Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 Servo Drives: 2097-V33PR3-LM / 2097-F4

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 Series Technical Notes

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 (Bulletin 2097) is a single-axis, EtherNet/IP-networked servo drive platform developed by Rockwell Automation. It is deployed across heavy industrial sectors including petrochemical processing, nuclear facility auxiliary systems, oil refinery conveyance lines, and continuous-web manufacturing. The Kinetix 300 occupies the entry-to-mid tier of Rockwell's integrated motion architecture, designed for applications requiring deterministic motion control without the overhead of a full Logix motion axis. Its native EtherNet/IP interface allows direct integration with CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs using standard Ethernet infrastructure, eliminating the need for dedicated motion networks such as SERCOS or Fiber. Installed base globally is substantial; the platform has been in production since approximately 2008 and remains active in facilities where replacement with Kinetix 5100 or 5300 is not yet scheduled.

The Evolution of Kinetix 300 Architecture

The Kinetix 300 platform was introduced as a successor to the Ultra 3000 (2098 series), consolidating drive intelligence and network interface into a single compact enclosure. Early revisions (Series A) supported only 200V-class single-phase input with limited current ratings. Series B introduced expanded power ratings and improved thermal management. The -LM suffix variants (e.g., 2097-V33PR3-LM) denote integrated safe-torque-off (STO) functionality compliant with SIL 2 / PLd, which became mandatory for new machine designs under EN ISO 13849-1 after 2012. The 2097-F4 indexing drive variant operates as a standalone motion controller, executing stored motion profiles without a host PLC — a configuration common in legacy retrofit projects where adding a Logix controller is not cost-justified. Compatibility considerations: Kinetix 300 drives require Rockwell Automation MP-Series or TL-Series servo motors with compatible feedback (incremental encoder or high-resolution absolute). They are not natively compatible with HPK-Series or VPL-Series motors without an external feedback converter. Firmware upgrades are managed via Studio 5000 Logix Designer or the Kinetix 300 configuration utility; cross-series firmware is not transferable.

Kinetix 300 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the verified production range of the Bulletin 2097 Kinetix 300 platform, classified by function and power class:

Single-Phase 200V Class — Indexing & EtherNet/IP Drives

2097-V31PR0: 200V, 0.5A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP servo drive
2097-V31PR2: 200V, 2.0A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP servo drive
2097-V31PR5: 200V, 5.0A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP servo drive
2097-V32PR0: 200V, 0.5A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP, enhanced I/O
2097-V32PR2: 200V, 2.0A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP, enhanced I/O
2097-V32PR5: 200V, 5.0A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP, enhanced I/O
2097-V33PR1: 200V, 1.0A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP with STO (SIL 2)
2097-V33PR3: 200V, 3.0A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP with STO (SIL 2)
2097-V33PR3-LM: 200V, 3.0A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP, STO, low-profile mount — this listing
2097-V33PR6: 200V, 6.0A cont., single-phase, EtherNet/IP with STO (SIL 2)

Three-Phase 400V Class — EtherNet/IP Drives

2097-V34PR3: 400V, 3.0A cont., three-phase, EtherNet/IP with STO (SIL 2)
2097-V34PR6: 400V, 6.0A cont., three-phase, EtherNet/IP with STO (SIL 2)
2097-V34PR10: 400V, 10.0A cont., three-phase, EtherNet/IP with STO (SIL 2)

Standalone Indexing Drive Variants

2097-F4: Standalone indexing drive, 200V single-phase, 4 stored motion profiles, no PLC required — this listing
2097-F8: Standalone indexing drive, 200V single-phase, 8 stored motion profiles, expanded I/O

Accessories & Shunt Modules

2097-R6: External shunt resistor module, 200V class, for high-duty-cycle deceleration applications