Contents and purpose of this documentation

This manual describes the dimensioning of the following brakes:

• BE.. brake
• BE.. brake for explosion-protected motors
• BE.H holding brake with increased braking torque
• BE.. safety brake
• BE.. safety brake for explosion-protected motors

The project planning procedures described apply to the listed brakes in combination with the associated motor series.

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