A brake unit is an option that fully enhances the regenerative braking capability of the inverter, and should be used with an electrical-
discharge resistor.
Brake units should be selected according to the required braking torque.
Brake unit selection table
Motor(kW)
0.4
Voltage
1.5
0.75
Braking torque
50% 30s
BU-1500
200V
output
100% 30s
BU-1500 BU-3700
50% 30s
*
400V
output
100% 30s
*
* The inverter of 1.5K or less with 400V output can not be used in combination with a brake unit.
To use in combination with a brake unit, use the inverter of 2.2K or more.
Combination of brake unit and electrical discharge resistor
Voltage Brake Unit
Resistor Type
BU-1500
GZG300W-50Ω (one)
GRZG200-10Ω
BU-3700
(three in series)
GRZG300-5Ω
BU-7.5K
(four in series)
GRZG400-2Ω
BU-15K
(six in series)
Brake unit
W
Type
BU-1500,3700,7.5K,15K
BU-H7.5K,H15K,H30K
(Note) 1.Connect so that the terminal symbols of the inverter and brake unit match with each other. Incorrect connection will damage the inverter.
2.Minimize the cable length between the inverter and brake unit and the electrical-discharge resistor and brake unit. Use a twisted cable when the
wiring length exceeds 2m.
(If twisted cables are used, the wiring length should be within 5m.)
Handling precautions
1. The thermal relay in the brake unit will trip if the rated torque is continuously output. After a trip, reset the inverter and increase its deceleration time
setting.
2. The maximum temperature rise of the electrical-discharge resistor is 100°C. Use heat-resistant wires and wire to avoid contact with resistors.