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Power Resistor AK-RES Series

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Rated Power

Part number AK-RES-100W

The resistance value completes the part number.

Aluminium-housed power resistors for direct use with Akrodyn brake choppers, sized for your system voltage and braking power.

Every brake chopper requires a precisely dimensioned power resistor that converts the regenerative energy into heat. Resistors with too low a value overload the circuit; resistors with too high a value dissipate too little power and cannot adequately relieve the bus. Akrodyn offers matched aluminium-housed power resistors for all brake chopper variants, individually or as a set.

Features

  • Aluminium die-cast housing for direct heat transfer to heatsink or metal sheet
  • Precise resistance value for reliable system sizing
  • High thermal load capacity, short-term overload capability
  • Matched for all BC variants (0.4 Ω to 30 Ω)
  • Can be used individually or in parallel/series configurations
  • RoHS compliant

Available Power Classes (RXLG Series)

ModelRated PowerDimensions (A×B mm)WeightResistance Range
AK-RES-100W100 W140 × 1250.19 kg10 Ω – 1 kΩ
AK-RES-200W200 W170 × 1600.50 kg10 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-300W300 W220 × 2100.50 kg10 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-500W500 W240 × 2250.78 kg10 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-800W800 W340 × 3250.96 kg10 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-1000W1 000 W400 × 3901.35 kg50 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-1500W1 500 W400 × 3903.00 kg50 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-2000W2 000 W400 × 3903.00 kg50 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-2500W2 500 W400 × 3903.00 kg50 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-3000W3 000 W450 × 4404.20 kg50 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-3500W3 500 W450 × 4404.20 kg50 Ω – 10 kΩ
AK-RES-4000W4 000 W550 × 5405.00 kg0.5 Ω – 2.2 kΩ
AK-RES-5000W5 000 W400 × 3807.10 kg0.5 Ω – 2 kΩ
AK-RES-6000W6 000 W450 × 4307.50 kg0.5 Ω – 2 kΩ
AK-RES-7000W7 000 W550 × 53010.5 kg0.5 Ω – 3.5 kΩ
AK-RES-8000W8 000 W650 × 63012.5 kg0.5 Ω – 3 kΩ
AK-RES-10000W10 000 W650 × 63012.5 kg0.5 Ω – 2.7 kΩ
AK-RES-11000W11 000 W650 × 63012.5 kg0.5 Ω – 2.7 kΩ

Standard resistance values per power class: 0.25 Ω · 0.5 Ω · 1 Ω · 2 Ω · 3 Ω · 10 Ω · 30 Ω · 60 Ω · 100 Ω. The resistance value is encoded directly in the SKU (example: AK-RES-500W-0R50 = 500 W, 0.5 Ω). Other resistance values available on request. For operation above 80 % of rated power, please observe the derating curve.

Recommended Brake Resistor Pairings

Brake ChopperMin. ResistanceOrder SKU
BC-5600-410-30R0030 ΩAK-RES-4000W-30R0
BC-10800-180-3R0003 ΩAK-RES-4000W-3R00
BC-12800-80-0R5000.5 ΩAK-RES-5000W-0R50
BC-18000-90-0R4000.4 Ω2× AK-RES-5000W-CUST (0.8 Ω each, on request)
BC-80000-999-12R50012.5 ΩAK-RES-10000W-CUST (on request)

System Sizing Note

For correct dimensioning, we recommend the Akrodyn brake chopper sizing calculator (in the datasheet). Do you need a custom configuration or a resistor outside the catalogue range? Contact us.

Scope of Delivery

  • Power resistor (1 piece)
  • Mounting screws

Downloads

  • Akrodyn brake resistor selection table

Technical specifications

Rated power
0.1 kW (S1)
Voltage
up to 1200 V DC
Weight
190 g
Resistance range
10 Ω – 1 kΩ
Certifications
RoHS2
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