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Bulletin 284 ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller

Introduction Standards Compliance and Certifications Description Factory-Installed Options Catalog Number Explanation Product Selection
Catalog Number Explanation Product Selection Options — Factory Installed Accessories Specifications Approximate Dimensions
Specifications

Connections

Bulletin 284E ArmorStart with EtherNet/IP Communications

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Bulletin 284D ArmorStart with DeviceNet Communications

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Bulletin 284A ArmorStart for the ArmorPoint Bus Backplane

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⋆ Only available with SVC.


ArmorStart Receptacle Pin Outs

Receptacle Connections for 0…10V Analog Input (M22)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_AnalogIn Pin 1: 10V DC
Pin 2: 0…10V input
Pin 3: Analog common
Pin 4: Analog output
Pin 5: NC (no connection)

Receptacle Connections for ArmorPoint Interface (OUT)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_ArmorPointOut Pin 1: CAN high
Pin 2: Common
Pin 3: +5V
Pin 4: CAN low
Pin 5: Enable out
Pin 7: Common
Pin 8: NC (no connection)

Receptacle Connections for ArmorPoint Interface (IN)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_ArmorPointIn Pin 1: CAN high
Pin 2: Common
Pin 3: +5V
Pin 4: CAN low
Pin 5: Enable out
Pin 7: Common
Pin 8: PE

Receptacle Connections for DeviceNet Connector

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_DNet Pin 1: Drain (no connection)
Pin 2: +VDNET
Pin 3: -VDNET
Pin 4: CAN_H
Pin 5: CAN_L

Receptacle Connections for EtherNet/IP (M12)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_ENet Pin 1: Tx+
Pin 2: Rx+
Pin 3: Tx-
Pin 4: Rx-

Receptacle Connections for Input (M12)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_AnalogIn Pin 1: +24V (A3 or DNET)
Pin 2: Input 0
Pin 3: Common
Pin 4: Input 1
Pin 5: NC (no connection)

Receptacle Connections for Output, EtherNet/IP Version (M12)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_AnalogIn Pin 1: NC (no connection)
Pin 2: NC (no connection)
Pin 3: Common
Pin 4: Output +24V DC (A1)
Pin 5: NC (no connection)

Receptacle Connections for Output, DeviceNet or ArmorPoint Version (M12)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_DNetOutput Pin 1: PE
Pin 2: Return
Pin 3: Relay out

Receptacle Connections for Dynamic Brake (M22)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_DynBrake Pin 1: GND (green/yellow)
Pin 2: BR+ (black)
Pin 3: BR- (white)

Receptacle Connections for Incoming Control Power (M22)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_ControlPowerIn Pin 1: Unswitched (A3)(red)
Pin 2: Common (A2)(black)
Pin 3: PE (green)
Pin 4: Not used (blank)
Pin 5: Switched (A1)(blue)
Pin 6: Not used (white)

Receptacle Connections for Source or Control Brake (M25)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_SourceContactor Pin 1: L1 (black)
Pin 2: GND (green/yellow)
Pin 3: L2 (white)

Receptacle Connections for Motor Connector (M22)

Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_Motor2HP Pin 1: T1 (black)
Pin 2: T2 (white)
Pin 3: T3 (red)
Pin 4: Ground (green/yellow)

Receptacle Connections for Incoming 3-phase Power -
10 A Short Circuit Protection (M22)


Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_3phPowerInM22 Pin 1: L1 (black)
Pin 2: L2 (white)
Pin 3: L3 (red)
Pin 4: Ground (green/yellow)

Receptacle Connections for Incoming 3-phase Power -
25 A Short Circuit Protection (M35)


Click to enlarge - 280_pinout_3phPowerInM35 Pin 1: L1 (black)
Pin 2: Ground (green/yellow)
Pin 3: L3 (red)
Pin 4: L2 (white)

Electrical Ratings UL/NEMA IEC
Power Circuit Rated Operation Voltage 200…575V 200…500V
Rate Insulation Voltage 600V 600V
Rated Impulsed Voltage 6 kV 6 kV
Dielectric Withstand 2200V AC 2500V AC
Operating Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Utilization Category N/A AC-3
Protection Against Shock N/A IP2X
Rated Maximum Operating Current 2.5 A
5.5 A
16 A
Control Circuit Rated Operation Voltage 24V DC (+10%, -15%) A2 (should be grounded at voltage source)
120V AC (+10%, -15%) A2 (should be grounded at voltage source)
240V AC (+10%, -15%) A2 (should be grounded at voltage source)
Rate Insulation Voltage 250V 250V
Rated Impulsed Voltage 4 kV
Dielectric Withstand 1500V AC 2000V AC
Overvoltage Category III
Operating Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Short Circuit Protection SCPD Performance Type 1 Current Rating Voltage 480Y/277V 480Y/480V 600Y/347V 600V
10 A Sym. Amps RMS 65 kA 65 kA 30 kA 30 kA
25 A 30 kA 30 kA 30 kA 30 kA
SCPD List Size per NFPA 70 (NEC) or NFPA 79 for Group Motor Applications
  

  UL/NEMA IEC
Environmental Operating Temperature Range -20…+40 °C (-4…+104 °F)
Storage and Transportation
Temperature Range
–25….+85 °C (–13…+185 °F)
Altitude 1000 m
Humidity 5…95% (non-condensing)
Pollution Degree 3
Enclosure Ratings NEMA 4/12/13 IP67
NEMA 4X IP69K
Approximate Shipping Weight 13.6 kg (30 lb)
Mechanical Resistance to Shock
Operational 15 G
Non-Operational 30 G
Resistance to Vibration
Operational 1 G, 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) displacement
Non-Operational 2.5 G, 0.38 mm (0.015 in.) displacement
Wire Size Primary/Secondary terminal:
(16 …10 AWG)
Primary/Secondary terminal:
1.5…4.0 mm2
Tightening Torque Primary terminal:
10.8 lb•in
Secondary terminal:
4.5 lb•in
Primary terminal:
(1.2 N•m)
Secondary terminal:
(0.5 N•m)
Wire Strip Length 0.35 in. (9 mm)
Control and Safety Monitor Inputs
Wire Size (18…10 AWG) 1.0…4.0 mm2
Tightening Torque 6.2 lb•in 0.7 N•m
Wire Strip Length 0.35 in. (9 mm)
Disconnect Lock Out Maximum of 5/16 in. (8 mm) lock shackle or hasp. The hasp should not exceed 5/16 in. (8 mm) when closed, or damage will occur to disconnect guard.
EMC Emission Levels Conducted Radio Frequency Emissions 10V rms Communication cables
10V rms (PE)
150 kHz…80 MHz
Radiated Emissions Class A
EMC Immunity Levels Electrostatic Discharge 4 kV contact and 8 kV Air
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field 10V/m, 80 KHz…1 GHz
3V/m, 1.4 GHz…2.0 GHz
1V/m, 2.0 GHz…2.7 GHz
Fast Transient 2 kV (Power)
2 kV (PE)
1 kV (Communications and control)
Surge Transient 1 kV (12) L-L, 2 kV (2) L-N (earth)
Standards Compliance   UL 508C; CSA C22.2, No. 14; EN50178; EN61800-3; EN/IEC 60947-4-2; CE Marked per Low Voltage 2006/95/EC; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; CCC; ODVA for EtherNet/IP; ODVA for DeviceNet
Certifications   cULus (File No. E207834, Guide NMMS, NMMS7)
  

ArmorPoint and DeviceNet Versions — Control and I/O Power Requirements
  Units No Options Brake or Output Contactor With Brake and Output Contactor
Control Voltage Volts 24V DC 120V AC 240V AC 24V DC 120V AC 240V AC 24V DC 120V AC 240V AC
Total Control VA
(Pick Up)
VA (W) (11 W) 16 24 (13 W) 38 46 (16 W) 60 68
Total Control VA
(Hold In)
VA (W) (11 W) 16 24 (13 W) 20 28 (16 W) 24 32
External Devices powered by Control Voltage
Outputs (2)
(1 A max. each)
Amps 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Total Control VA (Pick Up) with max. outputs VA (W) (59 W) 256 504 (61 W) 278 548 (64 W) 300 548
Total Control VA (Hold In) with max. outputs VA (W) (59 W) 256 504 (61 W) 261 512 (64 W) 264 512
  

  UL/NEMA IEC
Input Ratings Rated Operation Voltage 24V DC
Input On-State Voltage Range 10…26V DC
Input On-State Current 3.0 mA @ 10V DC
7.2 mA @ 24V DC
Input Off-State Voltage Range 0…5V DC
Input Off-State Current <1.5 mA
Input Filter — Software Selectable
Off to On Settable from 0…64 ms in 1 ms increments
On to Off Settable from 0…64 ms in 1 ms increments
Input Compatibility N/A IEC 1+
Number of Inputs 4
Sensor Source
Voltage Status Only 11…25V DC from DeviceNet
Current Available 50 mA max. per input, 200 mA total
Output Ratings
Sourced from control circuit - A1/A2
Rated Operation Voltage 240V AC/30V DC 240V AC/30V DC
Rate Insulation Voltage 250V 250V
Dielectric Withstand 1500V AC 2000V AC
Operating Frequency 50/60 Hz
Type of Control Circuit Electromechanical relay
Type of Current AC/DC
Conventional Thermal Current Ith Total of both outputs £ 2 A
Type of Contacts Normally open (N.O.)
Number of Contacts 2
DeviceNet Specifications DeviceNet Supply Voltage Rating Range 11…25V DC, 24V DC nominal
DeviceNet Input Current 167 mA @ 24V DC - 4.0 W
DeviceNet Input Current 364 mA @ 11V DC - 4.0 W
External Devices powered by DeviceNet Sensors inputs 4 x 50 mA - total 200 mA
Total w/max Sensor Inputs (4) 367 mA @ 24V DC - 8.8 W
DeviceNet Input Current Surge 15 A for 250 ms
DeviceNet Communications Baud Rates 125, 250, 500 kbps
Distance Maximum 500 m (1630 ft) @ 125 kbps
Distance Maximum 200 m (656 ft) @ 250 kbps
Distance Maximum 100 m (328 ft) @ 500 kbps
ArmorPoint Ratings Backplane Current Load 400 mA
 

EtherNet/IP Version - Control and I/O Power Requirements
Control Voltage Units A1/A2⋆  A3/A2‡  A3/A2§ 
Volts 24V DC
Current Amps 0.375 0.125 0.35
Total Control Power (no options) Watts 9 3 8.4
Total Control Power (with Dynamic Brake or Output Contactor option) Watts 12 3 8.4
Total Control Power (with Dynamic Brake and Output Contactor option) Watts 15 3 8.4
  
⋆ Add power requirements for outputs (1 A max.) to A1/A2.
‡ Add power requirements for intputs (200 mA max.) to A3/A2.
§ If A1 power is disconnected.

  UL/NEMA IEC
Input Ratings
Sourced from control circuit - A3/A2
Rated Operation Voltage 24V DC
Input On-State Voltage Range 10…26V DC
Input On-State Current 3.0 mA @ 10V DC
7.2 mA @ 24V DC
Input Off-State Voltage Range 0…5V DC
Input Off-State Current <1.5 mA
Input Filter — Software Selectable
Off to On Settable from 0…64 ms in 1 ms increments
On to Off Settable from 0…64 ms in 1 ms increments
Input Compatibility N/A IEC 1+
Number of Inputs 4
Sensor Source
Voltage Status Only 11…26.4V DC from DeviceNet
Current Available 50 mA max. per input, 200 mA total
Output Ratings
Sourced from control circuit - A1/A2
Rated Operation Voltage 26.4V DC
Rate Insulation Voltage 250V
Dielectric Withstand 1500V AC (UL) 2000V AC (IEC)
Type of Control Circuit Solid state sourcing output
Type of Current 24V DC
Conventional Thermal Current Ith 0.5 A each, 1 A max. combined
Type of Contacts Normally open (N.O.)
Number of Contacts 2
Load Types Resistive or light inductive
Surge Suppression Integrated diode, clamps @ 35V DC
Thermo-Protection Integrated short circuit and over current protection
Maximum Cycle Rate 30 operations/minute capacitive and inductive loads
Maximum Blocking Voltage 35V DC
Maximum On-State Voltage @ Maximum Output 1.5V DC
Maximum Off-State Leakage Current 10 mA
Device Level Ring (DLR)   Beacon-based performance including IEEE 1588 end to end transparent clock
Maximum Nodes 50
Fault Recovery Ring recovery time is less than 3 ms for a 50 node network
EtherNet Port   2 D-coded, 4-pin female M12 connecters
Ports Embedded switch with 2 ports
IP Address DHCP enabled by default
DHCP Timeout 30 seconds
Communication Rate 10/100 Mbs with auto negotiate half duplex and full duplex
Data
  • Transported over both TCP and UDP

  • Min. of 500 I/O packets/second (pps)

  • Supports up to 150 concurrent TCP sockets
  • Web Server   Embedded web server
    Security Login and password configurable
    E-mail Support Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
    Configuration Status, diagnostics, and configuration tabs
    Device Connections Supports scheduled (Class 1) and unscheduled (Class 3 & UCMM) connections
    6 - Class 3 connections are supported simultaneously
    Minimum of 1 - Class 1 or maximum of 2 - Class 1, CIP connections (1 exclusive owner, 1 input only and 1 listen only) are supported
    Class 1 Connection API: 2…3200 ms
    Class 3 Connection API: 100…10 000 ms
    20 ms Request Packet Interval (RPI) default
    3 concurrent Encapsulation sessions
    TCP port supports 5 concurrent incoming connections
     

    Drive Characteristics Sensorless Vector Performance Sensorless Vector Control
    Maximum Hp (kW)/
    Input Voltage
    2 Hp (1.5 kW)/230V AC
    5 Hp (3.3 kW)/480V AC
    2 Hp (1.5 kW)/230V AC
    5 Hp (3.3 kW)/480V AC, 5 Hp (4.0 kW)/600V AC
    Overload Capacity 150% for 60 seconds, 200% for 3 seconds 150% for 60 seconds, 200% for 3 seconds
    Output Frequency (programmable) 0…400 Hz 0…400 Hz
    Efficiency (typical) 97.5% 97.5%
    Preset Speeds 4 8
    Carrier Frequency 2…16 kHz 2…16 kHz
    Skip Frequency ü
    Process Control Loop ü (PID)
    StepLogic Functionality ü
    Timer/Counter Functions ü
      

    Drive Ratings — VFD Output Current vs. Input Current
    Line Voltage Frequency [Hz] 3-Phase kW Rating 3-Phase Hp Rating Output Current [A] Input Current [A]
    Sensorless Vector Control Sensorless Vector Performance Sensorless Vector Control Sensorless Vector Performance
    200 50 0.4 2.3 3.65
    0.75 4.5 6.40
    1.5 7.6 10.65
    230 60 0.5 2.3 2.3 3.10 2.5
    1 4.5 4.5 5.70 5.2
    2 7.6 7.6 9.45 9.5
    380 50 0.4 1.4 2.15
    0.75 2.3 3.80
    1.5 4.0 6.40
    2.2 6.0 9.00
    3.0 7.6 12.40
    460 60 0.5 1.4 1.4 1.85 1.8
    1 2.3 2.3 3.45 3.2
    2 4.0 4.0 5.57 5.7
    3 6.0 6.0 8.20 7.5
    5 7.6 7.6 12.5 8.6
    575 60 1 1.7 2.78
    2 3.0 4.73
    3 4.2 6.64
    5 6.6 10.75
      

    Protective Specifications — Sensorless Vector Performance
    Motor Protection I2t overload protection — 150% for 60 seconds, 200% for 3 seconds (provides Class 10 protection)
    Overcurrent 200% hardware limit, 300% instantaneous fault
    Over Voltage 200…240V AC Input — Trip occurs @ 405V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 290V AC incoming line)
    380…460V AC Input — Trip occurs @ 810V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 575V AC incoming line)
    Under Voltage 200…240V AC Input — Trip occurs @ 210V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 150V AC incoming line)
    380…480V AC Input — Trip occurs @ 390V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 275V AC incoming line)
    Faultless Power Ride Through 100 milliseconds
      

    Control Specifications — Sensorless Vector Performance
    Carrier Frequency 2…16 kHz drive rating based on 4 kHz
    Frequency Accuracy — Digital Input within ±0.05% of set output frequency
    Speed Regulation (open loop with slip compensation) ±2% of base speed across a 40:1 speed range
    Stop Modes Multiple programmable stop modes including: Ramp, Coast, DC-Brake, Ramp-to-Hold, and S Curve
    Acceleration/Deceleration Two independently programmable acceleration and deceleration times: each time may be programmed from 0…600 seconds in 0.1 second increments
    Intermittent Overload 150% overload capability for up to 1 minute, 200% overload capability for up to 3 seconds
    Electronic Motor Overload Protection Class 10 protection with speed sensitive response and power-down overload retention function
      

    Sensorless Vector Performance (SVP) Minimum DB Resistance
    Input Voltage Drive Rating [kW] Drive Rating [Hp] Minimum DB Resistance [W]
    200…240V, 50/60 Hz,
    Three-Phase
    0.2 0.25 60
    0.4 0.5 60
    0.75 1 60
    1.5 2 60
    480V, 50/60 Hz,
    Three-Phase
    0.4 0.5 121
    0.75 1 121
    1.5 2 121
    2.2 3 97
    3.7 5 97
      

    Protective Specifications — Sensorless Vector Control
    Motor Protection I2t overload protection — 150% for 60 seconds, 200% for 3 seconds (provides Class 10 protection)
    Overcurrent 200% hardware limit, 300% instantaneous fault
    Over Voltage 200…240V AC Input – Trip occurs @ 405V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 290V AC incoming line)
    380…460V AC Input – Trip occurs @ 810V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 575V AC incoming line)
    460…600V AC Input – Trip occurs @ 1005V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 711V AC incoming line)
    Under Voltage 200…240V AC Input – Trip occurs @ 210V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 150V AC incoming line)
    380…480V AC Input – Trip occurs @ 390V DC bus voltage (equivalent to 275V AC incoming line)
    460…600V AC Input – If 600V rated trip occurs @ 487V DC bus voltage (344V AC incoming line);
    If 480V rated trip occurs @ 390V DC bus voltage (275V AC incoming line)
    Faultless Power Ride Through 100 milliseconds
      

    Control Specifications — Sensorless Vector Control
    Carrier Frequency 2…16 kHz drive rating based on 4 kHz
    Frequency Accuracy — Digital Input within ±0.05% of set output frequency
    Speed Regulation (open loop with slip compensation) ±1% of base speed across a 60:1 speed range
    Stop Modes Multiple programmable stop modes including: Ramp, Coast, DC-Brake, Ramp-to-Hold, and S Curve
    Acceleration/Deceleration Two independently programmable acceleration and deceleration times: each time may be programmed from 0…600 seconds in 0.1 second increments
    Intermittent Overload 150% overload capability for up to 1 minute, 200% overload capability for up to 3 seconds
    Electronic Motor Overload Protection Class 10 protection with speed sensitive response
      

    Sensorless Vector Control (SVC) Minimum DB Resistance
    Drive Rating Minimum DB Resistance
    Input Voltage [kW] [Hp] [W]
    240V, 50/60 Hz,
    Three-Phase
    0.4 0.5 48
    0.75 1 48
    1.5 2 48
    480V, 50/60 Hz,
    Three-Phase
    0.4 0.5 97
    0.75 1 97
    1.5 2 97
    2.2 3 97
    4.0 5 77
    600V, 50/60 Hz,
    Three-Phase
    0.75 1 120
    1.5 2 120
    2.2 3 82
    4.0 5 82
      

    Motor Overload Trip Curves

    Motor overload current parameter provides class 10 overload protection. Ambient insensitivity is inherent in the electronic design of the overload.

    Click to enlarge - mtrovrld