Part Number Breakdown

• BW: Braking resistor

• 012: Series (12 kW peak class)

• 050: 5.0 kW continuous power

• ‑T: Thermal switch (overtemperature protection)

Key Specifications

• Resistance: 12 Ω

• Continuous power: 5.0 kW (100% duty)

• Peak power: 12 kW (short‑term)

• Thermal protection: Built‑in temperature switch (‑T)

• Design: Wirewound resistor, grid‑mounted

• Dimensions (A×B×C): 395 × 260 × 490 mm

• Weight: ~12 kg

• Approvals: CE, for industrial drive systems

Features

• Dissipates regenerative energy from SEW servo drives (e.g., MOVIDRIVE®)

• Protects DC bus from overvoltage during braking/downhill operation

• Integrated thermal switch for safety (cuts off at overtemperature)

• Robust construction for cabinet or external mounting

Typical Applications

• SEW MDX60B/MDX61B, BTS/BPS series power supplies

• Conveyors, cranes, machine tools, packaging machines

• High‑inertia loads requiring frequent braking