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Figure 2-11  Motor Voltage & DC Tachometer Selection (Jumper J2)

Catalog No.BC141

Catalog Nos. BC142, BC142-5 and BC142-6

J2 Set for

90 Volt Motor

(Factory Setting)

J2 Set for

Tachometer

J2 Set for

180 Volt Motor

(Factory Setting)

J2 Set for

90 Volt Motor

(Step-Down)

J2 Set for

Tachometer

J2

J2

J2

J2

J2

Before power is applied,
1.  Verify the Line voltage is correct for your control and is correctly connected.
2.  Verify the Voltage Select Switch is correctly set.
3.  Verify the correct line and armature fulses are installed and connected.
4.  Verify the correct Plug-In Horsepower Resistor® is installed.
5.  Verify the speed adjust potentiometer is set fully counterclockwise.
6.  Verify the Forward-Brake-Reverse switch is correctly set (if installed).
7.  Apply AC power.
8.  Observe the Power ON LED indicator is illuminated. If not on, refer to troubleshooting.
9.  Verify correct direction of motor rotation.  

Start the control. The motor shaft should begin to rotate as the potentiometer knob is turned 

clockwise, or the analog speed reference signal is increased.  

Verify the motor shaft is rotating in the desired ‘forward’ direction.  

If the direction of rotation is incorrect, stop the control and disconnect AC power.  

Switch the motor lead connections at the A+ and A- terminals.  

If a tachometer is connected, the leads may also need to be switched for correct signal polarity.  

If the CL LED is on, refer to troubleshooting.

WARNING:  If possible, do not adjust trim pots with the main power applied. Electrical shock can cause serious or 

fatal injury. If adjustments are made with the main power applied, an insulated adjustment tool must 

be used to prevent shock hazard and safety glasses must be worn. 

TRIMPOT ADJUSTMENTS

The control contains trimpots which have been factory set for most applications. Some applications 

may require readjustment of the trimpots in order to tailor the control for a specific requirement. 

Acceleration Trimpot (ACCEL)

  

The ACCEL Trimpot is provided to allow for a smooth start over an adjustable time period each time 

the AC power is applied or the Main Speed Potentiometer is adjusted to a higher speed. The ACCEL 

Trimpot has been factory set to 2 seconds, which is the amount of time it will take for the motor to 

accelerate from zero speed to full speed. To increase the acceleration time, rotate the ACCEL Trimpot 

clockwise. To decrease the acceleration time, rotate the ACCEL Trimpot counterclockwise.

Deceleration Trimpot (DECEL)

  

The DECEL Trimpot controls the amount of ramp-down time when the Main Speed Potentiometer 

is adjusted to a lower speed. The DECEL Trimpot has been factory set to 2 seconds, which is the 

amount of time it will take for the motor to decelerate from full speed to zero speed. To increase the 

deceleration time, rotate the DECEL Trimpot clockwise. To decrease the deceleration time, rotate the 

DECEL Trimpot counterclockwise.

Note:  The deceleration time cannot be less than the natural coast time of the motor and actual load.

Minimum Speed Trimpot (MIN)

 

The MIN Trimpot sets the minimum speed of the motor when the Main Speed Potentiometer is set 

fully counterclockwise. The MIN Trimpot is factory set to 0 % of base motor speed. To increase the 

minimum speed, rotate the MIN Trimpot clockwise. To decrease the minimum speed, rotate the MIN 

Trimpot counterclockwise.

Summary of Contents for Baldor BC141

Page 1: ...5 17 Installation Operating Manual MN704 BC141 BC142 BC142 5 BC142 6 DC Control ...

Page 2: ...Any trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners Important Be sure to check www baldor com to download the latest version of this manual in Adobe Acrobat PDF format ...

Page 3: ...d Connection Shunt Wound Motors Only 2 3 Full Voltage Field 2 3 Plug In Horsepower Resistor Armature Fuse Kit 2 3 Armature Fuse 2 3 Remote Main Speed Potentiometer Connection 2 4 Voltage Following Connection 2 4 Enable Circuit Connection 2 5 Inhibit Circuit Connection 2 6 DC Tachometer Connection 2 6 Armature Switching and Dynamic Braking 2 8 Startup Adjustments 2 8 Trimpot Adjustments 2 9 Operati...

Page 4: ...ith a factory installed 25 Amp AC line fuse a 5 kΩ Main Speed Potentiometer and QD terminals All models are UL Listed USA and Canada and CE Approved SAFETY NOTICE A Warning statement indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in injury or death A Caution statement indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage to property ...

Page 5: ...ielectric Withstand test on the motor Failure to disconnect motor from the control will result in extensive damage to the control The control is tested at the factory for high voltage leakage resistance as part of Underwriter Laboratory requirements Caution Do not connect AC power to the Motor terminals A1 and A2 Connecting AC power to these terminals may damage the control Caution Baldor recommen...

Page 6: ...6 3 2 3 100 200 0 90 12 8 75 6 24 16 1 5 1 1 100 Table 1 2 General Performance Specifications Description Specification Factory Setting Speed Range Ratio 50 1 Armature Feedback Load Regulation 0 Full Load 50 1 Speed Range Base Speed 1 Tachometer Feedback Load Regulation 0 Full Load 50 1 Speed Range Set Speed 1 Line Voltage Regulation at Full Load 10 Line Variation Speed 0 5 Control Linearity Speed...

Page 7: ...1 4 MN704 ...

Page 8: ...PED 10 32 3 PLACES FUSE HOLDER FINGER SAFE COVER MOUNTING HOLES TAPPED 6 32 2 PLACES MOUNTING A 6 SLOTS 3 64 92 5 3 10 78 5 22 5 6 4 30 109 2 15 54 6 25 6 4 18 4 6 64 16 3 1 75 44 5 1 75 44 5 75 19 1 1 50 38 1 3 00 76 2 Electrical Connections Important Application Note To avoid erratic operation do not bundle the AC line and motor wires with signal or control wiring Also do not bundle motor wires ...

Page 9: ...r equipment to which it is or will be connected Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury Only qualified personnel should attempt the installation and start up procedures The control can be turned on and off using the AC line disconnect Auto Inhibit circuitry automatically resets critical components each time the AC line is interrupted This along with Acceleration Start and CL provides a ...

Page 10: ... 200 F F BC142 6 208 230 0 90 100 F L1 Step down operation PLUG IN HORSEPOWER RESISTOR ARMATURE FUSE KIT The Plug In Horsepower Resistor and Armature Fuse are supplied as a prepackaged kit Choose the appropriate Plug In Horsepower Resistor and Armature Fuse based on motor horsepower and voltage see Table 2 4 The Plug In Horsepower Resistor supplied separately must be installed to match the control...

Page 11: ...r to control motor speed Connect the low side of the potentiometer to Terminal P1 Connect the wiper of the potentiometer to Terminal P2 Connect the high side of the potentiometer to Terminal P3 Figure 2 3 Remote Main Speed Potentiometer Connection Front View Main Speed Potentiometer EN C ONN1 P3 MAX P1 P2 High Wiper Low Terminal P3 Terminal P1 Terminal P2 Voltage Following Connection An isolated 0...

Page 12: ...ch or contact is closed the motor will accelerate to the Main Speed Potentiometer setting When the switch or contact is opened the motor will decelerate to Stop An open collector PNP can be used in lieu of a switch or contact Figure 2 5 Enable Switch Or Contact Wired To The Enable Connector On to Run Open Collector C ONN1 MAX EN Open to Stop Close to Run or Contact Enable Switch the Mating Connect...

Page 13: ...erminal P3 Terminal P2 P3 P1 P2 EN P3 P1 P2 Inhibit Circuit Connection The control can be stopped and started with an Inhibit Circuit close to stop Wire the switch or contact to Terminals I1 and I2 When the switch or contact is closed the motor will coast to stop When the switch or contact is opened the motor will accelerate to the Main Speed Potentiometer setting An open collector NPN can be conn...

Page 14: ...sed with an 1800 RPM motor For a tachometer other than 7 Volts or 50 Volts per 1000 RPM or for a motor other than 1800 RPM an external 1 2 Watt resistor RT must be installed Install RT in series with the tachometer Connect one end of RT to Terminal T connect the other end of RT to the tachometer positive lead and connect the negative lead of the tachometer to Terminal I2 The value of RT Ω can be c...

Page 15: ...e motor begins to accelerate according to the setting of the ACCEL Trimpot to the Main Speed Potentiometer setting Startup Adjustments The control has selectable jumpers which must be set before it can be used J1 AC Line Input Voltage Selection Catalog No BC142 5 and BC142 6 only Jumper J1 is factory set to the 230 position for 208 230 Volt AC line input For 115 Volt AC line input set Jumper J1 to...

Page 16: ... are made with the main power applied an insulated adjustment tool must be used to prevent shock hazard and safety glasses must be worn TRIMPOT ADJUSTMENTS The control contains trimpots which have been factory set for most applications Some applications may require readjustment of the trimpots in order to tailor the control for a specific requirement Acceleration Trimpot ACCEL The ACCEL Trimpot is...

Page 17: ... only an AC ammeter is available wire it in series with either AC line input lead 2 Set the Main Speed Potentiometer to approximately 30 50 clockwise position 3 Set the CL Trimpot fully counterclockwise 4 Load the motor shaft in accordance with application requirements 5 Apply power and the CL LED will illuminate red Rotate the CL Trimpot clockwise until the desired current reading is observed on ...

Page 18: ...auses and the suggested corrective action for controls without optional forward brake reverse switch installed Table 2 4 Troubleshooting Guide without Optional Forward Brake Reverse Switch Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Corrective Action Motor is not running and Pilot Light not illuminated On Off AC Line Switch in Off Position Set On Off Switch to On Position Blown Line fuse Replace Line Fuse De...

Page 19: ...e voltage and the correct setting of the Voltage Select Switch Defective motor worn brushes etc Repair or replace motor Optional Accessories 1 Auxiliary Heat Sink Catalog No BC143 Doubles the horsepower rating of the control 2 Barrier Terminal Board Catalog No BC147 Converts the quick connect terminals of the control to a barrier terminal block Contains PC board mounted line and armature fuse hold...

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