PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 5015-BEBRXT - Kinetix 5000 Series External Brake Resistor Module
This component is an external brake resistor module engineered for integration with ALLEN BRADLEY Kinetix 5000 series servo drive systems. It provides controlled dissipation of regenerative energy generated by decelerating servo motors, preventing DC bus overvoltage conditions. Essential for applications involving high inertia loads or frequent braking cycles, this module ensures stable and reliable operation of precision motion control systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Kinetix 5000 Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: External Brake Resistor Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL POWER DISSIPATION: Typically ranges from 50W to 1.5kW continuous, with higher peak ratings
- RESISTANCE: Typically ranges from 20 Ohms to 200 Ohms, dependent on drive and application
- VOLTAGE RATING: Compatible with Kinetix 5000 DC bus voltages, typically 325VDC to 650VDC peak
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, enclosed panel-mount design
- TERMINATION: Screw terminals for power and control connections
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION: Direct connection to designated brake resistor terminals on Kinetix 5000 series servo drives
- MONITORING: Often includes provisions for thermal overload protection, monitored by the connected drive
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20 (typical for internal panel components)
- COOLING METHOD: Natural convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: DIN rail or panel mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: ALLEN BRADLEY Kinetix 5100, Kinetix 5300, Kinetix 5500, and Kinetix 5700 servo drive systems
- APPLICATIONS: High-inertia motion control, vertical axis applications, rapid deceleration cycles in robotics, material handling, packaging machinery, and machine tool industries.