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CPP-A12V80A-SA-USB Technical Reference
12.6 ElectroCraft Braking Module Assembly
A Braking Module is used to divert regenerative energy from the motor and servo drive into the braking
resistor during deceleration. The braking module will turn On when the drive side voltage increases 2 to 3
VDC above the power supply input voltage and shunt the excess voltage to ground through the internal
braking resistor preventing overvoltage faults in the servo drive. A blocking diode in the Braking Module
prevents the excess voltage from feeding back to the power supply. As the drive “regenerates”, the
module will cycle On and Off to dispose of the excess energy through the brake resistor. Care should be
taken to ensure the brake resistor is not mounted next to any flammable material, as it could get hot. This
braking module will also allow the user to attach a high wattage braking resistor externally.
The braking module is designed to be connected between the CPP-A12V80A-SA-USB connector J1 and
the power supply. For full and complete data including proper connection information please refer to the
ElectroCraft Braking Module datasheet available at ElectroCraft website.
Figure 30: ElectroCraft braking module