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Bulletin 284 ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller

Product Overview

Bulletin 284 ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller

• On-Machine starting solution
  
• Variable frequency AC drive using PowerFlex^® technology
  
• Horsepower range 0.5…5 Hp (0.4…3.3 kW)
  
• Robust IP67/NEMA Type 4 or NEMA Type 4X enclosure rating
  
• Quick disconnect for I/O, communications, motor, three-phase, and control power connections
  
• LED status indication
  
• EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet communications
  
• Local logic technology using DeviceLogix
  
• Peer-to-peer communications (ZIP) (not available with EtherNet/IP communications)
  
• Connectivity to ArmorPoint distributed I/O products
  
• Factory installed options:
  
  • EMI filter
    
  • Control brake contactor
    
  • Dynamic brake connector
    
  • Source brake contactor
    
  • Output contactor
    
  • Shielded motor cable
    
  • 0…10V analog input
    
  • Safety monitor
    
  • Hand/Off/Auto (HOA) with jog
    

Mode of Operation

Sensorless Vector Performance (SVP) - V/Hz

This method provides excellent speed regulation and high levels of torque across the entire speed range of the drive, and improved speed regulation even as loading increases. Basic control yields the most cost-effective performance when sensorless vector control is not required.

Automatically provides auto boost (IR compensation) and slip compensation.

Sensorless Vector Control (SVC)

Sensorless vector control provides exceptional speed regulation and very high levels of torque across the entire speed range of the drive.

The Autotune feature allows the Bulletin 284 (SVC) to adapt to individual motor characteristics.

Timer, Counter, Basic Logic and StepLogic™ functions can reduce hardware design costs and simplify control schemes.

Develops high torque over a wide speed range and adapts to individual motor characteristics.

Additional Features

• Eight Preset Speeds
  
• Process Control Loop (PID)
  
• Skip Frequency
  
• Step Logic Functionality
  
• Flying Start
  
• Timer/Counter Functions
  Auto Restart  

Overload Protection

The Bulletin 284 ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller incorporates, as standard, electronic motor overload protection. This overload protection is accomplished electronically with an I²_t algorithm. The ArmorStart’s overload protection is programmable via the communication network providing the user with flexibility. The overload trip class allows for class 10 overload protection. Ambient insensitivity is inherent in the electronic design of the overload.

Fault Diagnostics

Fault diagnostics capabilities built into the Bulletin 284 ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller help you pinpoint a problem for easy troubleshooting and quick re-starting.

• Short Circuit
  
• Overtemperature
  
• Overload
  
• Output Fuse Protection
  
• Phase Short
  
• Brake Fuse Protection
  
• Ground Fault
  
• Internal Communication Fault
  
• Stall
  
• DC Bus Fault
  
• Control Power Loss
  
• EEPROM Fault
  
• Control Power Fuse Protection
  
• Hardware Fault
  
• I/O Fault
  
• Restart Retries
  
• Overcurrent
  
• Miscellaneous Fault
  
• DeviceNet Power Loss
  

• Overtemperature
  
• Output Fuse Protection
  
• DeviceNet Power Loss
  
• Internal Communication Fault
  
• DC Bus Fault
  
• EEPROM Fault
  
• Hardware Fault
  
• Restart Retries
  
• Miscellaneous Fault
  

Local Logic via DeviceLogix

Provides local control over the device’s discrete and network I/O. DeviceLogix consists of function blocks, inputs, outputs, and actual hardware data, including fault and status bits.