Allen-Bradley 2198-H008-ERS Single-Axis Servo Drive

FAQ

Q1. What is the 2198-H008-ERS used for?
It is a Kinetix 5500 servo drive used for controlling a single servo motor in industrial automation applications such as packaging, conveyors, and light machinery.

Q2. What is its power level?
It supports up to about 1.6 kW at 480 V class systems, depending on input configuration.

Q3. What input voltage does it support?
It supports 190–528 V AC, allowing operation in both 200 V and 400 V class systems.

Q4. What communication protocol does it use?
It uses EtherNet/IP with dual ports, supporting network topologies like Device Level Ring (DLR).

Q5. Does it include safety functions?
Yes, it includes Safe Torque Off (STO) for functional safety.

Q6. Can it run without a PLC?
It is primarily designed for Logix integration but supports limited standalone operation depending on configuration.

Q7. What applications is it typically used in?
It is used in light industrial automation such as small conveyors, packaging machines, and material handling systems.

Q8. What are its physical size and weight?
It is a compact module (~225 × 55 × 203 mm) with a weight of roughly 1.3–2.3 kg.