Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ is a Kinetix® 350 single-axis Ethernet/IP™ servo drive manufactured by Rockwell Automation, designed to provide high-performance motion control for small- to medium-power servo motor applications integrated directly onto an EtherNet/IP network. Rated for 320–528 VAC three-phase input (nominal 480 VAC) with a continuous output current of 6.0 Arms (18.0 A peak), the Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ delivers up to approximately 3.0 kW of shaft power to compatible Kinetix MP-Series™ and legacy TL-Series™ permanent magnet servo motors. Its defining characteristic is native CIP Motion® (Common Industrial Protocol for Motion) support, which allows the drive to be commissioned, tuned, and operated over the same EtherNet/IP cable that connects a Logix controller—eliminating the need for a dedicated SERCOS II ring, analog ±10 V command interface, or separate motion card.As part of the Kinetix 350 family, the Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ is positioned as an economical yet fully capable motion solution for packaging machines index tables, rotary fillers, carton erectors, and light material-handling conveyors that require one to a few axes of coordinated motion. The drive includes a built-in Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function compliant with ISO 13849-1 Performance Level d (PLd) / Category 3 and IEC 61508 SIL 2, enabling machine builders to implement safety-rated stop functions without external contactors interrupting the main power circuit. Configuration and commissioning are performed through Rockwell Software® Studio 5000® Logix Designer or the standalone Kinetix Tuner utility, which auto-detects connected motor parameters via the digital feedback cable and guides the user through inertia estimation and gain tuning.The Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ features a dual-port EtherNet/IP embedded switch for linear or Device Level Ring (DLR) daisy-chaining, reducing panel cabling and supporting network redundancy. It accepts resolver-based or Hiperface® DSL™ feedback from Kinetix MP motors and provides 24 VDC control logic power separate from the AC mains input, allowing the communication link and I/O to remain alive during an AC power cycle for faster fault recovery and diagnostics. Though now designated as a legacy/discontinued product in favor of the Kinetix 5300 (2198 series), the Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ remains widely deployed and actively supported for spare-part and retrofit requirements in existing Kinetix 350 installations worldwide.

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Native EtherNet/IP CIP Motion integration:The Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ communicates motion commands, actual position/velocity feedback, and drive status over standard EtherNet/IP using the CIP Motion object set. This allows a CompactLogix® or ControlLogix® processor to close the position loop in the controller or in the drive (using on-board trajectory generation) without a proprietary motion bus. The dual-port switch enables DLR ring topology for media redundancy—features previously reserved for higher-end Kinetix 5500/5700 drives—making the Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ an exceptionally cost-effective entry point into networked motion.Built-in Safe Torque Off (STO):With dedicated S1/S2 safety input terminals, the Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ can be wired to a safety relay, safety PLC, or guard interlock to remove torque-producing current from the motor while keeping AC mains and 24V DC logic power applied. This satisfies machinery directive requirements for safe stopping (EN ISO 13850) and reduces panel component count by eliminating the need for a forced-guided contactor in the drive power leg solely for safety stops.Auto-motor recognition and guided tuning:When connected to a Kinetix MP-Series servo motor with digital feedback, the Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ reads the motor’s electronic nameplate automatically upon first power-up in the Kinetix Tuner software. The tuner then walks the user through inertia test, load friction estimation, and gain suggestion—typically achieving stable closed-loop response in minutes even for non-specialist technicians. This significantly reduces commissioning time compared to drives requiring manual parameter entry of motor R/L and Ke values.Separate 24V DC logic supply:The Allen-Bradley 2097-V34PR6​ draws control logic power from a user-supplied 24 VDC source independent of the 480 VAC mains. This means the EtherNet/IP port, STO circuits, and digital I/O remain powered and diagnosable during an AC power outage or intentional AC disconnect—enabling remote fault interrogation and faster recovery without cycling the entire drive. The 24V input also supports controlled DC injection braking when configured.