KBWM-120, 240 SIMPLIFIED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT – You must read these simplified operating instructions before proceeding. These instructions are to be used as a reference only and are not intended to replace the detailed instructions provided herein. You must read the Safety Warning before proceeding. A.
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 shielded motor cable and/or AC line cables may be required along with a signal isolator (KBSI-240D [P/N 9431] or equivalent).
CONTROL SETUP Remove the four (4) 6x32 screws (two on top and two on the bottom) from the enclosure. Slide open the control by separating the front and rear covers. See Figure 2, page 4. A. Plug-in Horsepower Resistor® – (Must be obtained from your distributor as a separate part.) The Plug-in Horsepower Resistor®...
FIGURE 3 – MOTOR VOLTAGE SELECTION D. Jumper J2 is provided on Model KBWM-240 only (MODEL KBWM-240 ONLY) and is factory set to “180V” position. For step- down operation (208/230 Volts AC line input and 0- J2 Set for J2 Set for 90 Volts DC output), set J2 to the “90V”...
Caution: If control is wired to a transformer, it is advisable to switch the secondary to dis- connect power. If the primary is switched, additional snubber capacitors may have to be added across terminals L1 and L2 to prevent power bridge damage. Separate branch fusing or circuit breaker may be required on 208/230 VAC applications.
E. Fusing – As indicated in Section IIB, the KBWM™ contains a single AC line fuse on 208/230 VAC applications. In the USA and other countries where the 208/230 volt is derived from two (2) “hot” leads, both AC lines should be connected to a separate dual cir- cuit breaker.
FIGURE 6A – ACCEL TRIMPOT ADJUSTMENT A. Acceleration Start – The ACCEL is factory set at approximately 2 seconds. FACTORY SETTING 2 SEC. To readjust to different times, set the knob to the desired position as shown in Figure 6A. RAPID B.
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Note: If only an AC ammeter is available, it can be installed in series with AC input line. Follow above instructions; however, set AC amperage at 0.75 motor rating. F. IR Compensation Adjustment – IR compensation is provided to improve load regulation. If the load presented to the motor does not vary substantially, the IR adjustment may be set at a minimum level (approximately 1/4 of full setting).
VII. LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of 18 months from the date of original purchase, KB Electronics, Inc. will repair or replace, without charge, devices which our examination proves to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty is valid if the unit has not been tampered with by unauthorized persons, misused, abused, or improperly installed and has been used in accordance with the instructions and/or ratings supplied.
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