Inverter Selection Guide

KB Electronics, Inc.

• Chassis / IP 20 models include Motor Filters to eliminate winding and bearing failures.
• Hybrid Drives are digital drives with an analog interface.
• Digital models feature LED displays with easy to use Common Sense Programming.
• All models can be customized for OEM’s, Ready-to-Use, out of the box.
• A wide variety of factory installed options add to the drive versatility while maintaining low cost.

Designed and
Assembled in USA
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KBDA Digital Drive – NEMA 4X / IP 65

The KBDA Series of Digital Adjustable Frequency Drives consist of eight inverter models rated for 1/8 to 5 horsepower motors.
These drives are housed in heavy duty NEMA 4X / IP 65 die-cast aluminum washdown/watertight enclosures for indoor
or outdoor use.
Options: IODA Input/Output Multi-Function Module, Modbus Serial Communication Module, Drive-Link™ Programming Kit,
On/Off AC Line Switch, Class “A” (CE) RFI Filter and Liquidtight Fittings.

Maximum HP AC Line Part No. Max. AC Voltage Max. Load Net Weight Dim.
Voltage Phase Model Line Current Range Current Ref.
HP kW (50/60 Hz) (Ø) Number Gray White* (Amps AC) (Volts AC) (Amps/Phase) Lbs. kg Code
115 16
1 0.75 1 KBDA-24D 9536 9537 0 – 208/230 3.6 5.9 2.7 A
208/230 10
11/2 1.13 115 22 5.5
1 KBDA-27D 9543 9544 0 – 208/230 10.3 4.7 B
2 1.5 208/230 15 6.7
3 2.25 208/230 1 KBDA-29 (1P) 10003 10004 20.5 0 – 208/230 9 10.3 4.7 B
1 0.75 208/230 3 KBDA-24P 9766 9767 4.7 0 – 208/230 3.6 5.9 2.7 A
2 1.5 1 15 6.7
208/230 KBDA-29 9545 9546 0 – 208/230 10.3 4.7 B
3 2.25 3 10.8 9
1 0.75 400/460 3 KBDA-42 9763 9764 2.6 0 – 400/460 2 5.9 2.7 A
3 2.25 400/460 3 KBDA-45 9659 9660 5.3 0 – 400/460 4.6 10.3 4.7 B
5 3.75 400/460 3 KBDA-48 9661 9662 9.6 0 – 400/460 8.3 10.3 4.7 B
*FDA approved (white cases only).

KBAC Hybrid Drive™ – NEMA 4X / IP 65

The KBAC Series of Adjustable Frequency Drives consist of six inverter models rated for 1/8 to 5 horsepower motors. These drives
are housed in heavy duty NEMA 4X / IP 65 die-cast aluminum washdown/watertight enclosures for indoor or outdoor use. Hybrid
drives are a digital drive with an analog interface.
Options: On/Off AC Line Switch, Forward-Stop-Reverse Switch, Run-Stop-Jog Switch, Signal Isolator with Auto/Manual
Switch, Class “A” (CE) RFI Filter and Liquidtight Fittings.

Maximum HP AC Line Part No. Max. AC Voltage Max. Load Net Weight Dim.
Voltage Phase Model Line Current Range Current Ref.
HP kW (50/60 Hz) (Ø) Number Gray White* (Amps AC) (Volts AC) (Amps/Phase) Lbs. kg Code
115 16
1 0.75 1 KBAC-24D 9987 9988 0 – 208/230 3.6 5.9 2.7 A
208/230 10
11/2 1.13 115 22 5.5
1 KBAC-27D 9520 9521 0 – 208/230 10.3 4.7 B
2 1.5 208/230 15 6.7
3 2.25 208/230 1 KBAC-29 (1P) 10001 10002 20.5 0 – 208/230 9 10.3 4.7 B
2 1.5 1 15 6.7
208/230 KBAC-29 9528 9529 0 – 208/230 10.3 4.7 B
3 2.25 3 10.8 9
3 2.25 400/460 3 KBAC-45 9530 9531 5.3 0 – 400/460 4.6 10.3 4.7 B
5 3.75 400/460 3 KBAC-48 9540 9541 9.6 0 – 400/460 8.3 10.3 4.7 B
*FDA approved (white cases only).

KBMK Digital Drive – NEMA 1 / IP 50

The KBMK Series of Digital Adjustable Frequency Drives consist of two inverter models rated for 1/8 to 1 horsepower motors.
These drives are housed in NEMA 1 / IP 50 aluminum enclosures. The KBMK-24DF contains a built-in CE approved AC Line
Class “A” Industrial Standard RFI (EMI) Filter.
Options: IODA Input/Output Multi-Function Module and On/Off AC Line Switch.
Maximum HP AC Line Max. AC Voltage Max. Load Net Weight Dim.
Voltage Phase Model Line Current Range Current Ref.
HP kW (50/60 Hz) (Ø) Number Part No. (Amps AC) (Volts AC) (Amps/Phase) Lbs. kg Code
115 16
1 0.75 1 KBMK-24D 9680 0 – 208/230 3.6 2.26 1.03 C
208/230 10
115 16
1 0.75 1 KBMK-24DF 9681 0 – 208/230 3.6 2.26 1.03 C
208/230 10
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KBMA Hybrid Drive™ – NEMA 1 / IP 50

The KBMA Series of Adjustable Frequency Drives consist of two inverter models rated for 1/8 to 1 horsepower motors. These drives are
housed in NEMA 1 / IP 50 aluminum enclosures. The KBMA-24DF contains a built-in CE approved AC Line Class “A” Industrial Standard
RFI (EMI) Filter. Hybrid drives are a digital drive with an analog interface.
Option: Forward-Stop-Reverse Switch.
Maximum HP AC Line Max. AC Voltage Max. Load Net Weight Dim.
Voltage Phase Model Line Current Range Current Ref.
HP kW (50/60 Hz) (Ø) Number Part No. (Amps AC) (Volts AC) (Amps/Phase) Lbs. kg Code
115 16
1 0.75 1 KBMA-24D 9533 0 – 208/230 3.6 2.42 1.09 C
208/230 10
115 16
1 0.75 1 KBMA-24DF 9534 0 – 208/230 3.6 2.48 1.12 C
208/230 10

KBVF Hybrid Drive™ – Chassis / IP 20

The KBVF Series of Adjustable Frequency Drives consist of 16 inverter models rated for 1/10 to 5 horsepower
motors. These chassis / IP 20 drives are ideal for OEM applications where digital programming and displays
are not required. Hybrid drives are a digital drive with an analog interface.
Options: Drive-Link™ Programming Kit, SIVFR Signal Isolator and Run Fault Relay (Standard on 460 VAC
models), DIVF Modbus Serial Communication Module, Class “A” or “B” (CE) RFI Filter, DBVF Dynamic Brake
Module, Multi-Speed Board, KBRK Remote Digital Keypad (OEM applications only) and IOVF Input/Output
Multi-Function Module.

Maximum HP AC Line Max. AC Voltage Max. Load Net Weight Dim.

Voltage Phase Model Line Current Range Current Ref.
HP kW (50/60 Hz) (Ø) Number Part No. (Amps AC) (Volts AC) (Amps/Phase) Lbs. kg Code
1/2 0.37 115 1 KBVF-13 9957 9.6 0 – 208/230 2.4 1.3 0.6 D
1 0.75 115 1 KBVF-14 9977 14 0 – 208/230 4 2.2 1.0 E
1/2 0.37 208/230 1 KBVF-23 9958 6 0 – 208/230 2.4 1.3 0.6 D
1 0.75 208/230 1 KBVF-24 9978 10 0 – 208/230 4 2.2 1 E
115 4
1/10 0.07 1 KBVF-21D* 9581 0 – 208/230 1 0.7 0.3 F
208/230 2.5
115 6
1/4 0.18 1 KBVF-22D* 9572 0 – 208/230 1.5 1.3 0.6 D
208/230 3.8
115 9.6
1/2 0.37 1 KBVF-23D* 9959 0 – 208/230 2.4 1.3 0.6 D
208/230 6
115 14
1 0.75 1 KBVF-24D* 9979 0 – 208/230 4 2.2 1 E
208/230 10
115 22
11/2 1.13 1 KBVF-26D* 9496 0 – 208/230 5.5 2.9 1.3 G
208/230 14
1/2 0.37 208/230 3 KBVF-23P 9676 3.2 0 – 208/230 2.4 1.1 0.5 D
1 0.75 208/230 3 KBVF-24P 9677 5.2 0 – 208/230 4 2.2 1 E
1 17
2 1.5 208/230 KBVF-27 9591 0 – 208/230 6.7 4.1 1.9 H
3 8.7
2 1.5 1 17 6.7
208/230 KBVF-29 9593 0 – 208/230 4.6 2.1 H
3 2.25 3 11.7 9
1 0.75 400/460 3 KBVF-42** 9645 2.6 0 – 400/460 2 2.8 1.3 I
3 2.25 400/460 3 KBVF-45** 9590 5.3 0 – 400/460 4.6 4.1 1.9 J
5 3.75 400/460 3 KBVF-48** 9592 11 0 – 400/460 8.3 4.6 2.1 J

*Models KBVF-21D, 22D, 23D, 24D and 26D are available in single voltage AC line input (115 or 208/230 VAC) and also contain a built-in Motor Filter to eliminate winding and bearing failures.
**Contains SIVFR signal input isolation and Run/Fault output relay.
 KBDF Digital Drive – IP 20
The KBDF Series of Adjustable Frequency Drives consist of 16 inverter models rated for 1/8 to 5 horsepower motors. These drives are
housed in IP 20 enclosures. They are ideal for OEM applications where digital programming and displays are required. All models are
available with a built-in CE approved AC Line Class “A” Industrial Standard RFI (EMI) Filter1.
Options: Memory Module, IODF Input/Output Multi-Function Expansion Module, Drive-Link™ Programming Kit and Modbus Serial
Communication Module.

Maximum HP AC Line Max. AC Voltage Max. Load Net Weight Dim.

Voltage Phase Model Line Current Range Current Ref.
HP kW (50/60 Hz) (Ø) Number Part No. (Amps AC) (Volts AC) (Amps/Phase) Lbs. kg Code
1/2 0.37 115 1 KBDF-13 9623 9.6 0 – 208/230 2.4 2.8 1.27
1 0.75 115 1 KBDF-14 9624 14 0 – 208/230 4 2.8 1.27
11/2 1.13 115 1 KBDF-16 9625 22 0 – 208/230 5.5 2.8 1.27
K
1/2 0.37 208/230 1 KBDF-23 1 9688 6 0 – 208/230 2.4 2.8 1.27
1 0.75 208/230 1 KBDF-24 1 9689 10 0 – 208/230 4 2.8 1.27
2 1.5 208/230 1 KBDF-27 1 9690 17 0 – 208/230 6.7 2.8 1.27
115 9.6
1/2 0.37 1 KBDF-23D 9673 0 – 208/230 2.4 2.8 1.27
208/230 6
115 14
1 0.75 1 KBDF-24D 9674 0 – 208/230 4 2.8 1.27 K
208/230 10
11/2 1.13 115 22 5.5
1 KBDF-27D 9675 0 – 208/230 2.8 1.27
2 1.5 208/230 17 6.7
2 1.5 1 17 6.7
208/230 KBDF-29 1, 2 9641 0 – 208/230 4.2 1.93
3 2.25 3 11.7 9
1, 2
1 0.75 400/460 3 KBDF-42 9642 2.6 0 – 400/460 2 4.2 1.93 L
3 2.25 400/460 3 KBDF-45 1, 2 9643 5.3 0 – 400/460 4.6 4.2 1.93
5 3.75 400/460 3 KBDF-48 1, 2 9644 11 0 – 400/460 8.3 4.2 1.93
1. Add “F” Suffix to Model Number for Built-In Class “A” (CE) RFI (EMI) AC Line Filter. Ex. KBDF-24F. 2. Available fourth quarter of 2012.

KBWA Hybrid Drive™ – NEMA 1 Enclosures*

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*. Both models contain an On/Off AC Line Switch and a Main Speed Potentiometer. Hybrid drives are a
digital drive with an analog interface.
Option: Supplied Forward-Stop-Reverse Switch.

Maximum HP AC Line Max. AC Voltage Max. Load Net Weight Dim.

Voltage Phase Model Line Current Range Current Ref.
HP kW (50/60 Hz) (Ø) Number Part No. (Amps AC) (Volts AC) (Amps/Phase) Lbs. kg Code
115 6 1.3
1/4 0.19 1 KBWA-22D 9926 0 – 208/230 1.58 0.72 M
208/230 3.8 1.5
115 11 2.2
1/2 0.37 1 KBWA-23D 9946 0 – 208/230 1.58 0.72 M
208/230 7 2.4
* Model KBWA-22D (IP 50), model KBWA-23D (IP 20). **Lower horsepower models available (KBWA-21D, 2P3D, 2P6D).

Dimensions (W x L x D)

Ref. Code Inches Millimeters Ref. Code Inches Millimeters Ref. Code Inches Millimeters
A 5.51 x 9.53 x 5.86 140 x 242 x 149 F 3.9 x 4.3 x 2 99 x 109 x 51 K 3.4 x 7.25 x 5.1 86.4 x 184 x 130
B 7.55 x 9.80 x 7.25 192 x 249 x 184 G 4.7 x 5.7 x 4.5 119 x 145 x 114 L 4.4 x 7.8 x 6.1 112 x 199 x 155
C 4.95 x 7 x 4.15 126 x 178 x 105 H 4.7 x 7.5 x 4.45 119 x 191 x 113 M 3.92 x 6.06 x 3.65 102 x 154 x 92.7
D 3.9 x 4.3 x 2.75 99 x 109 x 70 I 4.1 x 9.31 x 2.75 103 x 236 x 70
E 4.7 x 4.3 x 5 119 x 109 x 127 J 4.7 x 8.75 x 4.45 119 x 222 x 113

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KB ELECTRONICS, INC.
(954) 346-4900 • Fax (954) 346-3377
Outside Florida Call Toll Free (800) 221-6570
[email protected] • www.kbelectronics.com
A42146 – Rev. F– 10/2012