Parameterizing A Motor Holding Brake - Siemens SINAMICS G120 Operating Instructions Manual

Functions
5.10 Technological functions
5.10.1.4

Parameterizing a motor holding brake

Motor holding brake applications
The motor holding brake prevents the motor turning when the inverter is switched-off. The
inverter has internal logic to control a motor holding brake.
The motor holding brake control inside the inverter is suitable for the following typical
applications:
● Pumps
● Fans
● Horizontal and vertical conveyors
Operating characteristics of the motor holding brake control after an OFF1 and OFF3 command
Figure 5-12
Controlling the motor holding brake after an OFF2 or STO command
For the following signals, the brake closing time is not taken into account:
● OFF2 command, or
● For fail-safe applications, in addition, after "Safe Torque Off" (STO)
After these control commands, the signal to close the motor holding brake is immediately
output independent of the motor speed.
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Function diagram of the motor holding brake control after an OFF1 or OFF3 command
CU240S and CU240E Control Units, FW 3.2
Operating Instructions, 03/2009, A5E02440075B AA