Rockwell Automation 284 ArmorStart User Manual - Manual (Page 13)

Chapter
1
Product Overview
Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the features and
functionality of the Bulletin 280/281, 283, and 284 ArmorStart®
Distributed Motor Controllers.
Description The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers are integrated, pre-
engineered, starters with Bulletin 280/281 for full-voltage and
reversing applications, Bulletin 283 for solid-state motor control, and
Bulletin 284 for variable frequency AC drives applications. The
ArmorStart offers a robust IP67/NEMA Type 4 enclosure design,
which is suitable for water wash down environments. The ArmorStart
products are also offered with NEMA Type 4X rating suitable for
environment wash down with caustic chemical used in the food and
beverage industry. The wash down rating is 1000 psi for the NEMA
Type 4X rated devices.
The modular “plug and play” design offers simplicity in wiring the
installation. The quick disconnects for the I/O, communications, and
motor connections reduce the wiring time and eliminate wiring errors.
The ArmorStart offers, as standard, four DC inputs and two relay
outputs, to be used with sensors and actuators respectively, for
monitoring and controlling the application process. The ArmorStart’s
LED status indication and built-in diagnostics capabilities allow ease
of maintenance and troubleshooting. The optional Hand/Off/Auto
(HOA) keypad configuration allows local start/stop control at the
ArmorStart
Distributed Motor Controller.
The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller offers short circuit
protection per UL508 and IEC 60947. The ArmorStart is rated for
local-disconnect service by incorporating the Bulletin 140 Motor
Protector as the local-disconnect, eliminating the need for additional
components. The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers are
suitable for group motor installations.