Siemens SIMOTICS S-1FG1 Operating Instructions Manual page 47

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 3-3
Manual brake release is the manual opening of the spring-loaded brake using a removable
lever called the manual release lever. This releases the braking torque of the spring-operated
brake.
Note
Permissibility of manually releasing the brake
Before use, check that manual brake release is permissible in your specific system.
Unintended movement of the system or machine
Using the mechanical manual brake release, you can release the braking effect of the spring-
loaded brake. Unintended movements of the machine or system can result in death or serious
injuries.
• Mount the manual release lever so that it cannot be inadvertently actuated.
• Place the manual release lever in the vertical position to ensure the full effect of the brake.
• Mount the manual release lever first for releasing the spring-loaded brake.
• Carefully ensure that the machine or system cannot result in any injury when releasing the
• Immediately shut down the machine or system if the manual release lever cannot be placed
• Only restart the system when it is absolutely guaranteed that the manual brake release
• In normal operation, remove the manual release lever.
SIMOTICS S-1FG1 servo geared motor
Operating Instructions, 12/2022, A5E47360747B/RS-AC
Manual release lever
Spring-loaded brake with manual release lever
WARNING
Remove the manual release lever.
spring-loaded brake.
in the vertical position.
functions perfectly.
Description
3.6 Mounting and options
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