Integration into TwinCAT

Integration into TwinCAT 1:

The brake module can be integrated in the TwinCAT System Manager as a completely normal I/O device (1) and is parameterized (3) with the TCDrive Manager (2).

Configuration in the TC Drive Manager

Power Management

Integration into TwinCAT 2:

Pos.

Name

 

Pos.

Name

1

Power management

 

6

Activation / deactivation of the internal brake resistor

2

Mains voltage selection

 

7

External brake resistor parameter list

3

Phase monitoring (deactivate for single-phase mains)

 

8

0 = Deactivation of the external brake resistor
(not recommended)
1 = Standard energy management with external
brake resistor
2 = Energy management with external
      brake resistor (standalone)

4

Delay time until the phase monitoring responds (activate if mains is unclean)

 

9

Enabling / disabling the fan of the external brake resistor and setting the switching thresholds Switch on Level: Percentage specification of the rated capacity value of the external brake resistor.Switch on Temp.: Max. temperature value for the external brake resistor in "°C".

5

Internal brake resistor parameter list