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  1. 01-19-2009, 01:24 PM #1
    polaraligned
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    Do I need braking resistors?

    I am running 80V, into 21 in-lb motors.
    They are running a mill.

    Scott
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  2. 01-20-2009, 08:10 PM #2
    Xerxes
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    Try without braking resistors first. If you are getting overvoltage faults on drives, then add braking resistors.
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