Product Overview

The Allen‑Bradley 2198-H008-ERS​ is a compact single‑axis servo drive belonging to Rockwell Automation’s Kinetix 5500 motion control platform, engineered to deliver high‑performance closed‑loop position, velocity, and torque control for Allen‑Bradley VPL (VersaPro), MPL, and TLP servo motors through EtherNet/IP with CIP Motion® technology. Rated at 2.5 Arms continuous output current (6.25 Arms peak for 3 seconds) and suitable for 195–264 VAC single/three‑phase or 324–528 VAC three‑phase mains input, the 2198-H008-ERS​ provides up to approximately 0.8 kW (1.0 HP) of continuous shaft power at 480 VAC, making it an ideal choice for mid‑range packaging, converting, material handling, and assembly machines that require precise multi‑axis coordination without the complexity of a SERCOS or proprietary fiber network.Unlike the older Kinetix 2000/6000 families that relied on SERCOS fiber rings, the 2198-H008-ERS​ communicates directly over standard industrial Ethernet via dual RJ45 ports supporting linear, star, or Device‑Level Ring (DLR) topologies with CIP Sync™ for IEEE 1588‑based time synchronization—ensuring sub‑microsecond jitter across axes on the same EtherNet/IP network. The drive natively supports Rockwell’s Single Cable Technology (SCT) for VPL motors, carrying motor power, brake control, and digital feedback (Hiperface DSL® or EnDat 2.1/2.2) over a single shielded hybrid cable, drastically reducing panel and machine wiring. Integrated Safe Torque Off (STO) per IEC 61800‑5‑2, SIL 3 / PL e, is included as standard, allowing safety‑rated emergency stop and guard monitoring without external safety relays or contactors in many jurisdictions.The 2198-H008-ERS​ is configured and commissioned using Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer or Connected Components Workbench (CCW), with automatic motor database recognition when paired with VPL or MPL motors—auto‑loading inertia, thermal constants, and encoder resolution to accelerate startup. As part of the Kinetix 5500 family, the 2198-H008-ERS​ shares a common 50 mm wide (Frame 1) form factor with other Kinetix 5500 drives, supports 24 VDC logic power input for controlled shutdown, and is fully compatible with the 2198 series shunt modules and DC bus tie options for multi‑axis regenerative energy sharing. For machine builders transitioning from Kinetix 6000 or Kinetix 2000, the 2198-H008-ERS​ offers a future‑proof, Ethernet‑native motion platform with superior diagnostics, simpler cabling, and tighter integration into Logix‑based control architectures.

Technical Specifications

Product Model | 2198-H008-ERSManufacturer | Rockwell Automation / Allen‑BradleyProduct Type | Kinetix 5500 Single‑Axis Servo Drive (EtherNet/IP CIP Motion)Continuous Output Current | 2.5 Arms (at 40 °C ambient, 3 kHz PWM)Peak Output Current | 6.25 Arms (for 3 s)Rated Power (480 VAC input) | 0.8 kW (1.0 HP) continuousInput Voltage – Low Range | 195–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1‑phase or 3‑phaseInput Voltage – High Range | 324–528 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3‑phase onlyLogic / Control Voltage | 24 VDC ±10% (external, for control electronics)Communication Interface | 2 × RJ45 EtherNet/IP ports, CIP Motion®, CIP Sync (IEEE 1588), DLR supportFeedback Supported | Hiperface DSL®, EnDat 2.1/2.2, BiSS‑C (via appropriate motor/cable)Safety Function | Safe Torque Off (STO) SIL 3 / PL e / Cat. 3 per IEC 61800‑5‑2 (hardwired STO inputs)PWM Frequency | 4 kHz standard (selectable 2–8 kHz)Current Loop Bandwidth | 1000 Hz; Velocity Loop Bandwidth: 300 HzOperating Temperature | 0 °C to +55 °C (derate above 40 °C), -20 °C to +65 °C storageDimensions (H × W × D) | 260 mm × 50 mm × 210 mm (approx., Frame 1)Mounting | Panel mount with M4 screws; requires minimum 50 mm top/bottom clearance for convection coolingCertifications | UL 508C, CSA C22.2 No. 14, CE, KC, cTick, RoHS

Main Features and Advantages

EtherNet/IP CIP Motion with deterministic synchronization: The 2198-H008-ERS​ leverages CIP Motion over standard industrial Ethernet hardware, delivering motion commands with < 1 µs jitter when used with a CIP Sync‑capable Logix controller. This eliminates the need for proprietary SERCOS fiber optics while preserving the tight axis‑to‑axis synchronization required for electronic gearing, camming, and coordinated multi‑axis paths. Dual RJ45 ports allow daisy‑chain (linear) or Device‑Level Ring topologies, simplifying network cabling and reducing the number of Ethernet switches required in the panel.Single Cable Technology (SCT) ready: When driving a VPL servo motor equipped with a digital feedback device, the 2198-H008-ERS​ supports SCT—transmitting 24–530 VDC motor power, 24 VDC brake control, and digital encoder data over one hybrid cable. This cuts feedback and brake wiring in half, reduces connector count, and minimizes cable management effort in dynamic flex‑cable applications such as gantry robots and pick‑and‑place delta bots. The 2198-H008-ERS​ also supports traditional two‑cable configurations (separate power + feedback) for legacy MPL motors via the appropriate 2198 cable sets.Integrated functional safety (STO): The 2198-H008-ERS​ includes two hardwired Safe Torque Off inputs (STO_A, STO_B) that, when opened, remove torque‑producing current from the motor within milliseconds while leaving the drive logic powered for diagnostics. Certified to SIL 3 / PL e / Cat. 3 per IEC 61800‑5‑2, this built‑in STO often eliminates the need for external safety contactors or safety PLC‑controlled output disable modules, reducing component count and panel space.Automatic motor recognition and tuning wizards: On connection to a VPL or MPL motor with digital encoder, the 2198-H008-ERS​ can auto‑upload motor nameplate parameters—torque constant (Kt), rotor inertia, thermal time constant, encoder lines/resolution—directly from the motor’s electronic nameplate into Studio 5000. Combined with Rockwell’s autotune and bump‑test wizards, the 2198-H008-ERS​ typically achieves stable closed‑loop performance in minutes rather than hours, even for inexperienced commissioning personnel.Energy‑efficient design with optional DC bus sharing: Although the 2198-H008-ERS​ is a single‑axis drive, multiple Kinetix 5500 drives can be DC‑bus‑tied using the optional 2198‑DBT module, allowing regenerative energy from a decelerating axis to be consumed by an accelerating axis on the same bus—reducing total AC input current draw and minimizing heat dissipation in the enclosure.Compact Frame 1 footprint: At only 50 mm wide, the 2198-H008-ERS​ is one of the smallest drives in its power class, freeing valuable DIN‑rail or panel space in compact OEM machines. The front‑accessible power and feedback terminals, LED status indicators, and SD‑card slot for parameter backup further streamline installation and service.