Brake (Pre-defined Variable)

Purpose: Output function to indicate when the motor is not powered and a mechanical brake is needed to hold the motor.

 

Syntax: x = Brake

 

Type: Integer, Mappable Output Function, Read-Only

Range: 0 or 1

 

Guidelines: 0 = the motor is powered and the brake should be off

 1 = the mechanical brake should engage

 

 To insure that a mechanical brake is engaged when a drive's control power is removed, the Brake function should be mapped active high to a BDIO pin.