Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 Industrial Network Interface for 1336 Force Systems

Allen-Bradley 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6: Industrial Data Link for Smart Factory Drive Networks

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 industrial network interface node within modern smart factory architectures. Rated at 100HP (75kW) and equipped with the -EN Ethernet communication adapter and -HAS2 Human Interface Module, this drive is purpose-built to bridge field-level motor control with upper-layer SCADA, DCS, and MES systems — delivering real-time data transparency across the entire automation stack.

In today’s connected manufacturing environment, the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 functions far beyond simple speed regulation. It acts as an intelligent data node, collecting motor operating parameters — including output frequency, current draw, DC bus voltage, fault codes, and thermal status — and transmitting them upstream via EtherNet/IP to Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix PLCs. This seamless integration enables plant engineers to monitor drive health, configure parameters remotely, and respond to process deviations without physical intervention on the factory floor.

Network Communication Table

Connected Automation Data Flow

The 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 sits at the heart of a layered industrial communication architecture. At the field level, motor feedback signals — speed reference, torque output, and fault status — are captured directly by the drive’s internal processor. These signals are then formatted into EtherNet/IP I/O assemblies and transmitted over the plant’s industrial Ethernet backbone to an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix L7x or CompactLogix L3x controller, where the RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000 program processes the data in real time.

Within the same control cabinet, the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 may operate alongside a 1756-EN2T EtherNet/IP communication module installed in the ControlLogix chassis, ensuring deterministic data exchange at scan rates below 10ms. For distributed I/O expansion, a 1734 POINT I/O DeviceNet adapter can be integrated on the same DeviceNet segment as the drive, allowing analog and digital field signals from proximity sensors, pressure transmitters, and flow meters to be aggregated into the same data pipeline.

At the HMI layer, the -HAS2 module provides a local operator interface for parameter adjustment and fault acknowledgment, while a PanelView Plus 7 terminal connected via EtherNet/IP delivers a graphical process overview to line operators. For plant-wide visibility, FactoryTalk View SE or an Ignition SCADA gateway subscribes to the drive’s EtherNet/IP tags, enabling real-time trending, alarm management, and historical data logging across multiple production lines.

In applications requiring legacy protocol bridging, a 1788-EN2DN EtherNet/IP-to-DeviceNet linking device can be deployed to connect the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 with older DeviceNet-based field devices, such as 1305 AC drives, 1336 PLUS II units, or third-party DeviceNet sensors. For remote site connectivity, an industrial edge gateway — such as a Moxa MGate MB3480 or Ewon Flexy 205 — can tunnel EtherNet/IP data over cellular or VPN links, enabling remote diagnostics and parameter adjustment from a central engineering workstation without requiring on-site personnel.

Power quality and system stability are maintained by pairing the drive with a 1321-3R line reactor and a 1336-MOD-L6 output filter, protecting both the motor and the drive’s power electronics from voltage transients and harmonic distortion. This complete data and power chain — from field sensor through drive, PLC, HMI, and SCADA — forms the backbone of a transparent, connected smart factory environment.

Solving Data Isolation in Industrial Sites

One of the most persistent challenges in industrial automation is protocol fragmentation: legacy drives communicating over DH+ or RS-485 Modbus cannot natively exchange data with modern EtherNet/IP-based control systems, creating data silos that obscure production performance and delay fault response. The 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 directly addresses this challenge through its multi-protocol communication architecture.

With the -EN EtherNet/IP adapter installed, the drive exposes its full parameter set — over 200 programmable parameters — as standard EtherNet/IP tags, accessible by any EtherNet/IP-compatible controller or SCADA system without custom programming or protocol converters. This eliminates the data isolation that typically exists between drive-level motor data and plant-level production reporting systems.

For production line transparency, the drive’s real-time fault logging and event history can be polled by FactoryTalk Diagnostics or exported to a historian such as OSIsoft PI or FactoryTalk Historian, enabling maintenance teams to perform root-cause analysis on drive trips, identify recurring fault patterns, and implement predictive maintenance schedules — reducing unplanned downtime by correlating drive data with upstream process variables.

System scalability is another key advantage. The 1336 Force platform supports a range of power ratings and communication options, allowing engineers to standardize on a single drive family across multiple machine types and power classes. As production capacity expands, additional 1336F drives can be added to the EtherNet/IP network without architectural changes, and the existing ControlLogix program can be extended with minimal engineering effort. All units supplied by ZYPLC are pre-tested prior to shipment, verified against factory specifications, and covered by a 12-month warranty — ensuring reliable operation from day one of installation.

Industrial Connectivity FAQ

Q1: What communication protocols does the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 support, and is it compatible with third-party SCADA systems?
The -EN adapter enables EtherNet/IP communication, which is natively supported by all Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms. For third-party SCADA systems such as Wonderware InTouch, Ignition, or Siemens WinCC, EtherNet/IP drivers or OPC-DA/UA gateways can be used to access drive parameters, making the unit compatible with virtually any modern industrial supervisory system.

Q2: What is the typical network latency for I/O data exchange between the drive and a ControlLogix PLC?
When configured for direct EtherNet/IP I/O messaging with a ControlLogix controller, the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 supports requested packet intervals (RPI) as low as 5–10ms, providing near-real-time motor status feedback suitable for closed-loop process control and high-speed fault detection applications.

Q3: Can this drive be integrated into an existing DeviceNet network alongside other 1336 series drives?
Yes. While the -EN suffix indicates the EtherNet/IP adapter is the primary network interface, the drive’s DeviceNet port remains available for integration with existing DeviceNet segments. A 1788-EN2DN linking device can bridge EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet segments, allowing the 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 to coexist with 1336 PLUS II, 1336 IMPACT, and other DeviceNet-enabled drives on the same network.

Q4: What pre-shipment testing and warranty coverage does ZYPLC provide for this unit?
Every 1336F-BRF100-AE-EN-HAS2-L6 unit supplied by ZYPLC undergoes functional verification testing prior to shipment, including power-up checks, communication port validation, and parameter integrity verification. All units are covered by a 12-month warranty from the date of shipment. In the event of a fault within the warranty period, ZYPLC provides technical support and replacement coordination to minimize production impact.

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