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Instructions for Installation and Operation
Filtered SCR Brushless DC
SPECIFICATIONS
Product Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABL-3911C/ABL-3921C
Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz (Single Phase)
Input Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Amps rms maximum
Output Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 130 VDC
Continuous 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)
Motor Speed Controls
Model 3911 0-2500 rpm
Model 3921, 0-10,000 rpm
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Part No . 07400211 .C
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Page 2: Quick Reference Installation
Ground Front View AC POWER INPUTS SPEED POT INPUTS 10K OHM SPEED POT Chassis Ground (Page 17) (Page 14) (included) Screw Figure 1 – Quick Reference Diagram * We offer an optional 6-foot cable kit, Model 3983 www .bodine-electric .com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Torque Limit at Low Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 © 2020 Bodine Electric Company . -
Page 4: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations! And thank you for selecting the Bodine Type ABL Brushless DC Motor Control . Your new control will provide the same excellent performance and reliability that have been a Bodine tradition since 1905 . Bodine Electric Company takes pride in the quality of its products and in satisfying its customers . -
Page 5: Control Description And Features
. A built-in shutdown circuit disables the control during overvoltage, under-voltage, or invalid commutation sensor state conditions . Specific Bodine motor sizes which can be used with this control are listed in the Chart in Figure 6 . Accessory Items •... -
Page 6: Specifications
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 . - Page 7 Check the items you received against your purchase order . Carefully examine the control (and any optional kits or parts) for shipping damage . Parts errors should be reported to Bodine . Shipping damage claims should be made to the freight carrier .
- Page 8 Environment Open circuit boards in ventilated enclosures may emit flame during failure . Bodine does not offer an explosion-proof line of motion control accessories for hazardous locations (e .g ., environments of flammable or explosive gas, vapor, or dust) . Bodine recommends using only approved explosion-proof products in hazardous locations .
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
CAUTION Only copper wire with a minimum 60° C rated insulation is recommended if Bodine cable assemblies are not used. The control terminal block will accept leads up to 14 gauge (18 gauge is the smallest recommended size). Mounting the Control Detailed mounting dimensions and CAD drawings are available online . -
Page 10: Electrical Connections
Figure 2 - Heatsink orientation The Model 3983 Cable Assembly, shown in Figure 3, is designed to simplify the electrical connections to the ABL-3911C and ABL-3921C Controls . One Cable Assembly: The Model 3983 Cable Assembly, shown in Figure 3, is... -
Page 11: Horsepower (Dip) Switch Settings
. Contact with the shield could cause serious injury or death . If a non-Bodine cable is used or if a special cable is fabricated, care should be taken to insulate all exposed shield to avoid serious injury . The shield should only be connected to COM terminal on the Commutation Sensor Input Connector at the control . -
Page 12: Motor Commutation Phasing (60° Standard)
120° commutated gearmotors or motors, set DIP switch number 6 to the “Off” position . Please note that further application details must be considered to properly match a non-Bodine BLDC motor with one of our stock BLDC controls . To avoid damage or system performance issues, please consult our Technical Support staff at 773-478-3515 or via E-mail: info@bodine-electric .com . -
Page 13: Motor Phase Connections
. Find the same four digits in the chart in Figure 6 to determine the fuse size . The ABL-3911C and ABL-3921C are supplied with the fuses listed in Figure 6 . Manual Control Input Connections Motor speed, braking, direction of rotation and deceleration can be controlled manually or electronically . -
Page 14: Figure 7 - Manual Speed Potentiometer/Interface Details
3. The DECEL switch controls soft stops. The degree of deceleration can be varied with the trim potentiometers on the control board. See Page 21. 4. The output shafts of gearmotors with odd number of stages (Bodine type designations ending DECEL... -
Page 15: Electronic Control Input Connections
Electronic Control Input Connections Optional Interface Boards are available from Bodine and other manufacturers . They provide electrical isolation between the input signal and the brushless DC motor control circuitry, and are recommended for motion control applications requiring electronic control of motor speed, rotational direction, deceleration, and braking . -
Page 16: Tachometer Output
T-OUT Motor ISO- ICOM DISABLE Analog IN Signal Isolation Using a Bodine Model 3984 Interface Module: Follow the VIN1 installation instructions provided with the module to isolate the input signals VIN2 VOUT IDIR between the control electronics and the ABL Control. See Figure 8 for... -
Page 17: Ac Power Connections
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 the terminal labeled with the chassis ground symbol . This terminal should also be used to connect the system to earth ground . www.bodine-electric.com... -
Page 18: Operating Instructions
. The control may be damaged . Refer to Troubleshooting on page 21 and follow instructions . If the motor is overloaded, reduce the load and replace blown fuses with those of the proper type and rating as specified in Figure 6 . www.bodine-electric.com... -
Page 19: Internal Adjustments
Internal Adjustments/Calibration This control was shipped with the following factory settings: Minimum speed: 0 RPM Maximum speed: (ABL-3911C): 2,500 RPM; (ABL-3921C): 10,000 RPM Acceleration: (ABL-3911C): 2 seconds; (ABL-3921C): 5 seconds Deceleration: (ABL-3911C): 2 seconds; (ABL-3921C): 5 seconds Torque: 200% of rated (based on proper DIP switch settings) Commutation: 60°... -
Page 20: Acceleration Adjustment
Adjusting the ACCEL trim potentiometer (See Figure 4) counterclockwise decreases the motor’s acceleration 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) . -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
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... - Page 22 Adjust TORQ trim pot, page 19 . Check DIP switch Wrong horsepower setting setting, page 12 . Damaged component Contact Bodine Electric on the control board Company for assistance . Check DIP switch Wrong horsepower setting setting, page 12 .
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Page 23: Warranty
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 implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular use . - Page 24 Visit www.bodine-electric.com for our large selection of brushless DC motors and gearmotors Bodine offers the widest selection of variable-speed AC, permanent magnet DC and brushless DC fractional horsepower gearmotors and motors in the industry . For complete specifications, 3D CAD drawings, or to order online, visit bodine-electric .com .
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