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DURA ynamic raking pUlse anUal evision istory Please include the Manual Number and the Manual Issue, both shown below, when communicating with Technical Support regarding this publication. Manual Number: GS-DB_UMW Issue: Second Edition, Revision C Issue Date: 06/14/2019 ublication istory Issue Date Description of Changes...
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User Manual Revision History BLANK PAGE H–2 DURA Drives Dynamic Braking User Manual – 2nd Ed., Rev.C – 06/14/2019 pulse...
Chapter 1: Overview and Component Specifications Manual Overview Overview of this Publication The dUra Dynamic Braking User Manual describes the installation, wiring, pUlse configuration, and operation of the dynamic braking unit and braking resistors as used with GS3 and GS4 series dUra AC Drives.
Chapter 1: Overview and Component Specifications Special Symbols When you see the “notepad” icon in the left-hand margin, the paragraph to its immediate right will be a special note. “ ” hen you see the exclamation mark icon in the left hand margin the paragraph to its immediate right Will be a Warning...
Chapter 1: Overview and Component Specifications Braking Duty Cycle Application of a dUra dynamic braking unit should take into account how often the pUlse motor will stop or decelerate during normal operation. The Duty Cycle is the percentage of time the brake is actually used during deceleration in comparison to the time elapsed between each start or acceleration of the motor.
Chapter 1: Overview and Component Specifications Overload Relay Overload Relay Purpose For safety purposes, install an external overload relay between the dynamic brake unit and the braking resistor. The thermal overload relay protects the braking resistor from damage due to frequent braking, or due to the braking unit operating excessively due to unusually high input voltage.
Chapter 1: Overview and Component Specifications Dynamic Braking Component Selection for DURApulse AC Drives The following table provides the selection information for the DURA dynamic braking pUlse units designed for use with GS3 and GS4 series AC drives. Braking Component Selection for GS3 DURApulse Drives GS3 AC D rive rAkinG...
Chapter 1: Overview and Component Specifications Braking Component Selection for GS4 DURApulse Drives GS4 AC D rive rAkinG omponent eleCtion 125% Braking Torque @ 10% Duty Cycle*** Max Braking Torque Motor Braking Braking Total Power Unit Resistor Drive Brake Resis- Total Model Brake...
Chapter 1: Overview and Component Specifications Dynamic Braking Unit Specifications The following table provides the specifications and applications for the dUra dynamic pUlse braking units designed for use with GS3 and GS4 series AC drives. ynAmiC rAkinG peCifiCAtionS Braking Unit Part Number 1DBU 2DBU 3DBU...
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Chapter 2: Component Installation and Dimensions Installation General Installation Guidelines Improper installation of the dynamic brake unit will greatly reduce its life. Be sure to observe the following precautions when selecting a mounting location. arning ailure to observe these precautions may damage the unit and void the Warranty •...
Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Operational Electrical Information The DURa AC Drive and Dynamic Braking Unit will both be energized at the same time pUlse when power is applied to the drive. (Please refer to the applicable DURa AC Drive User pUlse Manual (GS3_UMW or GS4_UMW) to determine the start and stop operation of the motor.) The Dynamic Braking Unit will monitor the internal DC bus voltage of the AC drive.
Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring DBU Voltage Jumper Settings The power source for the DURa dynamic braking unit is DC bus voltage from the +(P) pUlse and -(N) terminals of the GS drive. It is important to set the voltage selection jumper of the DURa dynamic braking unit accurately based on the input power of the GS drive before pUlse...
Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring DBU Master/Slave Jumper Settings The MASTER/SLAVE jumper on the DURa dynamic braking unit has a factory default pUlse setting as a MASTER. If the application of the DURa AC drive requires the use of more pUlse than one DBU, then the power terminals of the multiple units are wired in parallel and the first unit is set to MASTER while all remaining units are set to SLAVE.
Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Dynamic Braking Wiring Wiring Warnings and Notes o not proceed With any Wiring While poWer is applied to the circuit or While the drive or led( charge are on o prevent personal injury do not connect disconnect Wires or regulate the setting of the braking unit While poWer on o not touch the terminals of related Wiring and any...
Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Maximum Wiring Distances ire sizes and Wiring distances must comply With applicable electrical codes • From DURa AC Drive (GSx-xxxx) to Braking Resistor (GS-BR-xxxxxxx): 5m [16ft] pUlse • From DURa AC Drive (GSx-xxxx) to DURa Dynamic Braking Unit (GS-xDBU): 10m [33ft] pUlse pUlse...
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Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring DBU Wiring Terminal Specifications raking iring erminal Pecifications Braking Unit Models: GS-1DBU, GS-2DBU, GS-3DBU, GS-4DBU Circuit Terminal Mark Wire Size Screw Torque 10–12 AWG 15.6 in·lb Power Input Circuit +(P), -(N) [3.5–5.5 mm [18 kg·cm] 10–12 AWG 15.6 in·lb Braking Resistor...
Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Specific Braking Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram Index for GS3 Drives gs3 ac D riVe raking iring iagram nDex 230VAC Drive and Motor Voltage 460VAC Drive and Motor Voltage Motor Braking Braking Motor Braking Braking Power Unit Resistor...
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Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Wiring Diagram Index for GS4 Drives gs4 ac D riVe raking iring iagram nDex 230VAC Drive and Motor Voltage 460VAC Drive and Motor Voltage Motor Braking Braking Motor Braking Braking Power Unit Resistor Power Unit Resistor Drive...
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Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Wiring Diagram A: [Drive + 1 Resistor] For GS3 230VAC Drives For GS3 460VAC Drives Braking Unit Braking Resistor Braking Unit Braking Resistor AC Drive AC Drive Part # Part # Part # Part # Part # Part # GS3-21P0...
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Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Wiring Diagram C: [Drive + (2 Series + 2 Parallel) Resistors] For GS4 460VAC Drives Braking Unit Braking Resistor AC Drive Part # Part # Part # GS4-4040 0 4 GS-BR-1K0W016 C Thermal Overload Relay AC Drive O.L.
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Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Wiring Diagram E: [Drive + 1 DBU + (2 Series + 2 Parallel) Resistors] For GS4 460VAC Drives Braking Unit Braking Resistor AC Drive Part # Part # Part # GS4-4050 1 GS-4DBU 4 GS-BR-1K2W015 GS4-4060 1 GS-4DBU 4 GS-BR-1K5W013 Thermal Overload Relay...
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Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring H: [Drive + 2 DBUs + 4 Parallel Resistors/DBU] For GS4 460VAC Drives Braking Unit Braking Resistor AC Drive Part # Part # Part # GS4-4075 2 GS-3DBU 8 GS-BR-1K0W5P1 H Thermal Overload Relay Thermal Overload Relay + P - N ( ) ( )
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Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Wiring Diagram K: [Drive + 4 DBUs + 2 Series Resistors/DBU] For GS4 230VAC Drives Braking Unit Braking Resistor AC Drive Part # Part # Part # GS4-2100 4 GS-2DBU 8 GS-BR-1K2W3P9 K Thermal Overload Thermal Overload Thermal Overload Thermal Overload...
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Chapter 3: Component Configuration and Wiring Wiring Diagram N: [Drive + 1 DBU + (2 Series + 7 Parallel) Resistors/DBU] For GS4 460VAC Drives Braking Unit Braking Resistor AC Drive Part # Part # Part # GS4-4250 1 GS-7DBU 14 GS-BR-1K5W012 N Thermal Overload Relay AC Drive...
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