Load-Produced Negative Torque; Motor Braking - Toshiba vlp technology P9 ASD Installation & Operation Manual

Load-Produced Negative Torque

When the ASD is used with a load that produces negative torque (an overhauling load), the over-voltage
or over-current protective functions of the ASD may cause nuisance tripping.
To minimize the undesirable effects of negative torque, the dynamic braking system may be used. The
dynamic braking system converts the regenerated energy into heat that is dissipated using a braking
resistor. The braking resistor must be suitably matched to the load. Dynamic braking is very effective in
reducing the DC bus voltage during a momentary over-voltage condition.
If under extreme conditions the dynamic braking system or a component of this system were to fail, the
dynamic braking resistor may experience an extended over-current condition. The DBR circuit was
designed to dissipate excessive amounts of heat and if the extended over-current condition were allowed
to exceed the circuit parameters, this condition could result in a fire hazard.
To combat this condition, the 3-phase input may be connected using contactors that are configured to open
in the event of an extended DBR over-current condition or an internal circuit failure. Using a thermal
sensor and/or overload protection as the 3-phase input contactor drive signal, the contactors will open and
remove the 3-phase input power in the event of an extended DBR over-current or system over-voltage
condition. See
with the P9 ASD.

Motor Braking

The motor may continue to rotate and coast to a stop after being shut off due to the inertia of the load. If an
immediate stop is required, a braking system should be used. The two most common types of motor
braking systems used with the ASD are DC Injection Braking and Dynamic Braking.
For further information on braking systems, see
on pg. 141.
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CAUTION
Dynamic Braking Protection on pg. 283 for more information on using dynamic braking
DC Injection Braking on pg. 129
P9 ASD Installation and Operation Manual
and Dynamic Braking