AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT

When the motor is switched-off, the coil

current is interrupted and the electromagnet
stops operating. Then the pressure springs
push the armature toward the motor direction.
The brake pads, which are fitted in the
braking disc, are pressed between the two
friction surfaces, the armature and the
endshield, then braking the motor.
Under new starting, the system
simultaneously powers the coils (operating
the electromagnet) and then motor is
switched on.
Overcoming the spring resistance, the
armature is pulled against the electromagnet
frame.
Remaining free the brake pads displace
themselves axiallly in their pockets not
touching the friction surfaces. As a
consequence, the braking is released and
the motor will then start freely.

WEG brake motors are supplied from the factory

with the initial air gap, that is, space between
armature and frame with the brake operated and
pre-adjusted at the factory on its minimum value as
given by the table below:

BRAKE MAINTENANCE
Because of their simple construction, WEG
brake motors require, other than a periodical
air gap adjustment, very little maintenance.
We recommend to carry out a periodical
internal cleaning when there is penetration of
water or dust, or at the time motor
maintenance is scheduled.

IEC
FRAME

NEMA
FRAME

71

INITIAL
AIR GAP mm

MAXIMUM
AIR GAP mm

0.2 - 0.3

0.6

80

0.2 - 0.3

0.6

90S - 90L

143T-145T

0.2 - 0.3

0.6

100L

0.2 - 0.3

0.6

112M

184T

0.2 - 0.3

0.6

132S -

213T-215T

0.3 - 0.4

0.8

132M

254T-256T

0.3 - 0.4

0.8

160M - 160L 284T-286T

0.3 - 0.4

0.8

180M - 180L 324T-326T

0.3 - 0.4

0.8

With
200Mthe
- 200L
natural brake pad wear the air gap
increases gradually affecting the proper brake
operation up to the point it reaches the maximum
value.

To adjust the air gap to its initial values, proceed

as follows:
a) Untighten the fixing bolts and remove the fan
cover
b) Remove the protecting band
c) Measure the air-gap at three points near the
adjusting bolts using a set of pattern plate.
d) In case the measure encountered is equal or
above the maximum indicated value or if the
measures do not match to each other, then
proceed as follows:
1- Unfasten the nuts and braking bolts
2- Adjust the air gap to its initial value given by
the table by tightening the three bolts
equally.
The air gap value must be uniform in the
three measuring points and it must be such
that the pattern plate corresponding to the
minimum limit penetrates freely with all area,
and the pattern plate corresponding to the
maximum value can not be introduced in any
point.
3- Tighten the braking bolts up to the point their
end seats on the motor endshield.
Do not tighten excessively.
4- Tighten the nuts firmly
5- Make final air gap checking following the
measurements of item 2.

6- Reinstall the protection band

7- Reinstall the fan cover and tighten the bolts
ELECTROMAGNETIC
FRAME

BOLT FOR
AIR GAP
ADJUSTMENT
AND BRAKING

SYNTHETIZED
METAL BRAKING
PADS
BRAKING DISC

FAN

MOTOR
ENDSHIELD
WITH
FRICTION
SURFACE

FAN
COVER

3- INTERVAL FOR AIR GAP

INSPECTION AND READJUSTMENT
The time interval between air gap periodical
adjustments, that is, braking operations until brake
pads wear lead to the maximum value of the air gap
depends on the load, operating conditions,
environment impurities, etc.
So this time interval for adjustment can be scheduled
by your maintenance people based on the operating
conditions and on the performance of the equipment.

For any further explanation, please contact WEG.

PRESSSURE
SPRING

ELECTROMAGNET
COIL

BRIDGE
RECTIFIER

ELECTROMAGNET
ARMATURE

BAKELITE TERMINAL
BLOCK
(NEMA FRAMES
WITHOUT T. BLOCK)

0280.01/1418

BRAKE OPERATION

WEG EXPORTADORA S.A.

RUA JOINVILLE, 3000
89256-900 - JARAGU DO SUL - SC - BRAZIL
PHONE (55) (047) 372-4000 - FAX (55) (047) 3724060

Brake

MOTOR

THREE-PHASE

Installation and
Maintenance Manual

THREE-PHASE BRAKE
MOTOR
The brake motor consists of an induction, TEFC,
IP55 degree of protection, class F (155C)
motor, frames 71 to 200L (IEC Standards) and
frames 143T to 324/6T (NEMA Standards)
coupled to a brake disc.
APPLICATIONS
WEG brake motors are commonly used for
machine tools, booms, packing machines,
conveyors, washing and bottling machines,
winding machines, folding machines, rolling
bridges, cranes, elevators, adjustment of rolling
and printing machines.
In a word, they can be used on any machine that
requires quick stops for safety reasons and time
saving during installation.
INSTALLATION
The brake motor can be installed in any
position, providing that the brake is not exposed
to an excessive penetration of water, oil or
abrasive dust. When it is mounted in the
standard position (Mounting B3), the Degree of
Protection is considered IP55 (IEC).

CONNECTION METHODS
The brake motor can be connected in any of
three different ways, allowing slow, medium or
quick braking.

a) Slow braking
The bridge rectifier, which supplies power to
the electromagnet coil, is connected directly to
the motor terminals, without any interruption.

WARNING: Please observe the correct power

supply to the brake Read item Power
Supply to the Brake Coil.
D- Bridge Rectifier
L- Electromagnetic Coil
K- Contactor
Note: Normally WEG brake motors are
supplied from the factory connected this way.

b) Medium braking
In this case a contact is used to interrupt the
A.C. circuit supplying the bridge rectifier. It is
essential that this be a N.O. auxiliary contact,
of the same contactor or magnetic switch
controlling the motor to ensure a simultaneous
switching on and off of the motor brake.

WARNING: Please observe the correct power

supply to the brake Read item Power
Supply to the Brake Coil.
D- Bridge Rectifier
L - Electromagnetic Coil
K- Contactor
S- Auxiliary N.O. Contact

c) Quick braking
In this case a contact is used to interrupt the
direct current electromagnet coil in one of
the coil power cables. The contact must be a
N.O. auxiliary contact of the motor contactor.

WARNING:
Please observe the correct power supply to
the brake Read item Power Supply to the
Brake Coil.
D- Bridge Rectifier
L- Electromagnetic Coil
K- Contactor
S- Auxiliary N.O. (normally open) contact

1 - POWER SUPPLY TO
THE BRAKE COIL
The electromagnetic coil is powered by direct
current supplied by a bridge rectifier made of
silicon diodes and varistors. These electronic
devices act in such way to avoid unexpected
voltage peaks and allow a rapid current
switching off. The DC power supply gives faster
and more regular brake operation.
The power supply to the bridge rectifier by
alternating current can be obtained from
an independent source or from the motor
terminals. This power supply can be at
110/220, 440 or 575V depending on the features
of the bridge rectifier / brake coil. The
electromagnetic coil can operate continuously
under 10% up or down voltage variation in
comparison to rated voltage.
The brake coil can also be supplied at 24 Vdc.
In this case, power supply must come from an
independent source (direct current) not
requiring a bridge rectifier.
1.1) THROUGH THE MOTOR TERMINALS
- 220/380V or 220/380/440V motor: connect
the bridge rectifier terminals (220VAC) to motor
terminals 1 and 4.
- 220/380/440V or 230/460V motor: connect
the bridge rectifier terminals (220VAC) to motor

terminals 1 and 4.
- 440V or 460V (3 leads) motor: connect the
bridge rectifier terminals (440VAC) to the motor
terminals 1 and 2.
For other voltages please contact WEG.
1.2) INDEPENDENT POWER SUPPLY (AC)
For motors of other voltages, connect the
bridge rectifier terminals to the independent 220V or 230V source, but always
through a N.O. contact that operates
simultaneously with the connection of the
motor supply. With an independent
supply it is possible to electrically release
the brake, see connection below:

L- Electromagnetic Coil
K- Contactor
S- Auxiliary N.O. contact
S- Switch to electrically release the brake