Kinetix 5500 Servo Drive User Manual (2198-UM001)

Q: What's the difference between Kinetix 5500 and Kinetix 5700?

Both use CIP Motion on EtherNet/IP, but they are separate product families with separate publications. The Kinetix 5500 (Publication 2198-UM001, this document) is a single-axis servo drive on Bulletin 2198 with 0.2–14.6 kW continuous across three frame sizes. The Kinetix 5700 (Publication 2198-UM002) is a higher-power modular multi-axis platform (also on Bulletin 2198) with DC-bus power supplies and single- and dual-axis inverter modules extending the power range significantly. Check the exact catalog number — both families share the 2198- prefix.

Q: What is the difference between an ERS and an ERS2 drive?

ERS drives use hardwired Safe Torque Off: STO is triggered by removing 24V from the 10-pin STO connector, rated to ISO 13849-1 PLd Cat 3 and IEC 61508 SIL CL 2, with response time

Q: Which motors can I run on a Kinetix 5500?

Native support is Kinetix VP rotary motors (VPL, VPF, VPH, VPS) and Kinetix VPAR electric cylinders with Stegmann Hiperface DSL feedback on the 2-pin MF connector. With firmware 2.002+ and the 2198-H2DCK Hiperface-to-DSL converter kit, Kinetix MP-family rotary motors (MPL/MPM/MPF/MPS) and linear actuators (MPAR/MPAS/MPAI/LDAT) are also supported. Induction motors run in frequency-control (V/Hz or sensorless-vector) mode with no feedback required. Absolute-position retention is 4096 turns for -P/-W encoders, 512 turns for -Q encoders, or 2048 turns for MP-family Hiperface encoders.

Q: Can I share DC bus power between multiple Kinetix 5500 drives?

Yes — the shared DC common-bus configuration designates one drive as the common-bus leader (sourcing three-phase AC input) and the remaining drives as followers (sinking DC). The leader's power rating must be ≥ the largest follower's rating. In the shared AC/DC hybrid configuration, two leader drives of matching rating parallel to supply higher DC-bus power to the inverter drives. Shared AC configurations do not support the 2198-CAPMOD-1300 capacitor module. Use the 2198-H040-ADP-IN / H070-ADP-IN connector kits for the first drive and the appropriate T-connector kits (A-T, D-T, P-T, AD-T, AP-T, DP-T, ADP-T) for each follower.

Q: Do I need the 2198-CAPMOD-1300 capacitor module?

It's optional. The capacitor module is a Frame 2 accessory rated 650V DC / 1360 µF that adds DC-bus hold-up capacitance in shared AC/DC and shared DC common-bus configurations. It is used to buffer regenerative energy during aggressive decel events and to ride through short AC line sags. It cannot be used in a shared-AC-only configuration.

Q: What Logix controllers can command a Kinetix 5500?

For motion-only: any Logix 5000 controller — ControlLogix 5570/5580, CompactLogix 5370/5380 (M/P suffix for integrated motion). For safety-only in ERS2 applications: GuardLogix 5570/5580 or Compact GuardLogix 5370/5380. Configuration is done through Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 or later with the Kinetix 5500 Add-On Profile installed. Multi-controller setups can split motion and safety between separate controllers per Figure 12 in the manual.

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Specifications

Power Ratings (per frame)

Frame 1 — 2198-H003	0.2 / 0.3 / 0.6 kW continuous; 1.4 A 0-pk cont., 3.5 A 0-pk peak
Frame 1 — 2198-H008	0.5 / 0.8 / 1.6 kW continuous; 3.5 A 0-pk cont., 8.8 A 0-pk peak
Frame 1 — 2198-H015	1.0 / 1.5 / 3.2 kW continuous; 7.1 A 0-pk cont., 17.7 A 0-pk peak
Frame 2 — 2198-H025	2.4 / 5.1 kW continuous; 11.3 A 0-pk cont., 28.3 A 0-pk peak
Frame 2 — 2198-H040	4.0 / 8.3 kW continuous; 18.4 A 0-pk cont., 45.9 A 0-pk peak
Frame 3 — 2198-H070	7.0 / 14.6 kW continuous; 32.5 A 0-pk cont., 81.3 A 0-pk peak
Input voltage	195–264V rms single- or three-phase (H003/H008); 195–264V or 324–528V three-phase (H015 and up)
Capacitor module	2198-CAPMOD-1300 — Frame 2, 650V DC nom, 1360 µF min (common-bus bus-hold)

Control & Feedback

Motion architecture	CIP Motion over EtherNet/IP — commanded by Logix 5000 (ControlLogix / CompactLogix / GuardLogix)
Motor feedback protocol	Hiperface DSL via 2-pin MF connector (9.375 Mbit/s)
Other motor support	MPL/MPM/MPF/MPS rotary, MPAR/MPAS/MPAI/LDAT linear — via 2198-H2DCK Hiperface-to-DSL converter kit (firmware 2.002+)
Induction motors	V/Hz frequency-control mode — no feedback required
Control power	21.6–26.4V DC; 400 mA (Frame 1) / 800 mA (Frame 2) / 1.3 A (Frame 3) nominal; inrush 2.0–3.0 A
Absolute position retention	4096 turns (±2048) with -P/-W Hiperface DSL encoders; 512 turns with -Q encoders
Motor brake output	BC-1/BC-2, 2.0 A @ 24V solid-state, 10 cycles/min max

Safe Torque Off (Safety)

Hardwired STO (ERS suffix)	ISO 13849-1 PLd Cat 3; IEC 61800-5-2 and IEC 62061 SIL CL 2; Stop Category 0
Integrated Safety (ERS2 suffix)	ISO 13849-1 PLe Cat 3; IEC 61508 / 61800-5-2 / 62061 SIL 3 — TÜV Rheinland approved
STO response time	< 12 ms (hardwired ERS); < 10 ms (integrated ERS2)
STO input (hardwired)	10-pin cascade connector; 18–26.4V DC, < 10 mA; 700 µs pulse rejection; SELV/PELV; up to 50 drives cascaded
PFH (20-year proof test)	0.35 × 10⁻⁹ per hour
Integrated STO trigger	GuardLogix 5570 / Compact GuardLogix 5370 issues STO via EtherNet/IP (CIP Safety)
Safety controller options (multi-controller)	GuardLogix 5570/5580, Compact GuardLogix 5370/5380 for safety-only; any ControlLogix or CompactLogix 5370/5380 for motion-only

Communication & Topology

EtherNet/IP ports	Dual RJ45 (PORT1/PORT2), embedded 3-port cut-through switch, IEEE 1588 time sync
Topologies	Linear, Device-Level Ring (DLR), and Star (via 1783-BMS Stratix switch)
Cyclic update period	1.0 ms minimum
QoS / port-to-port sync	Four priority levels; 100 ns max port-to-port time variation
Cable	CAT5e shielded, 100 m (328 ft) max
Cascade limits	Combined motor cable per DC bus ≤ 250 m; drive-to-motor ≤ 50 m (30 m continuous-flex)

Environmental & Physical

Enclosure rating	IP20 open type — install in IP54 or higher enclosure (NEMA 4X meets IP66)
Pollution degree	2 (IEC 61800-5-1)
Mounting	Zero-stack tab and cutout; shared-bus connection system for multi-axis
AC line filter (CE/UK)	2198-DB08-F (H003–H015); 2198-DBR20-F / DBR40-F / DBR90-F (H025–H070)

Catalog Number Format

How to read an Allen-Bradley 2198 catalog number. Each position encodes a specific configuration attribute.

Position

Meaning

Example

2198

Bulletin prefix for Kinetix 5500 servo drive family

2198-H008-ERS → Bulletin 2198

-H

Hardware class — H designates the 5500 servo drive

H003, H008, H015, H025, H040, H070

003 / 008 / 015 / 025 / 040 / 070

Continuous current rating × 10 (approx A 0-pk). Determines frame size (1/2/3) and kW range.

008 = 3.5 A 0-pk continuous (Frame 1); 070 = 32.5 A 0-pk continuous (Frame 3)

-ERS

Hardwired Safe Torque Off — 10-pin STO connector, SIL 2 / PLd

2198-H015-ERS = 1.0–3.2 kW drive with hardwired STO

-ERS2

Integrated Safety — STO commanded over EtherNet/IP via GuardLogix, SIL 3 / PLe

2198-H015-ERS2 = 1.0–3.2 kW drive with integrated CIP Safety STO

2198-CAPMOD-1300

Frame 2 capacitor module (650V DC, 1360 µF) for shared DC-bus hold-up

Adds to multi-axis shared AC/DC system to buffer regen/line sag

Communication Protocols

Supported industrial networks and field buses for the products covered by this publication.

EtherNet/IP (CIP Motion) Dual-port embedded switch, 100BASE-TX full-duplex, DLR-capable, 1 ms cyclic update CIP Safety ERS2 variants only — integrated STO command from GuardLogix 5570 / Compact GuardLogix 5370 Hiperface DSL Motor feedback at 9.375 Mbit/s on 2-pin MF connector; native for Kinetix VP motors Hiperface (legacy) Via 2198-H2DCK converter kit — supports MPL/MPM/MPF/MPS rotary and MPAR/MPAS/MPAI/LDAT linear motors Hardwired STO cascade ERS variants — 10-pin duplex connector cascades STO signals drive-to-drive (50 drives max)

Certifications & Compliance

c-UL-us Listed (safety and functional) CE Marked — EN 61800-3, EN 61800-5-1, EN 61800-5-2, EN 61131-2 UKCA Marked RCM (Australia / New Zealand) KC (South Korea) EAC (Russia / Kazakhstan / Belarus) TÜV Rheinland — STO per ISO 13849-1 PLe Cat 3 (ERS2) / PLd Cat 3 (ERS), SIL 3 / SIL 2 per IEC 61508 & IEC 62061, IEC 61800-5-2 ODVA EtherNet/IP + CIP Safety (ERS2) conformance

Document Contents

Full PDF covers the following topics in detail:

Drive hardware and input-power configurations: standalone, shared AC, shared AC/DC, shared DC common-bus, and shared AC/DC hybrid
Motor feedback and feedback-only configurations (Hiperface DSL and Hiperface via 2198-H2DCK)
Typical communication topologies: Linear, Device-Level Ring, Star via 1783-BMS switch
Safe Torque Off configurations — hardwired (ERS) and integrated (ERS2)
Catalog number explanation and capacitor-module / shared-bus connector-kit selection tables
System design guidelines: line filter, transformer, circuit breaker/fuse, 24V control evaluation, contactor, passive shunt, enclosure sizing
Electrical noise reduction: bonding modules and subpanels, noise zones, cable categories
Mounting: zero-stack tab, drill-hole patterns, single- and multi-axis installation
Connector data and pinouts: Module Status, STO, Input Power, DC Bus, Digital Inputs, Ethernet, Motor Power/Brake, Motor Feedback
Complete wiring procedures: power, digital inputs, Kinetix VP motors, other motor families, capacitor module, passive-shunt resistor, Ethernet
Configure and start the drive: display/menu screens, Studio 5000 Add-On Profile, induction-motor V/Hz and sensorless vector modes, SPM closed-loop axis, bus-sharing groups
Safe Torque Off — hardwired: cascade wiring, STO signal specs, fault codes, PFH data, bypass jumper
Safe Torque Off — integrated: certification, replacement workflow, Motion Direct Commands, STO reset states
Troubleshooting and fault diagnostics — links to 2198-RD005 fault-code reference
Appendix: interconnect diagrams, axis-property configuration, motor compatibility tables

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Kinetix 5500 and Kinetix 5700?

Both use CIP Motion on EtherNet/IP, but they are separate product families with separate publications. The Kinetix 5500 (Publication 2198-UM001, this document) is a single-axis servo drive on Bulletin 2198 with 0.2–14.6 kW continuous across three frame sizes. The Kinetix 5700 (Publication 2198-UM002) is a higher-power modular multi-axis platform (also on Bulletin 2198) with DC-bus power supplies and single- and dual-axis inverter modules extending the power range significantly. Check the exact catalog number — both families share the 2198- prefix.

What is the difference between an ERS and an ERS2 drive?

ERS drives use hardwired Safe Torque Off: STO is triggered by removing 24V from the 10-pin STO connector, rated to ISO 13849-1 PLd Cat 3 and IEC 61508 SIL CL 2, with response time <12 ms. ERS2 drives use Integrated Safety: the STO command is issued over EtherNet/IP (CIP Safety) by a GuardLogix 5570 or Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller, rated PLe Cat 3 / SIL 3, with response time <10 ms and TÜV Rheinland approval. ERS2 eliminates the safety-wiring bundle and integrates STO into the Logix safety task.

Which motors can I run on a Kinetix 5500?

Native support is Kinetix VP rotary motors (VPL, VPF, VPH, VPS) and Kinetix VPAR electric cylinders with Stegmann Hiperface DSL feedback on the 2-pin MF connector. With firmware 2.002+ and the 2198-H2DCK Hiperface-to-DSL converter kit, Kinetix MP-family rotary motors (MPL/MPM/MPF/MPS) and linear actuators (MPAR/MPAS/MPAI/LDAT) are also supported. Induction motors run in frequency-control (V/Hz or sensorless-vector) mode with no feedback required. Absolute-position retention is 4096 turns for -P/-W encoders, 512 turns for -Q encoders, or 2048 turns for MP-family Hiperface encoders.

Can I share DC bus power between multiple Kinetix 5500 drives?

Yes — the shared DC common-bus configuration designates one drive as the common-bus leader (sourcing three-phase AC input) and the remaining drives as followers (sinking DC). The leader's power rating must be ≥ the largest follower's rating. In the shared AC/DC hybrid configuration, two leader drives of matching rating parallel to supply higher DC-bus power to the inverter drives. Shared AC configurations do not support the 2198-CAPMOD-1300 capacitor module. Use the 2198-H040-ADP-IN / H070-ADP-IN connector kits for the first drive and the appropriate T-connector kits (A-T, D-T, P-T, AD-T, AP-T, DP-T, ADP-T) for each follower.

Do I need the 2198-CAPMOD-1300 capacitor module?

It's optional. The capacitor module is a Frame 2 accessory rated 650V DC / 1360 µF that adds DC-bus hold-up capacitance in shared AC/DC and shared DC common-bus configurations. It is used to buffer regenerative energy during aggressive decel events and to ride through short AC line sags. It cannot be used in a shared-AC-only configuration.

What Logix controllers can command a Kinetix 5500?

For motion-only: any Logix 5000 controller — ControlLogix 5570/5580, CompactLogix 5370/5380 (M/P suffix for integrated motion). For safety-only in ERS2 applications: GuardLogix 5570/5580 or Compact GuardLogix 5370/5380. Configuration is done through Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 or later with the Kinetix 5500 Add-On Profile installed. Multi-controller setups can split motion and safety between separate controllers per Figure 12 in the manual.

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Kinetix 5500 Servo Drive User Manual