281E-F12S-NA-RG
ArmorStart Safety DOLR Mod
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Control Module for 281 Safety Reversing Starter, EtherNet/IP, Current Range 0.24...1.2 A
281E-F12S-NA-RG
ArmorStart Safety DOLR Mod
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Control Module for 281 Safety Reversing Starter, EtherNet/IP, Current Range 0.24...1.2 A
Overview
Electrical & Connectivity
Power & Electrical Characteristics
Compliance & Environment
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Physical Characteristics
Mechanical
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Technotes
| Unique Product Identifier |
281E-F12S-NA-RG
|
|---|---|
| UPC |
889508117881
|
| Estimated Lead Time |
182 days
|
| Standard Warranty Duration |
1 year See details |
| Country of Origin |
Mexico
|
| 3-phase power/motor cable connection |
Round-ArmorStart ST compatible
|
|---|---|
| Application in industrial area permitted |
True
|
| Average frequency of a dangerous failure (PFH) |
6.0E-9 (1/h)
|
| Blocking voltage, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 35V DC
|
| Circuit breaker operational current rating, max |
60 A @ 600Y/347V (short circuit protection: 10A, 10B, 10C, 25D)
|
| Communication rate |
10/100 Mbs with auto negotiate half duplex and full duplex
|
| Component response time |
Bulletin 281: 20...40 ms
|
| Configuration |
Web server: status, diagnostics and configuration tabs
|
| Contact rating |
SI - SM1 and SM2 (24V DC): DC-12 L/R, 1 ms resistive, 6 A
|
| Contact type |
SI - SM1 and SM2 (24V DC): IEC 60947-5-1 Annex L - mechanically
|
| Contactor size |
12 A safety contactor
|
| Control module |
Control module only
|
| Control voltage |
EtherNet/IP version: 24V DC
|
| Conventional thermal current (Ith) |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 0.5 A each, 1 A maximum combined
|
| Current available |
Sensor source: 50 mA maximum per input, 200 mA for any single point @ input rating
|
| Cycle rate, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 30 ops/minute capacitive and inductive loads
|
| DHCP timeout |
30 s
|
| Data rate |
Transported over both TCP and UDP, Minimum of 500 I/O packets/s (pps), Supports up to 150 concurrent TCP sockets
|
| Device connections |
TCP port supports 5 concurrent incoming connections
|
| Device level ring |
Beacon-based performance including IEEE 1588 end to end transparent clock
|
| Dielectric withstand |
Power circuit: 2500V AC per IEC
|
|
Web server: support simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP)
|
|
| Ethernet receptacles |
2 D-coded, 4-pin female M12 connectors
|
| Fault recovery |
DLR: Ring recovery time is less than 3 ms for a 50 node network
|
| Fuse operational current rating, max |
30 A @ 600Y/347V (short circuit protection: 10A, 10B, 10C, 25D)
|
| IP address |
DHCP enabled by default
|
| 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
|
| Input ON-state current |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 7.2mA @ 24V DC
|
| Input ON-state voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 10...26V DC
|
| Input compatibility |
IEC 61131-2 per IEC
|
| Input filter - software selectable |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): settable from 0...64 ms in 1 ms increments (ON to OFF)
|
| 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.)
|
| Insulation voltage |
Power circuit: rated 600V AC
|
| Load types |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): resistive or light inductive
|
| MTTF |
100 year
|
| Mains frequency |
50/60 Hz
|
| 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)
|
| Number of outputs |
)
|
| ON-state voltage, max |
Sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 1.5V DC @ maximum output
|
| Off-state leakage current, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 10 µA
|
| Operating frequency |
Power circuit: 50/60 Hz
|
| Operational power rating |
Reversing starters - IP67/NEMA Type 4: 0.5Hp @ 460V AC, 60 Hz (EtherNet communication)
|
| Option 1 |
Status only keypad
|
| Overload current |
0.24 A
|
| Overvoltage category |
Control circuit: III per IEC
|
| Peak output current |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): current limited 2-8 A (5 A nominal) @ 24V DC
|
| Ports |
Embedded switch with 2 ports
|
| RMS symmetrical amperes |
65 kA @ 600Y/347V (short circuit protection: 10A, 10B, 10C, 25D)
|
| Rated impulse voltage |
Power circuit: 6 kV
|
| Rated input operation voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 24V DC
|
| Rated operating current, max |
Power circuit: 1.2 A
|
| Rated operation voltage |
Power circuit: 200...575V
|
| Rated output operation voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 26.4V DC
|
| SO - P/M |
3 W/0.125 A per contactor (two safety contactors)
|
| Security |
Web server: login and password configurable
|
| Short circuit protection device performance (SCPD) type |
Type 1
|
| Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP |
True
|
| Surge suppression |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): integrated diode, clA @ 35V DC
|
| Thermo-protection |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): integrated short circuit and over current protection
|
| Total control power (pick up) |
EtherNet/IP version: 7.2 W (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Total control power (running) |
EtherNet/IP version: 7.2 W (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Trip class |
Class 10, 15, 20
|
| Trip rating |
120% of full load current (FLC) setting
|
| Type of contacts |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): normally open (N.O.)
|
| Type of control circuit |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): Solid state sourcing output
|
| Type of current |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 24V DC
|
| Utilization category |
Power circuit: AC-3 per IEC
|
| Voltage status only |
Sensor source: 11...26.4V DC from unswitched power (A3-A2)
|
| Web server |
Embedded web server
|
| Altitude |
2000 m
|
|---|---|
| Conducted radio frequency emissions |
10V rms communications cables, 10V rms (PE), 150 kHz...80 MHz
|
| Degree of protection (NEMA) |
4
|
| Electrostatic discharge |
4 kV contact and 8 kV air
|
| Fast transient |
2 kV (power), 2 kV (PE), 1 kV (communications and control)
|
| Humidity |
5...95% noncondensing
|
| Operating temperature |
-20 °C
|
| Pollution degree |
3
|
| Protection against shock |
Power circuit: IP2X per IEC
|
| Radiated emissions |
Class A, Group 1, equivalent to C2 emissions
|
| Radio frequency electromagnetic field |
10 V/m, 80 MHz...1 GHz, 3 V/m, 1.4 GHz...2 GHz, 1 V/m, 2.0 GHz ...2.7 GHz
|
| Storage and transportation temperature |
-25 °C
|
| Surge transient |
1 kV (12) L-L, 2 kV (2) L-N (earth)
|
Mechanical
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP67
|
|---|---|
| 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.
|
| Mechanical life operations |
Contactor C23, AC-3 (IEC), 13000000
|
| Shipping weight, approx |
10.4 kg
|
| Shock |
Opsal: 15 G
|
| Tightening torque |
Power and ground terminals: 4.5 in-lb per UL/NEMA (sary terminal)
|
| Vibration |
Opsal, 1 G, 0.15 mm (0.006 in) displacement
|
| Wire strip length |
Power and ground terminals: 0.35 in (9 mm)
|
Construction
| Number of poles |
3
|
|---|---|
| Wire size |
Power and ground terminals: #16... AWG per UL/NEMA (primary/sary terminal)
|
| Drawings | |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Drawing (PDF) | Download (PDF) |
| 3-Dimensional STEP model (STP) | Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing | Drawing (DXF) |
| Drawings |
|---|
| Dimensional Drawing (PDF) Download (PDF) |
| 3-Dimensional STEP model (STP) Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing Drawing (DXF) |
| General | Publication |
|---|---|
| Product Profile | 280ES-PC001 |
| User Manual | 280ES-UM002 |
| Selection Guide | 280-SG002 |
| Product Cutsheet | -- |
| Technical Data | 280ES-TD001 |
| Selection Guide | Publication |
|---|---|
| 280-sg002_-en-p | 280-SG002 |
| User Manual | Publication |
|---|---|
| 280es-um002_-en-p | 280ES-UM002 |
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Regulatory Information
| EU Importer Address |
Rockwell Automation N.V |
|---|---|
| EU Authorized Representative Address |
Rockwell Automation N.V |
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Overview
| Unique Product Identifier |
281E-F12S-NA-RG
|
|---|---|
| UPC |
889508117881
|
| Estimated Lead Time |
182 days
|
| Standard Warranty Duration |
1 year See details |
| Country of Origin |
Mexico
|
Electrical & Connectivity
| 3-phase power/motor cable connection |
Round-ArmorStart ST compatible
|
|---|---|
| Application in industrial area permitted |
True
|
| Average frequency of a dangerous failure (PFH) |
6.0E-9 (1/h)
|
| Blocking voltage, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 35V DC
|
| Circuit breaker operational current rating, max |
60 A @ 600Y/347V (short circuit protection: 10A, 10B, 10C, 25D)
|
| Communication rate |
10/100 Mbs with auto negotiate half duplex and full duplex
|
| Component response time |
Bulletin 281: 20...40 ms
|
| Configuration |
Web server: status, diagnostics and configuration tabs
|
| Contact rating |
SI - SM1 and SM2 (24V DC): DC-12 L/R, 1 ms resistive, 6 A
|
| Contact type |
SI - SM1 and SM2 (24V DC): IEC 60947-5-1 Annex L - mechanically
|
| Contactor size |
12 A safety contactor
|
| Control module |
Control module only
|
| Control voltage |
EtherNet/IP version: 24V DC
|
| Conventional thermal current (Ith) |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 0.5 A each, 1 A maximum combined
|
| Current available |
Sensor source: 50 mA maximum per input, 200 mA for any single point @ input rating
|
| Cycle rate, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 30 ops/minute capacitive and inductive loads
|
| DHCP timeout |
30 s
|
| Data rate |
Transported over both TCP and UDP, Minimum of 500 I/O packets/s (pps), Supports up to 150 concurrent TCP sockets
|
| Device connections |
TCP port supports 5 concurrent incoming connections
|
| Device level ring |
Beacon-based performance including IEEE 1588 end to end transparent clock
|
| Dielectric withstand |
Power circuit: 2500V AC per IEC
|
|
Web server: support simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP)
|
|
| Ethernet receptacles |
2 D-coded, 4-pin female M12 connectors
|
| Fault recovery |
DLR: Ring recovery time is less than 3 ms for a 50 node network
|
| Fuse operational current rating, max |
30 A @ 600Y/347V (short circuit protection: 10A, 10B, 10C, 25D)
|
| IP address |
DHCP enabled by default
|
| 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
|
| Input ON-state current |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 7.2mA @ 24V DC
|
| Input ON-state voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 10...26V DC
|
| Input compatibility |
IEC 61131-2 per IEC
|
| Input filter - software selectable |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): settable from 0...64 ms in 1 ms increments (ON to OFF)
|
| 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.)
|
| Insulation voltage |
Power circuit: rated 600V AC
|
| Load types |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): resistive or light inductive
|
| MTTF |
100 year
|
| Mains frequency |
50/60 Hz
|
| 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)
|
| Number of outputs |
)
|
| ON-state voltage, max |
Sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 1.5V DC @ maximum output
|
| Off-state leakage current, max |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 10 µA
|
| Operating frequency |
Power circuit: 50/60 Hz
|
| Operational power rating |
Reversing starters - IP67/NEMA Type 4: 0.5Hp @ 460V AC, 60 Hz (EtherNet communication)
|
| Option 1 |
Status only keypad
|
| Overload current |
0.24 A
|
| Overvoltage category |
Control circuit: III per IEC
|
| Peak output current |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): current limited 2-8 A (5 A nominal) @ 24V DC
|
| Ports |
Embedded switch with 2 ports
|
| RMS symmetrical amperes |
65 kA @ 600Y/347V (short circuit protection: 10A, 10B, 10C, 25D)
|
| Rated impulse voltage |
Power circuit: 6 kV
|
| Rated input operation voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A3/A2): 24V DC
|
| Rated operating current, max |
Power circuit: 1.2 A
|
| Rated operation voltage |
Power circuit: 200...575V
|
| Rated output operation voltage |
Sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 26.4V DC
|
| SO - P/M |
3 W/0.125 A per contactor (two safety contactors)
|
| Security |
Web server: login and password configurable
|
| Short circuit protection device performance (SCPD) type |
Type 1
|
| Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP |
True
|
| Surge suppression |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): integrated diode, clA @ 35V DC
|
| Thermo-protection |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): integrated short circuit and over current protection
|
| Total control power (pick up) |
EtherNet/IP version: 7.2 W (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Total control power (running) |
EtherNet/IP version: 7.2 W (A3/A2 without HOA)
|
| Trip class |
Class 10, 15, 20
|
| Trip rating |
120% of full load current (FLC) setting
|
| Type of contacts |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): normally open (N.O.)
|
| Type of control circuit |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): Solid state sourcing output
|
| Type of current |
Output ratings - sourced from control circuit (A1/A2): 24V DC
|
| Utilization category |
Power circuit: AC-3 per IEC
|
| Voltage status only |
Sensor source: 11...26.4V DC from unswitched power (A3-A2)
|
| Web server |
Embedded web server
|
Compliance & Environment
| Altitude |
2000 m
|
|---|---|
| Conducted radio frequency emissions |
10V rms communications cables, 10V rms (PE), 150 kHz...80 MHz
|
| Degree of protection (NEMA) |
4
|
| Electrostatic discharge |
4 kV contact and 8 kV air
|
| Fast transient |
2 kV (power), 2 kV (PE), 1 kV (communications and control)
|
| Humidity |
5...95% noncondensing
|
| Operating temperature |
-20 °C
|
| Pollution degree |
3
|
| Protection against shock |
Power circuit: IP2X per IEC
|
| Radiated emissions |
Class A, Group 1, equivalent to C2 emissions
|
| Radio frequency electromagnetic field |
10 V/m, 80 MHz...1 GHz, 3 V/m, 1.4 GHz...2 GHz, 1 V/m, 2.0 GHz ...2.7 GHz
|
| Storage and transportation temperature |
-25 °C
|
| Surge transient |
1 kV (12) L-L, 2 kV (2) L-N (earth)
|
Physical Characteristics
Mechanical
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP67
|
|---|---|
| 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.
|
| Mechanical life operations |
Contactor C23, AC-3 (IEC), 13000000
|
| Shipping weight, approx |
10.4 kg
|
| Shock |
Opsal: 15 G
|
| Tightening torque |
Power and ground terminals: 4.5 in-lb per UL/NEMA (sary terminal)
|
| Vibration |
Opsal, 1 G, 0.15 mm (0.006 in) displacement
|
| Wire strip length |
Power and ground terminals: 0.35 in (9 mm)
|
Construction
| Number of poles |
3
|
|---|---|
| Wire size |
Power and ground terminals: #16... AWG per UL/NEMA (primary/sary terminal)
|
Drawings
| Drawings | |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Drawing (PDF) | Download (PDF) |
| 3-Dimensional STEP model (STP) | Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing | Drawing (DXF) |
| Drawings |
|---|
| Dimensional Drawing (PDF) Download (PDF) |
| 3-Dimensional STEP model (STP) Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing Drawing (DXF) |
Documents
|
Product Profile
General
280ES-PC001 |
|
User Manual
General
280ES-UM002 |
|
Selection Guide
General
280-SG002 |
|
Product Cutsheet
General
-- |
|
Technical Data
General
280ES-TD001 |
|
280-sg002_-en-p
Selection Guide
280-SG002 |
|
280es-um002_-en-p
User Manual
280ES-UM002 |
| General | Publication |
|---|---|
| Product Profile | 280ES-PC001 |
| User Manual | 280ES-UM002 |
| Selection Guide | 280-SG002 |
| Product Cutsheet | -- |
| Technical Data | 280ES-TD001 |
| Selection Guide | Publication |
| 280-sg002_-en-p | 280-SG002 |
| User Manual | Publication |
| 280es-um002_-en-p | 280ES-UM002 |
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Certifications
This product was certified with the above certifications as of 2026-07-15. 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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Regulatory Information
| EU Importer Address |
Rockwell Automation N.V |
|---|---|
| EU Authorized Representative Address |
Rockwell Automation N.V |
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