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Electric Power / Controls VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES
MODELS 3250, 3260

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Lab-Volt Variable Speed Drives enable students to
develop competence in operating and troubleshooting a
control system that includes industrial type drives. The
trainers are designed to work with the Lab-Volt 3100
and 8000 series controls and motors, as well as most
commercial motors. Courseware includes Operation
Manual and Project Job Sheets addressing set up and
operation of the drive and its controls.
Model 3250 DC Variable Speed Drive
This is an industrial type drive whose power circuitry is
composed of a half bridge with two thyristors and
two diodes. A full wave field voltage is provided for shunt
wound motors. The drive includes controls for Minimum
Speed, Maximum Speed, Acceleration, IR Compensation
(Regulation), and Current Limit by means of five po-
tentiometers located on the main circuit board. The
speed of the motor is adjusted by the means of a potenti-
ometer located on the faceplate of the drive or an insu-
lated voltage source of 0 to 12 V dc.
Model 3260 AC Variable Speed Drive
The Model 3260 AC Variable Speed Drive uses the latest
solid state PWM technology to control a 3-phase squirrel
cage induction motor. A keypad and an LCD screen allow
modification and visualization of many different parame-
ters, such as min/max speed, acceleration/deceleration
time, torque, etc.

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characteristic is user-selectable for The AC Variable Speed Drive is available in two
constant torque, pump, or fan applications. Up to eight versions: Models 3260-1 and 3260-2. Model 3260-1
preset speeds may be programmed. requires 120-V, 60 Hz power available from any standard
Speed can be controlled using either the digital key- wall outlet. This single-phase option is not available for
pad or the analog input on the front panel of the module. 220 V and 240 V, 50 Hz, line supplies. Model 3260-2
requires three-phase supply. The three-phase supply is
applied at the 4-mm banana jacks on the front panel of
the module.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE EXERCISES IN MANUAL 76097

QTY DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER
1 Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8134
1 DC Motor/Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8211
1 Three-Phase Synchronous Motor/Generator1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8241
2 Resistive Load1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8311
1 DC Voltmeter/Ammeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8412
1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8821
1 Prony Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8913
1 Inertia Wheel2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8915
1 Speed Sensor / Tachometer or Digital Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8931/8920
1 Timing Belt1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8942
1 Connection Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8951
1 Insulated, variable-voltage (0-5 V) DC Power Supply3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE EXERCISES IN MANUAL 76098

QTY DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER
1 Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8134
1 Four-Pole Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8221
1 AC Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8426
1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8821
1 Speed Sensor / Tachometer or Digital Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8931/8920
1 Connection Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8951

NOTE: Projects may also be performed using the Lab-Volt 3100 series Industrial Controls and/or equipment from other manufacturers with equivalent equipment
specifications and characteristics. The trainer will drive any motor of proper type and rating.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model 3250 – DC Variable Speed Drive 120/208 V – 60 Hz 220/380 V – 50 Hz 240/415 V – 50 Hz
Ratings Input Power Requirement 120 V – 13 A – AC 220 V – 13 A – AC 240 V – 13 A – AC
Output Voltage 0-90 V – DC 0-165 V – DC 0-180 V – DC
Field Voltage 100 V – DC 180 V – DC 200 V – DC
Maximum Field Current 1 A – DC
Rated Output Current 10.8 A
Control Method Phase Control
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 30 x 28 x 34 cm (11.7 x 10.9 x 13.3 in)
Net Weight 5.5 kg (12 lb)
1
Can be used to replace the Prony brake, Model 8913, in Exercise 4.
2
Used in Exercise 6 only.
3
Used in Exercise 7 only.
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SPECIFICATIONS (cont'd)
Model 3260 – AC Variable Speed Drive 120/208 V – 60 Hz 220/380 V – 50 Hz 240/415 V – 50 Hz
Ratings Input Power Requirement (3260-2) 120/208 V – 3.8 A 220/380 V – 2.3 A TBE4
Input Power Requirement (3260-1) 120 V, 9 A – 60 Hz N/A N/A
Maximum Output Voltage 120/208 V – 3 ~ 220/380 V – 3 ~ TBE
Rated Output Current 4A 2.2 A TBE
Output Frequency 0.1 to 400 Hz TBE
Carrier Frequency 9.2 kHz TBE
Control Method Sine wave PWM TBE
Analog Inputs Type Speed
Level 0-5 V – DC
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 365 x 260 x 330 (14.4 x 10.2 x 13.0)
3260-10 3260-20
Net Weight 7.3 kg (16 lb) 6.4 kg (14 lbs)

COURSEWARE
ORDERING NUMBER5
Manual Skills - Student
DC Variable Speed Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76097-20
AC Variable Frequency Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76098-20

Manual Skills - Teacher

DC Variable Speed Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76097-30
AC Variable Frequency Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76098-30

TOPIC COVERAGE
DC Variable Speed Drive (76097-20) AC Variable Frequency Drive (76098-20)
– Trainer Familiarization – Trainer Familiarization
– Maximum Speed Trimpot Adjustment – Maximum Speed Control Characteristics
Characteristics – Minimum Speed Control Characteristics
– Minimum Speed Trimpot Adjustment Characteristics – Acceleration Control Characteristics
– Speed Regulation Trimpot Adjustment – Deceleration Control Characteristics
Characteristics – Boost Control Characteristics
– Current Limit Trimpot Adjustment Characteristics – System Configuration
– Acceleration Trimpot Adjustment Characteristics
– Remote Control Characteristics
– System Configuration

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TBE = To be established
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Various versions are available. Refer to Ordering Numbers section.
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orderingNUMBERS
MODEL 120/208 V – 60 Hz 220/380 V – 50 Hz 240/415 V – 50 Hz
NUMBER ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ENGLISH
3250 3250-10 3250-11 3250-12 3250-15 3250-16 3250-17 3250-1A
3260-1 3260-10 3260-11 3260-12 N/A N/A N/A N/A
3260-2 3260-20 3260-21 3260-22 3260-25 3260-25 3260-26 TBE
8134 8134-20 8134-20 8134-20 8134-20 8134-20 8134-20 8134-20
8211 8211-00 8211-01 8211-02 8211-05 8211-06 8211-07 8211-0A
8221 8221-00 8221-01 8221-02 8221-05 8221-06 8221-07 8221-0A
8241 8241-00 8241-01 8241-02 8241-05 8241-06 8241-07 8241-0A
8311 8311-00 8311-01 8311-02 8311-05 8311-06 8311-07 8311-0A
8412 8412-00 8412-01 8412-02 8412-05 8412-06 8412-07 8412-05
8426 8426-00 8426-01 8426-02 8426-05 8426-06 8426-07 8426-05
8821 8412-20 8821-21 8821-22 8412-25 8821-26 8821-27 8821-2A
8913 8913-00 8913-01 8913-02 8913-10 8913-11 8913-12 8913-10
8915 8915-00 8915-01 8915-02 8915-00 8915-01 8915-02 8915-00
8920 8920-40 8920-40 8920-40 8920-40 8920-40 8920-40 8920-40
8931 8931-00 8931-01 8931-02 8931-00 8931-01 8931-02 8931-00
8942 8942-00 8942-00 8942-00 8942-00 8942-00 8942-00 8942-00
8951 8951-00 8951-00 8951-00 8951-00 8951-00 8951-00 8951-00
Table 1. Equipment Ordering Numbers

120/208 V – 60 Hz 220/380 V – 50 Hz 240/415 V – 50 Hz

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ENGLISH
76097-20 TBE6 TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE
76097-30 TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE
76098-20 TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE
76098-30 TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE TBE
Table 2. Courseware Ordering Numbers

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TBE= To be established

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