Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: How to blow a Gecko 320

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> Mariss Freimanis wrote:
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>>Eric,
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>>Shutting of the AC is the best way. Switching the DC to the drives is
>> the worst way.
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> How about throwing a fairly heavy drain resistor across the capacitor
> bank to drain it more quickly, and brake the motors if they are still
> moving? Using the NC contacts of a relay held in by the AC supply would
> do that.
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ha! Great idea Jon! I'm glad you thought of it. Thanks... :) <kidding..>

Think Mariss was talking against using the Gecko to do DC shutdowns.
Also, unless there is a negative Polarity I dont see how it can "Brake"
any motors. Motors will just Coast in that situation.

Vince