Overview
The Allen-Bradley 160-BA01NSF1 is a 160 Series Smart Speed Controller manufactured by Rockwell Automation for microprocessor-controlled variable speed AC drive applications. This compact, convection-cooled unit combines analog control inputs with flexible stopping modes, making it suitable for OEM and retrofit applications in industrial automation and motor control systems.
Key Features
- Analog signal follower model with continuous speed modulation capability
- Configurable stopping modes: Ramp to Stop (0.1–600 sec), Coast to Stop, DC Injection Braking (0–25 sec), and DC Injection Braking with Auto Stop
- Programmable discrete input and Form C relay contact output for operating status feedback
- Analog control inputs: 1K–10K Ω potentiometer, 4–20 mA current input, –10 to +10 VDC voltage input
- Output frequency configurable from 0–240 Hz; output voltage from 0V to input voltage
- IP20 open enclosure rated for convection cooling without additional airflow requirements
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: 380–460V AC (nominal)
- Operational Voltage Range: 340–506V AC
- Line Frequency: 50–60 Hz
- Input kVA: 1.1
- Maximum Output Current: 1.2 A
- Power Dissipation: 25 W
- Motor Rating: 0.37 kW / 0.5 HP (3-phase)
- Output Frequency Range: 0–240 Hz
- Operating Temperature: 32–122 °F (0–50 °C)
- Storage Temperature: –40 to 185 °F (–40 to 85 °C)
- Operating Humidity: 0–95% (non-condensing)
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 3,300 ft (1,000 m) without derating
- Operating Vibration: 1 g maximum
- Operating Shock: 15 g maximum
- Enclosure Rating: IP20, open design
- Cooling Method: Convection
Typical Applications
- Compact motor speed control for machine tools and industrial equipment
- OEM integrated motor starters and variable speed control systems
- Retrofit applications for legacy 3-phase AC induction motors
- Applications requiring analog speed modulation and external potentiometer control
- Systems with space constraints requiring compact, convection-cooled drives
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- 3-phase AC induction motors rated 0.37 kW (0.5 HP) and below
- AC power supplies 380–460V, 50–60 Hz
- Standard motor control circuits with external potentiometer or 4–20 mA analog inputs
- Rockwell Automation control systems using analog speed reference signals
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Allen-Bradley 160-BA01NSF1 is specific to this model number. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering as a replacement, as successor models in the 160 SSC series may have different electrical specifications.
Works With
- Manual analog potentiometer controllers (1K–10K Ω)
- Process control systems using 4–20 mA analog signals
- External voltage control circuits (–10V to +10V DC)
- Rockwell Automation programmable logic controllers (PLCs) via analog output modules
- Standard industrial relay and contactor circuits for discrete input/output control
