Beta Manual MGZ

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DIST. AUTORIZADO QRO (442) 1 95 72 60 ventas@industrialmagza.com
Boston Gear®
RB Series
DC Motor Speed Control
Installation and Operation
Doc. No. 19025
RB1, B, S, R
RB2, B, S, R
RB3, B, R
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE
Description 4
Enclosure 4
Ratings 4
Operating Conditions 5
Performance Characteristics 5
Installation and Wiring 8
Startup and Operation 13
Maintenance 14
MODIFICATIONS
Full Wave Field 14

Half Voltage Output 15
Increased Acceleration Time 15
Limit Switch Reversing 16
Torque Control 18
Tachometer Feedback 20
Line Starting 21
TROUBLESHOOTING 24
PARTS LIST
TABLE
1 Ratiotrol Beta Model Matrix 4
2 Operator Controls 5
3 Ratings 5
4 Speed Regulation Characteristics 6
5 Dynamic Braking Characteristics 7
6 Calibration Wires 9
7 Full Wave Field 14
8 Capacitor Values/Acceleration 15
9 Contactor Selection 23
10 Troubleshooting 24
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIGURE
1 Typical Beta Enclosed Controller 7

2 Series Beta Mounting Configurations 8
3 Main Board Connections 9
4 Internal View Beta Controller 10
5 AC Power and Motor Connections 11
6 Connections Models RB! and RB2 12
7 Connections Models RB3 and RB3B 12
8 Full Wave Field 14
9 Increased Acceleration Time 16
10 Limit Switch Reversing 17
11 Limit Switch Reversing Using RCS6 Remote Control Station 17
12 Torque Control with Torque Pot Only 19
13 Torque Control with Torque Pot and Run Speed Pot 19
14 Tachometer Feedback for 7 VDC/1000 RPM Generator 20
15 Tachometer Feedback for 35-50 VDC/1000 RPM Generator 20
16 Moving Capacitor C18 for Line Start Operation 21
17 Recommended Customer Connection Diagram for Line Start Operation 23
18 RB1, RB2, RB3 Mounting Dimensions 23
19 RB1, RB2, RB3 (Types B, S, R) Mounting Dimensions 23
SCHEMATICS
Run-Stop 26
Switch Reverse 27
Magnetic Reverse 28
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Description
Ratiotrol Beta controllers statically convert single-phase AC line power to regulated DC for
adjustable-speed armature control of shunt-wound and permanent-magnet motors. The con-
trollers are Underwriters Laboratories Listed. (File No. 71E60208)
Enclosure
Totally enclosed, non-ventilated, constructed of rugged die-cast aluminum alloy. Gasketed,
screw fixed cover excludes contaminants. Provision for conduit entry is included top and bot-
tom by two (2) 3/4-14 NPT tapped holes. Standard unit is easily and inexpensively convertible
to NEMA Type 3, 4 or 12.
Model Types
Table 1. Ratiotrol Beta Model Matrix

Function Configuration Operator
Controls
Power Source
Armature Contactor
Reversing and D.B.
And
Armature Switch
Local (Integral)
Horsepower
Open Chassis
Unidirectional
Model
Range
Remote (*)
Reversing
Run-Stop
Enclosed
115VAC 230VAC
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
RB1 X X X
RB1B X X X 1/12 - 1HP N/A
RB1S X X X
RB1R X X X
RB2 X X X Reconnectable
Units
RB2B X X X
115VAC 230VAC
RB2S X X X 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
RB2R X X X
RB3 X X X 1/12 - 1HP 1/2 - 2HP
RB3B X X X
RB3R X X X
* Operator controls provided by user

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OPERATOR CONTROLS
Table 2. Operator Controls

Controller Operator Controls
Suffix
B or no Suffix None
S 1. Run/Stop Switch - 2 maintained positions

2. Motor Speed Pot - 5K ohm, 1/2 watt
1. Run/Stop Switch - maintained positions

R 2. Fwd/Rev Switch - 3 maintained positions with center detent
(RB1, 2) position for antiplug protection
1. Run/Stop Switch - 2 maintained positions

R 2. Rwd/Rev Switch - 2 momentary positions with return
(RB3 only) to center
RATINGS
1. Service Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0

2. Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continuous
3. Overload Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150% for 1 minute
4. AC Line Fuse Interrupting Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5000 amperes
Table 3. Ratings
Rated Horsepower
Component
1/12 1/6 1/4 1/3 1/2 3/4 1 1 1/2 2
1-Phase 115VAC 2.0 3.9 5.0 6.0 8.7 12.4 15.0 ---- ----
50 or 60 Hz Line Unit
AC Input Amps 230VAC ---- ---- ---- ---- 4.2 5.9 8.8 12.6 15.8
(Full Load) Unit
KVA .30 .48 .58 .71 1.0 1.4 2.0 3.0 4.0
Motor 90V 0.9 2.0 2.8 3.5 5.4 8.1 10.5 ---- ----
Armature 180V ---- ---- ---- ---- 2.6 3.8 5.5 8.2 11.6
DC Output Amps
(Full Load) Motor 50V ---- 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 ---- ----
Field 100V ---- ---- ---- ---- 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Amps
Full Load Torque (LB. FT.)
.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.2 3.0 4.5 6.0
With 1750 RPM Base Speed Motors
RB1, RB2 3.25 (1.48 kg)
RB3 3.8 (1.73 kg)
Weight RB1B, RB1S

LBS. (kg) RB2B, RB2S 5.5 (2.5 kg)
RB1R, RB2R
RB3B, RB3R 6.05 (2.75 kg)

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
1. Line Voltage Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .± 10% of rated

2. Line Frequency Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .± 2 Hz
3. Ambient Temperature (*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
4. Altitude (standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3300 feet (1000 meters) maximum
* 55ºC (131ºF) maximum in enclosed areas where RB1, RB2 or RB3 open chassis units are mounted.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
1. Controlled Speed Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 to motor base speed

2. Speed Regulation (See Table 4) - Regulation percentages are of motor base speed under
steady-state conditions
3. Efficiency (at maximum speed)
a. Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99%
b. Controller with motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85%
4. Displacement Power Factor (Rated Speed/Rated Load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87%
5. Acceleration (non-adjustable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .By fixed ramp with current limit override
6. Current Limit (non-adjustable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150% full-load torque (typical)
Table 4. Speed Regulation Characteristics
Variable
Load Line Field Temperature Speed
Regulation Method Change Voltage Heating (1) ± 10ºC Range
95% ± 10% Cold/Normal
Standard Voltage
Feedback with IR 2% ± 1% 5-12% ± 2% 50:1
Compensation
Optional Speed (Tach) 0.5% ± 1% 0.2% ± 2% 100:1

Feedback (2)
(1) Does not apply to Permanent-Magnet Motors

(2) Unidirectional Models Only

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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (Con’t)
Figure 1. Typical Beta Enclosed Controller
7. Dynamic Braking - Supplied in Models RB3, RB3B and RB3R. Provides initial braking torque and
stops per minute as shown in Table5. The dynamic braking resistor is rated for stopping a typical
load when the motor load inertia does not exceed the motor armature inertia.
HIGHER INERTIA LOADS AND/OR ARMATURE VOLTAGE HIGHER THAN RATED MAY
EXTEND BRAKING TIME BEYOND THE WATTAGE RATING OF THE DYNAMIC BRAKING
RESISTOR.
Table 5. Dynamic Braking Characteristics
Rated Horsepower
Component Unit
1/12 1/6 1/4 1/3 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/2 2
115V 200 180 129 103 66 44 34 --- ---
Braking Torque %
230V --- --- --- --- 278 190 130 88 62
115V 20 15 12 11 8 6 2 --- ---
Stops Per Minute
230V --- --- --- --- 8 6 1 1 1

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INSTALLATION AND WIRING
BE SURE TO READ ALL THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION AND WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER.
1. Unpack the controller.
2. Remove the controller front cover (if applicable) and check components in the controller. Report
shipping damage to the carrier.
Figure 2. Series Beta Mounting Configurations
3. The controller can be mounted in any of four configurations, as shown in Figure 2.
4. Conduit entry is made by driving a 5/8” diameter pipe nipple, socket or similar rigid object
through the conduit opening. On all models install a 3/4” x 14 conduit fitting or pipe.
NOTE: DO NOT USE A PUNCH SINCE THIS WILL LEAVE SHARP PROTRUSIONS AROUND
THE OPENING. To prevent component damage from knockout fragments, apply masking tape to
the inside of the knockout before removing it.
5. Remove the proper calibration wire(s) from the controller main board with a wire cutter, as shown
in Table 6 and Figure 3.
6. Be sure the main board is connected for the correct voltage. Figure 3 shows the main board con-
nected for 230 volt operation. For 115 volt operation, the yellow and white leads on Transformer
T1 connect to the 115V tabs, and the feedback jumper connects to the 90V ARM tab.
NOTE: Model RB1 Controllers are designed for 115 volt operation only.
7. Replace the front cover (if applicable) on the chassis.
8. Mount the controller. If the controller is subjected to vibrations, it must be shock mounted.
NOTE: Never mount the controller immediately beside or above the heat-generating equipment,
or directly below water or steam pipes. If the controller is mounted in an enclosure, be sure the
temperature in the enclosure does not exceed 550.
9. Prepare for wiring by removing the front cover (if applicable) and attaching it to the chassis as
shown in Figure 4.

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INSTALLATION AND WIRING (Con’t)
Motor Horsepower
Remove Wires
90 VDC 180 VDC
1/12 1/6 R9 Thru R14
1/8 1/4 R9 Thru R14
1/6 1/3 R9 Thru R14
1/4 1/2 R10 Thru R14
1/3 3/4 R10 Thru R14
1/2 1 R11 Thru R14
3/4 1 1/2 R13 Thru R14
1 2 None
Table 6. Series Calibration Wires
Calibration
Wires T1
R8
R9
R10
R11
R12 White
R13
R14 T1 Leads On
115 V Tabs 230 V Tabs
Yellow
Yellow White
Yellow
230V
180V 90V
TB1 90V Arm

A+ A- F- F+ L1 L2
Fdbk Tab
Fdbk Jumper
On 180V Arm
Fdbk Tab
Figure 3. Main Board Connections

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Figure 4. Internal View Beta Controller
CAUTION
a. SEPARATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION IS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

CODE. THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFORMING WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRI-
CAL CODE AND ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES WHICH GOVERN SUCH PRACTICES AS
WIRING PROTECTION, GROUNDING DISCONNECTS AND OTHER PROTECTION.
b. THE AVAILABLE SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT OF THE INPUT SUPPLY MUST BE LESS THAN
5,000 AMPERES SYMMETRICAL OR CONTROLLER DAMAGE MAY RESULT. Short circuit cur-
rent can be limited by sizing the input supply transformer at 50KVA or less, or by using correctly
sized current limiting fuses in the input supply to the controller.
c. NEVER USE POWER FACTOR CORRECTION CAPACITORS ON THE INPUT LINE TO THE
CONTROLLER. These capacitors can damage the solid-state components.

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10. Use #14AWG stranded wire and connect the line and motor wiring to Terminal Strip TB1 as
shown in Figure 5. Route the wiring as shown in Figure 4.
TB1
L2
AC Power
{ L1
Motor F+
Shunt *
Field F-
A-
A+
Motor Arm
Figure 5. AC Power And Motor Connections
NOTE: Connections shown in Figure 5 do not provide positive disconnect of power from the motor
on Models RB1 and RB2. Model RB1 should only be connected to 115VAC power. Models
RB2 and RB3 are shipped for connection to 230VAC power, but they are reconnectable for
115VAC power per Figure.
11. Connect ground to a controller mounting screw. Be sure to remove the paint where the ground
screw contacts the controller.
12. Do not close the controller until “startup” is complete.
Models RB1, RB1B, RB2, RB2R, RB3 And RB3B
13. Use Alpha No. 1898 or equal twisted cable and connect the operator controls to the controller
as shown in Figure 6 or 7. Maintain separation between the power wiring (Figure 5) and the
operator control wiring by 2” minimum.

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MODELS RB1, RB1B, RB2, RB2R, RB3 AND RB3B (Con’t)
Motor Speed Pot

TB2
100 0
8 NOTES:
5K 1/2W 7
1. Contacts and motor speed pot are
6 user supplied.
2. Contacts must be rated at 4 ma DC
5 minimum
4 3. Symbol “ “ means twisted wire.
Run
Contact 3
2
1
Figure 6. Connections Models RB1 & RB2
Gnd
TB1 TB2 TB3

1 3
Motor 1 8 1
100 2 9
Speed 2 7 2
5K, 1/2W 0 3 3 1 3 7
6
4 2 4 5
5
5 5
Run Fwd 5 4
10
6 3 6
7
Run Rev 7 2
8 1
9 9
Stop
10
10
Pushbutton Remote
Panet Station
Figure 7. Connections Models RB3 & RB3B

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MODELS RB1, RB1B, RB2, RB2R, RB3 AND RB3B (Con’t)
Startup And Operation

1. Be sure all operator switches are in STOP or in neutral center position.
2. Turn the MOTOR SPEED control pot to zero on its dial.
3. Apply AC power to the controller.
Models RB1, RB2, RB1B And RB2B

4. Close the run contact between Terminals 3 and 4.
5. Turn the MOTOR SPEED control pot until the motor rotates.
Models RB3 And RB3B

4. Push the RUN FWD button.
5. Turn the MOTOR SPEED control pot until the motor rotates.
6. Reverse Operation - Push the STOP button and then push the RUN / REV button. The motor
will dynamically brake to a stop and then accelerate in the opposite direction. Do not exceed
the braking capabilities listed in Table 5, page 7.
Models RB1S And RB2S

4. Place the RUN/STOP switch in RUN position.
5. Turn the MOTOR SPEED pot until the motor rotates.
Models RB1R And RB2R

5. Place the FWD/REV switch in FWD position.
7. Reverse Operation - Place the FWD/REV switch in REV position. If the motor load inertia
exceeds the motor inertia, place the RUN/STOP switch in STOP position before changing the
FWD/REV switch.
Model RB3R
5. Push the FWD/REV switch into FWD position. This position is momentary. When the switch is
released, it returns to the center position.
7. Reverse Operation - Place the RUN/STOP switch in STOP position and then return it to RUN
position. Next, push the FWD/REV switch into REV position. This position is momentary. When
the switch is released, it returns to the center position. The motor will dynamically brake to a
stop and then accelerate in the opposite direction. Do not exceed the braking capabilities listed
in Table 5.
Notes: 1. If motor rotation is opposite to that desired, stop the motor, turn-off the AC supply, and
interchange the motor armature leads.
2. Turn the MOTOR SPEED pot to zero on its dial and check minimum speed, which is
normally set for zero. To readjust minimum speed, turn the MIN SPD pot on the main
board. See Figure 4.
3. The MOTOR SPEED pot controls forward, reverse and jog speeds from minimum speed
to maximum speed.
4. Whenever the AC input power is interrupted (turned-off), the controller must be reset after the
AC power is restored by initiating a Stop function and then a Run function.
This feature prevents accidental restarts.

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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance consists of keeping the controller clean and dry. Refer to maintenance instruc-
tions supplied by the motor manufacturer. If the motor does rotate, check the fuse on top of the
controller. The fuse type is shown on the controller data label.
CAUTION SUBSTITUTE FUSES CAN CAUSE CONTROLLER DAMAGE.
BE SURE THE AC INPUT POWER IS REMOVED BEFORE WORKING ON THE

WARNING CONTROLLER. High voltage within the controller can cause electric shock
resulting in personal injury or loss of life.
Beta Modifications
Full Wave Field
The standard half wave field supply may be converted to a full wave field supply. This modifica-
tion doubles the field voltage that would otherwise be available. The table below shows the
relationship.
Standard Half Wave Full Wave Field Voltage
AC Line Volts Field Voltage After Modification
115 VAC 50 VDC 100 VDC
230 VAC 100 VDC 200 VDC
Table 7.
In order to obtain the increased filed voltage, two diodes must be installed in the PC board.
These diodes together with the two diodes in the power bridge form a full wave rectifier circuit.
Figure 8 shows the location of the diodes. Observe the orientation of the band marking on the
devices when installing them. Use IN5399 diodes or similar 1.5A, 1000V diodes. Remove the
existing jumper as shown in Figure 8 and install #20 insulated wire between the holes connect-
ed by the dotted line.
Install Two Diodes
(Note orientation of
band on diode)
R8
D17
R9
R10
D16
R11
R12
R13 High
Main Board R14 Voltage
Field Option Blk
E4 E5 E6 E7
Yel
TB1
A+ A- F- F+ L1
Install and solder wire
between holes connected
by dotted line.
Unsolder wire from

PC board.
Figure 8. Full Wave Field
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HALF VOLTAGE OUTPUT
When the Beta controller is calibrated for 230 VAC, the armature voltage is adjustable from 0
to 180 VDC. It is possible to reduce this range to 0 to 90 VDC by moving the feedback jumper
on the main board from its 180V position to the 90V position. This effectively doubles the arma-
ture feedback signal to the controller’s error amplifier, thus reducing the armature voltage by
half. Although the armature voltage is reduced, the field voltage remains at 100 VDC.
Furthermore, the controller must now be calibrated for horsepower as if it were a 115 VAC unit.
Because the armature voltage is reduced by half, the gain of the system has doubled. This
may cause instability at certain loads or speeds. Another consideration is the controller/motor
form factor. The form factor is much higher when obtaining 90 VDC from a 230 VAC controller
than it would be if the 90 VDC were obtained from 115 VAC. This will increase motor heating to
some extent and may cause commutation difficulties. Therefore, the suitability of this mode of
operation should be confirmed by testing or consulting the motor manufacturer.
INCREASED ACCELERATION TIME
The time it takes the Beta controller to bring the motor to full speed may be increased from the
standard 0.3 second time to a maximum of 2.5 minutes. This is done by installing a 25V, axial
lead electrolytic capacitor on the PC board. The value of the capacitor in microfarads deter-
mines the time the motor will take to reach full speed. The following table shows standard val-
ues of capacitors and the acceleration time obtained with each. The time listed is approximate
due to the tolerance of the capacitor and is specified at the point the armature voltage reaches
95% of its final value. Although values larger than 1000 MFD may be used, it is not recom-
mended. Larger values may prohibit the controller from reaching full speed.
Capacitance (MFD) Time (SEC.)

30 5
50 8
100 15
150 23
200* 30
1000* 2.5 min.
*These caps may not fit into the space provided on the PC
board. In this case the caps leads may be insulated and bent so
that they reach the holes provided.
Table 8. Capacitor Values/Acceleration
Capacitor values for other acceleration times may be obtained by using the following formula:
(6.66 x Time) -2 is approximate equal to capacitance in MFD
Select a standard capacitor value which is close to the calculated result.
Example: Compute the value of capacitance required for an acceleration time of two seconds:
(6.66 x 2) -2 = 11.3 Microfarads
Therefore, a 10 MFD capacitor would be installed on the Beta controller’s main board.

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INCREASED ACCELERATION TIME (Con’t)
Figure 9 shows the location of the acceleration capacitor. Observe the polarity when installing
it.
R1
Main Board
C2
C3
C5 2
Accel Cap
Option
C19
R19
Install Capacitor here
(Note Positive Polarity)
180V 90V Tach
Arm
1 2
Figure 9.
LIMIT SWITCH REVERSING
Limit switch reversing controls the direction of motor rotation by the use of limit switches. The
process starts by pressing a forward or reverse pushbutton. Typically the motor runs one direc-
tion performing a process until the machine encounters a limit switch. The switch then causes
the motor to reverse direction. Finally, the limit switch at the beginning of the process is activat-
ed, reversing the motor direction again. This action continues until a stop button is pressed.
The RB3 controller is the only model controller capable of performing this function. In fact, no
additional electronics are required when using the RB3 controller. It can be mounted in an
existing enclosure or a blank cover can be added, enclosing the controller for convenient
mounting.
The “R” cover cannot be used for this application. Either an RCS6 remote station (Figure 11) or
a custom station, with the controls shown in Figure 11, is required.
A jumper wire (J1) on the RB3 magnetic reversing board must be cut to break the on-board
connection between TB3 terminals 5 and 6 in order to use limit switch reversing. This is shown
in Figure 10.

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LIMIT SWITCH REVERSING (Con’t)
C6 R10 27
R23
C7
38 R22
C2 J1
C3
TB3
1 2 3 4 5 6 Cut Jumper
Magnetic Reversing Bd
67470 1045893___ Rev
Figure 10. Location of J1 Jumper
Rev TB3
9
1 H1 To Run
7 8 2 +48V
7
Fwd Limit Fwd 3 MR
Switch 6
(1) 5 5
4 MF
Stop Rev 10
Limit SW.
5
9 10 (1)
Fwd Limit SW. MF Cut Jumper
6
Rev Limit SW. MR 1045893 Rev. D
Magnetic Reversing Board
2 TB2
5
1
6
100
1/2W
5K
Run 0 3 8
Speed Main Board
1045892
Figure 11. Limit switch Reversing Using RCS6 Remote Control Station
NOTES:
1. Wires connected to TB2 and TB3 must be twisted cable - such as Alpha 1893/3.
2. Symbol “ “ are terminals located on RCS6 remote control station.

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TORQUE CONTROL
The standard mode of operation of the Beta controller is that of a speed controller with current
limit. This means that the controller will regulate speed until the current reaches 100-120% of
the motor’s rated armature current. As the load increases beyond 120%, the controller’s volt-
age will reduce until the motor has stopped rotating at 15% of rated current. Because the con-
troller is regulating speed, the current or torque of the motor is allowed to vary up to 100% as
required by the mechanical load.
Some applications require the opposite mode of operation. The controller in this case controls
the torque of the motor, allowing the speed to vary between zero RPM and base speed.
Actually, the speed of the torque controlled motor is set by the speed of the material or system
the torque controlled motor is pulling against.
For Example:
A torque controller is used to power a motor connected to a spool winding up scrap metal. The
metal is being extruded from the process at a given rate. If a speed controller were used, the
speed of the winder would have to match the speed of the material; otherwise, the material
would go slack or become taut. It would be expensive and undesirably complicated to try to
match the speed. However, with torque control, the process speed can vary and the controller
will continue to regulate torque, disregarding any process speed changes. Because the materi-
al is always in tension, the speed of the torque motor will necessarily have to be proportional to
the process speed. But, what happens when the material breaks:”
If the torque controlled motor doesn’t have a process to exert its torque against, the motor will
run at maximum speed. This should be taken into consideration when planning the installation.
Make sure that the appropriate safety precautions are taken in the event of a material break-
age, causing the winder to run at maximum speed.
In order to use the torque control mode of operation either a 5K, 1/2W pot is required or an “S”
or “R” cover assembly. The speed pot in these cover assemblies can easily be converted to a
torque pot by moving the wire on TB2-5 to TB2-7, then cut the jumper as shown in Figure 12.
A #20 AWL insulated jumper is also required between TB2-6 and TB2-5.

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TORQUE CONTROL (Con’t)
Main Bd 1045892
Spd
Min
C12
R27
R23
Unsolder Jumper
D33
TB2
W1
Comp
8
R29
R49
5K, 1/2W
R28
R43
R24
7
Torque Pot
Max
Spd
6
C10
5
D11
R48
R18
R38
R47
R16
R21
R13
Figure 12.
The modifications made in Figure 12 allow the controller to run at maximum speed in the event
of material breakage. If the torque controller, during its normal winding process, never reaches
maximum speed, it may be desirable to limit the speed in the event of a material break. This is
possible by adding the speed pot as shown in Figure 13. It should be noted that if the speed
pot is set below the maximum process speed, that the torque controlled motor will be unable to
keep up with the process, causing a sag in the material.
Main Bd 1045892
Spd
Min
C12
R27
R23
Unsolder Jumper
D33
TB2
W1
Comp
8
R29
R49
100K, 1/2W
R28
R43
R24
Torque Pot
Max
Spd
6
C10
5
D11
R48
R18
R38
R47
R16
R21
R13
Figure 13.

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TACHOMETER FEEDBACK
The RB1 and RB2 unidirectional controllers have provisions for tachometer feedback built into
their main PC board. Since the controller requires the proper polarity tach voltage, tach feed-
back cannot be used with Beta controllers which permit the motor rotation to be reversed.
The electronics are designed so that a 35 VDC/1000 RPM to a 50 VDC/1000 RPM tach can be
used without circuit board modification. A 7 VDC/1000 RPM tach can be used by replacing R20
with a #20 AWG jumper wire. Refer to Figure 14 for the location of the resistor.
R48
R47
R18
D2
Max
C10 Spd
Accel Cap R18
Option
R13
R20 R21
Tach
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Main Board
Unsolder R20 and install a #20 AWG

uninsulated jumper wire in its place.
Figure 14.
In order to use tachometer feedback connect the DC tachometer wires to the main boards
TB2-1 and TB2-2 (observe polarity) and move the jumper from either the 90V or the 180V posi-
tion to the tach position. See Figure 15. Moving the jumper breaks the armature feedback cir-
cuit and connects the tachometer signal through scaling resistors to the error amplifier’s sum-
ming point.*
A+
Main
Accel Cap Board
90/180V
Main C19 Option +
Board
A-
R19
180V 90V Tach 1 -

Arm
1 2 DC
Tach
TB1
Connect lead to
+
Terminal marked "Tach". TB2
Figure 15.
*Broken tach wires or tach coupling may cause the motor to run at a dangerously high speed.
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TACHOMETER FEEDBACK (Con’t)
In order to calibrate the maximum speed of the controller, follow this procedure:
1. Connect a DC voltmeter (adjusted to read 90 VDC or 180 VDC) to the A+ and A- ter-
minals of the controller.
2. Turn the max. speed pot counterclockwise.
3. Turn the speed pot counterclockwise.
4. Turn the IR COMP pot fully counterclockwise. (IR COMP set clockwise may cause
instability.)
5. Apply power and initiate a run command.
6. Turn the speed pot clockwise slowly. If the Voltmeter reading reaches or exceeds
rated armature voltage, with no adjustment from the motor speed pot, shut down the
controller and switch the tachometer wires on TB2-1 and TB2-2.
7. Adjust the speed pot fully clockwise.
8. Turn the max. speed pot clockwise until the voltmeter reads rated armature voltage
(90 or 180V).
The controller’s maximum speed pot is now calibrated so that no further adjustment is
necessary.
LINE STARTING
The standard Beta controller contains control logic which prevents the controller from restarting
automatically if the AC line is interrupted and then reapplied. This is a safety feature which
requires the controller be manually restarted after power loss.
In some applications it may be desirable to start and stop the controller by applying or removing
the AC power. This would typically be done with a contactor installed in the AC line. The logic
which requires a manual restart after power loss may be defeated to accommodate a line start-
ing application on the RB1 or RB2 chassis mount controllers. The RB3 is not a desirable con-
troller to receive this modification due to its contactor reversing feature.
D14
R35 R30
R39 R28
Main Board
C16
R46 R25
67469
D5
R40 R34
C9
R52 R32
Rev
R51 U
R41 C13
R33
R44
C18 R31
C15
Q5
C11 C14
Cut Lead
Install & Solder Cap Lead in Hole
Figure 16.
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LINE STARTING (Con’t)
In order to allow the controller to run, place a jumper between TB2-3 and TB2-4 on the main
board (refer to Figure 17). At this time, the motor will run as soon as power is applied to the
controller.
Figure 17 also shows how a contactor is used to start and stop the motor. The table on page 21
shows the size of the contactor required for various horsepower controllers.
L1 A+
115V/ M Main
230V Board 90/180 Power
Supply
L2 A-
M
3 F- Customer
50/100V Logic M
4 F+
Enable
Jumper TB1
TB2
RB1 Or RB2
Figure 17.
Table 9. Contactor Selection Table
Controller AC Contactor Size

Horsepower 115 VAC 230 VAC
2 HP ---- 0
1 HP 0 00
.250 .19
RB3 Reverse PC Board .25 Dia

.375 RB2, RB3 .375 RB2, RB3 Series Only .315
(4) 8-32 Tapped
Series Only Typical Slot Detail
Holes
9.12
9.50 8.00 9.50 8.00

9.12 7.375
(4) #8-32
4.00 .50 2.25 .50 4.00 Tapped 5.25
4.38 5.00 Holes
5.00
Figure 18. RB1, RB2 & RB3 Figure 19. RB1, RB2, RB3 (Types B, S, R)
Mounting Dimensions Mounting Dimensions

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Table 10. Troubleshooting
Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action

1. Controller fuse F1 Wiring faulty, incorrect Check all external wiring terminating in
blows when control- or grounded. the controller.
ler is turned on.
Motor shunt field shorted Repair or replace motor.
or grounded.
Controller shorted. Repair or replace controller.
2. Controller fuse F1 Motor armature shorted Repair or replace motor

blows when motor or grounded
starts to turn.
Shorted SCR, SCR1 or Replace circuit board or shorted SCR.

SCR2, or circuit board
faulty.
3. Controller Fuse F1 Loose or corroded con- Check all terminal connections and
blows while motor nection, or wiring faulty, wiring between the line, controller, and
is running. incorrect or grounded. motor.
Overload. Check motor armature current. If

current exceeds controller rating, check
for a mechanical overload or faulty
motor. Also check shunt field current.
Low shunt field current causes
excessive armature current.
Circuit board faulty. Replace circuit board.
4. Motor does not Wiring faulty, incorrect Check all external wiring terminating in
rotate. or grounded. the controller.
Fuse F1 blown. Replace F1 with exact replacement.
Motor Speed pot faulty. Replace pot.
Run/Stop or Forward/ Replace switch.

Stop/Reverse switch
faulty.
Controller faulty. Repair or replace controller.
5. Minimum speed High line voltage. Check for rated line voltage ±10%.
excessive.
Shorted SCR, SCR1 or Replace circuit board or shorted SCR.
SCR2, or circuit board
faulty.
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Table 10. Troubleshooting (Con’t)
Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action

6. Motor does not Low line voltage. Check for rated line voltage ±10%.
reach top speed.
Overload. See Indication 3.
Circuit board faulty. Replace circuit board.
7. Unstable speed, in- Wrong calibration wire (s)See Table 6 and Figure 3.
adequate regulation, removed.
or low torque.
Motor faulty. Check motor commutator and brushes.
Refer to motor manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
Circuit Board Faulty. Replace circuit board.
PARTS LIST
1. Power Device Kit (SCR’s and power diodes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67482

2. Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67469
3. Reverse Board, RB3 only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67470
4. NEMA Kit (NEMA 3, 3, 12, 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67474
5. Run-Stop Switch, RB1 and RB2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67476
6. Run-Stop Switch, RB3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67477
7. Reverse Switch, RB1 and RB2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67478
8. Reverse Switch, RB3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67479
9. Run Speed Potentiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60246
10.Fuse, ABC15, RB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67481
11. Fuse, KTK20,, RB2 and RB3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67480
12. Run Speed Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60245
13. SCR’s (two per unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67492
14. Power Diodes (three per unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50395

C4 R8 To R14
D16 E5 E4 A+
Run 51 F1 52 E2 .02, 1000V
L2 E1 50 Stop SCR1
D8 15A, 600V
R2
D6015L 150 To R4
D9 1/2W D
115VAC 90/180V
Or RV1 D6015L R3 Armature
230VAC 150 To R5
D10 1/2W SCR2
L1 D6015L D17
15A, 600V See
C5 Table 1 E7
.02, 1000V E6 A-
R19
IM
F-
For High Voltage
Field, Add Diodes 50/100V
90V 180V & Move Jumper. F+ Shunt Field
Red T1 1
Tach
IN5393 +48V +24V
D3 R1
D1 IN5393 DC Tach
115V GRN 2.2K, 1W Cur 50V/1000 RPM Or C
Yel Fdbk
+
230V D4, 15V 38V/1000 RPM
ORN D2 IN5393 C11 C1 C2 IN4744A (If Used)
100VCT .022 10 2, 50V 2
230V +10V
Wht Volt D5, 10V C3
115V BRN Fdbk R26 R25 IN4740A 2, 50V
2.2M 10K
+24V
Blk Jumper UIA 6 R40 R37
R20 For 7 - 100K 33K Table 1
820K 7V/1000 324 5 Q1
R42 R39 HP Rating Res Wire
+
Tach 100 100K C17
IR Comp 47K 115V 230V Remove
.22
R21 0 1M +24V R5 1/8 1/4 R9 - R14
C10 82K Q2 D7 47 1/6 1/3 R9 - R14
.1 R28 R30 R41 To SCR2 1/4 1/2 R10 - R14
2.2M 47K 10K 1/3
R29 C12 R35 R7 3/4 R10 - R14
0 R24 IM .047 100K 2.2K C7 1/2 1 R11 - R14
R15 Max Spd .01
53 100 100K 3/4 1 1/2 R13, R14
6 +10V 100 30K Q4 1 2 None
C16 2N6027 R4
Cut For Torque Control C13 .001 D6
47 Unless Otherwise Specified
R23 .001 To SCR1 All Resistor Values Are in Ohms.
7 27K All Capacitor Values are In Microfarads
Cur Ref R38 R36 R6
R18 +24V Error Sync 470K 4.7K 2.2K C6 All Resistors are 1/4W, 5% B
Speed R16 Signal .01 All Capacitors are 100V, 10%
Pot 100 54 100K 9 Signal
5 4 D14 All Diodes Are IN4148 On Main Bd.
5K - 8 +24V
+
All NPN Transistors are 2N4401
+
0 Spd 100K Optional
C8 Accel D13 10 324 Last Reference Designation Used
+
Ref +24V R48
55 0 100 2,50V Cap 11 R52, C19, Q5, U2, SCR2, RV1, T1
8 100, 25V R46 UIB 100K
Min Spd C19 220K
2K +24V
U2A 8 10 U2B TB1
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14 - - 13 4 U2C R47 +24V

R32 - 220K TB2
339 9 11 339 2
+
+
+10V 6 3
+10V 5 339 - 1 TB3
+
R43 R44 R33 C14 10K 339

7
+
Run Enable 150K 150K Q3 100K .1 All Diodes Are IN5393 On Rev Bd.
56 12 U2D
4 +24V
R49
+
Stop R45 C18

15K C15 R50 R52 2, 50V
To 6.8K IM IM
1/2W R31 Move For
Reversing Bd C9 13 UID Line Starting
.01
(Optional) IM 2 D15 - 14 D11
- 1 .001 12 324
+
324 +10V
3
+
57 R34 R51 Q5
3 +48V UIC 10K 100K
A
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DIST. AUTORIZADO QRO (442) 1 95 72 60
Main Control Board
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Run/Stop
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C4 R8 To R14
D16 E5 59 Fwd
Run 51 F1 52 E2 .02, 1000V
L2 E1 50 Stop SCR1
D8 15A, 600V
R2
D6015L 150 To R4
D9 Stop E4 A+
1/2W 61 D
115VAC 90/180V
Or RV1 D6015L R3 Armature
230VAC 150 Rev
To R5
D10 1/2W SCR2
L1 D6015L D17 Front
15A, 600V See Panel
C5 Table 1 E7 60
.02, 1000V
Fwd 62 E6 A-
Stop
R19 59
IM
Rev
F-
For High Voltage
Field, Add Diodes 50/100V
90V 180V & Move Jumper. F+ Shunt Field
Red T1 1
Tach
IN5393 +48V +24V
D3 R1
D1 IN5393
115V GRN 2.2K, 1W Cur
Yel Fdbk C
+
230V D4, 15V
ORN D2 IN5393 C11 C1 C2 IN4744A
100VCT .022 10 2, 50V 2
230V +10V

Wht Volt D5, 10V C3
115V BRN Fdbk R26 R25 IN4740A 2, 50V
2.2M 10K
+24V
Blk Jumper UIA 6 R40 R37
R20 For 7 - 100K 33K
820K 7V/1000 324 5 Q1
R42 R39
+
Tach 100 100K C17
IR Comp 47K .22
R21 0 IM +24V R5
C10 82K Q2 D7 47
.1 R28 R30 R41 To SCR2
2.2M 47K 10K
100 R29 C12 R35 R7
R24 IM .047 100K 2.2K C7
R15 Max Spd .01
53 100 100K
6 +10V 0 30K Q4
C16 2N6027 R4
Cut For Torque Control C13 .001 D6
47
R23 .001 To SCR1
7 27K
Cur Ref R38 R36 R6
R18 +24V Error Sync 470K 4.7K 2.2K C6 B
Speed R16 Signal .01
Pot 100 54 100K 9 Signal
5 4 D14
5K - 8 +24V
+
0 Spd 100K Optional
C8 Accel D13 10 324
+
Ref +24V R48
55 0 100 2,50V Cap 11
8 100, 25V R46 UIB 100K
Min Spd C19 220K
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2K +24V
U2A 8 10 U2B
14 - - 13 4 U2C R47 +24V
R32 - 220K
339 9 11 339 2
+
+
+10V 6 3
+10V 5 339 - 1
+
R43 R44 R33 C14 10K 339

7
+
Run Enable 150K 150K Q3 100K .1

56 12 U2D
4 +24V
R49
+
Stop R45 C18

15K C15 R50 R52 2, 50V
To 6.8K IM IM
1/2W R31 Move For
Reversing Bd C9 13 UID Line Starting
.01
(Optional) IM 2 D15 - 14 D11
- 1 .001 12 324
+
324 +10V
3 +
Fwd 57 R34 Q5
+48V UIC R51
3 10K 100K
Stop A
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Rev Main Control Board
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Switch Reverse
MF E4 A+
R8 T0 R14 E5
L2 E1 F1 E2 C4 D16
50 52 .02, 1000V MR
To
SCR1 MR R19
D8 R2 15A, 600V
RV1 150 90/180V
D6015L To R4
D9 Armature
115 VAC 1/2W DB
MR
OR R3
230 VAC D6015L
150
D10 To R5 MF
1/2W SCR2 D17
L1 D6015L See
15A, 600V
C5 Table 1 MF
E6 A-
.02, 1000V
50/100V
Magnetic Shunt
R19 Reversing Bd Field
IM To R18 F-
For High Voltage
Field, Add Diodes
And Move Jumper. F+
90V 180V
RED T1 1
IN5393 +48V
Tach D3 R1 +24V
115V IN5393 2.2K 1W
GRN D1 E3 DC Tach
YEL Cur 50V/1000 RPM
230V ORN 100 IN5393 C1 C2 Fdbk
VCT
D2 10 2,50V (If Used)
230V Volt C11 2
WHT Fdbk .022M +10V
BRN D5, 10V
115V C3
R25 IN4740A 2,50V
R26 10K
2.2
D2 D3
D4 R20 6 +24K
820K UIA
Front Panel D5 7 R42 R37
4 324 5 33K
Front Panel 5 FWD MF R27 Q1
64 6.8M IM R39
+12V Run 64 66 C4
R1 R2 C10 R21 +24V C17 D7 R5
8.2K, 1/2W .1 D6 .1 47K 47
47 2 63 Stop REV 67 120K R30 .22 To
D7 R28 SCR2
MF 47K
+
R15
+
C2 53 2.2M R35 Q2 C7
10 12V C1 100 +10V R24 R41 .01
R29 IM C12
.047 100K 100K
25V D1 47 J1 D8 6
IN4742A MR Q4 R4
Cut For Torque Control 43K C13 C16
6 .001 2N6027 D6 47
D9 7 R23 .001 To
D10 47K SCR1
3 100 Cur Ref R18
MR 54 100K +24V Error R38 R36 C6
C3 D11 R16 D14 Signal 470K .01
.1 5 4 4.7K
C5 Spd Optional 10 324 8
.1 0 100K C8 Accel D13
Ref 2, 50V Sync +24V
Cap 11 Signal
+12V +24V UIB
55 100, 25V R48
R3 U1A +12V 8 C19 R46 100K
11 14 10 2 U2B Speed
15K 14 12 IM
13 914 12 4023 9 5 U4A 4 Pot
8 4023 5K U2A +24V
13 6 8 10 U2B
R4 7 U2A 1 14 R47 +24V
6.8K D13 R32 13 220K
UIB Q1 3 +48V 339 9 11 339
R5 R13 +10V +10V 339 3 1
15K 9 8 8 +12V MPSA06
914 U3B 1 U4B 3 10K R43 R44 Q3 R33 C14 10K 339
14 10 13
9 4011 11 2 4011 Enable 150K 150K 100K .1 12 U2D
R6 12 4011 4
6.8K U3A 7 R45 C15 R50
R49 6.8K IM C9 + C18
D14 15K 13 UID 2.50V
Q2 1/2W R31 .01
5 U3C IM 2 14 D11 Move For
UIC UID R14 MPSA06 .001 12 324
R7 11 4 2 U3D 3 10K R17 1 D15 +10V Line Starting
15K 10 3 4 6 4011 20K, 1% R18, 2M 324
914 914 1 4011 +12V 1/W, 1%
R16 UIC R34 R51 Q5
R8 8 + To A- 10K 100K
6.8K D121 46.8K 324
UIE +12V - 3 - To A+ MAIN CONTROL BOARD
R9 324
15K 5 12 14 5 U2C 8 U4D + C6 11 + 2 U5B R19, 2M
914
6 6 10
11 4011 2 R15 U5A 1/2W, 1%
13 4011 4 4023 100K R20
R10 9 50V R21
6.8V 7 3 47 20K, 1%
U4C
+48V R22
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47 + C7
U5C 2
R24 D15 7 5 50V
1 4.7K R11 UIF
1/2W 15K 1 2 U5D 324 6
914
13 324
14 R23
R12 12 5.6K
6.8K
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MTY (81) 83 54 10 18
Switch Reverse
27
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Warranty
Boston Gear warrants that products manufactured or sold by it shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Any products which shall within two (2) years of delivery, be proved
to the Company’s satisfaction to have been defective at the time of delivery in these respects
will be replaced or repaired by the Company at its option. Freight is the responsibility of the
customer. The Company’s liability under this limited warranty is limited to such replacement or
repair and it shall not be held liable in any form of action for direct or consequential damages
to property or person. The foregoing limited warranty is expressly made in lieu of all other war-
ranties whatsoever, express, implied and statutory and including without limitation the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness.
No employee, agent, distributor, or other person is authorized to give additional warranties on
behalf of Boston Gear, nor to assume for Boston Gear any other liability in connection with any
of its products, except an officer of Boston Gear by a signed writing.
Boston Gear
14 Hayward Street • Quincy, MA 02171
617-328-3300 • Fax: 617-479-6238
www.bostongear.com
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Installation and Operation

Doc. No. 19025

GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE

Full Wave Field 14

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1 Typical Beta Enclosed Controller 7

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Table 1. Ratiotrol Beta Model Matrix

RB1B X X X 1/12 - 1HP N/A

RB3 X X X 1/12 - 1HP 1/2 - 2HP

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Table 2. Operator Controls

S 1. Run/Stop Switch - 2 maintained positions

1. Run/Stop Switch - maintained positions

1. Run/Stop Switch - 2 maintained positions

1. Service Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0

RB1, RB2 3.25 (1.48 kg)

RB3 3.8 (1.73 kg)

Weight RB1B, RB1S

RB3B, RB3R 6.05 (2.75 kg)

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1. Line Voltage Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .± 10% of rated

1. Controlled Speed Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 to motor base speed

Table 4. Speed Regulation Characteristics

Optional Speed (Tach) 0.5% ± 1% 0.2% ± 2% 100:1

(1) Does not apply to Permanent-Magnet Motors

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Figure 1. Typical Beta Enclosed Controller

Table 5. Dynamic Braking Characteristics

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BE SURE TO READ ALL THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION AND WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Unpack the controller.

Figure 2. Series Beta Mounting Configurations

3. The controller can be mounted in any of four configurations, as shown in Figure 2.

7. Replace the front cover (if applicable) on the chassis.

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Table 6. Series Calibration Wires

TB1 90V Arm

Figure 3. Main Board Connections

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Figure 4. Internal View Beta Controller

a. SEPARATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION IS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

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Figure 5. AC Power And Motor Connections

Models RB1, RB1B, RB2, RB2R, RB3 And RB3B

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Motor Speed Pot

Figure 6. Connections Models RB1 & RB2

TB1 TB2 TB3

Figure 7. Connections Models RB3 & RB3B

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Startup And Operation

Models RB1, RB2, RB1B And RB2B

Models RB3 And RB3B

Models RB1S And RB2S

Models RB1R And RB2R

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CAUTION SUBSTITUTE FUSES CAN CAUSE CONTROLLER DAMAGE.

BE SURE THE AC INPUT POWER IS REMOVED BEFORE WORKING ON THE

Full Wave Field

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