2.4.2Regeneration resistor (Dynamic Brake resistor)

The 2.5A and 5A MintDrives both have internally fitted regeneration resistors*. For 7.5A, 10A and 15A MintDrives, an external regeneration (Dynamic Brake) resistor must be installed to dissipate excess power from the internal DC bus during motor deceleration.

WARNING: A regeneration resistor may generate enough heat to ignite combustible materials. To avoid fire hazard, keep all combustible materials and flammable vapors away from the brake resistors.

 

 

 

Location

Connector X1, single or 2-part connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage

 

Resistor

 

 

 

 

 

 

power rating

 

 

 

MintDrive current rating

230VAC

115VAC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.5A

RG39

RG22

100W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R1

 

 

10A

RG10

RG4.7

320W

 

R2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15A

RG10

RG4.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2 - Baldor regeneration resistor catalog numbers

All the regeneration resistors listed in section D.1.4 on page 139 are completely assembled and enclosed in a IP21/NEMA 1 rated enclosure.

*Additional resistors connected to R1 and R2 will be connected in parallel with the internal resistor.

2.4.2.1Regeneration resistor mounting

The regeneration resistor should be mounted near the top of an enclosure to maximize heat dissipation. When the motor regenerates, the yellow DB On LED on the front panel of the MintDrive will illuminate while the voltage is exceeding the safe limit. See section D.1.4 on page 139.

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Baldor MN1274 06/2001 installation manual Regeneration resistor Dynamic Brake resistor, Regeneration resistor mounting