Duty cycle

The duty cycle is a relative value that depends on the switch-on time (t_on) and the cycle time. Cycle times up to 120 sec. are used directly in the calculation. Should the cycle time exceed 120 sec., the maximum relevant cycle time of 120 sec. is used in the calculation.

Duty cycle 1:

Duty cycle 2:

Sample 1
T_on = 60 s
Cycle time = 280 s
Duty cycle = 50%

Sample 2
T_on = 40 s
Cycle time = 100 s
Duty cycle = 40 %

Further information of external brake resistors:

For further information on the configuration and diagnostics of external brake resistors, please refer to the function description of the servo drive AX5000: “Diagnostic of external brake resistors”.