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Short design
The weight and motor frame length are reduced thanks to the special design

Large variety of options
Allows for custom combinations of motors and brakes

Function and wear monitoring diagnostic unit (optional)
With a contactless, continuous supply of information regarding the function and wear of each individual brake

Functional safety (optional)
With certification according to EN ISO 13849-1. For the area of event technology, the requirements of DIN 56950-1 are complied with.

Find the right brake for you using our modular brake system

Our mechanical brake is a DC-operated electromagnetic disk brake that is released electrically and applied using spring force. The brake is applied when the voltage supply is interrupted. It meets the basic safety requirements.

The brake can also be released mechanically if equipped with a manual brake release. The mechanical release is enabled by a hand lever that resets automatically or an adjustable set screw. The brake is controlled by a brake control that is installed in either the motor terminal box or the control cabinet.

The variability in our modular brake design means that you can choose from up to 3 different brake sizes for installation on the motor required. Furthermore, the braking torque can also be varied by using different spring packages. The resulting multitude of braking torques also ensures the solution meets your requirements.

You can also choose safety-rated brakes that comply with EN ISO 13849-1 from our module brake system, which are specifically tailored for requirements in the area of functional safety. They enhance a safe brake system enabling the implementation of the "safe brake actuation" and "safe brake hold" safety functions based on your required performance level.

Our modular brake system also includes safety-rated brakes that can be used for horizontal operation up to PL d and vertical operation up to PL c in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1.

Double brake: The new component in our safe brake systems

A popular solution for implementing safe brake systems in industrial environments or in event technology applications is the use of 2 parallel motors with individual brakes – a safe but not particularly compact or cost-effective solution.

With the state-of-the-art BF../BT.. double brakes, SEW‑EURODRIVE makes it possible for you to implement a safe brake system with 2 individual brakes on one single drive. Both of these double brake designs achieve the maximum performance level e (PL e) in industrial systems and event technology applications (in theaters, for instance).

The advantages of the double brake: Less installation space, less installation work and therefore lower costs. Supplementing a safe brake system, they provide completely new possibilities for man and machine in the area of functional safety.

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Our DR.. motor series can be combined with the ideal BE.. brake to match your requirements for braking torque or braking work. Moreover, brakes mounted on motors larger than size 90 have an additional special feature. The brake itself is mounted on a friction plate, which only has to be attached to the end shield. That allows you to replace the unit with a larger or smaller brake without needing to open, remove or change the motor.

Our brakes can also be released mechanically when equipped with a manual brake release. Two options are available for manual brake release:

  1. For manual brake release with automatic reengaging function (..HR); a hand lever is included in the delivery.
  2. For the lock-type manual brake release (..HF), a set screw is included in the delivery.

You can choose from a range of brake controls for controlling disk brakes with a DC coil, based on the requirements and the operating conditions. All brake controls are fitted as standard with varistors to protect against overvoltage.

The brake controls are installed either directly in the terminal box on the motor or in the control cabinet. For motors of thermal class 180 (H) and explosion-proof motors (except the /3D category), the control system must be installed in the control cabinet. The different housings for the brake rectifiers have different colors (= color code) to make them easier to distinguish.

Brake control in the wiring space

The supply voltage for brakes with an AC connection is either supplied separately or taken from the supply system of the motor in the wiring space. The supply can come from the motor line voltage only when motors with a fixed speed are used. The supply voltage for the brake must be supplied separately with multi-speed motors and for operation with a frequency inverter.

Furthermore, bear in mind that the brake response is delayed by the residual voltage of the motor if the brake is powered by the motor line voltage. The brake application time specified in the technical data for the brake, which is t2l for cut-off in the AC circuit, applies only when the supply is separate.

Extract from the brake combination options
Motor typeBrake typeWtot
106 J
Braking torque graduation
Nm
       
DR..90BE11205710     
 BE2165 7101420   
 BE5260   14202840 
DR..100BE2165  101420   

BE5260   1420284055
        
Overview of technical data

The type and number of brake springs used determine the level of the braking torque. Unless otherwise specified in the order, the brake is fitted with the maximum braking torque (MBmax) as standard when ordered as a single brake. The standard braking torque in the stand-alone motor and the gearmotor is dependent on nominal motor torque and can deviate from the maximum braking torque. Reduced braking torques (MBred) can be selected in the same brake size thanks to additional brake spring combinations.

Brake typeMBmax
Nm
Reduced braking torques MBred
Nm
Winsp
106 J
t1 10-3 st2 10-3 sPB W
BGBGEt2IIt2I
BMG021.20.8    1528101002515
BR033.22.41.60.8  2002533026200
BE055.03.52.51.8--1203415104232
BE1107.05.0---1205510127632
BE22014107.05.0-1807317106843
BE55540282014-390-37107049
BE1111080554020-640-41158276
BE202001501108055401000-572088100
BE3030020015010075-1,500-601680130
BE326005004003002001501,500-601680130
BE60600500400300200 2500 9025120195
BE6212001000800600400 2500 9025120195
BE1201000800600400--390-12040130250
BE122200016001200800--300-12040130250
Brake control systems ...

The following tables list the technical data for brake control systems for installation in the motor terminal box and in the control cabinet. The different housings have different colors (= color code) to make them easier to distinguish.

... In the terminal box
TypeFunctionVoltageHolding current
IHmax
A
TypePublication numberColor code
BGHalf-wave rectifierAC 230 – 575 V1.4BG 1.4827 881 4Black
AC 150 – 500 V1.5BG 1.5825 384 6Black
AC 24 – 500 V3.0BG 3825 386 2Brown
BGEOne-way rectifier with electronic switchingAC 230 – 575 V1.4BGE 1.4827 882 2Red
AC 150 – 500 V1.5BGE 1.5825 385 4Red
AC 42 – 150 V3.0BGE 3825 387 0Blue
BSRHalf-wave rectifier + current relay for switch-off in the DC circuitAC 150 – 500 V1.0BGE 1.5 + SR 11825 385 4
826 761 8
Red
-
1.0BGE 1.5 + SR 15825 385 4
826 7621 8
Red
-
1.0BGE 1.5
+ SR19
825 385 4
826 246 2
Red
-
AC 42 – 150 V1.0BGE 3 + SR11825 387 0
826 761 8
Blue
-
1.0BGE 3 + SR15825 387 0
826 762 6
Blue
-
1.0BGE 3 + SR19825 387 0
826 246 2
Blue
-
BURHalf-wave rectifier + voltage relay for switch-off in the DC circuitAC 150 – 500 V1.0BGE 1.5 + UR 15825 385 4
826 759 6
Red
-
AC 42 – 150 V1.0BGE 3
+ UR 11
825 387 0
826 758 8
Blue
-
BSVaristor protection circuitDC 24 V5.0BS24826 763 4Water blue
BSGElectronic switchingDC 24 V5.0BSG825 459 1White
BMPOne-way rectifier with electronic switching, integrated voltage relay for switch-off in the DC circuitAC 230 – 575 V2.8BMP 3.1829 507 7-
... in the control cabinet
TypeFunctionVoltageHolding current
IHmax
A
TypePublication numberColor code
BMSOne-way rectifier as BGAC 230 – 575 V1.4BMS 1.4829 830 0Black
AC 150 – 500 V1.5BMS 1.5825 802 3Black
AC 42 – 150 V3.0BMS 3825 803 1Brown
BMEOne-way rectifier with electronic switching as BGEAC 230 – 575 V1.4BME 1.4829 831 9Red
AC 150 – 500 V1.5BME 1.5825 722 1Red
AC 42 – 150 V3.0BME 3825 723 XBlue
BMHOne-way rectifier with electronic switching and heating functionAC 230 – 575 V1.4BMH 1.4829 834 3Green
AC 150 – 500 V1.5BMH 1.5825 818 XGreen
AC 42 – 150 V3.0BMH 3825 819 8Yellow
BMPOne-way rectifier with electronic switching, integrated voltage relay for cut-off in the DC circuitAC 230 – 575 V1.4BMP 1.4829 832 7White
AC 150 – 500 V1.5BMP 1.5825 685 3White
AC 42 – 150 V3.0BMP 3826 566 6Light blue
AC 230 – 575 V2.8BMP 3.1829 507 7-
BMKOne-way rectifier with electronic switching, 24 VDCcontrol input and cut-off in the DC circuitAC 230 – 575 V1.4BMK 1.4829 883 5Water blue
AC 150 – 500 V1.5BMK 1.5826 463 5Water blue
AC 42 – 150 V3.0BMK 3826 567 4Bright red
BMVBrake control unit with electronic switching, DC24 Vcontrol input and fast cut-offDC 24 V5.0BMV 51 300 006 3White
BSTSafety-related brake control with electronic switching and DC link supplyAC 4600.6BST 0.6S08299714-
AC 4000.7BST 0.7S13000772-
AC 2301.2BST 1.2S13001337-

SEW‑EURODRIVE drives can be fitted with optional safety-rated components such as brakes and/or encoders.

An integrated safety-rated brake is clearly labeled by the FS logo (e.g. FS02) on the motor nameplate. This allows for the implementation of safety functions and their performance level evaluation according to EN ISO 13849-1.

Safety functions with our brakes

  • SBA (safe brake actuation)
  • SBH (safe brake hold)

Our static and dynamic brake diagnostics for the MOVI-PLC® controller is also available as a supplement to the safe brake system.

  • Deceleration of motion, e.g. powertrains, rotary tables, etc.
  • Fall protection, e.g. hoists
  • Positioning drives
Overview of features
BF.. double disk brakeBT.. double disk brake
Designed for applications in an industrial environmentDesigned for applications in the event technology sector
Optionally designed as a safe double disk brake for use in "functional safety" as per EN ISO 13849-1Always designed as a safe double disk brake for use in "functional safety" as per EN ISO 13849-1
Supplements a safe brake system up to maximum performance level eSupplements a safe brake system up to maximum performance level e
 Equipped and certified according to DIN 56950-1 for event technology
 Exceptionally quiet thanks to special damping features
Brake options

As well as the HR manual brake release with automatic re-engaging function that can be used to release both individual brakes in the double disk brake simultaneously, a new HT manual brake release option is also available. In addition to the basic function of the HR option, it includes a special mechanical component on the manual release lever. This allows for the release of either of the individual brakes or both of the brakes together.
The double disk brakes are available from August 2015 in sizes BF11/BT11, BF20/BT20 and BF30/BT30 and with a rated braking torque from 2 x 20 Nm up to 2 x 300 Nm.

Special features:

The sensor system provides continuous fully contactless function and wear monitoring for each individual brake. It displays the brake switching state, monitors the permitted wear and continuously measures the current working air gap.

BF..Spring-loaded double disk brake with size specification for industrial applications
BT..Spring-loaded double disk brake with size specification for theater applications
Your choice of brake – possible brake combinations
Motor typeBrake typeWinsp
106 J
Braking torque graduation
Nm
DR.112/132
BF11
BT11
2x285
2x190
2x20 2x282x402x552x802x110   
DR.160BF20
BT20
2x445
2x300
   2x552x802x1102x1502x200 
DR.180BF30
BT30
2x670
2x450
    2x752x1002x1502x2002x300

The double disk brake can be used in industrial applications with or without "functional safety." The extremely quiet BT.. design with "functional safety," which meets all the specific requirements of event technology standards, is available for event technology applications (such as in theaters).

  • BF.. safety-rated double disk brake (FS02) up to PL e in compliance with EN ISO 13849-1
  • BT.. safety-rated brake (FS02) up to PL e in compliance with EN ISO 13849-1 and DIN 56950-1
  • Static and dynamic brake diagnostics for SEW controllers (MOVI-PLC®/CCU) as a supplement to the brake
  • BST safe brake module for safe brake control (SBC safety function) up to PL d in compliance with EN ISO 13849-1
  • Industrial applications
  • Event technology applications