BR Series
High Power Metal Clad Braking Resistors
• Wirewound Technology
• Power ratings from 60 to 500 watts
• Resistance range of 0.1Ω to 1KΩ
• Non-inductive winding available
• Tolerances of 1%, 5%, or 10%
• Compact Packaging
BR
BRT
BR / BRT SPECIFICATIONS
Power Rating (watts)*
Resistance Range (Ω)
Standard(1) Non-inductive(1)
Type
Heatsink
Free Air
50
BR60 / BRT60
BR80 / BRT80
60
0.1 - 1K
0.1 - 1K
0.1 - 1K
0.1 - 1K
0.1 - 1K
0.1 - 1K
0.1 - 1K
0.1 - 1K
0.1 - 1K
10 - 100
10 - 100
10 - 100
10 - 100
10 - 100
10 - 100
10 - 100
10 - 100
10 - 100
80
64
BR100 / BRT100
BR120 / BRT120
BR150 / BRT150
BR200 / BRT200
BR300 / BRT300
BR400 / BRT400
BR500 / BRT500
100
120
150
200
300
400
500
80
96
120
140
210
240
300
*Power rating note: Stated power rating is dependent on the resistor being mounted to a panel or heatsink of adequate mass to prevent the
resistor surface from exceeding 250°C. See temperature rise and derating curves for more information.
Environmental Specifications BR / BRT
Operating Temperature Range
-55°C to 200°C
< ±260ppm maximum
2500 VAC
TCR
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Insulation Resistance
20MΩ minimum
Short Time Overload
Moisture Resistance
Load Life
±2%+0.05Ω - 10 times rated power for 5 seconds
±3%+0.05Ω | 40°C, 95% RH, 100Vdc case to terminal, 500 hours
±5%+0.05Ω | 90 minutes rated power, 30 minutes off, 500 hours
±2%+0.05Ω | 30 minutes rated power, 15 minutes -25°C
Thermal Shock
Vibration
±1%+0.05Ω | 10Hz - 55Hz - 10Hz (1 minute) 2 hours each direction
±3%+0.05Ω | 40°C, 95% RH, 90 minutes10% rated power, 30 minutes off 500 hours
Moisture Load Life
Standard: 0.25 inch (6.35mm) fast-on, 0.032 (0.8mm) thick
Optional: M4 tap or flying lead terminations (contact factory)
Terminals
Ordering Information
Part Description: Part Type - Resistance - Tolerance
(1) Example: BRT200 10 OHM 5% (standard) or BRTN200 10 OHM 5% (non-inductive)
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