YASKAWA CP-317/218IF

Description

Product Description

Product Parameters

1. Product Type: Industrial grade PLC communication interface module, multi-protocol data interaction spare part
2. Working Voltage: DC 24V±10%, adaptive to industrial conventional DC power supply system
3. Main Communication Protocols: Modbus-RTU/TCP, Profibus-DP, CC-Link, Ethernet/IP (four mainstream industrial protocols compatible)
4. Data Transmission Rate: 10/100Mbps adaptive Ethernet, 12Mbps Profibus-DP
5. Communication Interfaces: 2×RJ45 Ethernet ports, 1×RS485 port, 1×Profibus-DP port (independent physical interfaces)
6. Maximum Connection Nodes: Up to 128 on-site slave devices can be connected simultaneously
7. Response Time: Data transmission delay ≤3ms, real-time data interaction
8. Operating Temperature Range: -10℃~+60℃, industrial normal temperature zone adaptation
9. Protection Grade: IP20 (cabinet installation grade), dustproof and anti-touch
10. Installation Method: 35mm standard DIN rail card installation, compact structure design
11. Insulation Resistance: ≥100MΩ (500V DC), excellent electrical isolation performance
12. Vibration Resistance: 10~55Hz, 2G acceleration, meets industrial vibration standards
13. Power Consumption: ≤4W, low power consumption and energy-saving design
14. Electromagnetic Compatibility: Complies with IEC 61000-6-2/61000-6-4 industrial standards
15. Design Service Life: Continuous operation ≥80,000 hours, industrial-grade long life

Advantages and Features

1. Multi-protocol seamless compatibility, strong system adaptability: YASKAWA CP-317/218IF natively supports four mainstream industrial communication protocols, without additional protocol conversion software or hardware, realizing one-module connection of multiple types of on-site devices, simplifying the industrial control system communication architecture and reducing system construction costs.
2. High-speed data transmission, real-time interaction: With 10/100Mbps adaptive Ethernet and 12Mbps high-speed Profibus-DP transmission capability, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF ensures low-delay and zero-packet-loss data transmission between the main control system and on-site devices, meeting the real-time control requirements of industrial production lines.
3. Multi-interface independent design, flexible networking: Equipped with multiple independent physical communication interfaces, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF supports simultaneous construction of multiple communication networks, realizing classified transmission of different types of data, avoiding network congestion and improving the stability of the entire system.
4. Seamless matching with Yaskawa PLC, high integration efficiency: As a dedicated supporting module of Yaskawa’s PLC product system, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF is natively compatible with Yaskawa’s CP series, J1 series and other PLC controllers, with plug-and-play access and no complex parameter debugging, greatly shortening the system integration cycle.
5. Online configuration and debugging, convenient operation and maintenance: YASKAWA CP-317/218IF supports online protocol configuration, node management and fault diagnosis, and the running status of the module and connected devices can be monitored in real time through the upper computer software, realizing quick troubleshooting and reducing the difficulty of later operation and maintenance.
6. Industrial-grade reliable design, stable operation: Adopting industrial-grade communication chips and anti-interference circuit design, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF has excellent anti-electromagnetic interference and anti-vibration performance, and can maintain stable communication in industrial sites with complex electromagnetic environments and slight mechanical vibration, without communication interruption caused by environmental factors.
7. Compact structure, space-saving: With compact modular design and standard DIN rail installation, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF effectively saves the installation space of the control cabinet, and is suitable for the compact layout design of small and medium-sized industrial control systems.

Application Fields and Application Cases

Core Application Fields

Typical Application Cases

1. Intelligent Manufacturing Industry: In the automated assembly line of a 3C electronic component manufacturing factory, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF was adopted as the core communication interface module to realize data interaction between Yaskawa PLC main control unit, on-site servo drivers, frequency converters and vision inspection equipment. Its multi-protocol compatibility realized one-module connection of multiple devices, simplified the line communication network, and the high-speed data transmission ensured the synchronous operation of the assembly line, improving the production efficiency by 18%.
2. Automotive Manufacturing Industry: In the welding production line of a domestic automobile main engine factory, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF was used to build a communication link between the PLC control system and welding robots, position sensors and conveying equipment. Its seamless compatibility with Yaskawa robots and PLC realized real-time transmission of welding process parameters, and the online debugging function realized quick adjustment of production line parameters, reducing the line debugging time by 30%.
3. Food and Beverage Industry: In the automated packaging production line of a large beverage enterprise, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF was adopted to connect the PLC main control system with filling machines, capping machines, labeling machines and weight sorting equipment. Its multi-interface independent design avoided data transmission congestion, and the stable communication performance ensured the continuous and stable operation of the packaging line, reducing the production line downtime rate by 25%.
4. Hoisting Transportation Industry: In the automated stacking system of a logistics warehouse, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF was used to realize data interaction between the PLC control system, stacker cranes, conveyor belts and warehouse management system (WMS). Its Modbus-TCP and Ethernet/IP compatibility realized seamless docking with the WMS system, realizing intelligent scheduling of the stacking system and improving the warehouse storage and retrieval efficiency by 22%.

Comparison with Competing Products

Selection Suggestions

1. Priority selection for Yaskawa PLC system: If the on-site industrial control system is built with Yaskawa series PLC controllers (CP/J1 series), YASKAWA CP-317/218IF is the first choice, with native plug-and-play compatibility, avoiding communication mismatch problems and improving system integration efficiency.
2. Selection for multi-protocol device networking scenarios: If the on-site equipment includes frequency converters, servos, sensors and other devices supporting different industrial protocols, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF with multi-protocol seamless compatibility is selected to realize one-module connection and simplify the communication network architecture.
3. Priority selection for real-time control demand scenarios: For automated production lines with high real-time control requirements such as automotive manufacturing and 3C electronic assembly, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF with low transmission delay (≤3ms) is recommended to ensure real-time data interaction between the main control system and on-site devices.
4. Selection for multi-device connection scenarios: If the industrial control system needs to connect a large number of on-site slave devices (more than 64 nodes), YASKAWA CP-317/218IF with a maximum of 128 connection nodes is selected to meet the large-scale device networking demand.
5. Priority selection for convenient operation and maintenance demand scenarios: For enterprises pursuing efficient later operation and maintenance and quick fault diagnosis, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF with full-function online configuration and debugging is selected to realize real-time monitoring and quick troubleshooting of the communication system.
6. Selection for small and medium-sized control cabinet layout: If the control cabinet has strict space requirements and needs compact layout design, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF with compact structure and standard DIN rail installation is selected to effectively save installation space.
7. Priority selection for intelligent factory networking: In the construction of intelligent factory distributed control system and industrial internet of things, YASKAWA CP-317/218IF with Ethernet/IP and Modbus-TCP compatibility is selected to realize seamless docking with the upper computer management system and realize intelligent management of the production line.

Precautions

1. Installation Norms: YASKAWA CP-317/218IF is installed with 35mm standard DIN rail card, ensure the module is clamped firmly during installation, and keep a distance of ≥5cm from the surrounding high-power heating equipment to ensure good heat dissipation; the module is IP20 protection grade, must be installed inside the closed industrial control cabinet to avoid dust and water vapor intrusion.
2. Power Supply Requirements: Provide pure DC 24V power supply for the module, and configure a surge protector at the power input end to avoid damage to the internal communication chip caused by power grid fluctuations and surge impact; it is strictly forbidden to connect AC voltage to the power input end to prevent the module from being burned.
3. Wiring Operation: Strictly distinguish different communication interfaces during wiring, the Ethernet cable uses standard Cat5e/Cat6 shielded network cable, and the RS485/Profibus-DP cable uses dedicated industrial communication cable; the communication cable should be laid separately from the power cable to avoid electromagnetic interference caused by cable crossing.
4. Protocol Configuration: Before connecting the on-site devices, configure the corresponding communication protocol and baud rate for the module through the upper computer software according to the device protocol type, and ensure the protocol and baud rate of the module and the on-site devices are consistent to avoid communication failure.
5. Node Setting: When adding on-site slave devices, set the unique node address for each device to avoid address conflict; the number of connected devices should not exceed the maximum 128 nodes of the module to prevent network congestion and data transmission failure.
6. Environmental Protection: Avoid placing the control cabinet with YASKAWA CP-317/218IF in a high-humidity, high-corrosion or strong-vibration environment; keep the control cabinet well-ventilated, and regularly clean the dust inside the cabinet to avoid dust accumulation affecting the module’s heat dissipation.
7. Network Testing: After the system wiring is completed, conduct a full network communication test to check the connection status and data transmission of each device; if there is a communication interruption, check the protocol configuration, node address and cable connection in turn.
8. Online Operation: When performing online configuration and debugging of the module, avoid modifying the core communication parameters during the operation of the production line to prevent sudden communication interruption and affect the normal production.
9. Daily Maintenance: Regularly check the module’s running indicator lights (power light/communication light) and interface connection status during daily maintenance; if the indicator light is off or the interface is loose, stop the machine for troubleshooting immediately.
10. Spare Parts Replacement: When the module fails or the components are damaged, replace them with Yaskawa’s original spare parts and the same model module, and it is strictly forbidden to use non-original spare parts or cross-model replacement; after replacement, reconfigure the communication parameters and conduct a network test to ensure consistency with the original system.
11. Storage and Transportation: Unused YASKAWA CP-317/218IF should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment with a temperature of 0℃~+40℃ and a humidity of ≤70%, avoiding direct sunlight, rain and violent collision; use shockproof and moisture-proof packaging during transportation, and protect the communication interfaces with dust caps to avoid interface damage.

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