Options and Accessories

Choosing Options and Accessories components

Option modules and accessory kits are part-number-specific extensions of primary devices. Unlike generic accessories (mounting brackets, cap plugs), option modules add functional capability — communication, I/O channels, memory — and require coordination with the device firmware and the supervisory system.

Specs to confirm before ordering:

Exact OEM part number with all option codes
Primary device compatibility — option modules are typically tied to specific device families and firmware levels
Capability being added: communication (which protocol), I/O (digital, analog, special signal), memory, motion, safety, brake transistor
Firmware version compatibility with the primary device
Slot or backplane position requirement — some option slots are restricted by physical or electrical constraints
Software / programming-tool support — newer option modules sometimes require newer engineering software
Configuration: typically requires setup in the OEM engineering software after physical installation
Hot-swap capability — some option modules can be added without removing power, others cannot

Common gotchas: an option module installed in the wrong device generation may physically fit but produce no functional change because the firmware does not recognize it. PowerFlex 22-COMM-E (EtherNet/IP) and 22-COMM-P (Profibus) look similar but are not interchangeable across protocols. Some option modules consume backplane bandwidth, current, or thermal budget that affects what else can be added in the same chassis. Saved option-module configurations need to be cloned to the replacement using the OEM software — out-of-the-box modules typically have default addresses and settings that must be configured.

Typical replacement scenarios: communication option module failure on a VFD, adding Ethernet to a legacy drive that originally had only serial, replacing a brake transistor option on a drive after burnout, and adding I/O capacity to a controller that ran out of slots.

For obsolete option modules and accessory kits, send the OEM part number for a sourcing quote.

Do you stock obsolete option modules?

Yes. Discontinued PowerFlex 22-COMM-E/P/D codes, retired Yaskawa SI-N3/SI-EP3, end-of-life Mitsubishi FR-A8NCG, and earlier ABB FENA modules are sourced through our supplier network.

Will the option module configure automatically?

No — option modules typically ship in default state. After physical installation, configuration is done via the OEM engineering software (DriveExecutive, Studio 5000, TIA Portal, GX Works). Without configuration, the module does not produce useful behavior.

Can I add a newer-generation option to an older drive?

Sometimes. Compatibility is firmware-driven; the drive must recognize the option module. Older firmware sometimes does not support newer options. Check the OEM compatibility matrix or send the device part number with the option request.

Is the option module hot-swappable?

Depends on the device. Some option modules can be added without powering down; many require power-off. Default to powering down unless the OEM documentation explicitly states hot-swap is supported.

What's the difference between option and accessory?

"Option" usually adds functional capability (new protocol, more I/O). "Accessory" usually supports the primary device (brackets, cables, covers). The boundary is fuzzy; in practice, OEMs use both terms in their accessory kits.

What is the warranty?

12-month functional warranty on the option module hardware. Damage from incorrect installation, miswiring, or operating outside rated environment is not covered.

Options and Accessories

Yaskawa JOHB-SMP3-MA Option Card Mounting Kit

Yaskawa PG-B2 Pulse Generator Feedback Option Card

Yaskawa PG-B3 Pulse Generator Feedback Option Card

Yaskawa PG-E3 Pulse Generator Feedback Option Card

Yaskawa PG-F3 Pulse Generator Feedback Option Card

Yaskawa PG-RT3 Pulse Generator Feedback Option Card

Yaskawa PG-SSI Pulse Generator Feedback Option Card

Yaskawa PG-X2 Pulse Generator Feedback Option Card

Yaskawa PG-X3 Pulse Generator Feedback Option Card

Yaskawa SI-485/J RS-485 Serial Communication Option Card

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