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©2016 KB Electronics, Inc. 

(see back cover)

Installation & Operation Manual

KBAC SERIES

Adjustable Frequency Drives for 3-Phase AC Motors 

NEMA 4X / IP65

Variable Speed/Soft-Start AC Motor Drive 

with Electronic Motor Overload Protection

1

Washdown and Watertight for Indoor and Outdoor Use 

Rated for 208 – 230, and 400/460 Volt 50 & 60 Hz 

3-Phase & PSC

2

 AC Induction Motors from Subfractional thru 10 HP

Operates from 115, 208/230 and 400/460 Volt 50/60 Hz AC Line

3

This Manual Covers Models

KBAC-24D, 27D, 29, 29 (1P), 45, 48, 217, 217S, 217F, 217SF, 416, 416S, 416F, 416SF

Notes: 1.

 UL approved as an electronic overload protector for motors. 

2

. Special software 

is available – contact our Sales Department. 

3

. GFCI Operation: Models KBAC-24D, 27D, 29, 

29 (1P), 45, 48 require custom software – contact our Sales Department. The KBAC-217, 416 

Series are jumper selectable (J12) for standard (G1) and sensitive (G2) GFCIs. 

4

. Installation 

of a CE approved RFI filter is required.

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.

NOTE:

 THE DRIVE IS FACTORY SET FOR 

60 Hz MOTORS. FOR 50 Hz MOTORS, SEE 

SECTION 6.4 ON PAGE 24.

See Safety Warning 

on Page 6.

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AC MOTOR SPEED CONTROL

KBAC SERIES • NEMA 4X / IP 65

Hybrid Drive

AC MOTOR SPEED CONTROL

KBAC SERIES • NEMA 4X / IP 65

Hybrid Drive

KBAC SERIES • NEMA 4X / IP65

AC MOTOR SPEED CONTROL

Hybrid Drive

Summary of Contents for KBAC Series

Page 1: ...for motors 2 Special software is available contact our Sales Department 3 GFCI Operation Models KBAC 24D 27D 29 29 1P 45 48 require custom software contact our Sales Department The KBAC 217 416 Series...

Page 2: ...Control Layout 11 4 KBAC 217 416 Series Control Layout 12 5 Model KBAC 24D Mechanical Specifications 15 6 Models KBAC 27D 29 29 1P 45 48 Mechanical Specifications 16 7 KBAC 217 416 Series Mechanical...

Page 3: ...n Stop Jog Switch Connection 32 44 Run Stop Jog Switch Connection 32 Items Included In this Package Adjustable Frequency Drive Installation and Operation Manual Trimpot Adjustment Tool CE Approved Pro...

Page 4: ...e The rated AC Line voltage of the drive must match the actual AC Line input voltage On Models KBAC 24D and 27D the setting of Jumper J1 must match the AC Line input voltage Models KBAC 24D 27D 29 1P...

Page 5: ...0 Hz Motor Operation The drive is factory set for 60 Hz 3 phase motor operation Jumper J5 set to the 60Hz position For 50 Hz motor operation set Jumper J5 to the 50Hz position See Section 6 4 on page...

Page 6: ...nts incorporating advanced circuitry and technology The drives are variable speed controls housed in a rugged NEMA 4X IP65 washdown and watertight die cast aluminum enclosure They are designed to oper...

Page 7: ...e and Run Fault Relay Output Contacts Jumper Selection of Drive Output Frequency Increases the motor speed up to two times the rated RPM Ride Through Provides smooth recovery to the previous set speed...

Page 8: ...oost BOOST Sets the amount of Boost which can be used to obtain maximum low speed performance See Section 13 8 on pages 31 and 32 Jog JOG Sets the jog speed of the motor Must be used with the optional...

Page 9: ...r snap ins 9600C 9600C 9600C 9600C 9600C 9600C 8890 Auto Manual Switch When used with the Signal Isolator it selects remote process signal or the Main Speed Potentiometer Mounts on the enclosure cover...

Page 10: ...y Open or Closed Stop Contact selection See Section 6 8 on page 25 I J8 Run or Fault Output Relay Operation selection See Section 6 7 on page 25 K J10 Constant orVariableTorque selection See Section 6...

Page 11: ...MP Start Stop Switch Black White Red White Low Violet High Orange Wiper Main Speed Potentiometer N C TB2 N O COM E 1 2 A 2 C 1 D 3 4 B 1 1 2 J2 M A J3 2X 1X J4 60Hz 50Hz J5 ADJ FIX J6 RG INJ J7 R F J8...

Page 12: ...CON8 CON7 MIN ACCEL MAX CL DEC I MIN ACCEL MAX DEC I BOOST BOOST JOG JOG COMP COMP CL P3 P2 P1 FWD COM COM STOP RUN Start Stop Switch LED Board Main Speed Potentiometer All jumpers and trimpots are sh...

Page 13: ...Output Frequency Multiplier 1X 2X Jumper J4 2 1 2 1 Minimum Operating Frequency at Motor Hz 1 Speed Range Ratio 60 1 Speed Regulation 30 1 Speed Range 0 Full Load Base Speed 3 2 5 Overload ProtectorTr...

Page 14: ...17 8868 8879 5 3 75 208 230 3 22 1 25 0 208 230 17 5 3 2 22 10 KBAC 217S 8863 8855 KBAC 217F 8861 8853 KBAC 217SF 8869 8880 KBAC 416 8870 8881 10 7 5 400 460 3 20 8 25 0 400 460 16 10 7 5 5 KBAC 416S...

Page 15: ...140 8 20 208 9 53 242 2 70 68 6 1 35 34 3 1 35 34 3 2 76 70 1 5 97 152 0 875 22 2 3X Tightenthesescrews inthesequenceshown to12in lbs 14kg cm AC MOTOR SPEED CONTROL KBAC SERIES NEMA 4X IP 65 Hybrid D...

Page 16: ...7 77 9 7 36 187 3 20 81 3 1 60 40 6 1 60 40 6 0 875 22 2 1 09 22 2 2X 8 67 220 9 24 235 9 82 249 7 30 185 7 69 195 4X 6 4 0 25 0 29 7 37 2X 25 4 2X 80 0 1 00 3 15 2X Tightenthesescrews inthesequencesh...

Page 17: ...313 7 95 6 2 25 57 2 3 822 97 1 2X 0 346 8 79 2X 3 311 12 235 335 13 175 351 13 825 1 5 4 087 104 2X 9 89 251 10 3 262 1 72 43 7 2 4 MAXIMUM DRIVE DEPTH Models without S Suffix 8 5 216 Models with S S...

Page 18: ...he fan or blower so the motor is surrounded by the airflow See Figure 9 4 2 Electronic Motor Overload Protection The drive contains Modified I2 t Overload Protection Part of this function consists of...

Page 19: ...lied one 1 2 watertight hole plug is provided Models KBAC 27D 29 29 1P 45 48 contain two holes for standard 1 2 liquidtight fittings not supplied and one hole for standard 3 4 liquidtight fitting not...

Page 20: ...BAC 29 45 48 AC Line Input Motor and Ground Connections ACLINE MOTOR Motor V U W ACLineInput 115 208 230Volt Single Phase Ground Earth L1 L2 TB1 Figure 10 Models KBAC 24D 27D 29 1P AC Line Input Motor...

Page 21: ...the drive To operate the drive from a remote Start Stop Switch type ON OFF ON SPDT remove the white black and red wires from Terminals RUN COM and STOP The wires may be taped and left inside the driv...

Page 22: ...st be isolated from the AC Line Earth grounding signal wiring will damage the drive and void the warranty It is highly recommended that the SIAC PS Signal Isolator with Power Supply be installed when...

Page 23: ...mper J3 is set to the M position the drive will have to be manually restarted for a momentary power loss using the Start Stop Switch See Figure 23 on page 24 Also see Section 12 2 on page 28 for the S...

Page 24: ...Figure 25 AvailableTorque vs Output Frequency 6 4 60 Hz and 50 Hz Motor Operation and Drive Output Frequency Selection J4 and J5 Both jumpers must be set for the appropriate motor nameplate frequency...

Page 25: ...12 KBAC 217 416 Series only Jumper J12 is set to the 8K position for a switching frequency at the motor of 8 kHz for 12 kHz switching frequency set jumper J12 to the 12K position This jumper also allo...

Page 26: ...nts WARNING All equipment AC Line inputs must be disconnected from the AC power 8 1 Connect all equipment AC power input lines together and connect them to the H V lead of the hi pot tester Connect th...

Page 27: ...i Pot L2 L1 P2 P1 Auxiliary Equipment L3 Signal Inputs L2 H V AC Line Input MAX ZERO L1 RESET RETURN 10mA 0mA VOLTAGE TEST AC KILOVOLTS LEAKAGE 1 0 3 2 High Voltage Dielectric Withstand Tester Hi Pot...

Page 28: ...er Also the CL setting may be set too low See Section 13 7 on page 30 2 For an Overvoltage Fault if the drive is set for Automatic Ride Through the drive will automatically restart when the AC Line vo...

Page 29: ...e MIN Trimpot is factory set to 0 of frequency setting For a higher minimum speed setting rotate the MIN Trimpot clockwise See Figure 34 on page 30 13 2 Maximum Speed MAX Sets the maximum speed of the...

Page 30: ...rclockwise See Figure 40 Also see Figure 41 on page 31 UL approved as an electronic overload protector for motors 0 3 ShownFactorySetto1 5Seconds DEC I 20 3 1 5 17 10 Figure 37 Deceleration Trimpot Ra...

Page 31: ...cause overheating of the motor Consult the motor manufacturer Do not leave the motor in a locked rotor condition for more than a few seconds since motor damage may occur In order to ensure that the mo...

Page 32: ...onnects to Terminal P2 on the drive must be removed and installed on Terminal RUN on the switch The JOG Terminal on the drive connects to JOG on the switch Terminal P2 on the drive connects to the cen...

Page 33: ...ain Speed Potentiometer of the drive Table 1 General Performance Specifications Parameter Specification Factory Setting Maximum SpeedTrimpot MAX1 InputVoltage Range Volts DC 0 to 2 5 thru 0 to 25 0 to...

Page 34: ...34 Notes...

Page 35: ...35 Notes...

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