Yaskawa Electric Corporation CM012 NSNBC01 Communication Option Card

The Yaskawa CM012 NSNBC01 DeviceNet communication option card plugs directly into Yaskawa AC drives (G5, G7, F7, P7) to join a DeviceNet network, enabling real-time data exchange, remote monitoring, and integrated control within industrial automation systems. Installed directly onto the drive’s control board, the CM012 acts as the communication interface rather than a standalone device, providing ADR (Automatic Device Replacement) support and configuring MAC ID and baud rate via onboard switches to match the network. Common applications include manufacturing lines, conveyors, pumps, fans, and process control systems where centralized control, diagnostics, and PLC-to-drive communication between PLCs and drives are required. Because the module is listed as legacy/obsolete, it is typically found as surplus or refurbished, with replacement options in Yaskawa’s current lineup such as the SI-N3 DeviceNet Communication Card, the SI-EM3 Ethernet Communication Card, and the SI-EN3 Ethernet/IP Card.