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I.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the KBRC-240D. KB Electronics, Inc. is committed to providing
total customer satisfaction by producing quality products that are easy to install and operate.
The KBRC-240D is manufactured with surface mount components incorporating advanced
circuitry and technology.
The KBRC-240D is a Full-Wave Regenerative Drive in a NEMA-4X / IP-65 washdown and
watertight enclosure. It is designed to operate 90 and 180 Volt Permanent Magnet and Shunt
Wound DC motors in a bidirectional mode. It provides 4-quadrant operation, which allows
forward and reverse torque in both speed directions. This allows the control to maintain con-
stant speed with overhauling loads and provides rapid instant reversing and controlled brak-
ing. Because of its excellent performance, the control can replace servo drives in many appli-
cations.
The KBRC-240D has a Regeneration Overspeed Protection Circuit, which prevents failure of
the power bridge in extreme overhauling conditions. Motor overload protection (I X t) will shut
down the control if the motor is overloaded for a predetermined amount of time. The exclu-
sive Auto-Inhibit® circuit allows safe, smooth starting during rapid cycling of the AC line.
Due to its user-friendly design, tailoring the KBRC-240D to specific applications is easily
accomplished via selectable jumpers and adjustable trimpots. However, for most applica-
tions, no adjustments are necessary.
The KBRC-240D can be operated from a two or three wire start/stop circuit or can be start-
ed from the AC line. A set of dedicated normally open or normally closed relay contacts are
provided (Run Relay), which are activated via the start/stop circuit. They can be used to turn
on or off equipment or to signal a warning if the control is put into Stop Mode or times out in
TCL.
The Main features of the KBRC-240D include Speed (SPD) or Torque (TRQ) control modes.
In the Linear Torque mode (S/L), speed and torque vary linearly as a function of Main Speed
ii. SAFETY WARNING! Please read carefully
This product should be installed and serviced by a qualified technician, electrician, or elec-
trical maintenance person familiar with its operation and the hazards involved. Proper instal-
lation, which includes wiring, mounting in proper enclosure, fusing or other over current pro-
tection, and grounding can reduce the chance of electrical shocks, fires, or explosion in this
product or products used with this product, such as electric motors, switches, coils, solenoids,
and/or relays. Eye protection must be worn and insulated adjustment tools must be used
when working with control under power. This product is constructed of materials (plastics,
metals, carbon, silicon, etc.) which may be a potential hazard. Proper shielding, grounding
and filtering of this product can reduce the emission of radio frequency interference (RFI)
which may adversely affect sensitive electronic equipment. If further information is required
on this product, contact the Sales Department. It is the responsibility of the equipment man-
ufacturer and individual installer to supply this Safety Warning to the ultimate end user of this
product. (SW effective 9/2000).
This control contains electronic Start/Stop circuits that can be used to start and stop the
control. However these circuits are never to be used as safety disconnects since they are not
fail-safe. Use only the AC line for this purpose.
Be sure to follow all instructions carefully. Fire and/or electrocution can result due to
improper use of this product.
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This product complies with all CE directives pertinent at the time of manufacture.
Contact factory for detailed installation and Declaration of Conformity. Installation of a
CE approved RFI filter (KBRF-200A [P/N 9945C] or equivalent) is required. Additional shield-
ed motor cable and/or AC line cables may be required along with a signal isolator (SIRC [P/N
8842] or equivalent).