Allen-Bradley 150-F60NBRB Module – 150 Series

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

Allen-Bradley 150 Series Technical Notes

The SMC-Flex platform supports motor ratings from 3 A to 1250 A (200–600 VAC, 3-phase), covering fractional horsepower auxiliary motors through large compressor and pump drives. Its core value proposition is controlled acceleration and deceleration without the harmonic distortion profile associated with PWM-based VFDs, making it the preferred solution in facilities with sensitive instrumentation buses.

The Evolution of 150 Series Architecture

The 150 Series lineage traces to Rockwell Automation's acquisition of the Allen-Bradley SMC product line in the early 1990s. The original SMC-2 and SMC-Plus controllers (catalog prefix 150-A and 150-B) used analog thyristor firing circuits with limited parameter adjustability and no fieldbus connectivity. These units were panel-mounted with discrete I/O only and required external overload relays.

The SMC-Flex generation (catalog prefix 150-C, 150-F, 150-S) introduced a microprocessor-based control board, onboard electronic overload protection, and optional communication adapter slots compatible with DeviceNet, Profibus DP, and EtherNet/IP. This architectural shift enabled integration with Rockwell's ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC platforms via explicit messaging, eliminating the need for hardwired interlock panels in many applications.

150 Series Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the core production and commonly stocked variants of the Allen-Bradley 150 Series SMC-Flex platform, organized by functional category. All units are 3-phase, 200–600 VAC unless otherwise noted.

Standard Smart Motor Controllers (No Options)

150-F60NBD: 60 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, DeviceNet port
150-F60NBRB: 60 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, Profibus DP port, base unit
150-F60NBR: 60 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, Profibus DP communication
150-F43NBD: 43 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, DeviceNet communication
150-F43NB: 43 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, no fieldbus, standalone operation
150-F97NBD: 97 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, DeviceNet port
150-F97NBR: 97 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, Profibus DP port
150-F135NBD: 135 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, DeviceNet communication
150-F180NBD: 180 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, DeviceNet communication
150-F251NBD: 251 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, DeviceNet communication

Bypass-Integrated Variants

150-F60FBD: 60 A, 480 VAC, internal bypass contactor, DeviceNet port
150-F97FBD: 97 A, 480 VAC, internal bypass contactor, DeviceNet port
150-F135FBD: 135 A, 480 VAC, internal bypass contactor, DeviceNet port
150-F180FBD: 180 A, 480 VAC, internal bypass contactor, DeviceNet port

EtherNet/IP Communication Variants

150-F60NBE: 60 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, EtherNet/IP adapter
150-F97NBE: 97 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, EtherNet/IP adapter
150-F135NBE: 135 A, 480 VAC, no bypass, EtherNet/IP adapter

Accessories & Replacement Modules

150-SM2: SMC-Flex control module, replacement board for 150-C/F series
150-SA1: Analog output option card, 0–10 VDC or 4–20 mA speed reference
150-SB1: Brake control option card for SMC-Flex platform

Quality Control for the 150 Series Range

The Allen-Bradley 150 Series SMC-Flex presents specific test challenges due to its SCR (silicon-controlled rectifier) power stack architecture and integrated electronic overload relay. DriveKNMS applies the following inspection protocol to all 150 Series units processed through its facility: