4.14.2 DC Braking After Start
This start mode supplies a DC voltage for a set amount of time to provide DC braking
before an inverter starts to accelerate a motor. If the motor continues to rotate due to
its inertia, DC braking will stop the motor, allowing the motor to accelerate from a
stopped condition. DC braking can also be used with a mechanical brake connected
to a motor shaft, if a constant torque is required after the mechanical brake is released.
The function to start after DC braking will not operate if the control mode is set to IM
Sensorless.
0-Rated Current of
Inverter/Rated
Current of Motor x
100%
The amount of DC braking required is based on the motor’s rated current. If the DC
braking resistance is too high or brake time is too long, the motor may overheat or be
damaged. The maximum value of the amount of applied DC is limited to the inverter rated
current.