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Allen-Bradley · Motor and drive compatibility
Allen-Bradley servo motor and drive compatibility: MPL, MPM, MPF, MPS, VPL, VPF, TL and 1326AB
This chart shows which Kinetix drive families Rockwell lists as compatible with each Allen-Bradley servo motor family, and what changes when an older Kinetix 6000 axis is migrated to Kinetix 5700. Use it to decide whether to repair the motor you have or plan an upgrade. Star Automations repairs Allen-Bradley motors and drives as an independent repairer and is not a Rockwell Automation authorised service provider.
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Send a photo of the nameplate first. We confirm whether the motor is repairable, and the quote, the same working day.
Urgent: 3 working days
Repair, encoder alignment and test, counted from the day the motor reaches the bench and the quote is approved.
Standard: 7 working days
Full repair, encoder alignment, run test under load and a printed test report.
- Free repairability check from a nameplate photo
- Printed test report with every motor
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- Pickup can be arranged; parts that must be imported are quoted with their own timeline
01Chart
Which drive works with which motor
Drive families marked compatible by Rockwell for each motor family. Always confirm the exact motor catalogue number, voltage class and feedback type before you buy or connect a drive.
| Motor family | Compatible drive families (Rockwell compatibility matrix) | Star repair page |
|---|---|---|
| MPL-A/B | ArmorKinetix, Kinetix 5700, 5500, 5100, 5300, 6500, 6200, 6000, 300/350, 2000, 7000 | MPL repair |
| MPM-A/B | Same families as MPL | MPM repair |
| MPF-A/B | ArmorKinetix, Kinetix 5700, 5500, 5100, 5300, 6500, 6200, 6000, 300/350, 2000 | MPF repair |
| MPS-A/B | Same families as MPF | MPS repair |
| VPL-A/B | ArmorKinetix, Kinetix 5700, 5500 (not compatible with Kinetix 6000) | VPL repair |
| VPF-A/B | ArmorKinetix, Kinetix 5700, 5500 (not compatible with Kinetix 6000) | VPF repair |
| TLP-A | Kinetix 5100, 5300 | TLP-A repair |
| TLY-A | Kinetix 5100, 5300, 300/350, 2000, and Kinetix 6000 for TLY-Axx-H only | TLY-A repair |
| 1326AB (M2L/S2L) | Kinetix 6000. On Kinetix 5700 it needs a resolver converter kit and a custom motor file, per Rockwell migration guidance | 1326AB repair |
02Upgrade
Upgrading from Kinetix 6000 to Kinetix 5700
Rockwell lists the Kinetix 6000 drives as discontinued and recommends Kinetix 5700. The motor often carries over, but the drive, cables and feedback connection need checking.
- MPL, MPM, MPF and MPS motors. Rockwell states that Kinetix 5700 supports 400V-class MPL, MPM, MPF and MPS motors. Check each catalogue number and its feedback type before reuse.
- VPL and VPF motors. These are not compatible with Kinetix 6000 drives and are supported on Kinetix 5700 and 5500.
- 1326AB motors. Kinetix 6000 supports 1326AB (M2L/S2L). On Kinetix 5700 a resolver converter kit and a custom motor file are needed, so plan this as a project.
- Cables. Kinetix MP power, brake and feedback cables are shared between both families. Kinetix VP single cables work with Kinetix 5700 but not with Kinetix 6000.
- Sizing. Rockwell recommends checking peak and continuous current with its Motion Analyzer, and sizing the DC-bus power supply for the new inverters.
Example drive mapping from Rockwell (230V class and 400V class)
| Kinetix 6000 drive | Example Kinetix 5700 replacement |
|---|---|
| 2094-AMP5-S / 2094-BMP5-S | 2198-D012-ERS3 |
| 2094-AM01-S / 2094-BM01-S | 2198-D020-ERS3 |
| 2094-AM02-S / 2094-BM02-S | 2198-D032-ERS3 |
| 2094-AM03-S / 2094-BM03-S | 2198-D057-ERS3 |
| 2094-AM05-S / 2094-BM05-S | 2198-S086-ERS3 |
Rockwell gives this mapping as an example only. Verify it for your axis before ordering.
03Decision
Repair the motor, repair the drive, or upgrade
- Motor failed, drive and programme are fine: repair the motor. This keeps the axis as it is.
- Drive failed: see Kinetix and Ultra drive repair.
- Encoder or feedback error: see encoder error and reprogramming.
- Planning a migration: repair the installed motors for now, and use the table above to plan the drive change. See also Allen-Bradley repair, migration and upgrade.
- Need a spare: send the part number. Condition and availability are confirmed on the quote.
→How it works
From nameplate photo to a tested motor in 7 steps
One route for servo motors, encoders and drives. You see the price before any work starts, and the report before the unit leaves our bench.
- 1 · Nameplate photoSend it on WhatsApp or the form
- 2 · Repairable? QuoteUsually the same working day
- 3 · Courier or pickupThe unit reaches our bench
- 4 · Bench diagnosisInsulation, windings, brake, encoder
- 5 · RepairFailed parts, bearings, seals, brake
- 6 · Align and run-testEncoder aligned; no-load and load run
- 7 · Report and dispatchPrinted test report with the unit
- Line down?Servo Swap ships a tested unit first. How Servo Swap works
EmergencySame day*
Urgent3 working days
Standard7 working days
*Where the fault and parts allow. Turnaround counts from when the unit reaches our bench and the quote is approved.
04Questions
Allen-Bradley compatibility questions
Which Kinetix drives work with an Allen-Bradley MPL motor?
Rockwell lists MPL-A/B motors as compatible with ArmorKinetix, Kinetix 5700, 5500, 5100, 5300, 6500, 6200, 6000, 300/350, 2000 and 7000. Confirm the catalogue number, voltage class and feedback type first.
Can a VPL motor run on a Kinetix 6000 drive?
No. Rockwell states that Kinetix VPL and VPF servo motors are not compatible with Kinetix 6000 drives. They are supported on Kinetix 5700 and 5500.
Which drive replaces Kinetix 6000?
Rockwell lists the Kinetix 6000 drives as discontinued and recommends Kinetix 5700. Rockwell publishes a Kinetix 6000 to 5700 migration guide with an example drive mapping.
Can I keep my MPL motor when I migrate to Kinetix 5700?
Rockwell states that Kinetix 5700 supports 400V-class MPL, MPM, MPF and MPS motors. Check each catalogue number and feedback type, and the cables, before reuse.
Can a 1326AB motor run on Kinetix 5700?
Rockwell says it needs a resolver converter kit and a custom motor file. Kinetix 6000 supports 1326AB (M2L/S2L) directly.
Which drives work with TLY-A and TLP-A motors?
Rockwell lists TLP-A with Kinetix 5100 and 5300. TLY-A is listed with Kinetix 5100, 5300, 300/350 and 2000, and with Kinetix 6000 for TLY-Axx-H only.
Can Star Automations repair the motor instead of upgrading the drive?
Yes. We repair Allen-Bradley servo motors, including encoder alignment and brakes, and Kinetix and Ultra drives. Send the nameplate and we confirm before you courier.
Is this chart from Rockwell?
The compatibility data comes from Rockwell Automation publications listed below. Star Automations is an independent repairer. Always confirm with the current Rockwell documentation for your catalogue number.
05Sources
Sources
Compatibility data was taken from these Rockwell Automation publications.
Send the nameplate. We confirm repairability before you courier.
WhatsApp a nameplate photo and the fault to +91 97866 22233, or email info@starautomations.com.