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ArmorStart Starter
Rockwell Automation announces that as of December 01, 2025, the ArmorStart Starter will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s)
Discontinued Date:
December 01, 2025
Replacement Category:
Engineering Replacement
Product at a glance
Rockwell Automation announces that as of December 01, 2025, the ArmorStart Starter will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s)
Discontinued Date:
December 01, 2025
Replacement Category:
Engineering Replacement
Product at a glance
| Communications |
Ethernet
|
|---|---|
| Sub Brand |
ArmorStart
|
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP67
|
|---|---|
| Shipping weight, approx |
10.4 kg
|
| Shock |
Opsal: 15 G
|
| Wire strip length |
Power and ground terminals: 0.35 in (9 mm)
|
| Vibration |
Opsal, 1 G, 0.15 mm (0.006 in) displacement
|
| Tightening torque |
Power and ground terminals: 4.5 in-lb per UL/NEMA (sary terminal)
|
| Mechanical life operations |
Contactor C23 (AC-3): 13000000 ops per IEC
|
| Disconnect lock out |
Recommend 8 mm (5/16 in) lock shackle or hasp. The hasp should not exceed 8 mm (5/16 in) when closed.
|
| Altitude |
2000 m
|
|---|---|
| Operating temperature |
-20 °C
|
| Storage and transportation temperature |
-25 °C
|
| Humidity |
5...95% (noncondensing)
|
| Protection against shock |
Power circuit: IP2X per IEC
|
| Surge transient |
1 kV (12) L-L, 2 kV (2) L-N (earth)
|
| Radiated emissions |
Class A, Group 1, equivalent to C2 emissions
|
| Conducted radio frequency emissions |
10V rms communications cables, 10V rms (PE), 150 kHz...80 MHz
|
| Radio frequency electromagnetic field |
10V/m, 80 MHz...1 GHz, 3V/m, 1.4 GHz...2 GHz, 1V/m, 2.0 GHz...2.7 GHz
|
| Degree of protection (NEMA) |
4
|
| Pollution degree |
3
|
| Electrostatic discharge |
4 kV contact and 8 kV air
|
| Fast transient |
2 kV (power), 2 kV (PE), 1 kV (communications and control)
|
| Overload selection current range |
0.24 A
|
|---|---|
| Short circuit protection |
10 A rated device
|
| DHCP timeout |
Ethernet port: 30 s
|
| Web server |
Embedded web server
|
| Overvoltage category |
Control circuit: III per IEC
|
| Rated operational current |
Power circuit: 1.2 A maximum
|
| Product type |
Full voltage starter
|
| Rated impulse voltage |
Power circuit: 6 kV
|
| IP address |
Ethernet port: DHCP enabled by default
|
| Ports |
Ethernet port: embedded switch with 2 ports
|
| Rated input operation voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 24V DC
|
| Input OFF-state current |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): <1.5 mA
|
| Input OFF-state voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 0...5V DC
|
| Module inrush current |
EtherNet/IP version: 1.09 A (A1/A2 with HOA)
|
| Module steady current |
EtherNet/IP version: 0.3 A (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Total control power (running) |
EtherNet/IP version: 7.2 W (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Input ON-state voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 10...26V DC
|
| Operating frequency |
Power circuit: 50/60 Hz
|
| Input ON-state current |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 7.2mA @ 24V DC
|
| Ethernet receptacles |
Ethernet port: 2 D-coded, 4-pin female M12 connectors
|
| Option 1 |
HAND-OFF-AUTO selector keypad
|
| Number of contacts |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 2
|
| Voltage status only |
Sensor source: 11...26.4V DC from unswitched power (A3-A2)
|
| Trip rating |
120% of full load current (FLC) setting
|
| Type of current |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 24 DC
|
| Input compatibility |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): IEC 1133 Type 1+ per IEC
|
| Application in industrial area permitted (SCPD list) |
Size per NFPA 70 (NEC) or NFPA 79 for group motor applications
|
| Rated output operation voltage |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 26.4V DC
|
| Insulation voltage |
Power circuit: rated 600V
|
| Communication rate |
Ethernet port: 10/100 Mbs with auto negotiate half duplex and full duplex
|
| Dielectric withstand |
Power circuit: 2500V AC per IEC
|
| Type of contacts |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): normally open (N.O.)
|
| Current available |
Sensor source: 50 mA maximum per input, 200 mA for any single point
|
| Type of control circuit |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): solid state sourcing output
|
| Conventional thermal current (Ith) |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 0.5 A each, 1 A maximum combined
|
| RMS symmetrical amperes |
65 kA @ 480Y/277V (with gland type: RR)
|
| Rated operation voltage |
Power circuit: 200...575V
|
| 3-phase power/motor cable connection |
Conduit entrance with motor cable
|
| Input filter - software selectable |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): settable from 0...64 ms in 1 ms increments (ON to OFF)
|
| Total control power (pick up) |
EtherNet/IP version: 7.2 W (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Peak output current |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): current limited 2-8 A (5 A nominal) @ 24V DC
|
| Trip class |
Class 10, 15, 20
|
| Operational power rating |
Full voltage starters - IP67/NEMA Type 4: 0.5Hp @ 460V AC, 60 Hz
|
| Data |
Ethernet port: transported over both TCP and UDP, minimum of 500 I/O packets/s (pps), supports up to 150 concurrent TCP sockets
|
| Input frequency response, max |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 200 Hz (DeviceLogix response is greater than 200 Hz, network response depends on control system network performance.)
|
| Device connections |
TCP port supports 5 concurrent incoming connections
|
| Number of digital inputs |
4
|
| Number of digital outputs |
2
|
| Application in industrial area permitted |
True
|
| Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP |
True
|
| Mains frequency |
50/60 Hz
|
| Short circuit protection device performance (SCPD) type |
Type 1
|
| Short circuit rating |
30 kA
|
| Disconnect |
Motor disconnect
|
| Conection type |
Quick disconnects
|
| Utilization category |
Power circuit: AC-3 per IEC
|
| Security |
Web server: login and password configurable
|
| Configuration |
Web server: status, diagnostics and configuration tabs
|
|
Web server: support simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP)
|
|
| Off-state leakage current, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 10 µA
|
| Blocking voltage, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 35V DC
|
| On-state voltage @ max. output |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 1.5V DC
|
| Fault recovery |
DLR: Ring recovery time is less than 3 ms for a 50 node network
|
| Device level ring |
Beacon-based performance including IEEE 1588 end to end transparent clock
|
| Load types |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): resistive or light inductive
|
| Surge suppression |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): integrated diode, clA @ 35V DC
|
| Cycle rate, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 30 ops/minute capacitive and inductive loads
|
| Thermo-protection |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): integrated short circuit and over current protection
|
| Height, approx |
287.5 mm
|
|---|---|
| Depth, approx |
Motor connection 243 mm (9.57 in) M35 cordset
|
| Wire size |
Power and ground terminals: #16... AWG per UL/NEMA (primary/sary terminal)
|
| Width, approx |
351 mm
|
| Number of poles |
3
|
| Drawings | |
|---|---|
| 3D STEP Model (STP) | Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing | Drawing (DWG) |
| Product Drawing | Drawing (DXF) |
| Drawings |
|---|
| 3D STEP Model (STP) Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing Drawing (DWG) |
| Product Drawing Drawing (DXF) |
| General | Publication |
|---|---|
| Repair Parts List | -- |
| Specifications Sheet | -- |
| External Connections and OL Curves | -- |
| Dimension Sheet (PDF) | -- |
| Circuit Protection Device And SCCR Tables | -- |
| Product Cutsheet | -- |
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Technical Specifications
| Communications |
Ethernet
|
|---|---|
| Sub Brand |
ArmorStart
|
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP67
|
|---|---|
| Shipping weight, approx |
10.4 kg
|
| Shock |
Opsal: 15 G
|
| Wire strip length |
Power and ground terminals: 0.35 in (9 mm)
|
| Vibration |
Opsal, 1 G, 0.15 mm (0.006 in) displacement
|
| Tightening torque |
Power and ground terminals: 4.5 in-lb per UL/NEMA (sary terminal)
|
| Mechanical life operations |
Contactor C23 (AC-3): 13000000 ops per IEC
|
| Disconnect lock out |
Recommend 8 mm (5/16 in) lock shackle or hasp. The hasp should not exceed 8 mm (5/16 in) when closed.
|
| Altitude |
2000 m
|
|---|---|
| Operating temperature |
-20 °C
|
| Storage and transportation temperature |
-25 °C
|
| Humidity |
5...95% (noncondensing)
|
| Protection against shock |
Power circuit: IP2X per IEC
|
| Surge transient |
1 kV (12) L-L, 2 kV (2) L-N (earth)
|
| Radiated emissions |
Class A, Group 1, equivalent to C2 emissions
|
| Conducted radio frequency emissions |
10V rms communications cables, 10V rms (PE), 150 kHz...80 MHz
|
| Radio frequency electromagnetic field |
10V/m, 80 MHz...1 GHz, 3V/m, 1.4 GHz...2 GHz, 1V/m, 2.0 GHz...2.7 GHz
|
| Degree of protection (NEMA) |
4
|
| Pollution degree |
3
|
| Electrostatic discharge |
4 kV contact and 8 kV air
|
| Fast transient |
2 kV (power), 2 kV (PE), 1 kV (communications and control)
|
| Overload selection current range |
0.24 A
|
|---|---|
| Short circuit protection |
10 A rated device
|
| DHCP timeout |
Ethernet port: 30 s
|
| Web server |
Embedded web server
|
| Overvoltage category |
Control circuit: III per IEC
|
| Rated operational current |
Power circuit: 1.2 A maximum
|
| Product type |
Full voltage starter
|
| Rated impulse voltage |
Power circuit: 6 kV
|
| IP address |
Ethernet port: DHCP enabled by default
|
| Ports |
Ethernet port: embedded switch with 2 ports
|
| Rated input operation voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 24V DC
|
| Input OFF-state current |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): <1.5 mA
|
| Input OFF-state voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 0...5V DC
|
| Module inrush current |
EtherNet/IP version: 1.09 A (A1/A2 with HOA)
|
| Module steady current |
EtherNet/IP version: 0.3 A (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Total control power (running) |
EtherNet/IP version: 7.2 W (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Input ON-state voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 10...26V DC
|
| Operating frequency |
Power circuit: 50/60 Hz
|
| Input ON-state current |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 7.2mA @ 24V DC
|
| Ethernet receptacles |
Ethernet port: 2 D-coded, 4-pin female M12 connectors
|
| Option 1 |
HAND-OFF-AUTO selector keypad
|
| Number of contacts |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 2
|
| Voltage status only |
Sensor source: 11...26.4V DC from unswitched power (A3-A2)
|
| Trip rating |
120% of full load current (FLC) setting
|
| Type of current |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 24 DC
|
| Input compatibility |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): IEC 1133 Type 1+ per IEC
|
| Application in industrial area permitted (SCPD list) |
Size per NFPA 70 (NEC) or NFPA 79 for group motor applications
|
| Rated output operation voltage |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 26.4V DC
|
| Insulation voltage |
Power circuit: rated 600V
|
| Communication rate |
Ethernet port: 10/100 Mbs with auto negotiate half duplex and full duplex
|
| Dielectric withstand |
Power circuit: 2500V AC per IEC
|
| Type of contacts |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): normally open (N.O.)
|
| Current available |
Sensor source: 50 mA maximum per input, 200 mA for any single point
|
| Type of control circuit |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): solid state sourcing output
|
| Conventional thermal current (Ith) |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 0.5 A each, 1 A maximum combined
|
| RMS symmetrical amperes |
65 kA @ 480Y/277V (with gland type: RR)
|
| Rated operation voltage |
Power circuit: 200...575V
|
| 3-phase power/motor cable connection |
Conduit entrance with motor cable
|
| Input filter - software selectable |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): settable from 0...64 ms in 1 ms increments (ON to OFF)
|
| Total control power (pick up) |
EtherNet/IP version: 7.2 W (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Peak output current |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): current limited 2-8 A (5 A nominal) @ 24V DC
|
| Trip class |
Class 10, 15, 20
|
| Operational power rating |
Full voltage starters - IP67/NEMA Type 4: 0.5Hp @ 460V AC, 60 Hz
|
| Data |
Ethernet port: transported over both TCP and UDP, minimum of 500 I/O packets/s (pps), supports up to 150 concurrent TCP sockets
|
| Input frequency response, max |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 200 Hz (DeviceLogix response is greater than 200 Hz, network response depends on control system network performance.)
|
| Device connections |
TCP port supports 5 concurrent incoming connections
|
| Number of digital inputs |
4
|
| Number of digital outputs |
2
|
| Application in industrial area permitted |
True
|
| Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP |
True
|
| Mains frequency |
50/60 Hz
|
| Short circuit protection device performance (SCPD) type |
Type 1
|
| Short circuit rating |
30 kA
|
| Disconnect |
Motor disconnect
|
| Conection type |
Quick disconnects
|
| Utilization category |
Power circuit: AC-3 per IEC
|
| Security |
Web server: login and password configurable
|
| Configuration |
Web server: status, diagnostics and configuration tabs
|
|
Web server: support simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP)
|
|
| Off-state leakage current, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 10 µA
|
| Blocking voltage, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 35V DC
|
| On-state voltage @ max. output |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 1.5V DC
|
| Fault recovery |
DLR: Ring recovery time is less than 3 ms for a 50 node network
|
| Device level ring |
Beacon-based performance including IEEE 1588 end to end transparent clock
|
| Load types |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): resistive or light inductive
|
| Surge suppression |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): integrated diode, clA @ 35V DC
|
| Cycle rate, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 30 ops/minute capacitive and inductive loads
|
| Thermo-protection |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): integrated short circuit and over current protection
|
| Height, approx |
287.5 mm
|
|---|---|
| Depth, approx |
Motor connection 243 mm (9.57 in) M35 cordset
|
| Wire size |
Power and ground terminals: #16... AWG per UL/NEMA (primary/sary terminal)
|
| Width, approx |
351 mm
|
| Number of poles |
3
|
Drawings
| Drawings | |
|---|---|
| 3D STEP Model (STP) | Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing | Drawing (DWG) |
| Product Drawing | Drawing (DXF) |
| Drawings |
|---|
| 3D STEP Model (STP) Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing Drawing (DWG) |
| Product Drawing Drawing (DXF) |
Documents
|
Repair Parts List
General
-- |
|
Specifications Sheet
General
-- |
|
External Connections and OL Curves
General
-- |
|
Dimension Sheet (PDF)
General
-- |
|
Circuit Protection Device And SCCR Tables
General
-- |
|
Product Cutsheet
General
-- |
| General | Publication |
|---|---|
| Repair Parts List | -- |
| Specifications Sheet | -- |
| External Connections and OL Curves | -- |
| Dimension Sheet (PDF) | -- |
| Circuit Protection Device And SCCR Tables | -- |
| Product Cutsheet | -- |
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Certifications
- UKCA DOC
This product was certified with the above certifications as of {}. Products sold before or after this date might carry different certifications. Please review the product label to check for the certifications your specific product carries.
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