Rockwell Automation 284 ArmorStart User Manual - Manual (Page 21)

Product Overview 1-9
If the I/O capability of the Bulletin 280D/281D, 283D, or 284D
ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller needs to be expanded
beyond the standard four inputs and two outputs, the ArmorStart
Distributed Motor Controller with the DeviceNet communication
protocol can be configured to the ADNX Architecture, in which the
ArmorStart is part of the DeviceNet subnet, using the Bulletin 1738-
ADNX ArmorPoint Distributed I/O product.
DeviceLogix™
DeviceLogix is a stand-alone Boolean program that resides within the
ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller. DeviceLogix is
programmed using Boolean math operations, such as, AND, OR,
NOT, Timers, Counters, and Latches. DeviceLogix can run as a stand-
alone application, independent of the network. However, 24V DC
must be supplied at the DeviceNet connector to power the inputs.
Peer to Peer Communications (ZIP)
The zone control capabilities of ArmorStart Distributed Motor
Controllers is ideal for large horsepower (0.5…10 Hp) motored
conveyors. The ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers have built-
in DeviceNet communications, DeviceLogix technology, and the
added Zone Interlocking Parameters (ZIP) which allow one
ArmorStart to receive data directly, from up to four other DeviceNet
nodes, without going through a network scanner. These direct
communications between conveyor zones are beneficial in a merge,
diverter, or accumulation conveyor application.
Factory Installed Options Safety Monitor Option (Bulletins 280/281, 283, and 284)
The Safety Monitor Option allows for independent monitoring of the
output status of the device. The function is implemented using a
normally closed contact which complies with EN/IEC 60947-5-1 for
mechanically linked contacts. Two terminal blocks are provided as
the inputs which may be used with an external safety circuit. The
external safety circuit monitors the status of the contactor.
Optional HOA Keypad Configuration (Bulletin 280/281 only)
The ArmorStart offers two optional factory-installed Hand/Off/Auto
(HOA) configurations: Standard and Forward/Reverse HOA.
Figure 1.5 Optional HOA Configuration