Re: servo brake problem

Jon, The solenoid seems to be in a DC circuit and I am applying a 24
vDC current. How does a DC brake coil work, do they use a solenoid
or air pressure?

Keith

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:
> Lance Hopper wrote:
>
> >Hello,
> > Logically, if power were removed from the solenoid, during an E-
> >stop for example, the spindle should be in brake mode. When the
> >solenoid coil is charged, the spindle should be free. Just my
guess,
> >mind you.
> >
> >Can you check and see if there is continuity through the coil? No
> >electricity can flow through the coil if it's broke.
> >
> >
> It just ocurred to me that it could be a DC brake coil. If you put
AC
> on it,
> it would likely have way too much inductance, and have no effect.
>
> Jon