Siemens SIMOTICS S-1FG1 Operating Instructions Manual page 37

Manual brake release option
To release the braking torque, you can order the servo geared motor with spring-loaded
brake optionally with manual brake release.
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Figure 2-2
Manual brake release is the manual opening of the spring-loaded brake using a removable
handle called the manual release handle. The braking torque of the spring-operated brake is
released.
Note
Permissibility of manual brake release
Before use, check that manual brake release is permissible in your installation.
Danger to life caused by unintended movements of the machine or installation
You can release the braking effect of the spring-loaded brake with the mechanical manual
brake release. Unintended movements of the machine or installation can result in death or
serious injury.
• Mount the braking resistors so that unintended actuation of the manual release handle is
• Place the manual release handle in the vertical position to ensure the full effect of the
• Mount the manual release handle first for releasing the spring-loaded brake.
• Make sure that the electrical installation or machinery cannot cause any damage when
• If the manual release handle cannot be placed in the vertical positon, shut down the
• Start the installation again only when proper functioning of the manual brake release is
• Disassemble the manual release handle during normal operation.
SIMOTICS S-1FG1 servo geared motor
Operating Instructions, 07/2019, A5E47360747B AA
Manual release handle
Spring-loaded brake with manual release handle
WARNING
not possible.
brake. Remove the manual release handle.
releasing the spring-loaded brake.
installation or machine immediately.
ensured.
Description
2.7 Mounting and options
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