Yaskawa SI-ES3 V1000 EtherCAT Option Card for YASKAWA AC Drive

Description:

The Yaskawa SI-ES3 is an EtherCAT communication option card designed for integration with Yaskawa V1000 AC drives. It enables high-speed, real-time communication between the drive and industrial control systems using the EtherCAT protocol. The card features dual RJ45 ports for daisy-chain network topology and supports deterministic data exchange for precise motion and process control.

Applications:

The Yaskawa SI-ES3 option card is used in industrial automation systems requiring fast and synchronized communication between drives and controllers. It is commonly deployed in motion control systems, packaging machinery, conveyor lines, robotics, and CNC applications where EtherCAT networks are used to coordinate multiple devices with minimal latency.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Yaskawa Electric Corporation
• Model: SI-ES3
• Product Type: EtherCAT communication option card
• Compatible Drives: Yaskawa V1000 series (and select other Yaskawa drives)
• Network Protocol: EtherCAT (CoE – CANopen over EtherCAT)
• Ports: Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports (in/out for daisy chain)
• Communication Speed: 100 Mbps full duplex
• Topology: Line / daisy chain
• Profile Support: CiA 402 (drive profile)
• Data Exchange: Real-time cyclic communication
• Mounting: Internal option slot on drive
• Power Supply: Provided by host drive
• Indicators: Status LEDs for network and communication
• Use Case: High-speed deterministic control of AC drives in EtherCAT systems

Common Replacements:

• Yaskawa SI-EN3 (EtherNet/IP option card)
• Yaskawa SI-EP3 (PROFINET option card)
• Yaskawa SI-ET3 (Modbus TCP / Ethernet option)