Yaskawa NX100 Modules: JZRCR-NTU01D-1 Power Supply,

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Product Details And Specifications

Yaskawa NX100 Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The Yaskawa NX100 is a second-generation robot controller platform introduced by Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Motoman division) in the early 2000s as the successor to the XRC controller. It is deployed across heavy industrial sectors including automotive body welding, chemical plant material handling, nuclear facility maintenance robots, and refinery pipeline inspection systems. The NX100 supports multi-robot coordination of up to eight axes per controller and up to four robots in a synchronized cell, making it a standard architecture in large-scale automated production lines globally. Its installed base remains extensive in North America, Europe, and East Asia, with many facilities maintaining NX100 systems well into the 2020s due to the high cost of full system replacement.

The Evolution of NX100 Architecture

The NX100 controller architecture is built around a VME-bus backplane with a proprietary Yaskawa communication protocol (MECHATROLINK-II on motion axes). It replaced the XRC's older ISA-based architecture with a more modular, rack-mounted card cage design. The CPU board (JANCD-NCP01) manages task scheduling and interpolation, while dedicated I/O boards (JANCD-NIO01, JANCD-NIO02) handle field-level signal interfacing. Power distribution is managed by the JZRCR-NTU01D-1 and related PSU boards, which convert incoming AC supply to regulated DC rails (+5V, ±15V, +24V) for the backplane and servo amplifier logic.

The NX100 was succeeded by the DX100 (circa 2008) and subsequently the DX200 and YRC1000 platforms. However, the NX100 remains in active service at facilities where the capital cost of controller migration is prohibitive. Compatibility between NX100 and DX100 modules is limited; most boards are not cross-compatible due to differing backplane pinouts and firmware architectures. This makes sourcing genuine NX100 spare parts a critical operational requirement for maintenance teams.

NX100 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the core module range of the Yaskawa NX100 controller platform, organized by functional category. All models listed are verified NX100-series components.

Power Supply Modules

• JZRCR-NTU01D-1: Main AC/DC power supply unit for NX100 controller rack; provides regulated +5V, ±15V, +24V DC rails to backplane and I/O subsystems.
• JZRCR-NTU02B-1: Auxiliary power supply board; supports redundant power configurations in high-availability NX100 installations.

CPU & Main Control Boards

• JANCD-NCP01: Main CPU board; executes robot task programs, manages interpolation, and coordinates multi-axis motion scheduling.
• JANCD-NCP01B: Revised CPU board with expanded memory capacity; drop-in replacement for JANCD-NCP01 in most NX100 configurations.
• JANCD-NCP01C: Latest NX100 CPU revision; supports extended program storage and enhanced diagnostic logging.

I/O Modules

• JANCD-NIO01: Standard digital I/O board; 32 inputs / 32 outputs, 24VDC logic level, NPN/PNP configurable.
• JANCD-NIO01B: Revised I/O board with improved noise immunity; functionally equivalent to JANCD-NIO01.
• JANCD-NIO02: Expanded I/O board; 64 inputs / 64 outputs for high-density signal interfacing applications.
• JANCD-NIF01: Fieldbus interface board; supports DeviceNet and Profibus-DP communication for integration with third-party PLCs and SCADA systems.

Communication & Network Adapters

• JANCD-NCP02: Ethernet communication board; enables NX100 integration with plant-level MES and supervisory control networks.
• JANCD-NSF01: Safety fieldbus board; implements functional safety communication (FSoE / PROFIsafe) for collaborative cell configurations.
• JZNC-NIF01: MECHATROLINK-II network interface; manages high-speed servo axis communication between CPU and servo amplifier units.

Servo & Motion Control Boards

• JANCD-NCP03: Servo control board; manages current loop and velocity loop processing for up to four servo axes.
• JANCD-NCP04: Extended servo board; supports eight-axis configurations in multi-robot synchronized cells.
• JZRCR-NPP01: Servo amplifier power board; interfaces between the DC bus and individual axis drive stages within the NX100 servo section.

Teach Pendant & HMI

• JZRCR-NPP02: Teach pendant interface board; manages communication between the NX100 CPU and the handheld programming unit (HPU).

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete NX100 Parts

Yaskawa officially discontinued active production of NX100 controller components following the widespread adoption of the DX200 and YRC1000 platforms. Standard Yaskawa distribution channels no longer stock NX100 boards as new inventory. Facilities operating NX100 controllers are therefore dependent on the secondary market for spare parts procurement.

DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory of NX100 modules sourced from decommissioned production lines, authorized surplus channels, and controlled factory stock. Our inventory covers the full NX100 board range including power supply units (JZRCR-NTU01D-1), CPU boards (JANCD-NCP01 series), and I/O modules (JANCD-NIO01/02 series). All units are catalogued by revision level and firmware version where applicable. We provide lifecycle extension support including board-level repair, functional testing, and long-term consignment stocking agreements for facilities with multi-year maintenance contracts.

Quality Control for the NX100 Range

NX100 modules present specific test challenges due to the VME backplane architecture and proprietary MECHATROLINK-II communication protocol. DriveKNMS applies the following test procedures to all NX100 boards prior to dispatch:

• Power supply units (JZRCR-NTU01D-1 and variants): Full load DC rail verification (+5V ±2%, ±15V ±3%, +24V ±2%), ripple measurement under simulated backplane load, and thermal cycling over a 2-hour burn-in period.
• CPU boards (JANCD-NCP01 series): Boot sequence verification, memory read/write integrity test, and communication handshake validation with a reference NX100 backplane.
• I/O boards (JANCD-NIO01/02): Point-by-point input/output channel verification at 24VDC logic level, isolation resistance test between channels, and connector integrity inspection.
• Communication boards: Protocol-level communication test using reference network equipment; frame error rate measurement over a minimum 500-cycle test sequence.

All tested units are issued a DriveKNMS inspection report with test date, technician ID, and measured parameters. Units that do not meet specification are quarantined and not offered for sale.