Profibus Remains Until at Least 2030

Industrial Communication Profibus Remains Until at Least 2030

2025-04-30 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Contrary to the industry trend, Yaskawa will continue to offer Profibus components alongside Ethernet. The solution provider and technology owner now confirms the availability guarantee, particularly for the 300S+ controller, until at least 2030.

Yaskawa confirms the availability guarantee for Profibus components, including the 300S+ controller, until at least 2030.(Image: Yaskawa Europe) — Yaskawa confirms the availability guarantee for Profibus components, including the 300S+ controller, until at least 2030.
(Image: Yaskawa Europe)

Many older systems and machines are still equipped with Profibus and are used in numerous applications for controllers, converters, and servo drives. This means that many existing fieldbus systems still run on Profibus. Among the newly installed network nodes in 2024, about 7 percent use the communication standard. For good reasons: for decentralized peripheral components, such as in drive technology, Profibus still proves to be a fast and robust bus in many systems. Such systems can be cost-effectively utilized throughout the entire lifecycle of a plant without having to risk a change.

High-speed Control 300S+

In addition, Profibus, in conjunction with the 300S+ controller, enables communication of integrated devices from different manufacturers without interface adjustments. If a system cannot or should not be converted to Profinet, Yaskawa offers process reliability with the 300S+ and Profibus. The operation of existing older systems and machines is thus still ensured, which is an interesting alternative, especially in economically challenging times.

The use of a 300S+ in a control retrofit modernizes existing industrial plants, increasing their efficiency and system reliability. The availability guarantee for the 300S+ controller with Profibus connectors from Yaskawa provides operators of Profibus applications with the assurance that this will remain the case in the future.

Profibus Connector EasyConn

A proven example of Profibus components from Yaskawa is the EasyConn connector for connecting Profibus nodes or Profibus network components to the bus line. The clearly visible diagnostic LEDs significantly simplify installation. Users can check the current status of bus activity, termination resistors, power supply, and bus status at any time. The integrated microcontroller supports a transmission rate of up to 12 megabits per second.

Yaskawa's Profibus portfolio has long covered a wide range of applications. Yaskawa is not only a manufacturer but also a technology owner for the corresponding control chips with the product division "Profichip Embedded Solutions." The offering includes PLCs (MICRO, SLIO, 300S+) as well as I/Os and accessories such as connectors and cables.

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