Yaskawa SGMGV-13DDA6F Servo Motor

The Yaskawa SGMGV-13DDA6F is a Sigma-5 series AC servo motor used in industrial motion control systems, typically paired with a Yaskawa servo drive (servo pack such as SGDV series).

It is a high-precision rotary motor designed for positioning, speed, and torque control in automation equipment.

Product Information

• Brand: Yaskawa (Japan)
• Series: Sigma-5 (SGMGV)
• Model: SGMGV-13DDA6F
• Type: AC Servo Motor
• Rated power: ~1.3 kW
• Rated voltage: 3-phase ~400V AC
• Rated speed: ~1500 rpm (typical configuration)
• Encoder: 20-bit high-resolution encoder
• Protection: Industrial IP65–IP67 (depending variant)
• Structure: Permanent magnet synchronous servo motor (PMSM)

What it actually is

This is a precision motion motor, meaning:

• Converts electrical energy → controlled mechanical rotation
• Works with feedback encoder for accurate positioning
• Requires a dedicated servo drive (not a simple VFD)

It does NOT operate alone.

System Role (Simple)

PLC / motion controller
→ Servo drive (e.g. Yaskawa SGDV)
→ SGMGV-13DDA6F servo motor (this unit)
→ machine axis (robot, CNC, automation equipment)

So it acts like a “high-precision controlled actuator.”

Key Features

• High torque density (compact but powerful)
• High-resolution 20-bit encoder for precise positioning
• Smooth low-speed performance
• Fast acceleration/deceleration response
• Designed for continuous industrial duty
• Compatible with Yaskawa Sigma-5 servo drives

Typical Applications

• CNC machines
• Industrial robots
• Packaging machines
• Printing equipment
• Conveyor positioning systems
• Automated production lines

Advantages

• Very high positioning accuracy
• Stable torque output across speed range
• Low vibration and smooth motion
• High reliability for continuous operation
• Industry-standard servo ecosystem (easy drive pairing within Yaskawa system)

Important Notes

• Not a VFD motor ❌
• Not a stepper motor ❌
• Not a generator ❌
• Not a standalone device ❌
• It is a servo motor that must work with a Yaskawa servo drive system ✔

Precautions

• Must match correct Yaskawa servo drive model (SGDV series typically)
• Encoder is sensitive—do not damage connector pins
• Incorrect wiring can cause drive alarm or motor damage
• Requires tuning in servo drive parameters
• Proper grounding/shielding is important for encoder signal stability