Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6

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1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 Product Description

The Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 is a high-performance AC variable frequency drive from Rockwell Automation's 1336 Force Series, engineered to serve as a critical network node in modern industrial automation architectures. Rated at 100HP, this drive integrates DeviceNet and Ethernet communication capabilities through its embedded HAS2 network interface module, enabling seamless data exchange between field-level motor control and upper-level supervisory systems. In smart factory environments where real-time data visibility, protocol interoperability, and remote diagnostics are non-negotiable, the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 delivers the communication backbone that connects variable speed motor control to the broader industrial data ecosystem.

Designed for demanding manufacturing environments, this drive supports bidirectional data flow across the full automation hierarchy — from signal acquisition at the motor shaft encoder level, through PLC command execution, up to SCADA dashboards and MES reporting layers. Its dual-protocol architecture eliminates the communication silos that commonly fragment production data in legacy installations, making it a preferred choice for system integrators modernizing brownfield facilities or commissioning new smart factory lines.

In a fully connected smart factory, the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 operates as a pivotal data node within a layered automation architecture. The data flow begins at the field device level, where motor feedback signals — speed, torque, current draw, and fault status — are captured by the drive's internal diagnostics engine. These parameters are then transmitted upstream via DeviceNet to a 1756-DNB DeviceNet Scanner module seated in a ControlLogix chassis, where a 1756-L73 ControlLogix PLC processes the data and executes closed-loop speed regulation logic in real time.

Simultaneously, the HAS2 Ethernet interface enables the drive to participate in an EtherNet/IP network segment managed by a Stratix 5700 industrial managed switch, which provides VLAN segmentation and Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization to ensure time-critical drive commands are never delayed by background traffic. This network segment connects the drive to a PanelView Plus 7 HMI terminal, where operators monitor motor speed trends, energy consumption, and active fault codes on a live graphical dashboard.

At the remote I/O layer, a 1734 POINT I/O adapter collects discrete and analog signals from proximity sensors, pressure transmitters, and temperature probes installed along the conveyor or pump system driven by the 1336F. These signals are mapped into the PLC's data table alongside the drive's own network data, creating a unified process view that feeds into a FactoryTalk View SE SCADA server. The SCADA system aggregates multi-drive data from several 1336 Force units across the production floor, enabling plant-wide energy benchmarking and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) calculation.

For facilities requiring protocol bridging between legacy serial networks and modern Ethernet infrastructure, a 1203-USB SCANport communication module or a dedicated ProSoft Technology MVI56E gateway module can be deployed alongside the 1336F to translate Modbus RTU or PROFIBUS DP signals from older field instruments into EtherNet/IP data objects. This architecture ensures that even legacy sensors and actuators contribute to the smart factory data pool without requiring full hardware replacement.

Edge analytics capabilities are extended through an Allen-Bradley Logix Edge or third-party edge gateway device that subscribes to the drive's EtherNet/IP data stream, applying local machine learning models for predictive maintenance — detecting bearing wear signatures or insulation degradation trends before they escalate into unplanned downtime. Alarm events generated by the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 are routed through the SCADA alarm management system, timestamped, and logged to a historian database for root cause analysis and regulatory compliance reporting.

Protocol Fragmentation: Many industrial sites operate a mix of DeviceNet legacy devices and modern EtherNet/IP infrastructure. The 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6's dual HAS2 network interface resolves this fragmentation natively, eliminating the need for external protocol converters on the drive circuit and reducing panel wiring complexity.

Data Islands and Visibility Gaps: Without network-enabled drives, motor operating data remains trapped at the field level, invisible to SCADA and MES systems. The 1336F exposes over 100 drive parameters — including output frequency, DC bus voltage, fault history, and energy consumption — as network-accessible data objects, transforming the drive from a passive actuator into an active data source within the plant information architecture.

Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics: Maintenance teams can remotely interrogate the drive's fault queue, parameter settings, and real-time operating values through RSLogix 5000 or FactoryTalk AssetCentre without dispatching technicians to the motor control center. This capability is particularly valuable in hazardous areas, high-bay installations, or geographically distributed pump stations where physical access is time-consuming or restricted.

Production Line Transparency: By integrating the 1336F into a FactoryTalk Metrics or third-party OEE platform, production managers gain per-drive cycle time data, energy cost per unit produced, and shift-level performance comparisons — enabling data-driven decisions on maintenance scheduling, energy optimization, and capacity planning.

Alarm Tracking and System Expansion: The drive's network alarm objects integrate directly with SCADA alarm management workflows, ensuring that every fault event is captured, acknowledged, and escalated according to site-defined procedures. As production capacity grows, additional 1336 Force drives or next-generation PowerFlex 755 units can be added to the same EtherNet/IP network segment without architectural redesign, protecting the initial infrastructure investment.

Q1: What communication protocols does the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 support, and is it compatible with modern EtherNet/IP networks? The 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 supports both DeviceNet and Ethernet communication via its HAS2 dual-port network interface module. It is fully compatible with EtherNet/IP networks and integrates with Rockwell Automation's Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 programming environment, FactoryTalk View HMI platforms, and standard EtherNet/IP SCADA systems. The drive can coexist on the same network segment as ControlLogix PLCs, Stratix managed switches, and other EtherNet/IP-enabled devices without requiring additional protocol gateways.

Q2: How does this drive support remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance in smart factory deployments? The drive continuously publishes real-time operating parameters — including output frequency, motor current, DC bus voltage, heatsink temperature, and fault codes — as EtherNet/IP data objects accessible to SCADA historians and edge analytics platforms. Maintenance teams can remotely access the drive's full fault queue and parameter set through FactoryTalk AssetCentre or RSLogix 5000 online monitoring, enabling condition-based maintenance decisions without physical access to the motor control center. Integration with edge gateway devices further enables local anomaly detection and predictive fault alerting.

Q3: What is the network latency performance of the HAS2 interface, and is it suitable for time-critical motion control applications? The HAS2 interface supports cyclic I/O messaging with configurable Requested Packet Intervals (RPI) as low as 2ms on EtherNet/IP, making it suitable for closed-loop speed regulation and coordinated multi-drive applications where deterministic data delivery is required. For applications demanding sub-millisecond synchronization, Rockwell's ControlNet or Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP (using CIP Motion) with compatible PowerFlex drives would be the recommended architecture. The 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 is optimally suited for process-level control where 5–20ms cycle times are standard.

Q4: Does NANKMOS provide pre-shipment testing, and what warranty coverage applies to the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6? Yes. Every 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 unit supplied by NANKMOS undergoes pre-shipment functional verification, including power-on testing, network communication validation, and parameter integrity checks. The unit is covered by a 12-month warranty from the date of shipment, covering manufacturing defects and component failures under normal operating conditions. NANKMOS maintains in-stock inventory of 1336 Force Series drives to support urgent replacement requirements and minimize production downtime for our industrial customers.