Control Techniques Focus 3 Drives Troubleshooting

The Control Techniques Focus 3 drive is a single-phase analog drive for DC motors.  The Focus 3 provides anywhere from ¼ to 5 horsepower and has 2 regenerative and 2 non-regenerative chassis units.  Several measures can be taken to keep your drive functioning its best:

• Be sure to keep your drive free of dust, dirt, oil, caustic atmosphere and excessive moisture.
• The control should always be set away from any machines that have a high ambient temperature.
• Air flow should not be restricted by other equipment.
• Keep the drive away from high vibration areas that could cause the connections to loosen or chafe the wires.

The most common drive failures in the Control Techniques Focus 3 Drive series are fairly easy fixes.  They are most often a loose or broken wire connection, circuit grounding within the interconnections/power wiring, or a mechanical failure at the motor.  It is important to check all wiring and look for blown fuses prior to making adjustments or replacing any components.

If you need help repairing your drive we are here to help.  We having been repairing customers drives for years and pride ourselves on being cost effective, with a fast turnaround.  For questions about our repair process please contact us at 1-800-691-8511 or email us at sales@mroelectric.om.  For more information or to see our list of Focus 3 drives available you can visit our product page here.