6 Technical Data
6.9 Braking resistances
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6.9 Braking resistances
Figure 83: Examples of DX-BR… brake resistor designs
The following tables provide examples of DX-BR… brake resistors rated for 
individual DC1 variable frequency drives. They are specified based on the 
“high duty” and “low duty” classification for intermittent braking with a cycle 
time t
C
 of 120 seconds and a pulse power P
Peak
 equal to maximum braking 
power P
max
 of the variable frequency drive with the rated motor output.
Load groups (simplified classification)
• Low duty: Low load with short braking duration and low duty factor 
(up to about 25 %), e.g., for horizontal conveyors and handling 
equipment for bulk cargo and general cargo, end carriages, sliding doors, 
and turbomachinery (centrifugal pumps, fans).
• High duty: High load with long braking duration and high duty factor 
(at least 30 %), e.g., for elevators, downhill conveyors, winders, 
centrifuges, flywheel motors, and large fans.
NOTICE
The specified minimum resistance R
Bmin
 must not be fallen 
below.
CAUTION
Brake resistors get extremely hot during operation!