DC link components 
7.3 Braking resistors 
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SINAMICS S120 Combi 
Manual, (GH9), 07/2016, 6SL3097-4AV00-0BP5 
 
Table 7- 13  Technical data for braking resistors that have no thermostatic switch 
Rated power P
n
  kW  0.3  1.5 
max
Max. energy consumption E
max
 
Power cable connection  Included in scope of delivery; 
2
Screw terminal 
1)
, 4 mm
2
 
Degree of protection according 
IP54  IP20 
1)
The MC500 or MC800 motor cable should be used as connecting cable.
Figure 7-14  Duty cycle for braking resistors 
T [s] period duration of braking duty cycle 
A [s] load duration 
P
n
 [W] continuous braking power of braking resistor 
P
max
 [W] peak braking power of the braking resistor 
Table 7- 14  Duty cycles for Braking Module Booksize