2198-H2DCK — Hiperface-to-DSL Feedback Converter Kit for Kinetix 5500 Drives

The 2198-H2DCK is a feedback converter kit that translates Hiperface encoder signals into the digital-servo-link (DSL) feedback format expected at the motor feedback connector on Kinetix 5500 servo drives. It provides terminations for 10 Hiperface encoder signal wires, mounting directly onto the drive at a position specific to the drive's frame size, and connects to standard 2090-series motor feedback cables.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Part Number	2198-H2DCK
Function	Hiperface-to-DSL feedback signal converter
Compatible Drives	Kinetix 5500 servo drives
Input Signal Terminations	10 Hiperface encoder signal wires
Output Connector	2-pin DSL (to drive's MF connector)
Compatible Cables	2090-series motor feedback cables
Mounting	Direct to drive, frame-size-specific position
Standards	CE, RCM

Bridging Hiperface Encoders Into a Native-DSL Drive

The Kinetix 5500 platform's native feedback protocol is DSL, but certain compatible motor and actuator families — including specific rotary and linear motors using Hiperface high-resolution absolute encoders — don't speak DSL directly at the encoder level. The 2198-H2DCK sits between the motor's feedback cable and the drive's MF connector, converting the Hiperface signal set into the DSL format the drive expects, so these motors can run on a Kinetix 5500 axis without requiring a different drive family that natively supports Hiperface.

Because the conversion happens in this external kit rather than inside the drive itself, the drive's firmware doesn't need separate native Hiperface support — the same drive hardware serves both DSL-native and Hiperface-equipped motors depending on whether this converter kit is installed in the feedback path.

FAQ

Q: Does using this converter kit affect the drive's allowable ambient operating temperature?

It can, depending on the specific cable combination used. When the kit is paired with certain existing motor feedback and power cable types, an ambient temperature derating may apply — verify against the specific drive and cable combination's rated temperature range.

Q: Is a firmware update required on the drive to use this kit?

A minimum firmware revision is required for compatibility — verify the drive's current firmware against the kit's minimum supported revision, and update if necessary before installation.

Q: Can this kit be used with any Hiperface-equipped motor, or only specific models?

Compatibility is limited to motor and actuator families specifically validated with this converter kit. Verify the motor model against the kit's documented compatibility list before specifying it for a non-standard combination.

Q: Does the kit require its own separate power connection?

No. It operates passively within the feedback signal path between the motor cable and the drive's feedback connector, drawing whatever power the feedback circuit itself provides — no separate power wiring is needed.

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