JVOP-181 Copy unit with USB converter

Why Choose the Yaskawa JVOP-181 USB Copy Unit?

The Yaskawa JVOP-181 is a genuine USB copy unit and PC interface accessory designed for compatible Yaskawa 1000 series AC drives. Also known as the Yaskawa Y-Stick, it allows drive parameters to be copied, verified and transferred, helping simplify commissioning, replacement and maintenance tasks.

This compact drive option provides a practical way to save parameter settings from one drive and copy them to another compatible drive. It is especially useful for machine builders, maintenance engineers and panel builders working with multiple Yaskawa inverter drives that require consistent configuration.

The JVOP-181 connects to compatible drives using an RJ-45 communication connection and can also be used as a USB interface for PC connection with supported Yaskawa software. Its dedicated Read, Verify and Copy functions make it a valuable accessory for efficient drive setup and parameter management.

Key Advantages

• Genuine Yaskawa USB copy unit for compatible AC drives.
• Supports parameter reading, verification and copying.
• Useful for commissioning multiple drives with matching settings.
• Can be used as a PC interface with supported Yaskawa software.
• Includes RJ-45 drive connection and USB PC connection functionality.
• Helps reduce setup time during drive replacement and maintenance.

Key Features

• Yaskawa JVOP-181 USB Copy Unit.
• Also referred to as the Yaskawa Y-Stick.
• Designed for compatible Yaskawa 1000 series AC drives.
• Read function saves drive parameters to the copy unit.
• Verify function compares saved parameters with drive settings.
• Copy function transfers saved parameters to a compatible drive.
• RJ-45 port for drive connection.
• USB port for PC connection.
• LED status indicators for communication and error status.
• Lock switch helps prevent unintended parameter read operations.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yaskawa
• Model: JVOP-181
• Product type: USB copy unit / drive parameter copy accessory
• Compatible drive family: Yaskawa 1000 series AC drives
• Typical compatible series: A1000, V1000, J1000, P1000, U1000, L1000 and related 1000 series drives
• Functions: Read, Verify and Copy drive parameters
• Drive connection: RJ-45 communication port
• PC connection: USB port
• Indicators: COM and ERR LED status indicators
• Switches / controls: Read, Verify, Copy buttons and lock switch
• Software support: Compatible with supported Yaskawa PC drive software
• Application: Drive commissioning, backup and parameter transfer

Efficient Drive Parameter Management

USB copy units such as the Yaskawa JVOP-181 help engineers manage inverter drive parameters quickly and consistently. By allowing settings to be saved, verified and copied, the unit supports faster commissioning and reduces the risk of configuration errors when working with multiple drives.

The JVOP-181 is particularly useful during drive replacement, machine replication and maintenance work. Parameter sets can be transferred to compatible drives where voltage class, capacity, control mode and software version requirements are met, helping support consistent drive behaviour across industrial systems.

Typical Applications

• Parameter backup for compatible Yaskawa AC drives.
• Copying settings between matching drive models.
• Drive commissioning and machine setup.
• Maintenance and replacement of inverter drives.
• PC connection for supported Yaskawa drive software.
• OEM machine building and panel shop workflows.

Trusted by Drive and Automation Engineers

Yaskawa drive accessories such as the JVOP-181 are used by engineers, panel builders and maintenance teams to simplify drive commissioning, support parameter backup and improve consistency across industrial motor control systems.