Allen-Bradley 2198-H2DCK Feedback Converter Kit

Allen-Bradley 2198-H2DCK is a Kinetix 5500 Hiperface-to-DSL Feedback Converter Kit that lets you use Hiperface encoder feedback with DSL inputs on the 5500 servo drive. The kit converts the 15-pin Hiperface feedback signals from compatible motors to the DSL (two-pin) feedback format required by the 5500 series, enabling seamless integration of Hiperface encoders with DSL-based feedback circuitry. This part is listed as 2198-H2DCK in the 2198 DSL Feedback Converter family (Series B) and is manufactured in Germany for Rockwell Automation; it is an active, current Rockwell product with UPC 885630806563. The kit carries Rockwell’s standard one-year warranty and has an estimated lead time of about five days. Use of the 2198-H2DCK is common when retrofitting Kinetix 5500 systems that rely on Hiperface encoders, bridging the encoder’s 15-pin interface to the drive’s DSL feedback input to ensure accurate, reliable servo feedback. For installation and wiring guidance, refer to the accompanying installation materials and the Kinetix 5500 documentation to confirm proper grounding and signal integrity.