Knowledge Base

Issue:
What communication options are available on the Altivar 320 drives?

Product Line:
Altivar 320

Environment:
All serial numbers for Altivar 320

Cause:
N/A

Resolution:
The following communication modules are available:

• Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP (VW3A3616)
• PROFIBUS DP V1 (VW3A3607)
• DeviceNet (VW3A3609)
• EtherCAT (VW3A3601)
• POWERLINK (VW3A3619)
• ProfiNet (VW3A3627)

Altivar Machine ATV320 drives with book control block have been designed to simplify connections to communication buses and networks by means of the following:

• Integrated RJ-45 communication port for Modbus/CANopen on the front
• Slot for the communication module
• Communication module

Altivar Machine ATV320 drives with compact control block are equipped as standard with:

• Integrated RJ-45 communication port for Modbus/CANopen
• The VW3A3600 mechanical adapter for communication modules can be used to make more communication buses and networks available by inserting the corresponding module directly into the adapter.
• Slot for the communication module
• Communication module