Yaskawa Electric begins sales of JOHB-NSC3-MA CIP Safety-compatible inverter functional safety communication option card, strengthening functional safety for Yaskawa inverters

Yaskawa Electric has released the JOHB-NSC3-MA functional safety communication option card for inverters, which supports CIP Safety, with orders accepted from October 8, 2026. The card is compatible with the GA700, GA800 (sold only in the US), CR700, and GA500 series inverters, and enables STO and SS1-t safety functions compliant with IEC 61800-5-2 over an EtherNet/IP network, reducing the need for separate wiring of safety signals.