Duty cycle

The duty cycle is a relative value that depends on the switch-on time (ton) 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:

Example 1
ton = 60 s
Cycle time = 280 s
Duty cycle = 50%

Example 2
ton = 40 s
Cycle time = 100 s
Duty cycle = 40%

Duty cycle 3:

Further information on diagnostics for external braking resistors
can be found at:

Information on the configuration and diagnostics of external braking resistors
can be found in the function manual of the AX5000 servo drive at: "Diagnostics for external braking resistors".