KBWA

KBWA

Hybrid Drive™: A Digital Drive with Analog Interface

The KBWA Series of Adjustable Frequency Drives consist of two inverter models rated for 1/8 to 1/2 horsepower motors. These drives are housed in NEMA 1 enclosures (Model KBWA-22D: IP 50, model KBWA-23D: IP 20). Both models contain an On/Off AC Line Switch and a Main Speed Potentiometer. Hybrid drives are a digital drive with an analog interface.

Primary Features

  • Horsepower 1/8 to 1/2 HP (Lower horsepower models available KBWA-21D, 2P3D, 2P6D)
  • Input 115 and 230 VAC - 1ph
  • Output 230 VAC - 3ph 
  • Starting Torque 200%
  • Front Panel Power On/Off Switch
  • GFCI Compatible: With factory programming, allows the equipment to operate with Ground Fault Circuit Interruption circuit breakers or outlets 
  • IP 20 Enclosure

Benefits

  • Saves Time. Easy to Install and Simple to Operate. Does not require programming or commissioning. Up and running in less than 10 minutes. 
  • Motors Last Longer. Proprietary CL Software. Provides overload protection, prevents motor burnout and eliminates nuisance tripping. UL approved as electronic overload protector for motors. 
  • Energy Saving. Uses only the power the application requires. Replacing constant speed with variable speed will significantly reduce energy costs. 
  • Customization for OEM’s. When an off the shelf drive does not meet your needs, we will work with you to provide a custom drive solution, Ready to Use, “Out-of-the-Box.” Customization includes: Pre-calibrating or programming of a stock control, adding a custom label or branding, custom software, PLC functions or designing a new control.

Additional Features

  • Sensorless Flux Vector Control. Flux Vector Compensation with Static Auto-Tune provides excellent speed regulation with high torque loads throughout the entire speed range. Auto energy saving at light loads. Smooth motor torque.
  • Electronic Inrush Current Limit (EICL™) Protection. Eliminates harmful inrush AC line current during power up.
  • Ride-Through. Provides smooth recovery to the previous set speed during a momentary power loss.
  • Holding Torque at Zero Speed. Resists motor shaft rotation when the drive is in “Stop” mode.
  • Regeneration Protection. Eliminates tripping due to high bus voltage caused by rapid deceleration of high inertial loads.
  • Undervoltage and Overvoltage Protection. Shuts down the drive if the AC line input voltage goes above or below the operating range.
  • Short Circuit Protection. Shuts down the drive if a short circuit occurs at the motor (phase-to-phase).
  • Trimpot Adjustments. Min. Speed, Max. Speed, Accel, Decel, Current Limit, Slip Comp.
  • Jumper Selections. AC Line Input Voltage, 50Hz/60Hz, Motor Frequency, 1X/2X Motor RPM, Automatic/Manual Start Mode, Forward/Reverse Speed Select.

Drive Options

Supplied Forward-Stop-Reverse Switch. Provides motor reversing and stop functions.