SpecKBTech
EL ECTR ONICS ,203
Industrial INC. Vest
! 12095 NW 39th Str eet, Coral Spri ngs, F lorida 33 065 USA
Ave. Valley Park, MO 63088 Phone: 888 SPECTECH
(954) 34 6-4900 ! FAX (954) 346-3377
Email:
[email protected] www.spectechind.com
info@kbelectroni cs.co m
"The Right C ontrol
for your App lication"
SUBJECT: KBTC - TOR QUE CONTROL S
The KBTC controls are designed to control a motor’s torque, by controlling motor current.
Unlike a traditional KBIC, which c ontrols voltage and limits current, the main potentiometer of
the KBT C sets current. Also, motor current will not vary over the speed range. If the load is
less than the current setpoint, the KBTC goes to max voltage.
Typical applications include winders, and tensionrolls in web processing lines such as found in
paper, textile, blown film and coating industries. The KBTC is used in tension control
applications with dancers and load cells, receivinga reference from equipment suc h as that
produced by Mag Power. The KB TC is for si ngle direction operationonly, where the motor si
driving the load. For regenerative or reversing applications, use our KBRG family in one of the
two available torque modes.
There are two models of KBTC torque controls. Both are rated for a maximum output current
of 10 amps (8 amps max without an auxiliary heat sink). The KBTC-125 model operates from
115 VAC, a nd powers up to a 1 HP, 90-130 volt motor. The KBTC- 225 model operates from a
230 VAC, and powers up to a 2 HP, 180 volt motor. Both of these controls are modified
versions of a KBI C, with identical mounting and physica l dimensions. The KBTC connections
are the same as a KBIC control. It can use the same accessories, such as the BarrierTerminal
Board and Barrier Terminal Kit. A n SI- 5 signal isolator can also beused to allow a remote
voltage or milliamp current signal to set motor torque. Theontrol
c utilizes a fixed value of
Plug-in Horsepower Resistor (0.015 ohm) for all motor sizes.
There is only one trimpot on the control. The MAX trimpot will allow the customer to set the
maximum available current (0-100% of 10 amps) to accommodate smaller motors. The inhibit
and auto inhibit circuits work just as on the KBIC, and each control includes a fixed
acceleration capacitor to control theate
r of rise of current in the motor when first turned on.
The KBTC-125 model is KB part# 9100. The KBTC-225 mode l is KB part# 9101. If y ou
requireany additional information, please feel free to contactus.
Si ncerely,
Richard Fritts
National Sales Manager
