Peak current through the contactor in brake resistor circuit can be calculated with
equation 5.
⋅
1.21 U
I ˆ
DC
-------------------------
=
R
brake
The rms current during the braking can be calculated with equation 6.
P
br
I
=
-------------
rms
R
brake
R
is the brake resistor's resistance. P
brake
is the applied braking power.
br
19
(equation 5)
(equation 6)
Design