SPEED CONTROL MOTORS

COMPONENT Type
SS21-UL Type
 Features
A tachogenerator built into induction motors, in
combination with the specially designed control ●Speed control range is 90  1700 r/min.
●Each motor and control pack is recognized by UL.
pack, allows multi-functional operation such as
●Easy electrical connections due to the plug-in pin construction.
speed control, and direct control from
programmable controllers.

 Specifications
Model SS21-UL
Voltage AC115V10%
Frequency 60Hz
Current 1.5A Max.
Operable Motor Output Power 6W40W
Speed Range 90r/min1700r/min
Ambient Temperature 32˚F104˚F (0˚C40˚C)
Ambient Humidity 85% Maximum. (Noncondensing)

Note that these models cannot be used for applications requiring the control of
more than one motor/control-pack set by the same external potentiometer.

Gearhead shown in photograph is sold separately.

SAFETY AC
STD. INPUT

A-170 2000-2001 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG

 Specifications
Induction Motors — Continuous Rating
Model Maximum Voltage Frequency Speed Torque Starting Current Input Capacitor
Output Power Range oz-in mN· m Torque
Pinion Shaft Type Round Shaft Type Hp W V AC Hz r/min 1200r/min 90r/min oz-in mN·m A W µF VAC

2IK6RGN-AUL 2IK6RA-AULA 1/124 6 115 60 901700 6.9 50 2.5 18 4.6 33 0.25 25 2.0 250

3IK15RGN-AUL 3IK15RA-AULA 1/50 15 115 60 901700 11.7 84.5 4.3 31 8.3 60 0.46 38 4.0 250

4IK22RGN-AUL 4IK22RA-AULA 1/34 22 115 60 901700 25.0 180 8.3 60 15.3 110 0.52 50 5.0 250

5IK40RGN-AUL 5IK40RA-AULA 1/18.5 40 115 60 901700 25.0 180 7.6 55 27.8 200 0.83 58 8.0 250

●2IK type is impedance protected. ●The speed range is under no load condition.
●3IK, 4IK and 5IK type motors contain a built-in thermal protector. If a motor ●The UL recognized speed control motors are designed for the SS21-UL type
overheats for any reason, the thermal protector is opened and the motor stops. speed control pack. Motor cannot be combined with other types of control
When the motor temperature drops, the thermal protector closes and the motor packs.
restarts. Be sure to turn the motor off before inspecting. ●Note that these models cannot be used for applications requiring the control of
more than one motor/control-pack set by the same external potentiometer.
 General Specifications of Motors
Item Specifications
100M ohms or more when 500V DC is applied between the windings and the frame after rated motor operation under normal ambient
Insulation Resistance
temperature and humidity.
Sufficient to withstand 1.5kV at 50Hz and 60Hz applied between the windings and the frame after rated motor operation under normal ambient
Dielectric Strength
temperature and humidity.
135°F (75°C) or less measured by the resistance change method after the temperature of the coil has stabilized under normal operation at the
Temperature Rise
rated voltage and frequency.
Overheating Built-in thermal protector (Automatic return type)
Protection Device Open: 248°F9°F (120°C5°C) Close: 170.6°F27°F (77°C 15°C )
Insulation Class Class A
Ambient Temperature Range 14°F  104°F (10°C 
40°C)
Ambient Humidity 85% Maximum (Noncondensing)
●2IK type is impedance protected. This type of motor does not contain a built-in thermal protector.

 Permissible Torque When Gearhead Is Attached

The speed at gearhead shaft (NG) is calculated as follows: Maximum Permissible Torque of Gearhead

NM : Speed of Motor Gearhead Model Maximum Permissible Torque

NG : Speed of Gearhead 2GNKA 26 lb-in/3 N· m
i : Gear Ratio 3GNKA 43 lb-in/5 N· m
4GNKA 69 lb-in/8 N·m (52 lb-in/6 N·m when gear ratio is 250, 300 and 360)
The output torque at gearhead (TG) is calculated by using the
5GNKA 87 lb-in/10 N· m
following formula:
●Enter the gear ratio in the box () within the model name.
TG : Permissible Torque of Gearhead
TM : Permissible Torque of Motor
: Gearhead efficiency (refer to Table 2)
The output torque at the gearhead shaft must be lower than the
maximum permissible torque specified right.
Table 1: Motor Speed Range
Gear Ratio 3 3.6 5 6 7.5 9 12.5 15 18 25 30 36 50 60 75 90 100 120 150 180
High Speed 566 472 340 283 226 189 136 113 94 68 56 47 34 28 22 19 17 14 11 9.4
Speed r/min



Low Speed 30 25 18 15 12 10 7 6 5 3.6 3 2.5 1.8 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.75 0.6 0.5

Table 2: Gearhead Efficiency and Direction of Gearhead Output Shaft

Gear Ratio
3 3.6 5 6 7.5 9 12.5 15 18 25 30 36 50 60 75 90 100 120 150 180
Model
2GNKA, 3GNKA
81% 73% 66%
4GNKA, 5GNKA
●A colored background indicates that the output shaft of the gearmotor rotates in the same direction as the output shaft of the motor.
A white background indicates rotation in the opposite direction.
●Enter the gear ratio in the box () within the model name.

2000-2001 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG A-171

  Torque — Speed Characteristics
2IK6RGN-AUL 4IK22RGN-AUL
2IK6RA-AULA 4IK22RA-AULA
SS21-UL SS21-UL

3IK15RGN-AUL 5IK40RGN-AUL
3IK15RA-AULA 5IK40RA-AULA
SS21-UL SS21-UL

 Wiring Diagrams
Uni-directional, speed control

●To stop the motor for an extended period, use SW2.

●This wiring diagram provides CW rotation as viewed from the front shaft
end of the motor.
●To reverse direction (CCW), reverse the yellow and white wires.
●The direction of rotation is as view from the front shaft end the motor.

A-172 2000-2001 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG

Bi-directional, speed control

●To stop the motor for an extended period, use SW1.

●SW3 controls the direction of motor shaft rotation as viewed from the front
shaft end of the motor. Change the direction of motor rotation only after
bringing the motor to a stop.
If an attempt is made to change the direction of rotation while the motor is
rotating, the motor may is ignore the reversing command or change its
direction of rotation after some delay.
●To reverse direction of motor rotation, wait until the motor has stopped.
●The direction of rotation is as view from the front shaft end the motor.

Switch No. Specifications Accessories

SW1, SW3 AC125V, 5A minimum —
SW2 DC20V, 10mA minimum —

 Speed Control
Setting The Speed
The speed is set by either an external potentiometer. These
values correspond to the minimum and the maximum setting
of the speed potentiometer used for speed control. Motor
speed can be adjusted over the range from 90 r/min to 1700
r/min at 60Hz.

Speed Setting Resistance — Speed Characteristics

Note: The speed control inputs of the control packs must be isolated from each
other. Therefore, only one control pack at a time can be controlled by a
single potentiometer.

2000-2001 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG A-173

  Dimensions Scale 1/4, Unit = inch (mm)
2IK6RGN-AUL 2GNKA 2IK6RA-AULA
Weight (Mass): 1.76 lb.(0.8 kg) Weight (Mass): 0.88 lb.(0.4 kg) Weight (Mass): 1.76 lb.(0.8 kg)

L1.18 (30) 2GN3KA18KA

L1.57 (40) 2GN25KA180KA

3IK15RGN-AUL 3GNKA 3IK15RA-AULA

Weight (Mass): 2.65 lb.(1.2 kg) Weight (Mass): 1.21 lb.(0.55 kg) Weight (Mass): 2.65 lb.(1.2 kg)

L1.26 (32) 3GN3KA18KA

L1.65 (42) 3GN25KA180KA

4IK22RGN-AUL 4GNKA 4IK22RA-AULA

Weight (Mass): 3.53 lb.(1.6 kg) Weight (Mass): 1.43 lb.(0.65 kg) Weight (Mass): 3.53 lb.(1.6 kg)

L1.26 (32) 4GN3KA18KA

L1.67 (42.5) 4GN25KA180KA

A-174 2000-2001 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG

 5IK40RGN-AUL 5GNKA
Weight (Mass): 5.73 lb.(2.6 kg) Weight (Mass): 3.3 lb.(1.5 kg)

L1.65 (42) 5GN3KA18KA

L2.36 (60) 5GN25KA180KA

5IK40RA-AULA
Weight (Mass): 5.73 lb.(2.6 kg)

●Capacitor (included with the motor)

Motor Capacitor Dimensions inch (mm) Weight

Model Model A B C oz (g)
2IK6RGN-AUL 1.22 .57 .93
CH20UL 0.53 15
2IK6RA-AULA (31) (14.5) (23.5)
3IK15RGN-AUL 1.46 .71 1.06
CH40UL 0.88 25
3IK15RA-AULA (37) (18) (27)
4IK22RGN-AUL 1.50 .75 1.14
CH50UL 1.06 30
4IK22RA-AULA (38) (19) (29)
5IK40RGN-AUL 1.50 .83 1.22
CH80UL 1.23 35
5IK40RA-AULA (38) (21) (31)

Capacitor cap is provided with the capacitor.

 Speed Control Pack Dimensions Scale 1/4, Unit = inch (mm)

SS21-UL Weight (Mass): 0.33 lb.(0.15 kg)

2000-2001 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG A-175

 Potentiometer
PAVR-20KY Scale 1/2, Unit = inch (mm)
1.42(36)MIN.

.51(13) .59(15)
.008(0.2) .016(0.4) M4 P0.7.24(6) 1.57(40) 1.57(40)
(Screw) .394(100.5)
Brass insertion
1.571.57(4040)
.94DIA.( 24)

.49(12.5)
50

.12DIA.( 3)
40 60

.79(20)
30 70

1.57(40)
1.57(40)
20 80

.126DIA. .374DIA. 10 90

.12(3)
(3.20.2) (9.50.2) 0 100
Potentiometer
Insulated sheet
1.571.57(4040) Insulated sheet Dial Plate
Knob
Dial plate
1.571.57(4040)

Socket
EP11PF Scale 1/4, Unit = inch (mm)

 Accessories (Sold separately)

Speed Indicator
To check the motor speed visually, connect a speed indicator, model SDM496
(sold separately).
See page A-269 for more detail.

SDM496 can also indicate the speed at the

gearhead shaft.

A-176 2000-2001 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG