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Resistor braking
What this chapter contains
This chapter describes how to select, protect and wire brake choppers and resistors.
The chapter also contains technical data.
Operation principle and hardware description
Frames R1 to R4 have a built-in brake chopper as standard. Frames R5 and up can
be equipped with optional built-in brake chopper (+D150). Brake resistors are
available as add-on kits.
The brake chopper handles the energy generated by a decelerating motor. The
chopper connects the brake resistor to the intermediate DC circuit whenever the
voltage in the circuit exceeds the limit defined by the control program. Energy
consumption by the resistor losses lowers the voltage until the resistor can be
disconnected.
Planning the braking system
Selecting the brake circuit components
1. Calculate the maximum power generated by the motor during braking (P
max
).
2. Select a suitable drive, brake chopper and brake resistor combination for the
application from the rating table on page 249. The braking power of the chopper
must be greater or equal than the maximum power generated by the motor during
the braking.
3. Check the resistor selection. The energy generated by the motor during a 400-
second period must not exceed the resistor heat dissipation capacity E
R
.