The KBIC® full-wave DC motor speed controls are designed for applications demanding excellent performance, high reliability and low cost. Although compact in size (only 4.30" x 3.64" x 1.25"), these controls offer better than 2% regulation over a 50:1 speed range. The controls are fabricated with components which have proven reliability, including MOV transient protection, which is used to protect the power bridge. Integrated circuitry is used to provide a non-complicated design with superior load and line voltage regulation. Electronic current limiting (CL) protects the motor and control against overloads by limiting the maximum level of output current. Acceleration start (adjustable from .5 to 4 seconds) provides a smooth start each time the AC power is applied.
A unique feature of the KBIC® controls is the Plug-in Horsepower Resistor®. It eliminates the need for recalibrating IR Comp and Current Limit when the control is used on various horsepower motors. Additional versatility is achieved by using the Auxiliary Heatsink (optional) which is used to double the horsepower rating of each model. The output of the control is a linear function of potentiometer rotation. The KBIC® can also be operated in a voltage following mode by supplying an isolated analog signal (0 – 9VDC) to the input terminals P2 (+) and F-. The controls are terminated as standard with Q-D terminals. A Barrier Terminal Accessory Kit is available which incorporates both line and armature fuses. The Inhibit™ circuit (terminals I1 and I2) is provided to electronically disconnect the armature output voltage. Another standard feature is Auto Inhibit®. This circuit prevents false starts and high surge currents when cycling the KBIC® control with the AC line.
A variety of models are provided with choices of voltage and current ratings. Included with the controls are a 5K remote potentiometer, mounting hardware and operating instructions.
Standard Features
Plug-in Horsepower Resistor® (see chart) allows a single model to be used on a wide range of motors
MOV Transient Protection
Trimpots: MIN, MAX, ACCEL, IR & CL
Voltage Following
Inhibit™ and Auto Inhibit®
Specifications
Brand
KB Electronics (Nidec)
Part Number
9429
Model Number
KBIC-120
Maximum Rating
1/2 HP (without Auxiliary Heatsink)
0.4 kW (without Auxiliary Heatsink)
1 HP (with Auxiliary Heatsink)
0.75 kW (with Auxiliary Heatsink)
Input
115 Volts ± 15 %
50/60Hz
Max Line Current
9 AC Amps (without Auxiliary Heatsink)
18 AC Amps (with Auxiliary Heatsink)
Motor Voltage Range
0 - 90 VDC
Field Voltage (Shunt Wound Motor Only)
50, 100 VDC
Max Load Current
6 DC Amps (without Auxiliary Heatsink
12 DC Amps (with Auxiliary Heatsink)
Net Weight
0.58 lbs (without Auxiliary Heatsink)
0.26 kg (without Auxiliary Heatsink)
2.5 lbs (with Auxiliary Heatsink)
1.14 kg (with Auxiliary Heatsink)
4.30" x 3.64" x 1.25" (LxWxH) Without Heatsink
7.00" x 6.25" x 2.625" (LxWxH) With Heatsink
Speed Range (Ratio)
50:1
Load Regulation (% Base Speed)
1 (0 – Full Load, 50:1 Speed Range)
Line Voltage Regulation (% Base Speed)
1/2 (At Full Load, +/- 15% Line Variation)
Control Linearity
2 (% Speed vs Dial Rotation)
CL/Torque Range
0-300 % Full Load
Acceleration Time Range
0.5-4.0 Seconds
Minimum Speed Trimpot Range
0-30 % Full Speed
Max Speed Trimpot Range
50-140 % Full Speed
Max Allowable Ambient Temperature at Full Rating
45°C
113°F
Applications
Conveyors
Packaging Machines
Feeders
Welding Posistioners
Pumps
Machine Tools
Exercise Equipment
Screening and Printing Equipment
Plug-In Horsepower Resistor Chart
The Plug-In Horsepower Resistor (PHR) is supplied by your distributor and must be installed for the control to operate. It is used to automatically calibrate the IR Compensation and Current Limit based on motor horsepower and voltage. It eliminates the need to recalibrate the control in most applications. Select the correct PHR in accordance with the chart below. Be sure it is inserted completely into the mating sockets.
90VDC Motor HP
Approx Motor Current (DC Amps)
Resistor Value
KB Resistor Part Number
1/100
0.1
1 Ohm
9833
1/50
0.2
0.51 Ohm
9834
1/30, 1/25
0.35
0.35 Ohm
9835
1/20
0.5
0.25 Ohm
9836
1/15, 1/12
0.8
0.18 Ohm
9837
1/10, 1/8, 1/6
1.3
0.1 Ohm
9838
1/4
2.5
0.05 Ohm
9839
1/3
3.3
0.035 Ohm
9840
1/2
5.0
0.025 Ohm
9841
3/4*
7.5*
0.015 Ohm
9842
1*
10*
0.01 Ohm
9843
* Requires optional Auxiliary Heat Sink (KB Part Number 9861)