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Product Overview
Product Line Description
The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller is an integrated, pre-engineered, motor starter solution for On‑Machine applications. The ArmorStart offers as standard, a robust IP67/NEMA Type 4 enclosure design, which is suitable for water wash-down environments. Specific solutions may also be offered with NEMA Type 4X rating, suitable for caustic wash down environments. Its modular design offers simplicity in wiring using quick disconnects for the I/O, communications, and motor connection. Optional quick disconnects for control and three-phase power, fully integrates the plug-n-play solution. As standard, the ArmorStart offers four inputs and two outputs to be used with sensors and actuators. The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller offers as standard, a local at-motor disconnect means by incorporating the Bulletin 140M Motor Circuit Protector. This eliminates the need for additional components that would otherwise be required in each motor branch circuit. The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers are listed as suitable for Group Motor installations.
Features
Network and I/O Capabilities
The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller delivers enhanced control and parameter configuration, device status, fault diagnostics, and remote start/stop control. DeviceNet or EtherNet/IP are standard communication protocols. The ArmorPoint Bus version provides additional flexibility in communication and I/O options.
EtherNet/IP Version includes: Embedded dual port switch that supports Device Level Ring (DLR), DHCP or static IP address configuration, ControlLogix add-on profile, embedded web server, four configurable 24V DC inputs with status indication, two solid–state outputs with status indication, and IEEE Transparent Clock.
DeviceNet Version includes: Four configurable 24V DC inputs with status indication, two relay outputs with status indication, ControlLogix add-on profile, and standardized HMI faceplates.
ArmorPoint Bus Backplane Version Includes: DeviceNet, ControlNet, or EtherNet communication protocols, expandable I/O and specialty modules, two relay outputs with status indication, and a maximum of two ArmorPoint Distributed Motor Controllers per ArmorPoint Distributed I/O network module.
DeviceLogix - Local logic control
DeviceLogix provides local control over the device's discrete and network I/O. It consists of function blocks, inputs, outputs, and actual hardware data, including fault and status bits.
Zone Interlocking Parameters (Peer-to-Peer)
Zone Interlocking Parameters (ZIP) allow peer-to-peer communication and control across multiple zones. ZIP allows one ArmorStart to consume data directly from up to three other DeviceNet nodes without going through the network scanner. These direct communications between conveyor zones are beneficial in a merge, diverter, and accumulation conveyor applications. (Not available with EtherNet/IP)
Gland Plate Entrance
The ArmorStart product offers two different methods for connecting incoming three-phase and control power to the device. One method offered is the traditional conduit entrance, which provides a 3/4 and 1 in. conduit hole opening for wiring three-phase and control power. The second method offers connectivity to the ArmorConnect power media. Factory-installed receptacles are provided for connectivity to both three-phase and control power media.
LED Status Indication
The LED Status Indication provides four status LEDs and a reset button. The LEDs provide status indication for the following:
Reset Button
This is used as a local trip reset.
Motor Cable
A 3-meter unshielded, 4-conductor cordset is provided with every ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller.