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ArmorStart distributed motor controllers (280/281/284, 290/291/294)
26 Allen-Bradley ArmorStart (280, 281, 284, 290, 291, 294) catalog numbers, each with the ratings and the lifecycle status shown on its Rockwell product page (read on 3 November 2026). TDL quotes these parts as spares or as part of a project, and handles configuration, programming and commissioning on site.
- Rockwell currently presents two ArmorStart lines on the family page: ArmorStart LT (290/291/294) and ArmorStart ST (281/284).
- ArmorStart LT: starter power 0.37...2.2 kW, VFD power 0.37...1.5 kW, V/Hz control, EtherNet/IP and/or DeviceNet, IP66/Type 4/12 single-box enclosure, 6 configurable embedded I/O.
- ArmorStart ST: starter power 0.37...7.5 kW, VFD power 0.75...3.3 kW, sensorless vector control, EtherNet/IP only, IP67/Type 4/13 two-box design, 4 inputs/2 outputs embedded I/O.
- The selection guide calls the earlier EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet ArmorStart versions 'legacy'; the EtherNet/IP legacy line pre-dates ArmorStart ST.
- The legacy DeviceNet ArmorStart (280D/281D/284D) product pages read show Discontinued as of October 08, 2024; the legacy EtherNet/IP starters (280E/281E with CR/RR/DR connections) show Discontinued as of December 01, 2025, and the legacy 284E VFD pages read show Discontinued as of December 01, 2025 or June 01, 2026, depending on the catalog number.
How to read the catalog number
- Position 1 (bulletin): 280 = full-voltage (DOL) starter, 281 = reversing starter, 284 = VFD; ArmorStart LT uses 290 / 291 / 294 for the same three types.
- Legacy 280/281: 28xE-F12Z-10C-CR-option. E = EtherNet/IP or D = DeviceNet; F = IP67/UL Type 4/12; 12 or 23 = contactor size; control-voltage letter Z = 24V DC (DeviceNet also D = 120V AC, B = 240V AC); 10 or 25 = 10 A or 25 A rated short-circuit protection device; overload range A = 0.24...1.2 A, B = 0.5...2.5 A, C = 1.1...5.5 A, D = 3.2...16 A; connections CR = conduit, RR = round ArmorConnect media, DR = daisy chain (suffix W = no motor cable); options 3 = HOA keypad, 3FR = HOA with Forward/Reverse, SM = safety monitor (DeviceNet).
- Legacy 284 VFD: 284E-FVD2P3Z-10-CR-options. V = sensorless vector + V/Hz (DeviceNet also H = V/Hz); output current code (380...480V) D1P4 = 1.4 A / 0.4 kW, D2P3 = 2.3 A / 0.75 kW, D4P0 = 4.0 A / 1.5 kW, D6P0 = 6.0 A / 2.2 kW, D7P6 = 7.6 A / 3.3 kW; Z = 24V DC control; 10/25 = short-circuit device rating; options 3 = HOA with Jog, DB/DB1 = dynamic brake connection, SB = source brake contactor, CB = control brake contactor (DeviceNet), EMI = EMI filter, OC = output contactor.
- ArmorStart ST: 281[E/ES/GS]-F[12/23][Z/S]-[10/25][A-D]-RRG-[3FR/00]-[22/00] and 284[E/ES/GS]-FVD[2P3/4P0/6P0/7P6][Z/S]-[10/25]-RRG-[3]-SBG-DB1-EMI-[22/00]. E = standard, ES = integrated safety version 4 in/2 out, GS = integrated safety version 6 in/0 out; Z = 24V DC, S = 24V DC safety version; RRG = round media connections; 22 = safety I/O included, 00 = none.
- ArmorStart LT: 29x[E/D]-F[A/B or D1P5/D2P5/D4P2][Z/P]-[G1/G2/G3]-options. E = EtherNet/IP, D = DeviceNet; F = IP66/UL Type 4/12; 290/291 overload A = 0.24...3.5 A, B = 1.1...7.6 A; 294 output D1P5 = 1.5 A (0.4 kW), D2P5 = 2.5 A (0.75 kW), D4P2 = 3.6 A (1.5 kW); Z = external 24V DC control power, P = internal power supply (only with 400Y/230V...480Y/277V supply); G1 = conduit entry, G2 = ArmorConnect, G3 = gland kit (daisy chain); options 3 / 3FR = HOA, SB = source brake (294).
- The bulletin prefix alone does not identify the line: 281E/284E are used by both the legacy EtherNet/IP line (CR/RR/DR connections) and ArmorStart ST (RRG connections).
Catalog numbers 26 catalog numbers
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| Catalog number | Rockwell description | Type | Current | Network | Control voltage | Product line | Lifecycle (Rockwell) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280E-F12Z-NA-R | ArmorStart Control Module Starter | Control module for 280 full-voltage starter | 0.24...1.2 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | Legacy ArmorStart EtherNet/IP (control module spare) | Active Mature |
| 281E-F12Z-10A-RRG-3FR | ArmorStart DOLR Starter | Reversing starter, HOA with Forward/Reverse | 0.24...1.2 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active |
| 281E-F12Z-10B-RRG-3FR | ArmorStart DOLR Starter | Reversing starter, HOA with Forward/Reverse | 0.5...2.5 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active |
| 281E-F23Z-25D-RRG-3FR | ArmorStart DOLR Starter | Reversing starter, HOA with Forward/Reverse | 3.2...16 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active |
| 281E-F12S-10A-RRG | ArmorStart 281 DOLR-G Saf Starter | Reversing starter, safety version (hardwired) | 0.24...1.2 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active |
| 281ES-F12S-10B-RRG-00 | ArmorStart DOLR Starter NetSaf | Reversing starter, integrated safety version (4 in/2 out) | 0.5...2.5 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active |
| 281ES-F23S-25D-RRG-3FR-00 | ArmorStart DOLR Starter NetSaf | Reversing starter, integrated safety version (4 in/2 out), HOA with Forward/Reverse | 3.2...16 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active |
| 281GS-F12S-10C-RRG-3FR-22 | ArmorStart DOLR Starter NetSaf | Reversing starter, integrated safety version (6 in/0 out), HOA with Forward/Reverse | 1.1...5.5 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active |
| 284E-FVD2P3Z-10-RRG-SBG-DB1-EMI | EtherNet_IP ArmorStart VFD | VFD | 2.3 A, 0.75 kW / 1.0 Hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active Mature |
| 284E-FVD4P0Z-10-RRG-SBG-DB1-EMI | EtherNet_IP ArmorStart VFD | VFD | 4.0 A, 1.5 kW / 2.0 Hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active Mature |
| 284E-FVD6P0Z-25-RRG-3-SBG-DB1-EMI | EtherNet_IP ArmorStart VFD | VFD, HOA keypad | 6.0 A, 2.2 kW / 3.0 Hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active Mature |
| 284E-FVD7P6Z-25-RRG-SBG-DB1-EMI | Ethernet IP VFD Armorstart 284 | VFD | 7.6 A, 3.0 kW / 5.0 Hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active Mature |
| 284E-FVD2P3S-10-RRG-SBG-DB1-EMI | EtherNet_IP ArmorStart VFD - Safety | VFD, safety version (hardwired) | 2.3 A, 0.75 kW / 1.0 Hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active Mature |
| 284GS-FVD4P0S-10-RRG-SBG-DB1-EMI-22 | EtherNet Var Freq Drive NetSaf | VFD, integrated safety version (6 in/0 out) | 4.0 A, 1.5 kW / 2.0 Hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC | ArmorStart ST (RRG connection style) | Active Mature |
| 290E-FAZ-G1 | Direct Online Starter | DOL (full-voltage starter) | 0.24...3.5 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC external (+10%, -20%) | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 290E-FBZ-G1 | Direct Online Starter | DOL (full-voltage starter) | 1.1...7.6 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC external (+10%, -20%) | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 290E-FAP-G3 | Direct Online Starter | DOL (full-voltage starter) | 0.24...3.5 A | EtherNet/IP | Internal power supply | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 290D-FAP-G1 | Direct Online Starter | DOL (full-voltage starter) | 0.24...3.5 A | DeviceNet | Internal power supply | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 291E-FAZ-G2-3FR | Direct Online Reversing Starte [sic, title truncated on page] | Reversing starter, HOA with Forward/Reverse | 0.24...3.5 A | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC external (+10%, -20%) | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 291E-FBP-G2 | Direct Online Reversing Starte [sic, title truncated on page] | Reversing starter | 1.1...7.6 A | EtherNet/IP | Internal power supply | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 291D-FAP-G1-3FR | Direct Online Reversing Starte [sic, title truncated on page] | Reversing starter, HOA with Forward/Reverse | 0.24...3.5 A | DeviceNet | Internal power supply | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 294E-FD1P5Z-G1 | Variable Frequency Drive | VFD | 1.5 A, 0.4 kW / 0.5 hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC external (+10%, -20%) | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 294E-FD2P5Z-G2 | Variable Frequency Drive | VFD | 2.5 A, 0.75 kW / 1.0 hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC external (+10%, -20%) | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 294E-FD4P2Z-G1-3 | Variable Frequency Drive | VFD, HOA | 3.6 A, 1.5 kW / 2.0 hp | EtherNet/IP | 24V DC external (+10%, -20%) | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 294E-FD4P2P-G2 | Variable Frequency Drive | VFD | 3.6 A, 1.5 kW / 2.0 hp | EtherNet/IP | Internal power supply | ArmorStart LT | Active |
| 294D-FD2P5Z-G2 | Variable Frequency Drive | VFD | 2.5 A, 0.75 kW / 1.0 hp | DeviceNet | 24V DC external (+10%, -20%) | ArmorStart LT | Active |
Discontinued and end-of-life catalog numbers 16 catalog numbers
| Catalog number | Product | Lifecycle | Replacement named by Rockwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280E-F12Z-10A-CR | ArmorStart Starter | Discontinued 01/12/2025 | — |
| 280E-F12Z-10C-RR-3 | ArmorStart Starter | Discontinued 01/12/2025 | — |
| 280E-F23Z-25D-RR | ArmorStart Starter | Discontinued 01/12/2025 | — |
| 281E-F12Z-10A-CR | ArmorStart Reversing Starter | Discontinued 01/12/2025 | — |
| 281E-F12Z-10A-RR-3FR | ArmorStart Reversing Starter | Discontinued 01/12/2025 | — |
| 281E-F23Z-25D-CRW-3FR | ArmorStart Reversing Starter | Discontinued 01/12/2025 | — |
| 284E-FVD1P4Z-10-RR | EtherNet_IP ArmorStart VFD Safety | Discontinued 01/06/2026 | — |
| 284E-FVD2P3Z-10-RRW-3-DB1-SB-EMI | EtherNet_IP ArmorStart VFD Safety | Discontinued 01/06/2026 | — |
| 280D-F12Z-10C-RR | ArmorStart Starter | Discontinued 08/10/2024 | — |
| 280D-F23D-25D-CR | ArmorStart Starter | Discontinued 08/10/2024 | — |
| 280D-F12S-10C-CR | ArmorStart Direct Online Starter | Discontinued 08/10/2024 | — |
| 281D-F12Z-10C-CRW-SM | ArmorStart Reversing Starter | Discontinued 08/10/2024 | — |
| 284D-FVD4P0Z-10-RR | DeviceNet ArmorStart VFD Safety | Discontinued 08/10/2024 | — |
| 284D-FVD7P6Z-25-RR | DeviceNet ArmorStart VFD Safety | Discontinued 08/10/2024 | — |
| 284D-FVD1P4D-10-RRW-CB-DB-EMI | DeviceNet ArmorStart VFD Safety | Discontinued 08/10/2024 | — |
| 284G-FVD4P0D-10-RRG-CBG-DB1-EMI | ArmorStart 284 Controller | Discontinued 02/07/2025 | — |
Lifecycle status changes over time: confirm the current status on the Rockwell product page or in the Product Compatibility and Download Center before ordering.
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Sources
- Rockwell Automation product page of each catalog number in the tables, read on 3 November 2026.
- rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/hardware/motor-control/armorstart-distributed-motor-controllers.html
- 280-SG002A-EN-P (Sep 2019) p.5, p.47
- Rockwell product pages, read 2026-11-03
- 280-SG002A-EN-P p.16, p.33
- 280E-UM001C-EN-P p.18; 280-UM002C-EN-P p.16
- 280E-UM001C-EN-P p.19; 280-UM002C-EN-P p.17-18
- 280-SG002A-EN-P p.22, p.26-27
- 280-SG002A-EN-P p.35, p.39-40
- 280-SG002A-EN-P p.5, p.22, p.27; 280E-UM001C-EN-P p.18-19