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Elevator Core Reference Guide

Brake Transistor

Internal Brake Transistor

All models of the drive have an Internal Brake Transistor (sometimes referred to as a Brake Chopper) fitted as standard that automatically enables when the regenerative energy from the load reaches a pre-determined level as shown below:

Drive Voltage Rating

Brake Transistor Turn-On Voltage

Brake Transistor Turn-Off Voltage

Single and 3 Phase 230V

390Vdc

378Vdc

3 Phase 400V

780Vdc

756Vdc

Note

The brake transistor will ONLY turn on while the drive is running. If the levels are reached while the drive is stopped or inhibited the brake transistor WILL NOT turn on preventing the brake transistor from burning out.