Allen-Bradley 2198 Kinetix 5700 Modules: 2198-P070 Power Supply,

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Allen-Bradley 2198 Kinetix 5700 Series Technical Notes

The Allen-Bradley 2198 series, marketed under the Kinetix 5700 platform, is a centralized servo drive system designed for high-axis-count motion control applications in heavy industry. Deployed extensively in chemical processing plants, oil refineries, automotive assembly lines, nuclear facility auxiliary systems, and large-scale material handling infrastructure, the 2198 series operates on a shared DC-bus architecture that allows multiple servo axes to share a common power rail — reducing cabinet footprint and energy consumption compared to distributed drive topologies.

The Kinetix 5700 platform supports EtherNet/IP-based motion coordination via the CIP Motion protocol, integrating directly with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and GuardLogix L8 controllers. Its modular structure — comprising DC-bus power supplies, single-axis and dual-axis inverter modules, regenerative bus supplies, and capacitor modules — makes it the reference architecture for multi-axis servo applications requiring deterministic motion synchronization at industrial scale.

The Evolution of 2198 Kinetix 5700 Architecture

The 2198 series was introduced by Rockwell Automation as the successor to the Kinetix 6500 (2094 series) and Kinetix 6000 (2094 series) platforms. Where earlier Kinetix generations used individual AC input power supplies per drive, the 2198 architecture centralized DC-bus power distribution, enabling regenerative energy sharing across axes during deceleration cycles.

Early 2198 firmware revisions (pre-v7.x) had limitations in multi-drive synchronization latency over EtherNet/IP. Subsequent firmware releases introduced Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP (IME) enhancements, reducing axis-to-axis jitter to sub-millisecond levels. Hardware revision B modules introduced improved thermal management and expanded safe torque-off (STO) diagnostics compliant with IEC 62061 SIL 2 / PLd.

As of 2024, the 2198 Kinetix 5700 series is in its mature phase. Rockwell Automation continues to manufacture current catalog numbers, but several early-release accessory modules have been discontinued. End-users operating 2198-based systems in long-lifecycle environments (10–20 year plant horizons) are advised to establish spare parts inventory for bus capacitor modules and power supply units, which are the highest-wear components in the architecture.

2198 Kinetix 5700 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

DC-Bus Power Supplies

• 2198-P031: 31 kW DC-bus power supply, 460–480V AC input, single-phase precharge
• 2198-P070: 70 kW DC-bus power supply, 460–480V AC input, shared DC-bus architecture
• 2198-P141: 141 kW DC-bus power supply, high-capacity multi-axis bus feed
• 2198-P208: 208 kW DC-bus power supply, large-frame centralized bus supply
• 2198-RP031: 31 kW regenerative bus supply, active front-end, grid energy return
• 2198-RP070: 70 kW regenerative bus supply, sinusoidal input current, low THD
• 2198-RP141: 141 kW regenerative bus supply, high-power active rectifier module

Single-Axis Inverter Modules

• 2198-S086-ERS3: 86 A single-axis inverter, Safe Speed Monitor (SSM), EtherNet/IP
• 2198-S130-ERS3: 130 A single-axis inverter, integrated STO/SS1/SS2 safety functions
• 2198-S160-ERS3: 160 A single-axis inverter, high-current servo axis module
• 2198-S263-ERS3: 263 A single-axis inverter, large-frame high-torque axis drive

Dual-Axis Inverter Modules

• 2198-D006-ERS3: Dual-axis 6 A inverter, compact two-axis servo module
• 2198-D012-ERS3: Dual-axis 12 A inverter, mid-range two-axis configuration
• 2198-D020-ERS3: Dual-axis 20 A inverter, standard two-axis servo module
• 2198-D032-ERS3: Dual-axis 32 A inverter, higher-current dual-axis application
• 2198-D057-ERS3: Dual-axis 57 A inverter, high-current dual-axis servo module

Bus Capacitor & Accessory Modules

• 2198-CAPMOD-2240: Bus capacitor module, 2240 µF, DC-bus energy storage and ride-through
• 2198-CAPMOD-DCBUS-IO: Capacitor module with DC-bus I/O interface for bus monitoring
• 2198-KITCON-DSL: DSL feedback connector kit for motor cable termination

Quality Control for the 2198 Kinetix 5700 Range

The 2198 series presents specific test challenges due to its shared DC-bus topology and integrated safety functions. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all 2198 modules prior to shipment:

• DC-Bus Power Supply Validation: Full-load DC output voltage regulation test at rated kW (31/70/141/208 kW depending on model). Precharge circuit timing verification. Inrush current measurement against OEM specification.
• Inverter Module Testing: IGBT gate drive integrity check per phase. Output current waveform analysis under resistive load. STO input circuit continuity and response-time verification per IEC 62061.
• EtherNet/IP Communication Test: CIP Motion axis object enumeration. Drive-to-controller handshake verification using Studio 5000 Logix Designer test environment.
• Thermal & Mechanical Inspection: Heatsink fin integrity check. Capacitor ESR measurement for bus capacitor modules. Connector pin inspection for DSL and power terminals.
• Firmware Revision Logging: All shipped modules are documented with installed firmware version to ensure compatibility with customer controller revision.