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Dynamic Braking
Care must be taken when using dynamic braking with gearmotors
connected to inertial type loads. Forces can be developed which
may be destructive to the gearing.
IMPORTANT: Dynamic braking is only for fast stopping and NOT
for holding a load.
IMPORTANT:
For motors rated 1/17 horsepower and lower, a
brake resistor is not necessary since the armature resistance is high
enough to stop the motor without demagnetization. Replace the
dynamic brake resistor with 12 gauge wire.
Dynamic Braking Circuit Cautions
Gearmotor Caution
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