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Ensemble HPe 150/200
3.1. Brake / Mechanical Relay (TB301)
The relay output is typically used for automatic control of a fail-safe brake on a vertical axis. It can also be
used as a general purpose relay.
The brake output can be software configured; refer to the Ensemble Help file for more information (see topics
for the EnableBrakeControl
When TB301 is used to power the mechanical brake control relay, the solid state brake control relay (TB202)
should not be used.
3.1.1. Brake Configuration Jumpers
The configuration of JP3
relay and connected at the Motor Feedback connector (J207), or for the brake to be connected at TB301.
Refer to
Section 3.1.3.
for more information.
Table 3-3:
-IO Expansion Board Brake Jumper Configuration
Jumper
JP3
(1) default
3.1.2. Mechanical Relay Specifications
The user must verify that the application will be within the specifications of the Brake/Relay contacts. These
specifications are provided below in
Table 3-4:
Voltage and Current Specifications (TB301)
Relay K1 Contact Ratings
Maximum Switched Voltage
Maximum Switched Current
Maximum Carrying Current
Maximum Switched Power
N O T E : Do not exceed Maximum Current or Maximum Power specifications.
1
EnableBrakeControl has replaced BrakeOnDriveDisable in software version 3.00.000.
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1
parameter and the BRAKE command).
(Table
3-3) allows either the Brake + or the Brake - output to be switched by the
Setting
1-2, 3-4
(1)
5-6, 7-8
1-3
Table
3-4.
150 VDC, 125 VAC
1A
1A
30 W (DC), 60 VA (AC)
Chapter 3
-IO Expansion Board
Description
Switch Brake +
Switch Brake -
Relay Only
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