Fault 4 Brake chopper

Subfault: 4.1

Description: Brake chopper overcurrent

 

Response: Output stage inhibit + line contactor unchanged + module bus response "Critical"

Cause

Measure

Excessive regenerative power.

Extend the deceleration ramps.

Short circuit detected in braking resistor circuit.

Check the supply cable to the braking resistor.

Braking resistance too high.

Check the technical data of the braking resistor.

Subfault: 4.2

Description: Brake chopper defective

 

Response: Output stage inhibit + open line contactor + module bus response "Critical"

Cause

Measure

Output stage of brake chopper defective.

Replace the defective brake chopper.