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QUICK START
®
ARMORSTART
DISTRIBUTED
MOTOR CONTROLLER WITH
®
ARMORPOINT
BACKPLANE
Getting Started
BULLETIN 284A
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 ArmorPoint
Communication Protocol, are described here. For detailed
information on specific product features or configurations, refer to the
ArmorStart user manual, Publication 284-UM001*-EN-P.
This guide is intended for qualified service personnel responsible for
setting up and servicing these devices. You must have previous
experience with and a basic understanding of electrical terminology,
configuration procedures, required equipment, and safety precautions.
For Bulletin 284A devices, you should understand Bulletin 1738
ArmorPoint adapter and I/O products.

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  • Page 1 QUICK START ® ARMORSTART DISTRIBUTED MOTOR CONTROLLER WITH ® ARMORPOINT BACKPLANE Getting Started BULLETIN 284A 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 ArmorPoint Communication Protocol, are described here.

  • Page 3: Installation

    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. Figure 1 Dimensions for 1 Hp and below @ 230V AC, 2 Hp and below @ 460V AC, and 2 Hp and below @ 575V AC, IP67/NEMA Type 4 with Conduit Entrance...
  • Page 4 Dimensions are shown in millimeters (inches). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes. All dimensions are subject to change. Figure 2 Dimensions for 2 Hp @ 230V AC, 3 Hp and above @ 460V AC, and 3 Hp and above @ 575V AC, IP67/NEMA Type 4 with Conduit Entrance Publication 284A-QS001C-EN-P - July 2006...
  • Page 5 Dimensions are shown in millimeters (inches). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes. All dimensions are subject to change. Figure 3 Dimensions for 1 Hp and below @ 230V AC, 2 Hp and below @ 460V AC, and 2 Hp and below @ 575V AC, IP67/NEMA Type 4 with ArmorConnect™...
  • Page 6 Dimensions are shown in millimeters (inches). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes. All dimensions are subject to change. Figure 4 Dimensions for 2 Hp @ 230V AC, 3 Hp and above @ 460V AC, and 3 Hp and above @ 575V AC, IP67/NEMA Type 4 with ArmorConnect Connectivity ArmorStart device with a 25 A short circuit protection rating Publication 284A-QS001C-EN-P - July 2006...

  • Page 7: Terminal Designations

    Wiring Power, Control, Safety Monitor Inputs, and Ground Wiring Table 1 provides the power, control, safety monitor inputs, ground wire capacity and the tightening torque requirements. The power, control, ground, and safety monitor terminals will accept a maximum of two wires per terminal.
  • Page 8 Table 2 Power, Control, and Ground Terminal Designations Terminal Designations No. of Poles Description Safety Monitor Input Safety Monitor Input A1 (+) Control Power Input A2 (-) Control Power Common Ground 1/L1 Line Power Phase A 3/L3 Line Power Phase B 5/L5 Line Power Phase C Only available with the Safety Monitor option.

  • Page 9: Armorconnect Power Media

    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.
  • Page 10 Figure 7 Control Power Media System Overview Enclosure RESET Control Power Media Patchcords - PatchCord cable with integral female or male connector on each end Example Part Number: 889N-F65GFNM-* Control Power Tees - The E-stop In Tee (Part Number: 898N-653ES-NKF) is used to connect to the Bulletin 800F On-Machine E-Stop station using a control power media patchcord.

  • Page 11: Armorstart With Armorconnect Connectivity

    ArmorStart with ArmorConnect Connectivity ArmorStart devices with 25 A short ArmorStart devices with 10 A short circuit protection rating circuit protection rating Control Power Receptacle Control Power Receptacle Three-Phase Power Receptacle Three-Phase Power Receptacle Installing ArmorConnect Power Media using Cord Grips Cord Grips for ArmorStart Devices with 10 A short circuit protection rating 3/4 in.

  • Page 12: Branch Circuit Protection Requirements For Armorconnect™ Three-Phase Power Media

    Terminal Designations Description Color Code A1 (+) Control Power Input Blue A2 (-) Control Power Common Black Ground Green/Yellow 1/L1 Line Power - Phase A Black 2/L2 Line Power - Phase B White 3/L3 Line Power - Phase C ArmorConnect Cable Ratings The ArmorConnect Power Media cables are rated per UL Type TC 600V 90 °C Dry 75 °C Wet, Exposed Run (ER) or MTW 600V 90 °C or STOOW 105 °C 600V - CSA STOOW 600V FT2.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 meant to be unplugged and replaced after proper lockout/tag-out procedures have been employed. Since the ArmorStart is available with a factory installed HOA keypad option this may require the ArmorStart to be selected and installed as follows if the application requires frequent use of the hand operated interface by the equipment operator: 1.
  • Page 15 Figure 8 Removal of Control Module Figure 9 Jumper Removal Remove Jumper Do not remove this jumper if the unit is equipped with an ATTENTION EMI filter installed. Publication 284A-QS001C-EN-P - July 2006...
  • Page 16 LED Status Indication The LED Status Indication provides 4 status LEDs and a Reset button. The LEDs provide status indication for the following: • POWER LED The LED is illuminated solid green when control power is present and with the proper polarity •...
  • Page 17 When connecting to the Bulletin 1738 ArmorPoint Distributed I/O product, a network adapter and at least one ArmorPoint Digital Output, Digital Input, Analog, AC and Relay product, or Specialty product must be selected. The ArmorPoint Distributed I/O product can accommodate up to 63 modules per network node.
  • Page 18 Details on Using the “ArmorStart Ladder Logic Configurator” The ArmorStart Ladder Logic Configurator is a ladder logic routine (File Name: ArmorStart_Configurator.ACD) designed so that under program control, the entire product family of the ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers can be configured easily from a Logix based controller. The family of ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers includes the following Bulletin Numbers: 280A, 281A, 283A and 284A.
  • Page 19 Theory of Operation It is possible to connect an ArmorStart product to the Point I/O based subnet of the ArmorPoint I/O system. This allows the ArmorStart to be connected to EtherNetIP and ControlNet, along with the original DeviceNet. The easiest way to program these ArmorStarts is to use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software, bridging through the appropriate network.
  • Page 20 I/O Tree Overview In order to transfer I/O information, the ArmorStart needs to be added to the I/O tree of the Logix processor. The details of doing this are outside of the scope of these instructions, but screen captures of the completed configuration are included below for reference.
  • Page 21 Logic Configuration Details Inside the Configurator file is a large User Defined structure called Armor_Start_System, which contains all of the data for both the configuration of the routine, and also storage space for all of the ArmorStart parameters. With 20 devices, the total memory needed to hold this structure in the Logix controller is 195K bytes.
  • Page 22 Figure 17 Array Size Parameter Armor_Start_System.Num_Devices defaults to zero and is defined as the total number of ArmorStart products connected to the control system that need to be configured. It is important that this value be set before the configuration routine is executed. It is to the users best advantage to trim the structures down to the minimum values that match their system because this will save a considerable amount of Logix processor memory.
  • Page 23 Figure 18 Communication Card Configuration Note: To easily edit an ASCII string, click on the string value field and a small icon with three dots appears. Figure 19 String Browser Box Click on the three dots icon and a String Browser box appears. Modify the text to what is desired and click on Apply, then click on OK.
  • Page 24 modified. The parameter numbers all start with 1 and are numbered sequentially to the last parameter number. The user manual is important because it will thoroughly describe each parameter, for example, whether or not a parameter is writable and what the parameter limits/interpretation are. Once the device and parameter number is obtained, the next step is to modify the configuration data for that parameter.
  • Page 25 Triggering a System Wide Read Once the system configuration has been done, a System Wide Read must be initiated. The logic to trigger both a System Wide Read and Write is contained in a subroutine called Handle_All_Armor. The rungs are shown below for reference.
  • Page 26 Interpreting the Error Report If an error occurs during the operation of the ladder logic, either the Write_All_System_Error_Flag or Read_All_System_Error_Flag bits will energize depending on which function was being triggered. Information will be logged inside the data structure Error_Report, that will aid in troubleshooting the problem.
  • Page 27 Bulletin 284 Pararmeters Table 4 Basic Program Group for Sensorless Vector Performance Parameter Parameter Display/ Min./ Defaults Number Description Options Max. Settings Based on 20/Drive Rated Motor NP Volts 1 VAC Driving Volts Rating Motor NP Hz 1 Hz 10/240 Hz 60 Hz Based on Motor OL...
  • Page 28 Table 5 Basic Program Group for Sensorless Vector Control Parameter Parameter Display/ Min./ Defaults Number Description Options Max. Settings Based on 20/Drive Rated Motor NP Volts 1 VAC Driving Volts Rating Motor NP Hz 1 Hz 15/400 Hz 60 Hz Based on Motor OL 0.0/(Drive Rated...

  • Page 29: Quick Reference Troubleshooting

    Quick Reference 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 Troubleshooting of the operation of each LED. Table 6 LED Status Indication Definition This LED will be illuminated solid green when control power is present and Power...
  • Page 30 Fault LED Indications for Bulletin 284A ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers Table 8 Controller Fault LED Definitions Fault Definitions Blink Possible Causes or Remedies Pattern ArmorStart Drive Controlled Short (140M) — The circuit breaker has tripped. Try to reset the breaker. If the condition continues check the power wiring.

  • Page 31: Internal Drive Faults

    Internal Drive Faults A fault is a condition that stops the drive. There are two fault types. Table 9 Internal Drive Fault Types Type Description Auto-Reset/Run When this type of fault occurs, and Parameter 192 (Auto Rstrt Tries) Related Parameter(s): 155, 158, 161, 193 is set to a value greater than 0, a user-configurable timer, Parameter 193 (AutoRstrt Delay) Related Parameter(s): 192, begins.
  • Page 32 Table 10 Fault Types, Descriptions, and Actions Type Fault Description Action Auxiliary Input Auxiliary input interlock is open. Check remote wiring. Verify communications. Power Loss DC bus voltage remained below Monitor the incoming AC line for low voltage or line power interruption. 85% of nominal.
  • Page 33 Table 10 Fault Types, Descriptions, and Actions (Continued) Type Fault Description Action Params The drive was commanded to write Clear the fault or cycle power to the drive. Defaulted default values to EEPROM. Program the drive parameters as needed. Programmed Parameter 198 [SW Check load requirements and Parameter 198 (SW Current Trip) setting.
  • Page 34 Accessories Table 11 DeviceNet Media Description Length m (ft) Cat. No. Sealed KwikLink pigtail drops are Insulation 1 m (3.3) 1485P-P1E4-B1-N5 Displacement Connector (IDC) with integral Class 2 m (6.5) 1485P-P1E4-B2-N5 1 round cables for interfacing devices or power 3 m (9.8) 1485P-P1E4-B3-N5 supplies to flat cable 6 m (19.8)
  • Page 35 Table 13 Sensor Media ArmorStart I/O Description Pin Count Connector Cat. No. Connection Straight Female 889D-F4ACDM- Straight Male Input 5-Pin Straight Female 889D-F4AACDE- Right Angle Male DC Micro Patchcord Straight Female 879D-F4ACDM- Input 5-pin Right Angle Male 879D-R4ACM- DC Micro V-Cable Straight Female Input 5-pin...
  • Page 36 Bulletin 1738 ArmorPoint Distributed I/O Products Table 15 Digital I/O Products Description Cat. No. 24V DC 8 Source Output w/ 8 M12 connectors 1738-OB8EM12 24V DC 8 Source Output w/ 8 M8 connectors 1738-OB8EM8 24V DC 4 Source Output w/ 4 M12 connectors 1738-OB4EM12 24V DC 4 Source Output w/ 4 M8 connectors 1738-OB4EM8...
  • Page 37 Table 18 Power Supply Products Description Cat. No. POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Module 1738-FPD 24V DC Expansion Power Supply 1738-EP24DC Table 19 AC and Relay Products Description Cat. No. 24V DC Coil N.O. DPST Relay w/ 2 M12 connectors 1738-OW4M12 24V DC Coil N.O.
  • Page 38 Table 21 Adapter Products Description Cat. No. ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapter Module, Drop or Pass-through, with male and female M12 1738-ADN12 connectors ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapter Module, Drop only, 1738-ADN18 with male M18 connector ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapter Module, Drop or Pass-through, with male and female M18 1738-ADN18P connectors ArmorPoint DeviceNet 24V DC Adapter Module with...
  • Page 40 ArmorPoint and ArmorStart are registered trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademark List ArmorConnect, RSLogix5000, PLC, RSNetWorx, and SLC are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International, LTD. DeviceNet and the DeviceNet logo are trademarks of the Open Device Vendors Association (ODVA).

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