Description
Unboxing & Hardware Overview
- Manufacturer & Architecture: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation (Ultra3000 / Kinetix Motion Control Family)
- Part Number / Model: 2098-DSD-030-SE (Catalog Designation: Ultra3000 Digital Servo Drive with SERCOS Interface)
- Product Type: High-Performance Digital AC Servo Drive
- Physical Dimensions: Compact panel-mount enclosure (approx. 3.6 in W x 9.6 in D x 14.2 in H / 91 mm x 244 mm x 361 mm)
- Estimated Shipping Weight: ~6.0 lbs (2.7 kg) enclosed in ESD-safe packaging and protective industrial structural cushioning
- Primary Condition Status: Factory New / New Surplus / Remanufactured options available (verify firmware version tier and hardware series suffix like /A or /B prior to deployment)
Product Introduction
The Allen-Bradley 2098-DSD-030-SE is an advanced digital AC servo drive belonging to the popular Ultra3000 product line. Engineered for precision motion control applications, this drive delivers high dynamic response, exceptional velocity regulation, and precise torque control for industrial servo motors.
Featuring an integrated SERCOS (SErial Real-time COmmunication System) interface, the 2098-DSD-030-SE allows high-speed, noise-immune digital communication with multi-axis motion controllers (such as ControlLogix modules with SERCOS bridges). It is widely utilized across packaging, material handling, converting, and robotics systems demanding synchronized multi-axis coordination.
Core Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Product Series | Allen-Bradley Ultra3000 Digital Servo Drive |
| Part Identifier | 2098-DSD-030-SE |
| Input Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC (\pm 10\%), single or three-phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Output Rating | 3 kW at 230 VAC (1.5 kW at 115 VAC) |
| Continuous Output Current | 10.6 A |
| Peak Output Current | 30.0 A |
| Communication Interface | SERCOS fiber-optic ring communication port |
| Control Power Supply | Separate 12/24 VDC logic control power input |
| Feedback Support | High-resolution encoder, Stegmann Hiperface, or resolver feedback options |
| Operating Temperature | 0^\circC to +55^\circC (32^\circF to 131^\circF) ambient cabinet rating |
| Enclosure Type | IP00 open-type chassis (requires installation inside a rated electrical control cabinet) |
Compliance & Standards Alignment
- Designed and manufactured in compliance with international standards including UL, c-UL-us, CE, and RCM electrical and safety directives.
- Built with advanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding compliance to mitigate high-frequency switching noise within dense industrial control panels.
Technical Note: The SERCOS interface relies on fiber-optic cables for ring communication. When handling or routing SERCOS cables connected to the 2098-DSD-030-SE, strictly adhere to minimum bend radius limits (typically 2 inches or greater) and keep protective dust caps on transceivers until the moment of connection to avoid optical attenuation errors.
Storage & Asset Preservation Guidelines
- Store the servo drive inside its original factory antistatic ESD bag to protect internal gate-drive circuits, microprocessors, and optical ports from static discharge.
- Maintain a clean, dry, climate-controlled warehouse setting with ambient storage temperatures between -40^\circC and +85^\circC and relative humidity kept under 95% (non-condensing).
- Avoid mechanical heavy shocks, drops, or physical pressure to the front connector array and fiber-optic ports.
Physical Installation Prerequisites
- Ensure that all AC mains lines, auxiliary 24VDC logic feeds, and high-voltage motor power cables are completely isolated, de-energized, and locked out (LOTO) for at least 5 to 10 minutes to allow internal DC bus capacitors to fully discharge before handling.
- Mount the drive vertically on a flat, grounded conductive metal panel to ensure optimal thermal transfer via the integrated rear heatsink and continuous EMC bonding.
- Verify proper torque on all power terminals, ground studs, and motor shielding clamps to prevent electrical noise coupling or intermittent connection faults under machine vibration.
Buyer’s FAQ & Logistics
Q: What Harmonized System (HS) code applies to this Allen-Bradley servo drive?
A: Industrial motor controllers, static converters, and digital servo drives typically classify under HS code 8504.40 (Static converters) or 8537.10 (Boards, panels, consoles for electric control). Confirm final codes with your licensed customs broker.
Q: Does part 2003-DSD-030-SE require special software for configuration?
A: Yes. Configuration, tuning, and parameter setup are handled using UltraWare software via the drive’s front RS-232 serial communication port.
Q: Is the listed online price final for procurement?
A: Note: Price is subject to market availability, hardware revision level, and surplus vs. factory-new options; contact our technical sales desk for a formal, time-sensitive quotation.
