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET®, Modbus TCP/IP, EtherCAT®, BACnet/IP®, and MECHATROLINK-4.

Offering configurations for 240 VAC single-phase (1/6 to 5 HP), 240 VAC three-phase (1/6 to 30 HP), and 480 VAC three-phase (1/2 to 40 HP), the GA501 streamlines installation with standard DIN rail mounting and spring-tension I/O terminals. It can be programmed using the DriveWizard® Mobile app without power and features LED indicators for easy status monitoring.