Allen-Bradley 20B Original Instructions Manual
Allen-Bradley 20B Original Instructions Manual

Allen-Bradley 20B Original Instructions Manual

Powerflex dynamic braking resistor calculator

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Application Technique
Original Instructions
PowerFlex Dynamic Braking Resistor Calculator
Catalog Numbers 20A, 20B, 20F, 20G, 22A, 22B

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Understanding How Dynamic Braking Works
How Dynamic Braking Works
Explains the process of dynamic braking in induction motors, contrasting it with regeneration.
Dynamic Brake Components
Details the components of a dynamic brake system, including the chopper and resistor.
Determining Dynamic Brake Requirements
How to Determine Dynamic Brake Requirements
Outlines the process and information needed to calculate dynamic braking resistor requirements.
Example Calculation
Provides a step-by-step example of calculating dynamic brake resistor values for a specific motor.
Evaluating the PowerFlex 7-Class Internal Resistor
Evaluating the Capability of the Internal Dynamic Brake Resistor
Explains how to plot and interpret resistor power curves to check suitability.
PowerFlex 70 Power Curves
Presents graphical data for evaluating internal resistor performance for PowerFlex 70 drives.
PowerFlex 700 Power Curves
Presents graphical data for evaluating internal resistor performance for PowerFlex 700 drives.
How to Evaluate a PowerFlex 750-Series Internal Resistor
Describes the method for evaluating internal resistor capability for PowerFlex 750-series drives.
Selecting An External Resistor for PowerFlex 7-Class Drives
How to Select an External Dynamic Brake Resistor for PowerFlex 7-Class Drives
Guides the user through calculating necessary data for selecting an external resistor.
Protecting External Resistor Packages
Warns about risks and explains protection requirements for external dynamic brake resistor packages.
Select Resistor
Provides criteria and tables for selecting the appropriate external resistor bank.
Minimum Dynamic Brake Resistance
Table 2 - Minimum Dynamic Break Resistance 120V...240V
Lists minimum resistance values for external resistors for 120V-240V drives.
Table 3 - Minimum Dynamic Break Resistance 400V...690V (continued)
Lists minimum resistance values for external resistors for 400V-690V drives.

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