Siemens SINAMICS G110M Operating Instructions Manual page 314

Advanced commissioning
8.20 Electrically braking the motor
Requirement
The DC braking function is possible only for induction motors.
NOTICE
Motor overheating as a result of DC braking
The motor will overheat if you use DC braking too frequently or use it for too long. This may
damage the motor.
• Monitor the motor temperature.
• Allow the motor to adequately cool down between braking operations.
• If necessary, select another motor braking method.
Function description
With DC braking, a constant braking current flows through the motor. As long as the motor is
rotating, the DC current generates a braking torque.
The following configurations are available for DC braking:
• DC braking initiated by a control command
• DC braking when falling below a starting speed
• DC braking when the motor is switched off
Regardless of the configuration, you also can define the DC braking as a reaction to certain
converter faults.
Unexpected motor acceleration
In the following configurations, the converter can accelerate the motor to the set speed
without requiring a further ON command:
- DC braking initiated by a control command
- DC braking when falling below a starting speed
An unexpected acceleration of the motor can cause serious injury or material damage.
• Consider the behavior of the drive in the higher-level controller.
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WARNING
Distributed converter for SIMOGEAR geared motors
Operating Instructions, 10/2020, FW V4.7 SP13, A5E31298649B AL