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r-tec 380A Control Unit

380 V three-phase open-board industrial control unit — integrated into the facility fuse panel in panel installations. The open-board variant of I-380.

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Key technical specifications

The most critical technical parameters of this product.

  • Mains voltage 380 V three-phase 50 Hz
  • Drive type Direct-drive (with relays)
  • Structure Open-board (for panel installation)
  • Current protection Trimpot-adjustable
  • Phase sequence control Automatic
  • Phase loss / mains protection Stops and alerts on a missing phase or wrong phase sequence
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Protection

Feature Value
Internal phase fuse Separate for each phase

Control

Feature Value
Number of terminals 13

Overview

Electronically, the 380A is identical to the I-380 — it carries the same 380 V three-phase direct-drive board. The one thing that separates them is the cabinet structure: where the I-380 arrives as a wall-type control box with a cover, the 380A is delivered as the open-board variant of this portfolio and integrated straight into the facility’s main fuse panel. That approach slots neatly into the central control panel architecture of large facilities.

r-tec 380A Control Unit — product image

380A vs I-380 — structural difference

380A I-380
Electronics Same (380 V direct-drive) Same (380 V direct-drive)
Structure Open board Covered control cabinet
Buttons None (from panel exterior) Open / Close / Stop integrated
Installation location Fuse panel / site cabinet Wall (near the door)
Site user access Only technician Operator can access
Installation Panel electrician required Mechanical technician

Why open board?

In large industrial facilities, the central control panel philosophy is widespread:

  • All motor controls are gathered in a single fuse panel.
  • Standard DIN rail + 35 mm slot installation inside the panel.
  • Operator buttons are taken outside the panel (to a control point above the panel or to a site button cabinet).
  • During maintenance the panel cover is opened from a single point; there is no separate door/cabinet for each motor.

380A is suitable for this approach — comes as a DIN rail-mounted board instead of the cabineted version of I-380.

High voltage — safety critical

Because 380A is an open-board structure, the high-voltage bars on the board are directly visible. This situation:

  • Only qualified technician access is mandatory.
  • It is used with the panel cover closed; when opened for maintenance, all energy must be cut absolutely.
  • The IP protection class is sufficient for inside the panel (IP20 typical), should not be located outside the panel.

Target projects

  • Large industrial facility (5+ doors controlled from a single panel)
  • Automotive production factory
  • Logistics terminal central control room
  • Organised industrial zone (OSB) main entrance + service entrances
  • Port + free trade zone multi-door systems

Field discipline

  • All energy must be cut before touching the high-voltage bars on the board. This is the most critical safety rule — during maintenance/installation the panel main breaker must be pulled, in a multi-phase installation each phase must be checked with a separate meter.
  • DIN rail installation — Fixing on a standard 35 mm DIN rail. The slot requires 4-6 module widths.
  • Clamp labelling — In a multi-motor panel, each clamp group must be clearly labelled with which door it is connected to.
  • Earthing — A single earthing bar inside the panel; all motor chassis are connected here.
  • Button + signal cables — A 0.75-1 mm² screened cable is recommended for operator buttons outside the panel (against noise).

Model notes

All energy must be cut before touching the high-voltage bars on the board. In single-motor / small-facility installations, the I-380 cabineted version is more practical; in multi-motor + central panel philosophy, the 380A open board is preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below we've compiled the most common questions and answers regarding this product.

  • All LEDs are normal on the r-tec board but the motor does not move and hums/makes noise

    The symptom indicates that power is not fully reaching the motor: a loose or detached supply lead at the motor output terminal, or a lost phase on a three-phase supply. First step: cut the power and check that the connections at the motor output terminal are tight. If the cables are in place, measure the voltage across the motor output leads; on a three-phase (380 V) board the nominal voltage (380 V) should be present between each pair of phases. If a phase or voltage is missing, review the supply and terminal connection with an authorized person.

  • r-tec control board: the door/boom moves the wrong way (towards closing) on an open command

    Cause: the motor rotation direction is wired in reverse. First step: cut the power; on DIP-switch boards such as GATE 24, change the direction DIP switch (typically no. 4); on sliding/three-phase boards, swap any two of the motor supply leads to correct the direction. Always cut the power before working; after the direction change, re-confirm the limit/encoder learning at the closed and open ends.

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