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Braking Resistors

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Braking Resistors for VFDs

Application: Ac variable frequency drives are commonly used with a general purpose AC induction motor to form a reliable variable speed drive system. For applications that require faster deceleration rates, or where motor speeds are exceeding the synchronous speed set up by the output frequency of the drive (an overhauling load condition), a braking resistor is required. Braking resistors increase the braking torque capability of a variable frequency drive, producing faster and more controlled braking. The resistor dissipates regenerated power to keep the bus voltage from exceeding the rated limit of the drive. The duty cycle determine the power rating of the braking resistor. Duty cycle is calculated by dividing the breaking stop time by the total cycle time as follows: Duty Cycle - tb / tc x 100% Also, it is important to determine whether your application is an overhauling load cycle or a deceleration braking cycle. Overhauling Load Cycle: Requires the braking resistor to keep the motor from increasing speed beyond the synchronous speed set up by the drive. During overhauling load cycle, the required braking torque remains constant; therefore, approximately twice the power of an deceleration braking cycle is required of the braking resistor. Deceleration Braking Cycle: Requires the braking resistor to stop or reduce the speed of the motor. During deceleration braking, the required braking torque reduces with speed, therefore, approximately one-half the power of an overhauling load cycle is required of the braking resistor. Caution: It is very important to insure that the resistance listed in chart below is greater than the minimum specified for your drive or braking module. Installing a braking resistor with too low of a resistance value will cause permanent damage to your drive or braking module. Please call the factory if you need assistance. Construction: Dynamic braking Resistors are constructed from continuously wound with Nickel Chromium on asbestos tube or steel plate depends on current/ohm rating. Depends on wattage rating number of tubes vary. Normally each tube will have wattage rating around 1000-2500W. Without enclosure all tubes are fixed in end plate and supplied in open condition. This assembly will be fixed inside VFD panel and necessary cooling arrangements should be provided in the panel to remove heat generated during braking. Wiring connections are made directly to

How Dynamic Braking Resistor Work: The drive manufacturer normally determines the power rating (watts) needed to prevent overheating during braking duty. The peak braking current is determined by the specified resistance value. Each drive manufacture specifies a resistance range with a minimum to prevent over current and damages to the drive and a maximum value to give adequate lower dissipation capability. During braking, the VFD ramps the frequency to zero. The rotational energy of the motor and load are driven back through the inverter to the DC bus and the rotational energy is dissipated through the resistor. Braking Torque: The resistance determines the braking torque and thus the deceleration rate of the motor. It is important that the resistance value must be within the allowable limits of the drive or baking module (too low of a value may cause harm to the drive or chopper). Also when the braking module activates, the resistance value will produce a specific braking current. The peak braking currents of each standard design are listed with each resistor design and must not exceed the rate limits of your drive or banking module. Duty Cycle:

resistor terminals. The wire should be high temperature grade since the resistor element may go up to 350 degrees during braking. Temperature Rise Limits: Unless, otherwise specifically confirmed by us, all the resistors are designed for Temperature Rise up to 375 deg. C. over ambient temperature, except Dynamic Breaking Resistors. Further resistors can also be designed as per customers requirement & specifications for different temperature Rise limits and for that matter any limit can be achieved. Dynamic Breaking Resistors are designed for maximum Temperature Rise of 760 deg. C as per IEEE 32 Braking Resistor Installation: Braking Resistors are available in open construction and with enclosure. Open Resistors are designed for mounting within appropriate electrical equipment enclosure. Resistor rated 5KW and under are recommended for mounting inside switch gear cubicle. The DBR should be mounted in the upper part of the cubicle to avoid over heating the installed switch gears. Allow side clearances of 100mm and vertical clearances of 150mm for proper heat dissipation and access.

The part of the enclosure containing Braking resistors must be forced ventilated according the dissipated power. Minimum Air flow must be: F= 0.04 X Ps in (Ps = power dissipated by the Braking Resistor) Limited Warranty: GR Electronics warrants to the original purchaser only that the reactors will be free from defects in material and workmanship for period of one year from the date of shipment. Our liability is limited only to the repair or replacement of product defective in materials or workmanships. GR shall not in any event, be liable for incidental damages or consequential damage or economic loss. This warranty shall not apply to the defects that occur to improper storage, handling or misuse. Tests conducted at our works Visual inspection for general workmanship, Quality and finish. Measurement Resistance Value Measurement of Insulation resistance with Insulation tester. High Voltage test at 2KV for one minute between live parts to earth

Braking Resistor for 100% Torque Drive Ohm Brak. Brake resistor watts Kw/Hp Amps 30%duty 50%duty 0.75/1.0 750 1.1 0.225 0.375 1.5/2.0 375 2.1 0.45 0.75 2.2/3.0 250 3.2 0.675 1.12 3.7/5.0 150 5.3 1.125 1.87 5.5/7.5 100 8.0 1.70 2.80 7.5/10 75 11.0 2.25 3.75 11/15 50 16 3.40 5.60 15/20 38 21 4.50 7.50 18.5/25 30 27 5.60 9.40 22/30 25 32 6.75 11.25 30/40 19 42 9.00 15.00 37/50 15 53 11.25 18.75 45/60 12.6 63 13.50 22.50 56/75 10.0 80 16.80 28.00 75/100 7.5 110 22.50 37.50 95/125 6.0 130 28.10 46.90 112/150 5.0 160 33.70 56.00 150/200 3.8 210 45.00 75.00 187/250 3.0 270 56.00 94.00 220/300 2.5 320 67.50 112.00

Braking Resistor for 150% Torque Drive Ohm Brak. Brake resistor watts Kw/Hp Amps 30%duty 50%duty 0.75/1.0 500 1.6 0.335 0.560 1.5/2.0 250 3.2 0.67 1.12 2.2/3.0 170 4.7 1.00 1.70 3.7/5.0 100 8.0 1.70 2.80 5.5/7.5 67 12 2.50 4.20 7.5/10 50 16 3.35 5.60 11/15 34 24 5.00 8.40 15/20 25 32 6.70 11.20 18.5/25 20 40 8.40 14.00 22/30 17 47 10.00 16.80 30/40 12.6 63 13.40 22.40 37/50 10.0 80 16.75 28.00 45/60 8.4 95 20.00 33.60 56/75 6.7 120 25.00 42.00 75/100 5.0 160 33.50 56.00 95/125 4.0 200 42.00 70.00 112/150 3.4 235 50.00 84.00 150/200 2.5 320 67.00 112.0 187/250 2.0 400 84.00 140.0 220/300 1.7 470 100.00 168.0

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