
KBWA
™
Hybrid Drive
A Digital AC Drive with Analog Interface
KBWA-22D Non-Vented NEMA 1 / IP 50 Enclosure
KBWA-23D Vented NEMA 1 / IP 20 Enclosure
Primary Features
Horsepower 1/8 to 1/2 HP*
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.
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.
*Lower horsepower models available ( KBWA-21D, 2P3D, 2P6D).
Designed and
Assembled in USA

2
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 Option
Supplied Forward-Stop-Reverse Switch
Provides motor reversing and stop functions.
Drive Input Voltage Settings
Drive Set for 208/230 Volt
AC Line Input
(J3 Not Installed) (Factory Setting)
J3
115V
Drive Set for 115 Volt
AC Line Input
(J3 Installed)
J3
115V
D-1040
Applications
• Actuators • Air Cleaners • Amusement Rides
• Ball Pitching Machines • Blowers • Boat Lifts
• Bowling Alley Lane Cleaners • CNC • Conveyors
• Door and Gate Openers • Drilling • Duct Cleaners
• Dumbwaiters • Elevators and Hoists
• Exercise Equipment • Fabric Processing • Fans
• Feeders • Film Processing • Floor Cleaning
• Food Processing • Garment Cutting
• Grinding and Polishing • Hoppers • Horse Walkers
• HVAC • Indexers • Irrigation • Laminating
• Lift Station Pumps • Machine Tools
• Medical • Milling • Mixers • Oven Conveyors
• Packaging • Paint Blenders, Shakers, and Sprayers
• Paper Handling • Portable Equipment Used with GFCIs
• Pottery Wheels • Printing • Pumps • Range Hoods
• Sandblasting • Saws • Sewing • Stretch Wrap
• Textile • Treadmills • Therapeutic Vibrators
• Washing Machines • Wave Soldering
• Web Processing • Wheelchair Lifts
• Whole House Vacuums and Attic Fans
• Wire Feeders • Wood and Metal Lathes and Cut ters
• Winders and Unwinders
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to learn about Build-A-Drive™ , KB’s New AC Inverter Program.

D-1040
Ratings
115/230 VAC 1-Phase Input • 230 VAC 3-Phase Output
Ratings Net Weight
Model No. Enclosure Part No.
KBWA-22D NEMA 1 / IP 50 9926 1/4, (0.19) 1.5
KBWA-23D NEMA 1 / IP 20 9946 1/2, (0.37) 2.4
Notes: 1) Rated 1.3 Amps on 115 VAC input. 2) Rated 2.2 Amps on 115 VAC input.
HP, (kW) Amps Lbs. kg
1
1.58 0.72
2
1.58 0.72
Specifications
Maximum Load (% of Current Overload for 2 Minutes) 150
Switching Frequency (kHz) 8
Output Frequency Resolution (Hz) 0.06
Minimum Output Frequency to Motor (Hz) 0.3
Acceleration Time (Seconds) 0.3 – 20
Deceleration Time (Seconds) 0.3 – 20
Speed Range (Ratio) 60:1
Speed Regulation (30:1 Speed Range, 0 – Full Load) (% Base Speed) 2.5
Stalled Motor Trip Time (Seconds) 6
Braking Regenerative*
Operating Temperature Range (ºC / ºF) 0 – 40 / 32 – 104
Storage Temperature (ºC / ºF) -25 – +85 / -13 – +185
3
*DC Injection Braking – requires factory programming.
Dimensions – (Inches/mm)
AC MOTOR SPEED CONTROL
Hybrid Drive
KBWA SERIES • NEMA 1 / IP 20
™
3.92
99.6
6.06
154
3.65
92.7
Model KBWA-23D Vented NEMA 1 / IP 20 Shown

Control Layout
DECMAX MIN ACC COMP
D-1040
Adjustable Trimpots
COMP: Slip Compensation
ACC: Acceleration
DEC: Deceleration
MIN: Minimum Speed
MAX: Maximum Speed
CL: Current Limit
Diagnostic LEDs
Status (ST): Green/Yellow/Red
Power On (PWR): Green
Terminals P1, P2, P3
To Factory Installed
Main Speed Potentiometer
CON2 (F-S-R)
Remove Jumper to Install
Forward-Stop-Reverse Switch
(Supplied)
J3
115V
GND
U
V W L2L1
L2AL1A
MOTOR GND AC LINE
TB1
L2B
L1B
PWR
ST
CON4
50 / 60 Hz
X1 X2
Terminals L1A, L2A, L1B, L2B
To Factory Installed
CL
Violet
P3
Orange
P2
J1
CON1
CON2
J2
A / M
P1
F - S - R
White
Red
White
Black
White
Blue
White
Blue
On/Off AC Line Switch
CON1 (A/M)
Automatic Start Mode:
Jumper Installed
(Factory Setting)
Manual Start Mode:
Jumper Removed
[Forward-Stop-Reverse Switch
(Supplied) Must be Installed]
J1 (50/60 Hz)
60 Hz: For 60 Hz Motors
(Factory Setting)
50 Hz: For 50 Hz Motors
J2 (X1/X2)
X1: For 50/60 Hz Motors
(Factory Setting)
X2: For 50/60 Hz Motors
Operated at 100/120 Hz
Ground
(Earth)
Ground
Motor Ground
(Earth)
(Earth)
KB ELECTRONICS, INC.
(954) 346-4900 • Fax (954) 346-3377
Outside Florida Call Toll Free (800) 221-6570
info@kbelectronics.com • www.kbelectronics.com
AC Line Input
Represented by:
J3 (115V, 208/230V)
Drive is Factory Set for
208/230 Volt AC Line Input
J3 Not Installed
A42167 – Rev. C – 6/2014