K-Drive Launches Advanced Communication Cards for KD700 Series: PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CANOPEN,  Modbus TCP and EtherCAT

K-Drive, a leading manufacturer of high-performance variable frequency drives (VFDs), has introduced a new range of communication expansion cards for its KD700 series. These cards — PROFIBUS, PROFINET, CANOPEN, Modbus TCP and EtherCAT — are designed to enhance the integration and communication capabilities of the KD700 series inverters, offering greater flexibility and control in complex industrial automation systems.

1. PROFIBUS Card: Enhancing Fieldbus Networking

The PROFIBUS card is a fieldbus communication adapter that supports the internationally recognized PROFIBUS-DP protocol. This card enables the KD700 inverter to function as a slave station in a PROFIBUS network, facilitating efficient data exchange and remote control. By improving communication efficiency, the PROFIBUS card allows for seamless integration into larger automation networks, making it ideal for applications requiring real-time control and monitoring.

2. PROFINET Card: Industrial Ethernet Connectivity

The PROFINET communication card is based on the Ethernet standard, providing high-speed industrial communication. It enables the KD700 inverter to connect to a PROFINET network, supporting both real-time and non-real-time data exchange. The PROFINET card improves system scalability and simplifies integration, making it perfect for industries that require fast and reliable data transfer, such as manufacturing and process control.

3. CANOPEN Card: Optimized for Distributed Systems

The CANOPEN card is designed for distributed control systems, where multiple devices need to communicate over a CAN bus. This card allows the KD700 inverter to connect with other CANOPEN-compatible devices, enabling reliable and robust communication in environments like automotive, robotics, and other industrial automation sectors. With CANOPEN, users benefit from high data integrity and enhanced system performance.

4. Modbus TCP Card: Simplified Network Integration

The Modbus TCP card enables the KD700 inverter to connect to networks using the Modbus TCP/IP protocol, a widely adopted communication standard in industrial automation. This card supports remote monitoring and control, allowing operators to integrate the inverter into their existing network infrastructure with minimal effort. The Modbus TCP card is ideal for customers seeking easy-to-use, reliable, and cost-effective communication solutions for their automation systems.

5. EtherCAT Communication Card

EtherCAT is an Ethernet-based protocol designed for real-time automation control. The EtherCAT expansion card for the KD700 series supports high-speed data transmission and low-latency communication, making it ideal for applications that require high synchronization and precise control, such as robotics and production line automation.

Versatile Communication for Advanced Applications

With these communication expansion cards, the KD700 series inverters can flexibly adapt to communication needs in various industrial environments. Whether it is the traditional PROFIBUS and CANopen protocols or the modern PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and EtherCAT protocols, these cards provide users with efficient and reliable solutions. They not only enhance the functionality and compatibility of the inverters but also offer greater integration possibilities and remote monitoring, meeting the growing need for high-performance communication in the industrial automation sector.