QUICK START ARMORSTART® DISTRIBUTED MOTOR CONTROLLER Getting Started BULLETIN 280G/281G Introduction This guide provides the basic information required to start up your ArmorStart® Distributed Motor Controller. Factory default settings and information regarding installing, programming, and DeviceNet™ Node Commissioning are described here. For detailed information on specific product features or configurations, refer to the ArmorStart user manual, publication 280G-UM001*.
Installation The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller is convection cooled. Operating temperature must be kept between -20…40°C (-4…104°F). Dimensions Dimensions are shown in millimeters (inches). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes. All dimensions are subject to change.
Wiring Power, Control, Safety Monitor Inputs, and Ground Wiring Table 1 provides the power, control, ground wire capacity, and the tightening torque requirements. The power, control, and ground terminals will accept a maximum of two wires per terminal. Table 1 Terminal Designations Power, Control, Safety Monitor Inputs, Ground Wire Size, and Torque Specifications Terminals Wire Size Torque Wire Strip Length Three-phase Power and Ground Primary/Secondary Terminal: 1.5…4.
ArmorConnect Power Media Description The ArmorStart Power Media offers both three-phase and control power cable system of cordsets, patchcords, receptacles, tees, reducers and accessories to be utilized with the ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller. These cable system components allow quick connection of ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers and reduce installation time.
Figure 4 Control Power Media System Overview Enclosure PLC Bulletin 1492FB Branch Circuit Protective Device Bulletin 1606 Power Supply 1606-XLSDNET4 DeviceNet Power Supply Bulletin 280/281 ArmorStart Bulletin 280/281 ArmorStart RESET Bulletin 284 ArmorStart RESET ➏ Control Power Media Patchcords - PatchCord cable with integral female or male connector on each end Example Part Number: 889N-F3AFNU-*F ➐ Control Power Tees - The control power tee (Part Number: 898N-33PB-N4KF) is used to connect to the
ArmorStart with ArmorConnect Connectivity Ground Terminal Control Power Receptacle Three-Phase Power Receptacle Terminal Designations Terminal Designations Description Color Code A1 (+) Control Power Input Black A2 (-) Control Power Common White PE Ground Green/Yellow 1/L1 Line Power - Phase A Black 2/L2 Line Power - Phase B White 3/L3 Line Power - Phase C Red ArmorConnect Cable Ratings The ArmorConnect Power Media cables are rated per UL Type TC 600V 90 °C Dry 75 °C Wet, Expose
Group Motor Installations for USA and Canada Markets The ArmorStart Distributed Motor controllers are listed for use with each other in group installations per NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery. When applied according to the group motor installation requirements, two or more motors, of any rating or controller type, are permitted on a single branch circuit. Group Motor Installation has been successfully used for many years in the USA and Canada.
The working space around the ArmorStart may be minimized as the ArmorStart does not require examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance while energized. In lieu of this service, the ArmorStart is meant to be unplugged and replaced after proper lockout/tag-out procedures have been employed. DeviceNet Network Installation The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller contains the equivalent of 30 in. (0.76 m) of DeviceNet drop cable's electrical characteristics and therefore 30 in.
LED Status Indication The LED Status Indication provides 4 status LEDs and a Reset button.
Node Commissioning using Hardware The ArmorStart is shipped with the hardware rotary switches set to a value of (99). If the switches are set to a value of (64) or above, the device will automatically configure itself to the software node address. If the switches are set to a value of (63) or less, the device will be at the node address designated by the switch configuration. To set an address using the hardware rotary switches, simply set the switches to the desired node address.
Using Automap feature with default Input and Output (I/O) assemblies The Automap feature available in all Rockwell Automation scanners will automatically map the information as shown below. If manual mapping is required, the information below can be used to map a device based on the default configuration.
Setting the Motor FLA and Overload Trip Class The product should now be configured and communicating on the network. The last step is to program the proper motor FLA setting (parameter #106) and overload trip class (parameter #107). This can be accomplished by using software such as RSNetWorx for DeviceNet or a handheld DeviceNet tool. Use the software to access the device parameters screen.
Quick Reference Troubleshooting There are four LEDs on the front of the ArmorStart that can provide an indication as to the health of the device. The following is a brief explanation of the operation of each LED. Table 6 LED Status Indication LED Power This LED will be illuminated solid green when control power is present and with the proper polarity. Run This LED will be illuminated solid green when a start command and control power is present.
Fault LED indications for Bulletin 280G and 281G ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers Blink Pattern Table 8 Definitions Controller Fault LED Definitions Possible Causes or Remedies 1 Short Circuit The motor circuit protector has tripped, or the internal wiring protection algorithm has detected an unsafe current range. Try to reset the protector if tripped. If the condition continues, check the power wiring. This fault cannot be disabled.
Bulletin 280G/281G Parameters Table 9 Parameter Name String Starter Display and Parameter Settings Path (hex) Min Max Dflt Type Value Starter Display 101 Phase A Current 002C – 01 – 08 0 32767 — INT xxx.x Amps 102 Phase B Current 002C – 01 – 09 0 32767 — INT xxx.x Amps 103 Phase C Current 002C – 01 – 0A 0 32767 — INT xxx.x Amps 104 Average Current 002C – 01 – 05 0 32767 — INT xxx.
Figure 8 Bulletin 280G/281G ArmorStart Local Disconnect LED Status Indication 6 Inputs (Micro/M12) DeviceNet Connection (Mini/M18) Control Power Receptacle Ground Terminal Publication 280G-QS001A-EN-P - December 2008 3-Phase Power Receptacle Motor Connection Control Brake
Table 11 DeviceNet Media ➊ Description Length m (ft) Cat. No. Sealed KwikLink pigtail drops are Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC) with integral Class 1 round cables for interfacing devices or power supplies to flat cable DeviceNet Mini- T-Port Tap Gray PVC Thin Cable Thick Cable 1 m (3.3) 1485P-P1E4-B1-N5 2 m (6.5) 1485P-P1E4-B2-N5 3 m (9.8) 1485P-P1E4-B3-N5 6 m (19.8) 1485P-P1E4-B6-N5 Right Keyway Left Keyway 1485P-P1N5-MN5NF 1485P-P1N5-MN5KM Connector Cat. No.
Table 12 Sensor Media ➊ Description ArmorStart I/O Connection Pin Count Connector Cat. No.
Notes: Publication 280G-QS001A-EN-P - December 2008
Registerd Trademark List ArmorPoint and ArmorStart are registered trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademark List ArmorConnect, RSLogix5000, PLC, RSNetWorx, and SLC are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. DeviceNet and the DeviceNet logo are trademarks of the Open Device Vendors Association (ODVA). Publication 280G-QS001A-EN-P — December 2008 PN-29248 Copyright ©2008 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
