DOC-0017-03-EN: AC15 Series - Hardware Installation Manual     
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Parker recommends the use of cubicle mount metal clad resistors and offer an optimised range, specified 
below: 
 
Power Rating 
Resistance 
Continuous Current 
 
It is recommended that a large safety margin be incorporated to ensure that the resistors are not 
overloaded.  
 
 Resistor Protection Devices 
Where a Dynamic Brake Resistor is used, Parker recommends the addition of a thermal overload switch 
(motor starter) or fuse (of aM type or equivalent), to be fitted in series with the resistor. This is to provide 
protection to the component: 
 
 
 
 
 
It is recommended the thermal overload switch / fuse is sized with a 10% margin greater than the 
theoretical continuous current. 
Where a fuse is used, consideration must also be taken to ensure that the peak current in the resistor is 
less than 6.3x the nominal fuse rating. 
Users should also be aware of the instantaneous power in the resistor. 
Note: The values mentioned above are general guidelines. The user should check the I*t curves in 
the component datasheet when sizing the correct protection device for the application. 
 
 
 
Braking 
Braking