Sigma SD Servo Spindle Drive Mini Manual
Sigma V - Spindle Drive
Critical information:
- Server Location: M:\Production\Products\Spindles\Spindle Drives\Yaskawa Sigma-V
Analog:Programming- Get the correct software from the local server or Yaskawa's website
- SigmaWin+ Ver. 5.75 or above must be installed (\\svr1.machmotion.local\MachMotion\Production\Products\Spindles\Spindle Drives\Yaskawa Sigma-V\Software\SigmaWinPlus575)
- Sigma-5-SD Component installer (SWFVSD100_SetupE.exe) downloaded from Yaskawa website. (\\svr1.machmotion.local\MachMotion\Production\Products\Spindles\Spindle Drives\Yaskawa Sigma-V\Software)
- Ethercat: Must use
SigmaWinPlus575SigmaWin_SD MT software versionwith(used for all versions?) - Use a USB Mini Cable for communication into port CN4.
Ethercat:
Must use SigmaWin_SD MT software version with a USB Mini Cable for communication into port CN4.- Get the correct software from the local server or Yaskawa's website
- Motor Data Files: https://www.yaskawa.com/products/motion/spindle-products/motor-data-files
- Select "Sigma SD Spindle Motor Data Files (Doc# PD.SIGMASD.01)" and download the compressed folder.
- More information: https://www.yaskawa.com/products/motion/spindle-products/spindle-drives/sigma-sd-spindle-drive
- Example System for Schematics: M:\Production\Customer Backups\Hydratight_OEM\19457_2000 series upgrade\Electrical Documentation\19457 - Electrical Drawings - As Built
- If it is a Hydratight system install the Hydratight Yaskawa Spindle Drive.usr parameter set.
Programing the Drive
Load the Motor Config file.
Until you load the Motor config file, you may see the A.052 Alarm.
After loading the motor config file, then copy in the main drive parameters file.
The parameters file must be loaded AFTER the motor config file or else you may see the A.910 Alarm.
You will need to load your particular motor file from PD.SIGMASD.01.zip.
Additional Notes:
| Parameter | Default | Changed to |
| PN800 | 100 | 10 |
| PN802 | 100 |
10 |
| PN82b.0 | 0 |
1 |
| PN82c.0 | 0 |
1 |
ESP = the safety relay circuit to reduce the speed when stopping in estop circuit.
Spindle Drive Example - Analog Pulse
Motor Wiring Example:
Wiring Overview - Motor to Drive


