Electronic Motor Brakes
Electronic Motor Brakes
Machines that coast after
stopping the motor drive, such as
saws, disc sanders, lathes, mills,
routers, band saws, drills, grind-
ers, and conveyors, are danger-
ous. An electronic motor brake
improves safety on these types of
machines by eliminating coasting
time after the motor is turned off.
It eliminates the maintenance as-
sociated with mechanical brakes;
the braking friction and wear
associated with brake linings are
no longer a problem.
Productivity is increased by
minimizing long coasting times
before setups can be changed.
Also, if there is a problem with
the work in progress, the ability
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to stop the machine quickly can
lessen the damage to the material,
tooling, or equipment.
This brake can stop a saw blade
or other cutting tool automatically
when the motor is turned off or
when the emergency-stop button
is pushed. This is accomplished
by turning the motor into its own
brake by injecting DC into the
stator of an AC motor to provide a
stationary magnetic field. Please
note that all machines, where
these brakes are installed, must
have a magnetic motor starter.
This series of motor brakes
uses full-wave DC output which
provides a smoother, faster brak-
ing effect and increased stopping
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torque capability. The average
amount of DC to the motor can
be increased without damaging
the peak current levels typical of
halfwave designs. The constant
output of the full-wave DC pro-
vides a constant braking action.
The time required to stop a mo-
tor is dependent on two factors:
1) the amount of electrical current
the motor can accept without
overheating, and 2) the inertia of
the load. The maximum current
which stops the motor should be
limited to the full-load current of
the motor. If faster stopping is de-
disconnect switches, motor starters, controls & accessories
sired, contact the motor manufac-
turer to determine the maximum
current that is acceptable.
Electronic motor brake in
NEMA 12 enclosure.
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 Electronic Motor Brakes
Electronic motor brakes are eas-
ily adapted to specific applications
and are easy to install. They can
be installed at the control panel or
near the motor. Only eight wires
are used to connect the brake to
the existing motor starter system.
The torque range on these
brakes is adjustable from 0% to
100% of the brake unit rating.
Options are available for higher
stopping torques.
Jog time can be programmed
from 1 to 127 seconds. This
means if the motor is being
jogged, the brake will not oper-
disconnect switches, motor starters, controls & accessories
ate during the programmed time.
After this time interval passes, the
brake returns to the armed mode.
A feature of these brakes
includes interlocking of the
■ Specifications
Load Type: 3-Phase AC Induction Motor
Voltage Ratings 230, 460, or 575 VAC, ±10%, 50/60 Hz
HP Ratings: 3 to 20 HP
Power Circuit: Full-Wave DC Output
SCR Peak Inverse Voltage:
PIV Rating 1200; Line Voltage 208 to 460 V
PIV Rating 1500; Line Voltage 575 V
Operating Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
P Interlock Contacts: 240 V AC max.
Adjustments (Standard)
Output Capacity: 25% Duty at 100% of Unit Rating
Braking Time: 0 to 15 seconds
Programmable Jog Time: 1 to 127 seconds
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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start/stop circuit and the electro-
mechanical starter. While in the
brake mode, the motor starter will
not start even if the starter button
is pushed.
The electronic motor brakes
described here are for use with
three-phase contactor controlled
motors from 3 to 20 HP. For larger
motors, please consult the factory.
Versatility is the key to these
electronic motor brakes. They can
be furnished with a starter or a
combination starter/disconnect.
This is ideal for new equipment
installations. Braking time and
torque are fully adjustable and
motor overload control is provid-
ed. All motor brake controls are
available in a NEMA 1 or NEMA
Electronic motor brake
12 enclosure.
in NEMA 1 enclosure.
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A For in-depth information on
safety standards and use.
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■ Ordering
Part No. Description
With NEMA 1 Enclosure
242060-0076 230 V, 10 A, 3 HP Max.
242060-0077 230 V, 24 A, 10 HP Max.
242060-0078 460 V, 10 A, 7 1/2 HP Max.
242060-0079 460 V, 24 A, 20 HP Max.
With NEMA 12 Enclosure
242060-0080 230 V, 10 A, 3 HP Max.
242060-0081 230 V, 24 A, 10 HP Max.
242060-0082 460 V, 10 A, 7 1/2 HP Max.
242060-0083 460 V, 24 A, 20 HP Max.
For other sizes, please consult the factory.
Note: These brakes are not suitable for universal or DC motors.
Options
Please consult factory for
further information on the follow-
ing options:
1. Zero-Speed Sensing – senses
when the motor is stopped and
overrides the brake timer and
turns the brake off.
2. Mechanical Brake Release –
allows interconnection of the
brake monitor to a mechanical
holding brake.
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Electronic Motor Brakes
When Ordering
O Please complete the following information
for each product application and return to
us for a proposal.
1. Is magnetic motor starter required?
q No
q Yes
q Nonreversing or q Reversing
q Separately or q Combination
2. Is electrical disconnect switch required?
q No
q Yes
q Separately or q Combination
3. Please provide:
disconnect switches, motor starters, controls & accessories
Horsepower _____ RPM _____
Full-Load Amps _____ Voltage _____
3. Extended Brake Time – useful Hz _____ q 1 Phase q 3 Phase
on heavy or hard to start loads
4. To furnish an electronic motor brake, please
such as centrifuges. The motor
provide the following information on the
must be sized to withstand
existing machine:
long duration braking. This Start-Up Time: _____ seconds
option extends the adjustable Coastdown Time: _____ seconds
range from 1 to 127 seconds. No. of Braking Stops Per Hour: _____
4. High Torque – permits braking
Does Electronic motor brake require:
torque levels up to twice as
q Zero-Speed Sensing
much as the standard unit.
q Mechanical Brake Release
q Extended Braking Time
q High Brake Torque
q Other: ______________
Does the machine have:
q Manual Brake
q Single-Speed Motor
q Variable Speed Drive
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q High-Inertia Loads
q Forward/Reversing Starter
q Mechanical-Holding Brake
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