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TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK REFERENCE INSTALLATION .......................................2
GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................4
CONTROL DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES..................................5
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................6
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................9
Mounting the Control ................................................9
Electrical Connections .................................................10
Cable Assembly ....................................................10
Horsepower (DIP) Switch Settings ....................................11
Motor Commutation Phasing (60° standard) ............................12
Commutation Sensor Connections ....................................12
Motor Phase Connections ...........................................13
Fuse Installation ....................................................13
Manual Control Input Connections ....................................13
Electronic Control Input Connections..................................15
Tachometer Output .................................................16
AC Power Connections ..............................................17
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................18
Preliminary Checks .................................................18
Operating the Controls ..............................................18
Internal Adjustments ................................................19
Minimum and Maximum Speed........................................19
Torque (Current) Limiting Adjustment...................................19
Acceleration Adjustment .............................................20
Deceleration Adjustment .............................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................21
WARRANTY...........................................................23
FIGURES
Figure 1 – Quick Reference Diagram ......................................2
Figure 2 – Heatsink Orientation ..........................................10
Figure 3 – Model 3983 Cable Assembly ...................................10
Figure 4 – Control Circuit Board Detail....................................11
Figure 5 – DIP Switch 7 and 8 Speed Range Settings .......................12
Figure 6 – Horsepower (DIP Switch) Settings and Fuse Selection Chart ......12
Figure 7 – Manual Speed Potentiometer/Interface Details ..................14
Figure 8 – Manual Switch and Relay Control Inputs ........................14
Figure 9 –Connection to Model 3984 Isolation Interface ....................16
Figure 10 – Tachometer Output ..........................................16
Figure 11 – Speed/Torque Curve Showing Reduced
Torque Limit at Low Speeds ....................................20