SI-P3 Comm. Interface ProfibusDP

Name: SI-P3 Comm. Interface ProfibusDP
Brand: Yaskawa
SKU: SI-P3
Price: 192.41 GBP
Availability: InStock

MPN: SI-P3

Alt. SKU: 500-029-593

Special Price £230.89 £192.41 Regular Price £325.20

Details

Why Choose the Yaskawa SI-P3 PROFINET Communication Interface Option Card?

The Yaskawa SI-P3 is a PROFINET communication interface option card designed for integration with Yaskawa 1000-series inverter drives, including the A1000 and other compatible models. This module allows the drive to connect directly to PROFINET industrial Ethernet networks, enabling seamless communication with PLCs, controllers and distributed automation systems.

By installing the SI-P3 option card, the inverter drive becomes an integrated node within a PROFINET automation network. This allows engineers to remotely configure drive parameters, monitor operational data and control motor performance directly from central control systems.

The module supports high-speed industrial Ethernet communication, reducing control wiring and improving diagnostic capability within complex automation environments.

Key Advantages

Provides PROFINET industrial Ethernet communication for inverter drives.
Allows direct integration with PLC and industrial automation networks.
Reduces control wiring within industrial control panels.
Supports remote drive configuration and monitoring.
Improves automation system diagnostics and control.
Compact plug-in module designed for Yaskawa drives.

Key Features

PROFINET communication interface card.
Designed for Yaskawa 1000-series inverter drives.
Supports industrial Ethernet PROFINET networks.
Allows remote parameter configuration and drive control.
Supports monitoring of drive status, alarms and operating data.
Industrial plug-in option module for easy installation.
Suitable for distributed industrial automation architectures.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Yaskawa Electric
Model: SI-P3
Product type: Communication interface option card
Communication protocol: PROFINET
Drive compatibility: Yaskawa 1000-series inverter drives
Network interface: Industrial Ethernet
Transmission speed: 10 / 100 Mbps
Installation: Plug-in option board inside the inverter
Application: Industrial drive communication and automation network integration

Industrial Network Integration for Motor Drives

PROFINET is widely used in modern industrial automation systems for high-speed communication between controllers and field devices. Communication modules such as the SI-P3 allow inverter drives to connect directly to PROFINET networks used by PLCs and distributed automation systems.

This connectivity simplifies system wiring, improves diagnostics and allows remote monitoring and configuration of drive parameters within industrial production environments.

Typical Applications

PROFINET-based industrial automation systems.
PLC-controlled motor drive installations.
Manufacturing and packaging machinery.
Material handling and conveyor systems.
Automation systems requiring networked drive control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yaskawa SI-P3 used for?

The SI-P3 is a PROFINET communication interface card that allows Yaskawa inverter drives to connect to industrial Ethernet automation networks.

Which drives are compatible with the SI-P3?

The module is designed primarily for Yaskawa 1000-series inverter drives such as the A1000.

What is PROFINET used for?

PROFINET is an industrial Ethernet protocol used to connect PLCs, drives and automation devices within factory control systems.

Does the SI-P3 reduce wiring in control panels?

Yes. Network communication allows many control and monitoring signals to be transmitted over Ethernet rather than individual control wires.

Is installation complicated?

No. The SI-P3 installs directly inside compatible drives as a plug-in option card and is configured through the drive parameters and network settings.