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3.6. Brake / Mechanical Relay (TB206)
The relay output is typically used for automatic control of a fail-safe brake on a vertical axis. It can also be
used as a general purpose relay.
The brake output can be software configured; refer to the Ensemble Help file for more information (see topics
for the EnableBrakeControl
3.6.1. Brake Configuration Jumpers
The configuration of JP1
relay and connected at the Motor Feedback connector (J104), or for the brake to be connected at TB206.
Refer to
Section 3.6.3.
for more information.
JP1 is located on the -IO board (refer to
Table 3-17:
-IO Expansion Board Brake Jumper Configuration
Jumper
JP1
(1) default
3.6.2. Mechanical Relay Specifications
The user must verify that the application will be within the specifications of the Brake/Relay contacts. These
specifications are provided below in
Table 3-18:
Voltage and Current Specifications (TB206)
Relay K1 Contact Ratings
Maximum Switched Voltage
Maximum Switched Current
Maximum Carrying Current
Maximum Switched Power
N O T E : The maximum power that may be switched is voltage dependent.
Initial Contact Resistance
N O T E : Do not exceed Maximum Current or Maximum Power specifications.
1
EnableBrakeControl has replaced BrakeOnDriveDisable in software version 3.00.000.
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1
parameter and the BRAKE command).
(Table
3-17) allows either the Brake + or the Brake - output to be switched by the
Chapter
3).
Setting
1-2, 3-4
(1)
5-6, 7-8
1-3
Table
3-18.
150 VDC, 125 VAC
1A
1A
30 W (DC), 60 VA (AC)
50 milliohms max @ 10 mA, 6 VDC
Chapter 3
-IO Expansion Board
Description
Switch Brake +
Switch Brake -
Relay Only
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