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braking resistor

Term : braking resistor

What is 'braking resistor'? What does 'braking resistor' mean?

Definition

A resistor that is connected to a DC intermediate circuit of an Inverter to consume the electric energy that is returned from a motor to the Inverter for dynamic braking. Braking is to convert the rotating energy of a motor into a heat instantly to control the rotating speed.

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