Rockwell Automation External Dynamic Brake Resistor Recommended Protection - Manual

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Installation Instructions
External Dynamic Brake Resistor Recommended Protection
External Brake Resistor Circuitry
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ATTENTION: AC drives do not offer protection for externally mounted
brake resistors. A risk of fire exists if external braking resistors are not
protected. External resistor packages must be self-protected from
overtemperature or the protective circuit shown below, or equivalent,
must be supplied.
Power On
R (L1)
S (L2)
T (L3)
Power Source DB Resistor Thermostat
Power Off
M
M
(Input Contactor) M
Three-Phase
AC Input
AC Drive
Publication D2-3515 - July 2002 Copyright  2002 Rockwell Automation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.