Beck 12-8062-31 Replacement Instructions Download Page 1

PURPOSE

  The purpose of these instructions is to provide a 

step-by-step method for replacing the Digital Control 

Module (DCM-3) of the Group 42 control drive.    

  Maintenance should be performed in a clean 

working environment.  If possible, the drive should 

be removed from its mounting point and taken to a 

maintenance room or workstation.   

REQUIRED TOOLS 

  1/2” socket or wrench

  #1 Philips head screwdriver

  Scotch™ 847 gasket adhesive or equivalent

  Torque wrench appropriate for 10 lb-ft 

  Torque screwdriver (#1 Philips) appropriate for    

  19 lb-in

WARNING

Electrical shock hazard—disconnect 

power before proceeding.  Remove 

the drive from line voltage and shut 

off any external power sources 

feeding the auxiliary switches.

PROCEDURE

Remove the old DCM board: 

 

Refer to Figure 1 for component identification.
 1.  Remove power from the drive.
 2. Remove the terminal enclosure cover by 

loosening the (6) 5/16-18 hex head captive 

screws.

 3. Locate the DCM board within the terminal 

enclosure.

 4. Remove the wire harness connector from 

the top of the DCM board and any other wire 

connections.

CAUTION

Observe precautions for handling 

electrostatic sensitive devices.

 5.  Using a Philips head screwdriver, loosen the (4) 

#10-32 captive fastening screws.  Carefully slide 

the DCM board out of its socket.

 6.  Place the old DCM board into an anti-static bag 

and set aside.

Install the new DCM-3 board

CAUTION

Observe precautions for handling 

electrostatic sensitive devices.

 7.  Remove the DCM-3 board from its anti-static bag.
 8. Carefully plug the new DCM-3 board into its 

socket on the chassis bracket, located within 

the terminal enclosure of the drive.

 9.  Use a Philips head screwdriver to tighten the (4) 

#10-32 captive fastening screws on the board.  

Torque to 19 lb-in (2 N•m).

 10. Reattach the wire harness connector to the plug 

located at the top of the DCM-3 board and the 

wire connector behind the local control board.

 11. Inspect the terminal enclosure cover gasket and 

replace, if necessary.  If the gasket is in good 

condition, skip to Step 15.

 12. Clean the mating face on the drive body to 

remove all gasket material and adhesive.  

Ensure that the mating surface is free of defects 

such as dents or gouges.

 13. Apply a thin film of gasket adhesive (Scotch™ 

847 or equivalent) to the mating face of the drive 

body.

 14. Firmly press the new gasket into place and allow 

time for the adhesive to set before continuing.

 15. If the drive has been removed from its mounting 

location for maintenance, reinstall it.  It will be 

necessary to temporarily install the enclosure 

cover to protect the electronics during the 

remounting process.

80-4284-04

Rev. 02

REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL CONTROL MODULE (DCM-3)

REPLACEMENT KIT P/Ns 12-8062-31, -33 & -34

MODELS 42-109

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