MOTOR BRAKES

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

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Brake Operation
The standard NORD motor brake is “spring-set”. When pow-
er is removed and the brake is de-energized (power-off), the
brake springs exert a force against the armature plate in
turn preventing the brake rotor (or brake disc) from rotat-
ing. When the brake coil is energized (power-on), a magnetic
field builds and pulls the armature plate across the air gap to
the brake casing, which releases the brake rotor and allows
the motor shaft to rotate.

Figure 1: Basic Brake Operation

General Instructions
This manual describes general operating and maintenance
guidelines for a majority of brake products shipped by NORD
Gear. This instruction manual is not intended to include a
comprehensive listing of all details or procedures required
for installation, operation and maintenance.

Brakes covered in this manual are manufactured by PRECIMA.

Please feel free to contact NORD with any questions about
the supplied brake components.
NORD brakes are DC voltage brakes and in most instances
Safety Notice
are supplied with a motor mounted brake rectifier for easy
Only qualified personnel should attempt installation, opera- connections to AC power. AC power is taken directly from
tion and maintenance of NORD brakes. Read this manual in the power line or from the terminal block of the motor and
its entirety before operating, commissioning, servicing, or as- converted to DC by the supplied rectifier.
sembling the motor brake. If you have a question about a
procedure or are uncertain about any detail, seek clarifica-
tion and DO NOT PROCEED! IMPORTANT NOTE
If the motor is connected to a frequency inverter, soft start,
DANGER or is a two-speed motor, the AC power must be supplied to
the brake rectifier separately from the motor power.
• This equipment contains high electrical voltage.
Remove and lockout all power from the electric motor
and brake before any work is completed on the brake. Advantages
• The user is responsible for conforming to all national • Each NORD motor frame size has a number of brake sizes
and local electrical and safety codes. Wiring practices, available, with different torque capacities.
proper grounding, disconnects, and over current • Brake torque adjustments are possible by changing the
protection, are of particular importance. brake spring combinations. In addition, brake sizes from
• Make certain the load is supported when servicing the 5-40 Nm (3.7-30 lb-ft) are typically supplied with an addi-
brake. Removing power from the brake or removing tional spanner-nut adjustment on the back of the brake.
the brake from the motor will release the load, which • NORD brakes provide a high degree of safety because
may cause severe injury or death. when power is removed the brake will automatically set to
• Failure to follow proper procedures and precautions hold the load.
may result in severe bodily injury or death. • The brake rotor or brake disc is environmentally safe and
asbestos-free.
• The connection between the rectifier and the brake coil is
completed at the factory and the brake air-gap is factory-
set but can be adjusted in the event of wear.

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General Selection Considerations Table 1a: Brake Torque Reduction - Spring Removal

As indicated in the NORD catalog, each NORD motor can be "Brake Size" 7 Springs 5 Springs 3 Springs
supplied with a number of brake torque sizes. [Nm] [lb-ft] [Nm] [lb-ft] [Nm] [lb-ft]
BRE 5 5 3.7 3.5 2.6 2 1.5
NORD relies on the equipment builder to specify appropriate
brake sizing for their application, while giving consideration BRE10 10 7.4 7 5.2 4 3.0
to the following: BRE20 20 14.8 14 10.3 8 5.9
BRE40 40 29.5 28 20.7 17 12.5
• For most applications, we advise sizing the brake to 1.5 - 2
BRE60 60 44.3 43 31.7 26 19.2
times the motor rated torque.
BRE100 100 73.8 70 51.6 42 31.0
• For vertical applications, it may be advisable to size the
brake size up to 3 times the motor rated torque. BRE150 150 111 107 78.9 65 47.9

• For some applications, it may be necessary to specify a On brake sizes 5-150 Nm (3.7-111 lb-ft) full brake torque is
reduced brake torque setting to prevent excessive peak achieved with all (7) springs. The brake springs are placed
load conditions developed at the reducer output. in such a manner where there are (3) inner and (4) outer
• On travel drive applications, excessive brake torque may springs. When adjusting the brake torque, start by removing
lead to wheel skid; in addition on crane applications excess the outer springs at opposite corners to prevent uneven
hoist-cable swing can result. brake wear.

Table 1b: Brake Torque Reduction - Spring Removal

IMPORTANT NOTE
"Brake Size" 8 Springs 6 Springs 4 Springs
• Brake torque - The brake torque is measured with a
[Nm] [lb-ft] [Nm] [lb-ft] [Nm] [lb-ft]
mean friction radius of the brake pad surface with a
circumferential speed of 1m/sec (197 fpm). BRE250 250 184 187 138 125 92
• Brake torque tolerance - For different applications and BRE400 400 295 300 221 200 148
operating conditions, brake torque can vary from BRE800 800 590 600 443 400 295
+40/-20% compared to the rated brake torque.
BRE1200 1200 885 900 664 600 443
• Hoisting (lifting/lowering) applications - must have the
brake wired for fast response (DC-switching) On brake sizes 250-1200 Nm (184-885 lb-ft) full brake torque
• Initial operation & wear-in period - In new condition, is achieved with all (8) springs. The brake springs are placed
the brake will have a reduced torque of up to 30%. in such a manner where there are (4) inner and (4) outer
In order to achieve full rated brake torque, a short run- springs. When adjusting the brake torque, start by removing
in period is required. The run in time will vary the outer springs at opposite corners to prevent uneven
depending on system loads. brake wear.
• The brake rotor or brake pad - must be protected against
foreign matter, oil and grease. Contaminants of this type Table 2: Spanner Nut Adjustment
can greatly influence wear and reduce breaking torque.
“Brake Torque Max. Minimum
Size" Reduction* Turns Torque
Brake Torque Adjustment
[Nm] [lb-ft] [Nm] [lb-ft]
Brake torque adjustments are possible by changing the brake BRE 5 0.2 0.15 6 0.8 0.59
spring combinations or by removing springs (Table 1). BRE10 0.2 0.15 12 1.6 1.18
In addition, brake sizes from 5-40 Nm (3.7-30 lb-ft) are typi- BRE20 0.3 0.22 12 4.4 3.25
cally supplied with a threaded adjustment nut or spanner nut BRE40 1 0.74 9 8.0 5.90
to allow for additional fine torque adjustments of the brake.
The braking torque can be adjusted by unscrewing the span-  With the minimum number of springs and
ner nut a number of turns or “clicks” with a spanner wrench maximum number of turns to the spanner nut.
(Table 2). * Per each turn of the spanner nut
Brake sizes from 5-40 Nm (3.7-30 lb-ft) are typically supplied
with a threaded adjustment nut or spanner nut. Additional
fine torque adjustment can be made by unscrewing the span-
ner nut a number of turns or “clicks” with a spanner wrench.

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Brake Control Rectifiers Rectifier Types [Ctd.]

NORD brake control rectifiers convert AC voltage to DC volt- PMG 500 Push-Hybrid rectifier [PMG]:
age. Rectifiers are used because most applications require A fast-acting or push-hybrid brake rectifier provides an ini-
AC voltage to power the motor, but DC power is required tial “push” in the form of a timed full-wave brake-release
to power the brake and DC power is not typically available. function, which is then followed by a continuous half-wave
NORD brake motors typically include the rectifier located in- brake-holding function. There are two ways to apply these
side the terminal box. rectifiers as follows:

Rectifier Advantages • “Overexcitation” of the brake coil provides faster brake

release or improved cycling capacity. The DC voltage of the
• Individual power source for each brake. brake coil is determined based upon using a half-wave
• Compact size, mounted inside the terminal box. rectifier. The output voltage is 45% of the input voltage
• Multiple types, voltage options and release/engagement (VDC = 0.45 x VAC).
modes available.
• Mountable in a separate control cabinet. • “Reducer-Power Holding” of the brake coil maintains the
• Integral protection against voltage spikes. brake in a released state by using only 25% of the power
needed for the initial brake release. This results in very
Table
Model3: Rectifier
Type Types and
Part No.Ratings
Color Input Rated
fast brake stopping. The DC voltage of the brake coil is
Voltage Current determined based upon using a full-wave rectifier. The
VAC ± 10% ADC output voltage is 90% of the input voltage.
(40°C) (75°C) (VDC = 0.90 x VAC).
GVE20L Full-wave 19141000 Black 110-275 1.5 1.0 NORD offers additional fast-acting rectifiers besides the PMG
GVE20V Full-wave 19141030 Black 110-275 1.5 1.0 500. For additional details please reference User Manual
GHE40L Half-wave 19141010 Yellow 200-480 2.0 1.0 U35100 – Fast Acting Brake Rectifiers.
GHE40V Half-wave 19141040 Yellow 200-480 2.0 1.0
GHE50L Half-wave 19141020 Gray 200-575 2.0 1.0 NOTICE
GHE50V Half-wave 19141050 Gray 200-575 2.0 1.0
In order to prevent rapid wear, the PMG 500 rectifier is
GUE40V Dual-wave 19140300 Black 190-460 0.7 0.5 required when utilizing the larger 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) and
PMG500 Push-Hybrid 19140200 Black 200-500 4.0 2.8 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) twin-rotor brakes. The PMG 500 rec-
Rectifier electronics are sealed for moisture-protection; electronics on models end- tifier is wired to “overexcite” the brake during its initial
ing with the suffix “V” are resin-encapsulated to provide added protection if water release.
should get into the motor terminal box.

Rectifier Types Brake Switching Options

Full-wave rectifier [GVE]: The rectifiers discussed in this manual can be wired to allow
A rectifier in which both the positive and negative half-cycles brake switching at either the AC power source (input) or the
of the AC input signal are rectified to produce a uni-direction- DC power source (output).
al DC current supply to the load or the brake. The output volt-
age is 90% of the input voltage (VDC = 0.90 x VAC). • AC switching allows the brake rectifier to be powered
directly from the motor’s terminal block with no additional
Half-wave rectifier [GHE]: wiring. However, this provides a slower brake stopping
time due to the additional time needed to de-energize or
A rectifier in which only alternate half-cycles of the AC input collapse the motor’s magnetic field.
signal are rectified to produce a uni-directional DC current
supply to the load or the brake. The output voltage is 45% of • DC switching directly interrupts the current flow in the DC
the input voltage (VDC = 0.45 x VAC). circuit of the brake rectifier. This method of brake switch-
ing guarantees faster brake stopping or brake engage-
Dual Wave Rectifier [GUE] ment times.
A rectifier that can be wired as either a full-wave rectifier or a
half-wave rectifier depending upon how it is connected to the
AC input signal. WARNING
When the moving system undergoes a change in height
IMPORTANT NOTE (such as in a lift or incline conveyor application) or if the
system tends to speed up or overhaul during normal oper-
If the motor is connected to a frequency inverter, soft start, ation, then DC-switching of the brake is required in order
or is a two-speed motor, then seperate AC power must be to prevent excessive load movement, drift or falling loads
supplied to the brake rectifier. during stopping.

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GVE RECTIFIER
P

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GHE RECTIFIER
GHE RECTIFIER
Figure 2.1: GVE/GHE Dimensions Figure 3.1: GUE Dimensions
P
PMG 500 0.24 in
6.0 mm
P
0.14 in
0.14 in 3.5 mm
3.5 mm 0.14 in
+ 0.14 in 3.5 mm
3.5 mm

0.20 in
0.20 in 5.0 mm
5.0 mm
1.50 in 1.95 in
GPE RECTIFIER PMG 500 38.0 mm PMG 500
49.5 mm

+ +

GPU RECTIFIER 1.06 in

27.0 mm 0.75 in
19.0 mm

GPERECTIFIER
GPU RECTIFIER 2.34 in 1.54 in RECTIFIER
GPE
GPU RECTIFIER
0.12 in
59.5 mm 39.0 mm 3.0 mm
1.89 in 1.46 in 0.16 in
48.0 mm 37.0 mm 4.0 mm

PMG 500
Figure 2.2: GVE/GHE Braking Methods Figure 3.2: GVE/GHE Braking Methods
+
STANDARD STOPPING STANDARD STOPPING
AC-SWITCHING AC-SWITCHING
PMG 500
* H
BRAKING
BRAKING
PMG 500

H
BRAKING
+ METHOD + METHOD
H METHOD10 or 20 460V 230V OV
~ ~ ~
205V= 10 or 20
10 or 20 *
*
GPU RECTIFIER
or
GPU RECTIFIER GPU RECTIFIER

1&2 3&4 5&6 1B & 2 3&4 5&6

AC BRAKE VOLTAGE JUMPER DC BRAKE AC BRAKE VOLTAGE JUMPER DC BRAKE

FAST STOPPING FAST STOPPING

DC-SWITCHING DC-SWITCHING
BRAKING
BRAKINGBRAKING
GVE/GHE RECTIFIER METHOD
GVE/GHE RECTIFIER METHOD
GVE/GHE RECTIFIER METHOD15 or 25 460V 230V OV 205V= 15 or 25
~ ~ ~

15 or 25

AC BRAKE
AC BRAKE VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE or
AC BRAKE
1&2 3&4 5&6 1&2 3&4 5&6
VOLTAGE
AC BRAKE VOLTAGE NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT DC BRAKE AC BRAKE VOLTAGE NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT DC BRAKE

* The normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD it must close at the same * The normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD it must close at the same
time power is supplied to the brake. The contact must be capable of switching time power is supplied to the brake. The contact must be capable of switching
inductive loads and/or be rated at IEC AC3. inductive loads and/or be rated at IEC AC3.

Braking Break Release Brake Engage Power Source Braking Break Release Brake Engage Power Source
Method (Start) (Stop) Method (Start) (Stop)
Standard Motor Standard Motor
10 Standard 10 Standard
(AC-Switching) terminals (AC-Switching) terminals
Fast Motor Fast Motor
15 Standard 15 Standard
(DC-switching) terminals (DC-switching) terminals
Standard Separate Standard Separate
20 Standard 20 Standard
(AC-Switching) power (AC-Switching) power
Fast Separate Fast Separate
25 Standard 25 Standard
(DC-switching) power (DC-switching) power

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Figure 4.1: PMG 500 Dimensions Figure 4.2: PMG 500 Braking Methods

STANDARD STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING)

2.60
BRAKING
2.17 METHOD

0.31
PMG 500

0.16
0.39 30 or 45

GPE+RECTIFIER
Ø 0.17

1.81
~&~ +&- &
AC BRAKE VOLTAGE DC BRAKE JUMPER

FAST & VERY FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

BRAKING
GPU RECTIFIER METHOD
0.73

PMG 500 35 or 50

PMG 500 Push-Hybrid Rectifier ~&~ +&- * &

The PMG 500 rectifier provides an initial “push” the form of AC BRAKE VOLTAGE DC BRAKE NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT
a timed full-wave brake-release function, which is then fol- * The

normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD it must close at the same
time power is supplied to the brake. The contact must be capable of switching
lowed by a continuous half-wave brake-holding function. inductive loads and/or be rated at IEC AC3.

GPU RECTIFIER
• In order to prevent rapid wear, the PMG 500 rectifier is Braking Break Release Brake Engage BRAKING Power
required when utilizing the larger 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) - and Method (Start) H (Stop) METHODSource
1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) twin-rotor brakes. 30
Fast Standard 10 or 20Motor
(Overecitation) (AC Switching) terminals
• The PMG 500 rectifier is wired to “overexcite” the brake
Fast Fast Motor
during its initial release. The DC voltage of the brake coil is 35
(Overecitation) (DC Switching) terminals
determined based upon using a half-wave rectifier.
Fast Standard Seperate
45
(Overecitation) (AC Switching) power
In some applications the PMG rectifier may be used for
Fast Fast BRAKINGSeperate
“Reduced Power Holding” or very fast brake engagement (See 50 GVE/GHE (DC
(Overecitation) RECTIFIER
Switching) METHOD power
user manual U35100 for details).
15 or 25

IMPORTANT NOTE
If the motor is connected to an AC drive, soft start, or is a AC BRAKE
two-speed motor, the AC power must be supplied to the VOLTAGE
brake rectifier seperately from the motor power.

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BRAKE SIZE: BRE 5 BRAKE TORQUE: 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) max. BRAKE SIZE: BRE 10 BRAKE TORQUE: 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) max.
NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC
Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω] Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω]
19010212 - - - - 22 24 0.92 26.0 19020222 - - - - 28 24 1.17 20.6
19010912 230 0.09 115 0.19 22 105 0.21 500 19020922 230 0.14 115 0.28 33 105 0.32 332
19011902 400 0.05 200 0.11 22 180 0.12 1475 19021902 400 0.07 200 0.15 29 180 0.16 1100
19011912 460 0.05 230 0.10 22 205 0.11 1900 19021922 460 0.06 230 0.11 26 205 0.13 1620
19012212 500 0.04 250 0.08 21 225 0.09 2450 19022222 500 0.06 250 0.12 30 225 0.13 1700
19012512 575 0.04 - - 22 250 0.09 2850 19022522 575 0.05 - - 27 250 0.11 2323

BRAKE SIZE: BRE20 BRAKE TORQUE: 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) max. BRAKE SIZE: BRE40 BRAKE TORQUE: 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) max.
NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC
Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω] Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω]
19030222 - - - - 34 24 1.42 16.9 19040232 - - - - 41 24 1.69 14.2
19030922 230 0.18 115 0.35 41 105 0.39 270 19040932 230 0.21 115 0.42 49 105 0.46 226
19031922 400 0.09 200 0.17 34 180 0.19 950 19041902 400 0.11 200 0.22 45 180 0.25 723
19031932 460 0.07 230 0.13 30 205 0.15 1391 19041922 460 0.11 230 0.22 50 205 0.24 840
19032222 500 0.07 250 0.15 36 225 0.16 1391 19042232 500 0.09 250 0.18 44 225 0.20 1150
19032522 575 0.06 - - 35 250 0.14 1780 19042532 575 0.08 - - 44 250 0.18 1425

BRAKE SIZE: BRE 60 BRAKE TORQUE: 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) max. BRAKE SIZE: BRE 100 BRAKE TORQUE: 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) max.
NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC
Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω] Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω]
19050252 - - - - 52 24 2.18 11.0 19060252 - - - - 80 24 3.33 7.2
19050952 230 0.27 115 0.54 63 105 0.60 174 19060952 230 0.39 115 0.79 92 105 0.88 120
19051902 400 0.13 200 0.27 54 180 0.30 602 19061902 400 0.21 200 0.42 83 180 0.46 390
19051952 460 0.12 230 0.25 57 205 0.28 740 19061952 460 0.20 230 0.40 91 205 0.44 464
19052252 500 0.10 250 0.20 50 225 0.22 1004 19062252 500 0.16 250 0.32 79 225 0.35 643
19052552 575 0.09 - - 48 250 0.19 1300 19062552 575 0.14 - - 79 250 0.31 795

BRAKE SIZE: BRE 150 BRAKE TORQUE: 150 Nm (110 lb-ft) max. BRAKE SIZE: BRE 250 BRAKE TORQUE: 250 Nm (185 lb-ft) max.
NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC
Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω] Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω]
19070252 - - - - 77 24 3.20 7.5 19080252 - - - - 99 24 4.14 5.8
19070952 230 0.39 115 0.79 92 105 0.88 120 19080952 230 0.51 115 1.03 120 105 1.14 92
19071902 400 0.18 200 0.36 73 180 0.40 445 19081902 400 0.27 200 0.54 108 180 0.60 300
19071952 460 0.15 230 0.31 70 205 0.34 600 19081952 460 0.24 230 0.49 111 205 0.54 380
19072252 500 0.15 250 0.30 76 225 0.34 670 19082252 500 0.20 250 0.40 100 225 0.44 507
19072552 575 0.14 - - 76 250 0.30 825 19081962 575 0.17 - - 95 250 0.38 655

BRAKE SIZE: BRE 400 BRAKE TORQUE: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) max. BRAKE SIZE: BRE 800 BRAKE TORQUE: 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) max. 
NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC
Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω] Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω]
19092252 - - - - 144 24 6.00 4.0 19094252 - - - - 144 24 6.00 4.0
19092952 230 0.62 115 1.24 145 105 1.38 76 19094952 230 0.62 - - 145 105 1.38 76
19093902 400 0.35 200 0.70 141 180 0.78 230 19095902 400 0.27 - - 108 180 0.60 300
19093952 460 0.31 230 0.62 140 205 0.68 300 19095902 460 0.31 - - 140 205 0.68 300
19093962 500 0.29 250 0.57 143 225 0.63 355 19095962 500 0.29 - - 143 225 0.63 355
19093972 575 0.26 - - 142 250 0.57 440

BRAKE SIZE: BRE 1200 BRAKE TORQUE: 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) max. 
NORD Half-Wave Full-Wave PC VC IC RC
NOTICE
Brake P/N [VAC] [AAC] [VAC] [AAC] [W] [VDC] [ADC] [Ω] The PMG500 rectifier is required when utilizing the larger 800 Nm (590 lb-ft)
19099802 230 0.62 - - 145 105 1.38 76 - and 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) twin-rotor brakes. In order to prevent rapid wear,
NORD recommends using the PMG500 rectifier to “overexcite” the brake
19099902 400 0.27 - - 108 180 0.60 300 during its release. The brake coil should be sized utilizing the PMG rectifier
19099902 460 0.31 - - 140 205 0.68 300 like a half-wave rectifier.

Half-Wave [VAC] = AC supply voltage with half-wave rectifier Pc [W] = Power to brake coil
Half-Wave [AAC] = AC supply current to half-wave rectifier Vc [VDC] = DC brake coil voltage (range -30% to +10%)
Full-Wave [VAC] = DC supply voltage with full-wave rectifier Ic [ADC] = DC current top brake coil
Full-Wave [AAC] = AC supply current to full-wave rectifier Rc [V] = Brake coil resistance (±5%)

 When used as a stopping brake, evaluation of brake work is essential. Brake coil data based upon ambient conditions of 20°C (68°F).
 Designed as a holding brake or emergency stop brake only.

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General Maintenance Brake Hand-Lever Installation and Adjustment

Brake Air Gap Figure 6

In order to obtain optimal brake performance and maximum Direction of

brake life, it is necessary to periodically check and reset the hand release
brake air gap. As the brake rotor wears and decreases in
thickness, the air gap will increase. If the air gap is too large,
the brake coil may not have enough magnetic force to pull Hand lever
the metal armature disc across the gap and the brake will
drag.
Brake Housing

IMPORTANT NOTE
Bolt
When a complete brake motor is supplied by NORD, the
air gap is already set at the factory. If the brake is ordered Washer
as a part, the air gap must be set in the field. All brake air
gap adjustments must be made with the brake assembled Spring
onto the motor and power off (brake engaged).

Hand Release Lever (HL)

Pins
It is common to supply the NORD brake with a hand release
lever assembly. The hand release lever allows the brake to be
manually released without requiring that the brake be ener- y
gized with voltage. The lever has a spring return that allows Hand Lever Air Gap
the brake to be hand released and returned automatically to
its set position. The handle of the hand release lever can be 1. Place the hand-lever over the brake housing (as shown)
unscrewed for easy removal. and align the pins.
Figure 5 2. Screw the bolts with washer and spring into the pins.
3. Using a feeler gage, adjust the hand-lever air gap per Table 5.

Table 5: Hand-Lever Air Gap Setting

Brake Dimension “y”  Brake Dimension “y” 
Size [mm] [in] Size [mm] [in]
BRE 5 1 0.040 BRE 100 1.2 0.047
BRE 10 1 0.040 BRE 150 1.2 0.047
BRE 20 1 0.040 BRE 250 1.5 0.059
BRE 40 1 0.040 BRE 400 1.5 0.059
BRE 60 1 0.040 BRE 800 1.5 0.059
BRE 1200 1.5 0.059
 Tolerance: + 0.008 in [+ 0.2 mm]

IMPORTANT NOTE IMPORTANT NOTE

When a brake motor with hand-lever is supplied by NORD, When setting the hand-lever gap or dimension “y” the
Por air
both the hand lever Palanca de Liberación
gap and brake air gap are set at magnetic brake coil housing and the anchor plate must be
the factory. When ordered as parts, proper hand-lever and kept uniform all around.
air gap adjustments must be made in the field. Hand-lever
adjustments must always be made prior to assembling the
brake to the motor. All brake air gap adjustments must
IMPORTANT NOTE
be made with the brake assembled to the motor and the • To assure proper assembly and proper functioning of
power off (brake engaged). the brake, the hand-lever must be assembled to the
brake, and the hand-lever air gap must be adjusted,
before the brake is assembled to the motor.
• Once adjusted properly, the hand-lever air gap setting
should not be altered, even when readjusting the air
gap setting.

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Setting the Brake Air Gap Procedure

NORD spring-loaded brakes are virtually maintenance free. 1. Loosen the fixing screws that attach the brake to the
However, the air-gap of the brake rotor or brake disc must motor’s end-shield by approximately half a turn. The brake
be periodically checked and adjusted. If necessary, the worn assembly may be further loosened by turning the setting
brake rotor must be replaced. Table 6 serves as guide to check bolts or hollow screws counter- clockwise into the brake
and set the brake air gap as needed. coil housing.

2. The desired nominal air-gap for each brake size is

IMPORTANT NOTE displayed in Table 6. In the course of making adjustments,
the air gap measurement must be checked in several places
When a complete brake motor is supplied by NORD, the using a feeler gauge. The feeler gauge should be
air gap is already set at the factory. If the brake is ordered positioned between the armature plate and the brake coil
as a part, the air gap must be set in the field. All brake air housing as indicated in Figure 7.
gap adjustments must be made with the brake assembled
to the motor and the power off (brake engaged). 3. Decreasing or Increasing the air gap can be accomplished
per the following instructions:
The brake air gap is checked by placing a feeler gage be-
tween metal anchor plate and the brake coil housing as Decreasing the Air Gap – To decrease the air gap, turn the
shown in Figure 6. This procedure is identical even for the setting bolts or hollow screws counter-clockwise while
larger BRE800 and BRE1200 twin rotor brakes. securing the fixing screws; alternatively, turn the fixing
screws clockwise while securing the setting bolts or
Figure 7 – Setting the Brake Air Gap hollow-screws.

ARMATURE AIR GAP Increasing the Air Gap – To increase the air gap, turn the
PLATE
setting bolts or hollow screws clockwise while securing the
MOTOR FIXING
fixing screws; alternatively, turn the fixing screws counter-
END SHIELD SCREW clockwise, while securing the setting bolts or hollow screws.
SETTING BOLT
(HOLLOW SCREW)
4. Re-tighten the fixing screws to the proper torque as
indicated in Table 6.

5. Re-check the air gap in several places and repeat Steps 1-5
BRAKE
HUB as needed until the air gap spacing is uniform and
BRAKE
consistent all the way around the brake.
ROTOR
Table 6: Brake Air Gap Settings
Brake Fixing Screw Nominal Air Gap Maximum
MOTOR COIL Size Tightening Torque Setting  Air Gap 
END SHIELD HOUSING
[lb-ft] [Nm] [in] [mm] [in] [mm]
METAL BRE 5 2.2 3 0.008 0.2 0.024 0.6
ANCHOR PLATE
AIR GAP
BRE10 4.4 6 0.008 0.2 0.028 0.7
BRE20 7.4 10 0.012 0.3 0.031 0.8
BRE40 7.4 10 0.012 0.3 0.035 0.9
BRE60 18 25 0.012 0.3 0.039 1.0
BRE100  18 25 X
0.016 0.4 0.043 1.1
BRE150  18 25 0.016 0.4 0.043 1.1
BRE250 37 50 0.020 0.5 0.047 1.2
BRE400 37 50 0.020 0.5 0.047 1.2
BRE800 37 50 0.028 0.7 0.047 1.2
BRE1200 37 50 0.028 0.7 0.047 1.2
 Tolerance: + 0.004 in [+ 0.1 mm]
 Brake air gap must be re-adjusted before the stated value.
X
 When using the stainless steel friction plate (RG) increase the
nominal air gap to 0.2 mm (0.008 in.).

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Brake Rotor (Brake Disc) Wear Assessment Optional Brake Accessories

Periodically the brake rotor or brake disc must also be checked NORD can supply a variety of brake options and accessories,
for wear. If the brake rotors wear approaches the minimum of which some of the most common are noted below.
allowed thickness, then the part should be replaced. Use
Table 7 to determine whether or not the brake rotor requires Hand Release Lever (HL)
replacement.
The hand release lever allows the brake to be manually re-
Table 7: Brake Rotor Thickness leased without requiring that the brake be energized with
voltage. The lever has a spring return that allows the brake to
Brake Size Nominal Brake Rotor Minimum Brake Rotor
be hand released and returned automatically to its set posi-
Thickness  Thickness 
tion. The handle of the hand release lever can be unscrewed
[in] [mm] [in] [mm] for easy removal.
BRE 5 0.295 7.5 0.177 4.5 Figure 8
BRE10 0.335 8.5 0.217 5.5
BRE20 0.406 10.3 0.295 7.5
BRE40 0.492 12.5 0.374 9.5
BRE60 0.571 14.5 0.453 11.5
BRE100 0.630 16 0.492 12.5
BRE150 0.709 18 0.571 14.5
BRE250 0.787 20 0.650 16.5
BRE400 0.787 20 0.650 16.5
BRE800 0.787 20 0.650 16.5
BRE1200 0.866 22 0.689 17.5
 As new condition.
 Worn condition - brake rotor replacement is required!

Brake Pad Replacement (reference to parts list on page 8) Locking Hand Release Lever (FHL)

When the brake pad is worn the pad should be replaced to This option allows the brake to be manually released and
maintain proper brake operation and ensure safety. locked off without requiring voltage to the brake. The lock
mechanism prevents Porthe springde
Palanca from returning the brake to
Liberación
Required Tools a closed state without manual action by the user. The hand
release lever can be unscrewed for easy removal.
• Phillips head screw drivers (fan shroud removal) Figure 9
• External snap ring pliers (fan and brake hub removal).
• Large flat head screw driver or small pry bar (fan removal)
• Metric T-handle wrenches and open-end wrenches.

Procedure
1. Remove the fixing screws (946) securing the fan cover (940)
to the motor end-shield (932). If the brake has a hand
release (937), the lever arm should be removed by
unscrewing it.
2. Remove the fan cover (940) and note the position of the
hand release slot if applicable.
3. Remove the snap ring holding the cooling fan (939) and
carefully remove the cooling fan (939), key and second Corrosion Protected Brake (RG)
snap ring (997).
The brake is fitted with a stainless steel brake plate to pro-
4. If the brake is equipped with a dust boot (992), remove it. vide additional corrosion protection in severe and wet envi-
ronments.
5. Remove the socket head cap screws holding the brake coil
(936) to the motor end-shield (932). Dust & Corrosion Protected Brake (SR)
6. Remove the brake coil (936), noting the hand release (937) A rubber-sealing boot is installed on the brake to provide
and power cable locations. Liberación
additional de mano
protection in dustyPor Palanca de This
environments. Liberación
feature in-
dethe
cludes mecanismo de brake plate (RG).
stainless steel
7. Slide the brake rotor (993) off the brake hub (938) which is
secured to the motor shaft. bloqueo
IP66 Brake (IP66)
8. Clean the brake, install the new brake rotor pad and NORD can also provide an IP66 brake option designed for
reassemble the brake in reverse order of the steps outlined. a bigger degree of protection against severe environments.
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Parts List - Precima Brakes

9710 9900 9980 9990

9900* 9920* 9940 9380 9950 9960 9390 9710 9900 9980 9990
9320 9910 9930 9370*
9900* 9920* 9940 9460 9380
9360 9970
9950 9400
9960 9390
9320 9910 9930 9370* 9460 9360 9970 9400

a Airgap
a Airgap
Normal Design, Enclosure IP55 with following options: Optional Brake with optional IP66 enclosure
RG – Stainless Steel Disc (Item 9900)
SR – Dust Boot-includes Option RG (Item 9920)
HL – Hand Release (Item 9370)

9320 Non-drive end shield 9710 O-ring - optional 9960 Pressure plate adjustment**
9360 Brake coil 9900 Friction plate - optional 9970 Adjustable ring **
9370 Manual brake lever – optional 9910 Setting bolt 9980 Bushing/seal - optional
9380 Brake hub 9920 Dust protection ring 9990 V-ring - optional
9390 Fan 9930 Brake rotor
9400 Fan cover 9940 Armature plate
9460 Fixing screw 9950 Spring ** Only for brakes that are 5 Nm to 40 Nm

Table 8: Spare Parts

Brake NORD Motor Brake Rotor Brake Hub Brake Hub Hand Release Stainless Disc Dust Boot
Size Frame [Item 9930] [Item 9380] Bore / (Style) (HL) [Item 9370] (RG) [Item 9900] (SR) [Item 9920]
BRE5 63/71/80 19120042 19100112 15 mm (hex) 19150042 19130042 19110042
BRE10 63/71 19120082 19100212 15 mm (hex) 19150082 19130082 19110082
BRE10 80/90 19120082 19100222 20 mm (hex) 19150082 19130082 19110082
BRE20 80/90/112 19120162 19100322 20 mm (hex) 19150162 19130162 19110162
BRE20 100 19120162 19100332 25 mm (hex) 19150162 19130162 19110162
BRE40 90/100 19120322 19100452 25 mm (spline) 19150322 19130322 19110402
BRE40 112 19120402 19100442 30 mm (hex) 19150322 19130322 19110402
BRE60 100 19120602 19100532 25 mm (spline) 19150602 19130602 19110602
BRE60 112 19120602 19100542 30 mm (spline) 19150602 19130602 19110602
BRE60 132 19120602 19100552 35 mm (spline) 19150602 19130602 19110602
BRE100 132/160 19120802 19100652 35 mm (spline) 19150802 19130802 19110802
BRE150 132 19121502 19100752 35 mm (spline) 19151502 19131502 19111502
BRE150 160/180 19121502 19100772 45 mm (spline) 19151502 19131502 19111502
BRE250 160/180 19122402 19100872 45 mm (spline) 19152402 19132500 19112502
BRE250 200 19122402 19100882 50 mm (spline) 19152402 19132500 19112502
BRE400 200/225 19124002 19100912 60 mm (spline) 19154003 10114020 19114002

IMPORTANT NOTES
• For brake coil part numbers, listed by brake size and coil voltage, please see page 4.
• The large BRE 800 and BRE 1200 twin rotor brakes are supplied to NORD pre-assembled and complete. For parts list
details and spare parts information please contact NORD.

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Brake Times & Electrical Selection Selection Suggestions

Brake timing performance is critical in selecting the optimal When Fast Stopping is Recommended
brake system. NORD brakes can provide exceptional perfor-
mance in terms of the release (start) times and engagement Any applications that require quick stops and positive action
(stop) times. Use the following guidelines in order to select at stand-still
the correct brake control components and connections.
Recommended Applications
1) Determine if the brake needs to be wired directly • conveyors and inclined conveyors
from the motor terminal block or powered by a
• hoists and lifts
separate power source.
• bulk material handling equipment
- If you are using a frequency inverter, soft-start or a (bucket elevators, idler conveyor’s).
two speed motor you will need to supply the
rectifier from a separate power source. WARNING
- If the motor is powered direct across-the-line the • Hoisting (lifting/lowering) applications - must have
rectifier power can be supplied from the motor’s the brake wired for fast response.
terminal block.
When Fast-Release is Recommended (Overexcitation)
2) What type of performance do I need?
Fast Release is recommended in any application that is very
- Is the standard brake performance OK? high-cycling with frequent starts and stops. These applica-
tions require the brake to release very-quickly in order to
- Is a higher performance required for fast brake release avoid excessive heat build-up in the AC motor and brake coil.
or very fast brake stopping?
Recommended Applications
3) Determine the brake supply voltage and check the
rectifier compatability using the table on page 10? • Index conveyors
• Diverters
• Storage and retrieval crane systems

Power Source Brake Release Brake engagement Braking Rectifier

(start) (stop) Method *

Standard Standard (AC switching) 10 GVE/GHE/GUE

Motor Standard Fast (DC switching) 15 GVE/GHE/GUE

Terminal Block  Fast (Overexcitation) Standard (AC switching) 30 PMG 500

 Fast (Overexcitation) Fast (DC switching) 35 PMG 500

Standard Standard (AC switching) 20 GVE/GHE/GUE

Separate Standard Fast (DC switching) 25 GVE/GHE/GUE

Power Source  Fast (Overexcitation) Standard (AC switching) 45 PMG 500

 Fast (Overexcitation) Fast (DC switching) 50 PMG 500

* Braking methods referenced in connection diagrams on pages 11-15.
 Please see important note below:

NOTICE
The PMG500 rectifier is required when utilizing the larger 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) - and 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) twin-rotor brakes. In
order to prevent rapid wear, NORD recommends using the PMG500 rectifier to “overexcite” the brake during its release. The
brake coil should be sized utilizing the PMG rectifier like a half-wave rectifier.

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The table below determines the rectifier and DC brake voltage required, based on the AC supply voltage & braking method.

Rectifier Supply Brake Coil Braking Rectifier Rectifier

BRE 1200
BRE 100

BRE 150

BRE 250

BRE 400

BRE 800
Voltage Voltage Method Type P/N

BRE 10

BRE 20

BRE 40

BRE 60
BRE 5
(VAC) (VDC)

115 105 20 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X

105 25 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X
208 180 10 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X X X
180 15 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X X X
180 20 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X X X
180 25 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X X X
105 30 PMG500 19140200 X X
105 35 PMG500 19140200 X X
105 45 PMG500 19140200 X X
105 50 PMG500 19140200 X X
230 or 208-230 105 10 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X
205 10 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X X X
205 10 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
105 15 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X
205 15 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X X X
205 15 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
105 20 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X
205 20 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X X X
205 20 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X
105 25 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X
205 25 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X X X
205 25 GVE20L 19141000 X X X X X X X
105 30 PMG500 19140200 X X
105 35 PMG500 19140200 X X
105 45 PMG500 19140200 X X
105 50 PMG500 19140200 X X
332 180 30 PMG500 19140200 X X
180 35 PMG500 19140200 X X
400 180 10 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X
180 10 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
180 15 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X
180 15 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
180 20 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X
180 20 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
180 25 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X
180 25 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
180 30 PMG500 19140200 X X
180 35 PMG500 19140200 X X
180 45 PMG500 19140200 X X
180 50 PMG500 19140200 X X
460 205 10 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X X X
205 10 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
205 15 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X X X
205 15 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
205 20 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X X X
205 20 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
205 25 GHE40L 19141010 X X X X X X X X X
205 25 GUE40V 19140300 X X X X X X X
205 30 PMG500 19140200 X X
205 35 PMG500 19140200 X X
205 45 PMG500 19140200 X X
205 50 PMG500 19140200 X X
575 250 10 GHE50L 19141020 X X X X X X X X X
250 15 GHE50L 19141020 X X X X X X X X X
250 20 GHE50L 19141020 X X X X X X X X X
250 25 GHE50L 19141020 X X X X X X X X X

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Typical Connection Diagrams

BR101A BR101B BR101C BR601A
POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
10 POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
10 POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
10 POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 10
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER

JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH HIGH W2 U2 V2 LOW

VB-AC VOLTAGE VB-AC VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VB-AC VOLTAGE
VB-AC U1 V1 W1

Vmotor MOTOR Vmotor MOTOR Vmotor MOTOR Vmotor MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
208-230YY/460Y GVE20 208 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GVE20 460 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GHE40 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 208/360Y GVE20 208 VAC 208 VAC 180 VDC
230YY/460Y GVE20 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GHE40 460 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230/400Y GVE20 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC
230YY/460Y GHE40 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 400/690Y GHE40 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC
460/Y GHE40 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
BR601B BR601C POWERED FROM BR603A BR603B
POWERED FROM POWERED FROM
POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
10 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 10 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
15
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER
VB-AC VB-AC
BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC
BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC
JUMPER JUMPER

W2 U2 V2 HIGH W2 U2 V2 HIGH LOW HIGH

VOLTAGE VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE
U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1
U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1
Vmotor MOTOR Vmotor MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR
STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230/400Y GVE20 400 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230/400Y GHE40 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC 208/360Y GVE20 208 VAC 208 VAC 180 VDC 230/400Y GVE20 400 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC
332/575Y GHE50 575 VAC 575 VAC 250 VDC 230/400Y GVE20 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC
400/690Y GHE40 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC
460/Y GHE40 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
BR603C BR103A BR103B BR103C
POWERED FROM POWERED FROM POWERED FROM POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
15 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

VB-AC RECTIFIER RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH

W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
VB-AC
U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230/400Y GHE40 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC 208-230YY/460Y GVE20 208 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GVE20 460 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GHE40 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
332/575Y GHE50 575 VAC 575 VAC 250 VDC 230YY/460Y GVE20 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC
230YY/460Y GHE40 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC

* supplied
The normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD. It must close at the same time power is
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Typical Connection Diagrams
BR102A BR102B BR602A BR602B
SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 20 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 20 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 20 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 20
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER

JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

VOLTAGE VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor
VB-AC
MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
208-230YY/460Y GVE20 208 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GVE20 460 VAC 115 VAC 105 VDC 208/360Y GVE20 208 VAC 208 VAC 180 VDC 230/400Y GHE40 400VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
230YY/460Y GVE20 230 VAC 115 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y GVE20 460 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230/400Y GVE20 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230/400Y GHE20 400VAC 230 VAC 205VDC
230YY/460Y GVE20 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GHE40 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 400/690Y GHE40 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC 230/400Y GHE40 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC
230YY/460Y GHE40 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 460/Y GHE40 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 332/575Y GHE50 575 VAC 575 VAC 250 VDC
BR104A BR104B BR604A BR604B
SEPERATE POWER SOURCE
25 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 25 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 25 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 25
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

VOLTAGE VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1
MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR
STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor
VB-AC VB-AC
MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
208-230YY/460Y GVE20 208 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GVE20 460 VAC 115 VAC 105 VDC 208/360Y GHE20 208 VAC 208 VAC 105 VDC 230/400Y GHE40 400VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
230YY/460Y GVE20 230 VAC 115 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y GVE20 460 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230/400Y GHE20 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230/400Y GHE20 400VAC 230 VAC 205VDC
230YY/460Y GVE20 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GHE40 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 400/690Y GHE40 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC 230/400Y GHE40 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC
230YY/460Y GHE40 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 460/Y GHE40 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 332/575Y GHE50 575 VAC 575 VAC 250 VDC

* supplied
The normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD. It must close at the same time power is
to the brake. The contact must be capable of switching inductive loads and/or be rated IEC AC3. ___ = Braking Method

NORD Gear Limited NORD Gear Corporation

Toll Free in Canada: 800.668.4378 Toll Free in the United States: 888.314.6673
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 MOTOR BRAKES
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE U35000 - 15 of 20
Typical Connection Diagrams
GU101A GU101B GU101D GU101E
POWERED FROM POWERED FROM POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 10 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 10 POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 10 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 10
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
STANDARD STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) STANDARD STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) STANDARD STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING)

VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER RECTIFIER

a b a b a b a b

JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC VB-AC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH HIGH LOW

VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 208 VAC 208-230 VAC 205 VDC 208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230∆/400Y GUE40V 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC
230YY/460Y GUE40V 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC

GU101F GU103A GU103B GU103D

POWERED FROM POWERED FROM POWERED FROM POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 10 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER

a b a b a b a b

JUMPER
VB-AC
BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH

W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230∆/400Y GUE40V 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC 208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 208 VAC 208-230 VAC 205 VDC 208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC
230YY/460Y GUE40V 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC

GU103E GU103F GU102A GU102B

POWERED FROM POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK 15 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE
20 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 20
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) STANDARD STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) STANDARD STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING)

VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER

a b a b a b a b

JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230∆/400Y GUE40V 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230∆/400Y GUE40V 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC 208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 208 VAC 208-230 VAC 205 VDC 208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
230YY/460Y GUE40V 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 208 VAC 115 VAC 105 VDC
230YY/460Y GUE40V 230 VAC 115 VAC 105 VDC

* supplied
The normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD. It must close at the same time power is
to the brake. The contact must be capable of switching inductive loads and/or be rated IEC AC3. ___ = Braking Method

NORD Gear Limited NORD Gear Corporation

Toll Free in Canada: 800.668.4378 Toll Free in the United States: 888.314.6673
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 MOTOR BRAKES
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE U35000 - 16 of 20

Typical Connection Diagrams

GU102E GU102F GU104A GU104B
SEPERATE POWER SOURCE
20 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 20 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 25 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 25
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
STANDARD STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) STANDARD STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER

a b a b a b a b

JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

W2 U2 V2
LOW HIGH LOW HIGH
VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor
VB-AC VB-AC
MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230∆/400Y GUE40V 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230∆/400Y GUE40V 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC 208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 208 VAC 208-230 VAC 205 VDC 208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
230YY/460Y GUE40V 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230YY/460Y GUE40V 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
208-230YY/460Y GUE40V 208 VAC 115 VAC 105 VDC
230YY/460Y GUE40V 230 VAC 115 VAC 105 VDC
GU104E GU104F
SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 25 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 25
STANDARD RELEASE STANDARD RELEASE
FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER
a b a b

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

W2 U2 V2
LOW HIGH
VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE
U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR
STARTER STARTER
VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230∆/400Y GUE40V 230 VAC 230 VAC 205 VDC 230∆/400Y GUE40V 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC

* supplied
The normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD. It must close at the same time power is
to the brake. The contact must be capable of switching inductive loads and/or be rated IEC AC3. ___ = Braking Method

NORD Gear Limited NORD Gear Corporation

Toll Free in Canada: 800.668.4378 Toll Free in the United States: 888.314.6673
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 MOTOR BRAKES
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE U35000 - 17 of 20

Typical Connection Diagrams

PMG101A PMG101B PMG101C PMG101D
POWERED FROM POWERED FROM POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
30 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
30 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
30 POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
30
FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION)
NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING)

VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER

+ + + +

JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH HIGH LOW

VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230YY/460Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 460 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 208∆/360Y PMG500 208 VAC 208 VAC 105 VDC
230∆/400Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
400∆/690Y PMG500 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC
460∆/Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
PMG101E PMG102A PMG102B PMG102C
POWERED FROM POWERED FROM POWERED FROM
POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
30 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
35 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
35 MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
35
FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION)
NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

VB-AC RECTIFIER RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER

+ + + +

JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC
BRAKE COIL VB-DC

HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH

W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
VB-AC
U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230∆/400Y PMG500 400 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 460 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC

PMG102D PMG102E
POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
35 POWERED FROM
MOTOR TERMINAL BLOCK
35
FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION)
FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

VB-AC RECTIFIER VB-AC RECTIFIER

+ +

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH
W2 U2 V2
VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2
VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR
STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
208∆/360Y PMG500 208 VAC 208 VAC 105 VDC 230∆/400Y PMG500 400 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
230∆/400Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
400∆/690Y PMG500 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC
460∆/Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC

* supplied
The normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD. It must close at the same time power is
to the brake. The contact must be capable of switching inductive loads and/or be rated IEC AC3. ___ = Braking Method

NORD Gear Limited NORD Gear Corporation

Toll FreePMG104A
in Canada: 800.668.4378 PMG104B PMG104C Toll Free in the United States: 888.314.6673
PMG104D

SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45
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FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION)
 RECTIFIER motor B-AC B-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER motor B-AC B-DC
208∆/360Y PMG500 208 VAC 208 VAC 105 VDC 230∆/400Y PMG500 400 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
230∆/400Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
400∆/690Y PMG500 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC

MOTOR BRAKES
460∆/Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE U35000 - 18 of 20
Typical Connection Diagrams
PMG104A PMG104B PMG104C PMG104D

SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45
FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION)
NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER

+ + + +

JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH HIGH LOW

VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor Vmotor Vmotor
VB-AC VB-AC
MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230YY/460Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 460 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC 208∆/360Y PMG500 208 VAC 208 VAC 105 VDC
230∆/400Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
400∆/690Y PMG500 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC
460∆/Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC
PMG104E PMG105A PMG105B PMG105C

SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 45 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 50 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 50 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 50
FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION)
NORMAL STOPPING (AC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER RECTIFIER

+ + + +

JUMPER BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC
BRAKE COIL VB-DC

HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH

W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

STARTER STARTER STARTER STARTER
Vmotor Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor
VB-AC VB-AC
MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
230∆/400Y PMG500 400 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 460 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC 230YY/460Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC

PMG105D PMG105E

SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 50 SEPERATE POWER SOURCE 50

FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION) FAST-RELEASE (OVER EXCITATION)
FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING) FAST STOPPING (DC-SWITCHING)

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER
+ +

BRAKE COIL VB-DC BRAKE COIL VB-DC

LOW HIGH
W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE W2 U2 V2 VOLTAGE

U1 V1 W1 U1 V1 W1

MOTOR MOTOR
STARTER STARTER
VB-AC Vmotor VB-AC Vmotor

MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC MOTOR RECTIFIER Vmotor VB-AC VB-DC
208∆/360Y PMG500 208 VAC 208 VAC 105 VDC 230∆/400Y PMG500 400 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
230∆/400Y PMG500 230 VAC 230 VAC 105 VDC
400∆/690Y PMG500 400 VAC 400 VAC 180 VDC
460∆/Y PMG500 460 VAC 460 VAC 205 VDC

* supplied
The normally open contact/s (NO) is not supplied by NORD. It must close at the same time power is
to the brake. The contact must be capable of switching inductive loads and/or be rated IEC AC3. ___ = Braking Method

NORD Gear Limited NORD Gear Corporation

Toll Free in Canada: 800.668.4378 Toll Free in the United States: 888.314.6673
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 MOTOR BRAKES
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE U35000 - 19 of 20
Typical Connection Diagrams - Single Phase Motors

NORD Gear Limited NORD Gear Corporation

Toll Free in Canada: 800.668.4378 Toll Free in the United States: 888.314.6673
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 MOTOR BRAKES
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE U35000 - 20 of 20

Troubleshooting Information
Troubleshooting Cause Remedy
Brake doesn’t release Air gap too large Check air gap and adjust
Brake not recieving electrical power Check electrical connection
Failed rectifier Replace rectifier
Brake is getting too warm Use fast response (FR) rectifier
Voltage to brake coil too small Check connection voltageof brake coil
Rectifier supply voltage from inverter Rectifier voltage must be from seperate source.
(Inverter output voltage varies)
Brake release is delayed Air gap too large Check air gap and adjust
Voltage to brake coil too small Check connection voltage of brake coil
Brake does not engage Voltage to coil too large Check connection voltages of brake windings
Hand release is adjusted incorrectly Adjust to correct air gap
Anchor plate mechanically blocked Remove mechanical blockage
Brake engagement is Voltage to coil too large Check connection voltage of brake windings
delayed
Brake is switched to AC side Use DC switching

NORD Gear Limited NORD Gear Corporation

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