INPUTS

(commas)

RESULTS

Power
kVA

Input voltage
V

Duty Cycle
     % 

        

Chopper
V

Recommended resistance value
min OHM
max OHM

Maximum brake stream
A

Rated output resistance
KW

Braking resistor rated current
A

Load resistance
KW

Recommended type of braking resistor KWOhm + /- 5%

Calculations are provided as a free service to our users. No guarantee, explicit or implied, is made regarding their accuracy or suitability to a specific purpose.

Recommended duty cycle values

Intermittent stops 5%
Several stops per hour 10%-20%
Stop and Go (fast acting)  20% - 50%
Long braking periods 100%