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SI-N3 Comm. Interface DeviceNET
MPN: SI-N3
Alt. SKU: 100-046-869
Special Price
£113.32
£94.43
Regular Price
£159.60
Why Choose the Yaskawa SI-N3 Communication Interface Option Card?
The Yaskawa SI-N3 is a PROFIBUS-DP 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 PROFIBUS industrial networks, enabling seamless communication with PLCs and automation controllers.
By installing the SI-N3 option card, the inverter drive becomes a fully integrated node within a PROFIBUS fieldbus system. This allows engineers to remotely control drive functions, monitor operating data and configure parameters directly from the central automation controller.
The module simplifies automation system architecture by replacing multiple hardwired control signals with a high-speed digital network connection, improving system diagnostics and reducing wiring complexity within industrial control panels.
Key Advantages
- Provides PROFIBUS-DP network communication for inverter drives.
- Allows integration with PLC and distributed automation systems.
- Reduces control wiring in industrial automation installations.
- Supports remote drive monitoring and parameter configuration.
- Improves system diagnostics and operational visibility.
- Compact plug-in module designed for Yaskawa inverter drives.
Key Features
- PROFIBUS-DP communication interface card.
- Designed for Yaskawa 1000-series inverter drives.
- Supports industrial PROFIBUS fieldbus networks.
- Allows remote parameter configuration and drive control.
- Supports monitoring of drive status, alarms and operational data.
- Industrial plug-in module for simple installation.
- Suitable for distributed automation architectures.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Yaskawa Electric
- Model: SI-N3
- Product type: Communication interface option card
- Communication protocol: PROFIBUS-DP
- Drive compatibility: Yaskawa 1000-series inverter drives
- Network interface: PROFIBUS fieldbus
- Communication speed: up to 12 Mbps
- Installation: Plug-in option board inside the inverter
- Application: Industrial drive communication and automation network integration
Industrial Network Integration for Motor Drives
PROFIBUS-DP remains one of the most widely used industrial communication networks in manufacturing and process automation systems. Communication modules such as the SI-N3 allow inverter drives to become part of these distributed control systems, enabling centralised monitoring and control of motor drive operations.
This network integration improves commissioning efficiency, simplifies diagnostics and allows engineers to optimise machine performance using centralised automation platforms.
Typical Applications
- PROFIBUS-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-N3 used for?
The SI-N3 is a PROFIBUS-DP communication interface card that allows Yaskawa inverter drives to connect to industrial PROFIBUS automation networks.
Which drives are compatible with the SI-N3?
The option card is designed primarily for Yaskawa 1000-series inverter drives such as the A1000.
What is PROFIBUS-DP used for?
PROFIBUS-DP is a high-speed industrial fieldbus used to connect PLCs, drives and distributed automation devices within factory control systems.
Does the SI-N3 reduce wiring complexity?
Yes. By connecting drives through a fieldbus network, the number of individual control wires required in a control panel can be significantly reduced.
Is installation complicated?
No. The SI-N3 installs directly inside compatible drives as a plug-in option card and is configured through drive parameters and network settings.
Trusted by Automation Engineers
Yaskawa communication modules such as the SI-N3 are widely used by automation engineers to integrate inverter drives into industrial PROFIBUS control networks.
| Manufacturer Part Number | SI-N3 |
|---|---|
| VSD Range | Accessories |
| Manufacturer | Yaskawa |
| Alternative Product SKU | 100-046-869 |
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