SmartMotor Braking

Submitted by Automation Engineering Staff

Does the SmartMotor have braking capability?

The SM1720, SM23XX, and SM34XX can be ordered with the ­ BRK option. The SmartMotors Power and control the brake built onto the backside of the motor.

Can the SmartMotor do dynamic braking?

The SmartMotor is a full four quadrant servo design: it can brake dynamically up to the momentary torque/speed limitations of the system.