Overview
The KB Electronics 36-0251 Rev. 3 is a DC speed control circuit board designed as a replacement or upgrade component for KB Electronics motor speed control drives. As a Nidec Brand company, KB Electronics provides variable speed controls for DC motors across sub-fractional to 5 horsepower applications. This circuit board revision includes Surface Mount Technology (SMT) components optimized for reliable performance in industrial automation and motor control systems.
Key Features
- Rev. 3 design with Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for enhanced reliability
- Direct replacement component for compatible KB Electronics DC speed control drives
- New, no-box condition—ready for immediate installation
- Part of KB Electronics’ comprehensive DC motor control ecosystem
- Supports customer-selectable jumper configuration for flexible application tuning
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: KB Electronics (Nidec Brand)
- Part Number: 36-0251
- Revision: Rev. 3
- Product Type: DC Speed Control Circuit Board (PCB)
- Technology: Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
- Condition: New (No Original Box)
- Design Focus: Motor speed and torque regulation
Typical Applications
- DC motor variable speed drives (sub-fractional to 5 HP)
- Industrial automation speed control systems
- Motor speed and torque regulation circuits
- OEM equipment requiring adjustable motor acceleration and deceleration
- System restoration and drive component replacement
- Maintenance and retrofit applications for existing KB Electronics controls
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- KB Electronics DC speed control drives (115 VAC and 208/230 VAC 50/60 Hz input)
- KB Electronics KBPC Series controllers
- Systems configured for 1-phase AC input with DC motor output
- Applications requiring jumper-selectable speed or torque modes
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Previous 36-0251 circuit board revisions in compatible KB Electronics drives
- OEM circuit board replacements for KB Electronics motor control systems
- Note: Verify exact drive model compatibility with documentation before ordering
Works With
- KB Electronics DC drive enclosures (Chassis/IP20, NEMA 1/IP50, NEMA 4X/IP65)
- SCR-based DC motor speed and torque control systems
- Manual start/stop switch control interfaces
- Trimpot-based parameter adjustment (minimum/maximum speed, acceleration, deceleration, current limit)
- Forward-Brake-Reverse, Run-Stop-Jog, and optional electronic brake modules




