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TROUBLESHOOTING

Your control should not require maintenance under normal conditions . If you 

encounter a problem, read all applicable instruction literature provided with 

this control and accessories, and double-check the wiring . The charts on the 

following pages also provide assistance in troubleshooting those problems

which usually occur during normal installation and operation . 

If the problem persists, contact your source of purchase and describe the 

problem in detail. Include all the nameplate data. Do not disassemble the product 

unless authorized by Bodine Electric Company. Performing repairs not authorized 

by Bodine Electric Company or removing screws will void the Warranty.

ABNORMALITY

CHECK POINT

COUNTERMEASURE

CONTROL 

BLOWS LINE 

FUSE

Control or motor 

connected to or shorted 

to earth ground

Check for shorts and repair 

control and/or motor as required .

Shorted phase leads 

wiring incorrect

Correct wiring .

Damaged control 

Components

Contact Bodine Electric 

Company for assistance .

MOTOR WILL 

NOT START 

AND POWER 

LIGHT IS OFF

Open line fuse

Replace fuse . Refer to 

Figure 6 for proper value .

Open line switch

Close the line switch .

MOTOR WILL 

NOT START 

AND POWER 

LIGHT IS ON

Motor overloaded

Correct load or choose 

larger motor .

TORQ trim pot is out 

of adjustment

Visually check setting (Figure 4) . 

Adjust TORQ trim pot, page 19 .

Incorrect commutation 

angle setting .

DIP 6: “On” for 60° 

DIP 6:  “Off”  for  120° Commutation

Open motor fuse

Replace fuse . Refer to Figure 

6 for proper values .

Speed pot set to zero

Increase speed pot setting .

Closed DISABLE switch

Open DISABLE switch and restart .

Closed DECEL switch

Open the DECEL switch .

Electrical noise 

on DISABLE and/

or DECEL input

Use shielded cable .

Damaged motor

Repair or replace motor .

WARNING

Disconnect the control from the power source before working on the 

control, motor, or driven equipment.

Summary of Contents for 3911

Page 1: ...uous Output Current 3 0 Amps Peak Output Current 6 0 Amps Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 C Motor HP Range Up to 3 8 HP Speed Range Up to 30 1 Speed Regulation Less than 1 of rated Typical Model 3911 0 2500 rpm Model 3921 0 10 000 rpm Filtered SCR Brushless DC Motor Speed Controls Part No 07400211 C www bodine electric com Instructions for Installation and Operation ...

Page 2: ...13 INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS Page 19 DIR DIRCOM DISABLE DISCOM DECEL DECLCOM Direction Switch Closed CW Open CCW Disable Switch Closed brake to stop Open run Decel Switch Closed decel to stop Open run Bodine BLDC Motor Brown Shield Red Orange Green Yellow AC POWER INPUTS Page 17 115 V 50 60 Hz Earth Ground Chassis Ground Screw Yellow Orange Blue SPEED POT INPUTS Page 14 S2 S3 S1 MAX Adjust or scale max...

Page 3: ...Output 16 AC Power Connections 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18 Preliminary Checks 18 Operating the Controls 18 Internal Adjustments 19 Minimum and Maximum Speed 19 Torque Current Limiting Adjustment 19 Acceleration Adjustment 20 Deceleration Adjustment 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 WARRANTY 23 FIGURES Figure 1 Quick Reference Diagram 2 Figure 2 Heatsink Orientation 10 Figure 3 Model 3983 Cable Assembly 10 Fi...

Page 4: ...over all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency associated with installation operation or maintenance and no warranty of fitness for purpose is expressed or implied Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the user s purpose the matter should be referred to the Bodine Electric Company ...

Page 5: ...puts or by logic control Since the control s signal common is not at ground potential interface circuitry is required to isolate logic signals from the control Trim potentiometers on the control board allow additional fine tuning of minimum and maximum speed settings torque acceleration and deceleration time A built in Smart ReverseTM circuit prevents plug reversing by braking the motor to a stop ...

Page 6: ...n operation service and repair of this motor control product Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the products Bodine Electric Company assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with safety requirements and practices The use of electric motors and gearmotors lik...

Page 7: ...s are designed to provide optimum performance when used with Bodine Electric Company motors They should not be used with other manufacturer s motors without first contacting the Bodine Electric Company Failure to contact Bodine in advance could cause damage to the control or the motor Inspecting the Control Check the items you received against your purchase order Carefully examine the control and ...

Page 8: ... electronics should be properly guarded or enclosed to prevent accidental human contact with live circuitry No work should be performed on or close to the control or motor while the control is connected to the AC line If an AC line switch is used it should be a Double Pole Single Throw DPST so that both sides of the AC line are disconnected Environment Open circuit boards in ventilated enclosures ...

Page 9: ...n familiar with its operation and associated hazards The National Electrical Code NEC local electrical and safety codes and when applicable the Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA should be observed to reduce hazards to personnel and property The user must provide a proper enclosure for chassis type controls Circuitry is not at ground potential Do not perform work on or near the control while ...

Page 10: ...L 3911C and ABL 3921C Controls One end of the cable which connects to the motor is terminated with a circular type connector The other end which connects to the control has a six pin rectangular connector three individual motor phase leads with quick disconnects and an earth ground lead Figure 2 Heatsink orientation Figure 3 Model 3983 Cable Assembly Earth Ground Lead To Control Motor Phase Leads ...

Page 11: ...DIP switch settings for various Bodine motor types Determine the first four digits of the motor s type number from the nameplate Find the same four digits in the chart in Figure 6 to determine the proper settings of the DIP switches An insulated alignment tool should be used to adjust the switch settings WARNING The shield common is at a dangerous potential above ground and presents a voltage haza...

Page 12: ...se F1 Fuse F2 Current 22B2 1 16 2 6 8 MDA 6 10 2 7 22B3 1 11 1 2 6 8 MDA 8 10 3 6 ABL 3911C 22B4 1 8 2 500 1 3 6 8 ABC 15 MDA 1 1 4 4 8 34B3 1 5 1 2 3 6 8 MDA 1 1 2 6 7 34B4 1 4 2 4 6 8 MDA 2 8 0 34B6 3 8 1 5 6 8 MDA 3 11 1 ABL 3921C 22B4 1 5 10 000 1 2 3 6 8 ABC 15 MDA 1 1 2 6 7 34B4 1 3 1 3 4 6 8 MDA 2 1 2 9 5 Figure 6 Horsepower DIP Switch Settings and Fuse Selection Chart Typical MAX Motor Spe...

Page 13: ... and rating Its rating can be determined by referring to the chart in Figure 6 Motor Fuse The location of motor fuse F2 is shown in Figure 4 The fuse rating will vary with the size of the motor used To determine the proper fuse rating locate the first four digits of your motor s type number on the motor nameplate Find the same four digits in the chart in Figure 6 to determine the fuse size The ABL...

Page 14: ...eration Mechanical switches or relays can be used to switch the control inputs Figure 7 shows a schematic representa tion of manual or relay switched inputs NOTE Shielded cable is recommended for the these connections The following chart lists the control functions relative to the state of the mechanical switches or relays Switch Closed Open DISABLE1 Fast Stop Run DIR2 CW4 CCW4 DECEL3 Slow Stop Ru...

Page 15: ...tion can be controlled using optically isolated logic signals from a programmable controller personal computer or other electronics WARNING Never rely on logic circuitry as a means of disabling the motor or control To prevent unsuspected mechanical motion and potential injury the 115 VAC power should always be disconnected whenever logic circuits or the driven equipment are serviced Exercise extre...

Page 16: ...module provides a digital tachometer output at the ITAK terminal for monitoring motor speed The output pulse levels are low to high to low The typical pulse width is 0 8 msec for the ABL 3911 and 0 19 msec for the ABL 3921 Twelve pulses correspond to one motor revolution The ITAK output provides an unterminated open collector output A pull up resistor or another logic device is required for measur...

Page 17: ...esult in serious injury Refer to Figure 4 Locate the barrier terminal block mounted to the bracket above the main control board and connect AC power to the barrier terminal block as follows 1 Hot side of 115 VAC line to Terminal L 2 Neutral side of 115 VAC line to Terminal N 3 Cut the ring terminal off the Ground Green Yellow wire of the 3983 cable Strip the insulation 1 4 and connect the wire to ...

Page 18: ...line to the driver should be switched off before starting 1 Turn input power OFF and set the speed potentiometer to ZERO fully counterclockwise If a Disable switch is used close the switch If a Direction switch is used set it for the desired direction of rotation If a Deceleration switch is used open the switch See Chart in Installation Instructions Manual Control Input Connections 2 Connect the 1...

Page 19: ...he highest MAX trim potentiometer setting fully clockwise corresponds to approximately 120 of rated speed Refer to Figure 4 for trim potentiometer location and settings Adjustment of the MIN and MAX trim potentiometers may have to be repeated several times to arrive at the desired speeds NOTE Increasing the MIN potentiometer setting will increase the maximum speed beyond nameplate speed The MAX tr...

Page 20: ...seconds ABL 3911C or 30 seconds ABL 3921C Deceleration Adjustment Adjusting the DECEL trim potentiometer See Figure 4 counterclockwise decreases the motor s deceleration time down to a minimum of approximately 0 2 seconds ABL 3911C or 0 5 seconds ABL 3921C A clockwise adjustment increases the rate up to a maximum of approximately 10 seconds ABL 3911C or 30 seconds ABL 3921C Stall 40 Model 3921 10 ...

Page 21: ...heck for shorts and repair control and or motor as required Shorted phase leads wiring incorrect Correct wiring Damaged control Components Contact Bodine Electric Company for assistance MOTOR WILL NOT START AND POWER LIGHT IS OFF Open line fuse Replace fuse Refer to Figure 6 for proper value Open line switch Close the line switch MOTOR WILL NOT START AND POWER LIGHT IS ON Motor overloaded Correct ...

Page 22: ... IS UNSTABLE OR PULSATES Wrong horsepower setting Check DIP switch setting page 12 Motor and load not correctly aligned Perform alignment Damaged motor Repair or replace motor Speed potentiometer set too low Increase speed potentiometer setting MOTOR WILL NOT MAINTAIN SPEED UNDER LOAD Wrong horsepower setting Check DIP switch settings page 12 TORQ trim pot is out of adjustment Visually check setti...

Page 23: ...ithin the warranty period provided that the product is shipped freight prepaid with previous authorization to Bodine or to a Bodine Authorized Service Center Bodine is not responsible for removal installation or any other incidental expenses incurred in shipping the products to or from Bodine This warranty is in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranty including but not limited to any impli...

Page 24: ... CAD drawings or to order online visit bodine electric com 201 Northfield Road Northfield IL 60093 U S A Tel 773 478 3515 Fax 773 478 3232 info bodine electric com www bodine electric com Part No 07400211 C Visit www bodine electric com for our large selection of brushless DC motors and gearmotors Bodine offers over 1 300 standard gearmotors motors and system matched speed controls ...

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