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Installation & Operation Manual

KBVF SERIES

Variable Speed / Soft-Start

with Electronic Motor Overload Protection

1

Rated for 208-230 Volt 50 & 60 Hz

3-Phase & PSC

2

AC Induction Motors

from Subfractional thru 1

1

2

HP

Operates from 115 and 208/230 Volt

50/60 Hz AC Line Input

3

See Safety Warning,
on pages 8 and 9.

Note: The drive is factory set for
60 Hz motors. For 50 Hz motors,
see Section 6.2, on page 25.

The information contained in this manual is intended to be accurate. However, the manufacturer retains the right
to make changes in design which may not be included herein.

The QR code link to

this manual is also

located on the drive.

Notes 1.

UL approved as an electronic overload protector for motors. 

2.

Custom software

is required for PSC motors. See PSC Motor Addendum (Part No. A42142). 

3.

Do not use

this drive with GFCIs. Special software is required — Contact our Sales Department.

4.

Requires CE approved RFI /Filter. See RFI Filters & Chokes Selection Guide D-321

(Part No. A42027) for selection of filters to meet the Industrial or Residential Standard.

© 2014 KB Electronics, Inc.

(see back cover)

A Complete Line of Motor Drives 

Chassis / IP-20 AC Drives

4

This Manual Covers Models

KBVF-21D, 22D, 13, 23, 23D, 23P, 14, 24, 24D, 24P, 26D

Summary of Contents for Penta Power KBVF Series

Page 1: ...ght to make changes in design which may not be included herein The QR code link to this manual is also located on the drive Notes 1 UL approved as an electronic overload protector for motors 2 Custom...

Page 2: ...Wiring Instructions 29 10 AC Line Fusing 35 11 Drive Operation 35 12 Diagnostic LEDs 37 13 Trimpot Adjustments 38 Limited Warranty 44 Table Page 1 Electrical Ratings 14 2 General Performance Specific...

Page 3: ...60 Hz and 50 Hz Motor Selection 25 11 Available Torque vs Output Frequency 26 12 120 Hz and 100 Hz Drive Output Frequency Selection 26 13 Automatic Start 27 14 Forward Reverse Speed Selection 27 15 T...

Page 4: ...s 3 Orange Motor and AC Line Terminals 5 Blue 2 Wire and 3 Wire Connector Kit Status Indicator Label Trimpot Adjustment Tool CE Approved Product Information Card Warranty Registration Card iv 230 VAC...

Page 5: ...nual Start Switch Connection Forward Reverse Speed Selection Forward Stop Reverse Switch Connection Voltage Following Signal Input in Lieu of Main Speed Potentiometer see Section 12 on page 37 see Sec...

Page 6: ...e phase AC line input to Terminals L1 and L2 Models KbVf 21D 22D 23D 24D 26D Rated for 208 230 Volt AC line input with Jumper J1 on upper PC board set to the 230V position factory setting Rated for 11...

Page 7: ...ive is programmed to operate 3 phase AC induction motors For PSC motors optional software is required contact our Sales Department 1 5 60 Hz and 50 Hz Motor Operation Jumpers J1 and J2 On the Lower PC...

Page 8: ...DC signal inputs See Section 3 5 on page 13 Note For signal following operation the Minimum Speed Trimpot MIN must be set fully counterclockwise WARnInG The signal input must be isolated from the AC l...

Page 9: ...s 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 adve...

Page 10: ...st provides high torque and excellent load regulation over a wide speed range Power Start delivers over 200 motor torque to ensure startup of high frictional loads Electronic Inrush Current Limit EICL...

Page 11: ...ated RPM See Section 6 2 on page 25 bidirectional Signal Operation SIVfR Required Compatible with GfCIs with optional software Industry Standard Mounting See Section 7 on page 27 finger Safe Cover Mee...

Page 12: ...6D Contain Motor Filter 3 4 Trimpot Adjustments Minimum Speed MIn Sets the minimum speed of the motor See Section 13 1 on page 39 Maximum Speed MAX Sets the maximum speed of the motor See Section 13 2...

Page 13: ...n the end of the drive s heat sink Programming Kit Part no 9582 Includes DownLoad Module DLM handheld programming device which uploads and downloads drive programs PC to DLM serial com munication cabl...

Page 14: ...10 0 230 2 4 1 2 37 1 3 0 6 KBVF 23D 9959 115 1 9 6 15 0 230 2 4 1 2 37 1 3 0 6 208 230 1 6 0 10 KBVF 23P 9676 208 230 3 3 2 5 0 230 2 4 1 2 37 1 1 0 5 KBVF 14 9977 115 1 14 0 20 0 230 4 0 1 75 2 2 1...

Page 15: ...ting 0 40 0 Maximum Speed Trimpot MAX Range Frequency Setting 70 110 100 Acceleration Trimpot ACC and Deceleration Trimpot DEC B Range Seconds 0 3 20 1 5 Boost Trimpot DEC B Range 50 Hz Only Volts Hz...

Page 16: ...ces Model KBVF 21D contains internal retaining clips Finger Safe Cover Retaining Clips Finger Safe Cover Retaining Clips FIGURE 2A MODELS KBVF 21D 22D 13 23 23D 23P MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Inches mm...

Page 17: ...F 22D 13 23 23D 23P Model KBVF 21D contains internal retaining clips 2 00 50 8 2 75 69 9 Finger Safe Cover Retaining Clips FIGURE 2B MODELS KBVF 21D 22D 13 23 23D 23P MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Inches...

Page 18: ...FE COVER RETAINING CLIPS 0 2 5 1 6 Places 0 4 10 2 33 5 1 32 3 82 97 0 See Chart A on page 19 77 9 3 07 2 Places 0 08 2 0 2 Places FIGURE 3A MODELS KBVF 14 24 24D 24P 26D MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS INC...

Page 19: ...5 70 145 Model KBVF 26D Model KBVF 26D Chart B Maximum Height 4 50 5 00 127 114 Models KBVF 14 24 24D 24P Chart B See 119 4 70 112 4 40 FIGURE 3B MODELS KBVF 14 24 24D 26D MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN...

Page 20: ...erheating and winding failure under light load or no load conditions If the motor is operated in this manner for an extended period of time it is recommended that the unloaded motor current be checked...

Page 21: ...ve an extended speed range at full rated torque A box fan or blower with a mini mum of 100 CFM is rec ommended Mount the fan or blower so the motor is surrounded by the airflow See Figure 6 20 Maximum...

Page 22: ...hile providing maximum motor protection If the motor is overloaded to 120 of full load 75 of the CL setting the I2 t Timer starts If the motor continues to be overloaded at the 120 level the timer wil...

Page 23: ...located where the Finger Safe Cover aligns with the base To remove the cover gently press at the three push ins until the cover disengages from the base Models KbVf 22D 13 23 23D 23P 14 24 24D 24P 26D...

Page 24: ...erminal back and forth vertically while pulling it upward See Figure 9 on page 25 24 FIGURE 7 MODELS KBVF 21D 22D 23D 24D AC LINE INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION 230 Volt AC Line Input Factory Setting J1 Inst...

Page 25: ...et to the X1 position Jumpers J1 and J2 are located on the lower PC board See Figure 10 6 2 2 Setting the Drive for Two Times the Rated Motor RPM The drive can also be used to operate the motor up to...

Page 26: ...lower PC board The drive will automatically start when power is applied and a run command is given The drive will automatical ly restart after a recovered fault due to undervoltage overvolt age or sh...

Page 27: ...nG InSTRUCTIOnS WARnInG This drive must be mounted in an enclosure Care should be taken to avoid extreme hazardous locations where physical damage to the drive can occur due to moisture metal chips du...

Page 28: ...etup is shown in Figure 15 on page 29 All drives have been factory hi pot tested in accordance with UL requirements Warning All equipment AC line inputs must be disconnected from the AC power 8 1 Conn...

Page 29: ...onnected Connect Hi Pot AC Line Input H V RETURN Machine Equipment or Frame L2 L1 Auxiliary Equipment Chassis Connect All Drive Terminals Together Motor Wires Frame Main Power Disconnected FIGURE 15 T...

Page 30: ...t as described below The terminals are located on the upper PC board See Figure 16 on page 31 GfCI Operation Do not connect this drive to an AC power source controlled by a Ground fault Circuit Interr...

Page 31: ...d with a 5 k Main Speed Potentiometer to control motor speed Wire the Main Speed Potentiometer to Terminals P1 low P2 wiper P3 high The terminals are located on the lower PC board See Figure 17 on pag...

Page 32: ...minal P1 The terminals are locat ed on the lower PC board With external circuitry a 0 10 Volt DC analog signal can also be used See Figure 18 If a non isolated signal is used install the SIVFR Signal...

Page 33: ...oard The connector must be wired to a momentary switch or contact as shown in Figure 19 In the Manual Start Mode the drive will trip due to all faults Overvoltage Undervoltage Short Circuit and I2 t a...

Page 34: ...ut off at the connector 9 7 forward Stop Reverse Switch Connection COn2 To operate the drive using a Forward Stop Reverse Switch remove the factory installed jumper on CON2 and install the 3 wire conn...

Page 35: ...ach ungrounded conductor Do not fuse motor leads For the recommended fuse size see Table 1 on page 14 Wire the drive in accordance with the National Electrical Code requirements and other local codes...

Page 36: ...an I2 t fault Has Cleared The drive can be restarted after an I2 t Fault has cleared by any of the following methods Note If an I2 t Fault occurs the motor may be overloaded Check the motor current w...

Page 37: ...ellow On Continuously Phase Loss Detection1 2 Yellow 0 04 Sec On 0 06 Sec Off Communication Error3 Green Red 1 Sec On Off Green PWR Power Buss and Logic Power Supply Green On Continuously Notes 1 Phas...

Page 38: ...al Start Rest see Section 9 6 on page 33 13 TRIMPOT ADJUSTMEnTS The drive contains trimpots which are factory set for most applications See Figure 4 on page 20 for the location of the trimpots and the...

Page 39: ...rotate the ACC Trimpot clockwise For more rapid acceleration rotate the ACC Trimpot counterclockwise See Figure 24 Note Rapid acceleration settings may cause the current limit circuit to activate whic...

Page 40: ...et to 1 5 Volts Hz which provides excellent speed regulation for most motors To increase the slip com pensation rotate the COMP Trimpot clockwise To decrease the slip compensation rotate the COMP Trim...

Page 41: ...t rotate the BOOST Trimpot clockwise To decrease the boost rotate the BOOST Trimpot counterclockwise See Figure 27 on page 40 In order for the 50 Hz motor to run properly the boost must be adjusted If...

Page 42: ...rease the current limit rotate the CL Trimpot counter clockwise See Figures 28 32 on page 43 UL approved as an electronic overload protector for motors In order to ensure that the motor is properly pr...

Page 43: ...RE 32 MODEL KBVF 26D CURRENT LIMIT TRIMPOT CL RANGE Amps AC Shown Factory Set 1 1 5 2 8 2 4 1 9 FIGURE 29 MODEL KBVF 22D CURRENT LIMIT TRIMPOT CL RANGE Shown Factory Set 1 5 2 3 Amps AC 4 5 3 8 3 FIGU...

Page 44: ...damage including injury to any person caused by items of our manufacture or sale Some states do not allow certain exclusions or limitations found in this warranty and therefore they may not apply to...

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