TRANSISTORIZED INVERTER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HIGH-DUTY BRAKE RESISTOR

FR-ABR-(H)0.4K to 22K

K
Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi transistorized inverter option
unit.
This instruction manual gives handling information and precautions for
use of this equipment.
Incorrect handling might cause an unexpected fault. Before using the
equipment, please read this manual carefully to use the equipment to
its optimum.
Please forward this instruction manual to the end user.

Safety Instructions
Do not attempt to install, operate, maintain or inspect this product
until you have read through this instruction manual and appended
documents carefully and can use the equipment correctly.
Do not use this product until you have a full knowledge of the
equipment, safety information and instructions.
In this manual, the safety instruction levels are classified into
"WARNING" and "CAUTION".
Denotes that incorrect handling may cause
WARNING hazardous conditions, resulting in death or
severe injury.
Denotes that incorrect handling may cause
CAUTION hazardous conditions, resulting in medium or
slight injury, or may cause physical damage only.
Note that even the CAUTION level may lead to a serious
consequence under some circumstances. Please follow the
instructions of both levels as they are important to personnel safety.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Electric Shock Prevention

WARNING
• Before starting wiring or inspection, switch power off, wait for
more than 10 minutes, and check for no residual voltage with a
meter, etc.
• Any person who is involved in the wiring or inspection of this
equipment should be fully competent to do the work.

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2. Fire Prevention

CAUTION
• Mount the brake resistor on a nonflammable surface. Installing it
directly on or near a flammable surface could cause a fire.
• Use the alarm signal to switch power off. A failure to do so can
overheat the brake resistor due to a brake transistor failure etc.,
causing a fire.
3. Injury Prevention

CAUTION
• Ensure that the cables are connected to the correct terminals.
Otherwise, damage, etc. may occur.
• While power is on or for some time after power-off, do not touch
the brake resistor as it is hot. Touching it can cause burns.
4. Additional Instructions
Also note the following points to prevent an accidental failure, injury,
electric shock, etc.:
(1) Transportation and installation

CAUTION
• Transport products in a correct manner according to their weights.
Not doing so can cause injury.
• Install the product in a place secure enough to withstand its weight
according to the instruction manual.
(2) Usage

WARNING
• Do not modify the equipment.
• Do not perform parts removal which is not instructed in this
manual. Doing so may lead to fault or damage of the inverter.
(3) Disposal

CAUTION
• Dispose of this product as general industrial waste.

(4) General instructions

Many of the diagrams and drawings in this instruction manual show
the inverter without a cover, or partially open. Never run the inverter
like this. Always replace the cover and follow the instruction manual
when operating the inverter.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH UL

Install the high-duty brake resistor FR-ABR as follows:

• The brake resistor may be mounted horizontally or vertically, depending

on a suitable surface location.
• When the brake resistor is mounted externally to the enclosure housing
the inverter, install a solid Type 1 enclosure at least 8 times the volume
size of the brake resistor that incorporates mesh or perforated steel type
ventilation openings at each end of the resistor. Note, the vent openings
shall not be greater than 10 mm diameter.
• Secure the enclosure to a nonflammable surface only, such as metal or
concrete.
• Mount the brake resistor inside the Type 1 enclosure and wire it in
accordance with the NEC for North America installations or any other
local codes.

Note, when the brake resistor and inverter are mounted together within a
suitable enclosure, the mesh covering is not required. Take care that the
temperature inside the enclosure does not exceed 50°C.

Since the enclosure surface becomes a high temperature, its presents a

possible burn hazard. After installation, the following marking in minimum 3
mm (1/8 in.) sized lettering shall be provided on the enclosure where visible:
CAUTION : HOT SURFACE. TO REDUCE RISK OF BURN - DO NOT TOUCH.

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1. UNPACKING AND CHECKING THE MODEL AND
APPLICABLE INVERTERS
Take the brake resistor out of the package and confirm that the product is
as you ordered and intact.
Type FR - ABR - 0.4 K
Indicate capacity (kW)
Symbol Voltage class
No 200V class
H 400V class
(For the FR-ABR-H15K, a terminal block for connecting resistors is enclosed
as two resistors need to be connected in parallel.) FR-ABR-15K is indicated
on the resistor. (A type name indicated on the package is different.)
The FR-ABR Series brake resistors are a UL Listed accessory for use only
with the following UL listed inverter models:
High-Duty Brake Resistor Model Applicable Inverter Models
FR-A520-0.4K(-**)
FR-E520-0.4K(C)(-**), FR-E520S-0.4K(-**), FR-
E510W-0.4K(-**)
FR-ABR-0.4K FR-A024-0.4K(-**)
FR-S520E-0.4K(-**)
FR-A720-0.4K(-**)
FR-E720-0.4K(-**)
FR-A520-0.75K(-**)
FR-E520-0.75K(C)(-**), FR-E520S-0.75K(-**),
FR-E510W-0.75K(-**)
FR-ABR-0.75K FR-A024-0.75K(-**)
FR-S520E-0.75K(-**)
FR-A720-0.75K(-**)
FR-E720-0.75K(-**)
FR-A520-1.5K(-**), FR-A520-2.2K(-**)
FR-E520-1.5K(C)(-**), FR-E520-2.2K(C)(-**)
FR-V520-1.5K(-**), FR-V520-2.2K(-**)
200V Class

FR-ABR-2.2K FR-A024-1.5K(-**), FR-A024-2.2K(-**)

FR-S520E-1.5K(-**), FR-S520E-2.2K(-**)
FR-A720-1.5K(-**), FR-A720-2.2K(-**)
FR-E720-1.5K(-**), FR-E720-2.2K(-**)
FR-A520-3.7K(-**)
FR-E520-3.7K(C)(-**)
FR-V520-3.7K(-**)
FR-ABR-3.7K FR-A024-3.7K(-**)
FR-S520E-3.7K(-**)
FR-A720-3.7K(-**)
FR-E720-3.7K(-**)
FR-A520-5.5K(-**)
FR-E520-5.5K(C)(-**)
FR-ABR-5.5K FR-V520-5.5K(-**)
FR-A720-5.5K(-**)
FR-E720-5.5K(-**)
FR-A520-7.5K(-**)
FR-E520-7.5K(C)(-**)
FR-ABR-7.5K FR-V520-7.5K(-**)
FR-A720-7.5K(-**)
FR-E720-7.5K(-**)
Note : ** indicates alpha numeric combination which means an inverter type such as A1 and A2.

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 High-Duty Brake Resistor Model Applicable Inverter Models
FR-V520-11K(-**)
FR-ABR-11K FR-A720-11K(-**)
200V Class

FR-E720-11K(-**)
FR-V520-15K(-**)
FR-ABR-15K FR-A720-15K(-**)
FR-E720-15K(-**)
FR-A720-18.5K(-**)
FR-ABR-22K
FR-A720-22K(-**)
FR-A540-0.4K(-**)
FR-E540-0.4K(C)(-**)
FR-ABR-H0.4K FR-A044-0.4K(-**)
FR-A740-0.4K(-**)
FR-E740-0.4K(-**)
FR-A540-0.75K(-**)
FR-E540-0.75K(C)(-**)
FR-ABR-H0.75K FR-A044-0.75K(-**)
FR-A740-0.75K(-**)
FR-E740-0.75K(-**)
FR-A540-1.5K(-**)
FR-E540-1.5K(C)(-**)
FR-ABR-H1.5K FR-V540-1.5K(-**)
FR-A044-1.5K(-**)
FR-A740-1.5K(-**)
FR-E740-1.5K(-**)
FR-A540-2.2K(-**)
FR-E540-2.2K(C)(-**)
FR-V540-2.2K(-**)
FR-ABR-H2.2K
FR-A044-2.2K(-**)
FR-A740-2.2K(-**)
FR-E740-2.2K(-**)
400V Class

FR-A540-3.7K(-**)
FR-E540-3.7K(C)(-**)
FR-V540-3.7K(-**)
FR-ABR-H3.7K
FR-A044-3.7K(-**)
FR-A740-3.7K(-**)
FR-E740-3.7K(-**)
FR-A540-5.5K(-**)
FR-E540-5.5K(C)(-**)
FR-ABR-H5.5K FR-V540-5.5K(-**)
FR-A740-5.5K(-**)
FR-E740-5.5K(-**)
FR-A540-7.5K(-**)
FR-E540-7.5K(C)(-**)
FR-ABR-H7.5K FR-V540-7.5K(-**)
FR-A740-7.5K(-**)
FR-E740-7.5K(-**)
FR-V540-11K(-**)
FR-ABR-H11K FR-A740-11K(-**)
FR-E740-11K(-**)
FR-V540-15K(-**)
FR-ABR-H15K FR-A740-15K(-**)
FR-E740-15K(-**)
FR-A740-18.5K(-**)
FR-ABR-H22K FR-A740-22K(-**)
Note : ** indicates alpha numeric combination which means an inverter type such
as A1 and A2.

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2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
(For compliance with UL standard, refer to page A-3.)
• Never mount the resistor near wood, paper or any other flammable
material. Doing so can cause a fire.
• To prevent burns, do not install the resistor in a place where it is readily
accessible. If it is easily accessible, mount in a well-ventilated
enclosure (e.g. punched metal), suitable for the environment.
• Mount the resistor carefully so that the leads do not come from the top
of the resistor.
• Avoid contact with the resistor when running the leads of the resistor
and any other wiring.
Install the resistor in a place with good heat dissipation. The reason for
this is that the surface temperature of the resistor may exceed 360°C in
an operation pattern where the resistor is used frequently.
To increase the heat dissipation effect, we recommend you to install the
resistor on a metal surface outside the enclosure.

Provide an enclosure with good

heat dissipation to prevent Use a cooling fan
hazards such as burns. if required.

High-duty brake resistor

How to Install the Resistor

High-duty brake resistor

No contact with
the resistor

Other wiring
Leave at least 3cm
Interval between resistors Installed Orientation of installed resistor

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3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRING
When the regenerative brake transistor is damaged, the wiring sequence
as shown in the following diagrams is recommended to prevent
overheating and burnout of the brake resistor.
<Example 1> High-duty brake resistor <Example 2> Thermal relay High-duty brake resistor
MC MC Inverter
Inverter (FR-ABR) (OCR) (*3) (FR-ABR)
R P R R P R
Power Power
Supply S PX Supply S PX
T PR T PR
T (*2) T (*2 ) Disconnect jumper. (*1)
Disconnect jumper. (*1)
F F
B OCR
MC MC Contact
ON ON
C
OFF OFF
MC MC

<Example 3> Thermal relay High-duty brake resistor

MC Inverter (OCR)(*3) (FR-ABR)
Power R P R
Supply S PX
T PR
T (*2) Disconnect jumper. (*1)
F
B
MC OCR
ON Contact
C
OFF
MC

• Remove the jumper from across the PR and PX terminals of the

inverter. (*1) This disables (switches off) the built-in brake resistor.
(Refer to the instruction manual of the inverter for details.)
Note that the built-in brake resistor need not be removed. The leads of
the built-in brake resistor need not be disconnected from the terminals.
*1 Some inverters do not have the terminal PX. Some inverters do not have the
terminal PX and in this case there is no jumper that needs to be removed.(For
details, refer to Instruction Manual of the inverter.)
*2 For the 400V class power supply, install a voltage-reducing transformer.
*3 Refer to the table below for the type number of each capacity of thermal relay
and the diagram below for the connection. (Always install a thermal relay when
using the 11K, 15K, 22K.)
Power High-duty Thermal Relay Type
Supply Contact Rating
Brake Resistor (Mitsubishi product)
Voltage 1/L1 5/L3
TH-N20
FR-ABR-0.4K TH-N20CXHZ-0.7A
FR-ABR-0.75K TH-N20CXHZ-1.3A
FR-ABR-2.2K TH-N20CXHZ-2.1A
FR-ABR-3.7K TH-N20CXHZ-3.6A
2/T1 6/T3
200V FR-ABR-5.5K TH-N20CXHZ-5A
FR-ABR-7.5K TH-N20CXHZ-6.6A To the inverter To the ABR
FR-ABR-11K TH-N20CXHZ-11A P terminal
FR-ABR-15K TH-N20CXHZ-11A
FR-ABR-22K TH-N60-22A 110VAC 5A,
FR-ABR-H0.4K TH-N20CXHZ-0.24A 220VAC 2A(class AC-11)
110VDC 0.5A,
FR-ABR-H0.75K TH-N20CXHZ-0.35A 220VDC 0.25A(class DC-11)
FR-ABR-H1.5K TH-N20CXHZ-0.9A
FR-ABR-H2.2K TH-N20CXHZ-1.3A
FR-ABR-H3.7K TH-N20CXHZ-2.1A
400V
FR-ABR-H5.5K TH-N20CXHZ-2.5A
FR-ABR-H7.5K TH-N20CXHZ-3.6A
FR-ABR-H11K TH-N20CXHZ-6.6A
FR-ABR-H15K TH-N20CXHZ-6.6A
FR-ABR-H22K TH-N20-9A

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 • Connect the leads of the high-duty brake resistor to the P and PR
terminals of the inverter. For the following high-duty brake resistors,
connect them as specified in the table below.

High-duty brake resistor Resistance(Ω) Connection method

FR-ABR-15K 18 2 units in parallel
FR-ABR-22K 13 2 units in parallel
2 units in series
FR-ABR-H15K 18
(as shown below)
FR-ABR-H22K 52 2 units in parallel

FR-ABR-H15K brake resistor

To the inverter PR terminal To the inverter P terminal

(To the thermal relay T3 terminal.)
Terminal block
enclosed

• If you extend the high-duty resistor lead wire to use, use the wire with
a size as noted below and not exceeding 5m in length. Installation shall
be in accordance with the North American or Canadian Electrical Code
and any applicable provincial codes (codes of each state).
CAUTION
1. The high-duty brake resistor cannot be used with a brake
unit, high power factor converter, power return converter,
built-in brake, etc.
2. Twist the leads of the high-duty brake resistor when increas-
ing their length 2m or more. (The wire size used should be
minimum 14 AWG (2.1mm2)).
Note that even the twisted leads cannot be made longer than
5m. Doing so can cause an inverter failure.
3. The FR-ABR-(H)11K, 15K, 22K cannot be used with the FR-
A500 series.

4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Setting of inverter parameters
The parameter setting method varies with the inverter series. Refer
to the instruction manual of the inverter.
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5. SPECIFICATIONS
Permissible duty and torque
FR-ABR- (200V Class) FR-ABR-H (400V Class)
Item
0.4K 0.75 0.75
K 2.2K 3.7K 5.5K 7.5K 11K 15K 22K 0.4K K 1.5K 2.2K 3.7K 5.5K 7.5K 11K 15K 22K
Braking 150%
100% 5s 100% 5s
torque 5s
Permissible
10%ED 6%ED 10%ED 6%ED
duty*
* The permissible duty represents the braking capability including the motor loss.
The actual duty of the resistor is slightly lower than that.

6. OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
FR-ABR-0.4K to 7.5K, H0.4K to H7.5K

W 500 +200
W1 ±1
W2 A1

B1
φd1
A2 A1
5.3

Glass-braided cable

B2
2.0mm2 white
φd2
D
A2
H
2.5

Crimping Terminal
Dimensions (Unit: mm)
Resistance (Unit: mm)
Brake Resistor Model
(Ω) A1 A2
W W1 W2 D H
B 1 d 1 B2 d 2
FR-ABR-0.4K 140 125 100 40 21 200
FR-ABR-0.75K 215 200 175 40 21 100
200V Class

7.0 4.3 7.0 4.3

FR-ABR-2.2K*1 240 225 200 50 26 60
FR-ABR-3.7K 215 200 175 61 33 40
FR-ABR-5.5K 335 320 295 61 33 25
9.5 5.3 9.5 5.3
FR-ABR-7.5K 400 385 360 80 40 20
FR-ABR-H0.4K 115 100 75 40 21 1200
FR-ABR-H0.75K 140 125 100 40 21 700
400V Class

FR-ABR-H1.5K 215 200 175 40 21 350 7.0 4.3 7.0 4.3

FR-ABR-H2.2K 240 225 200 50 26 250
FR-ABR-H3.7K 215 200 175 61 33 150
FR-ABR-H5.5K 335 320 295 61 33 110
9.5 5.3 9.5 5.3
FR-ABR-H7.5K 400 385 360 80 40 75
*1 Used for 1.5K and 2.2K.

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 FR-ABR-11K, 15K, 22K, H11K, H15K, H22K

W 700+200
W1 ±1
W2
A1

B1
φd1
80.5 ±1

A1
5.3

A2

Glass-braided cable

B2
2.0mm2 white
φd2
A2
100

50
2.5
Dimensions Crimping Terminal
(Unit: mm) (Unit: mm)
Resistance
Brake Resistor Model
(Ω) A1 A2
W W1 W2
B1 d1 B2 d2
FR-ABR-11K 400 385 360 13 12 6.4 9.5 5.3
200V
FR-ABR-15K*1 300 285 260 18 12 8.4 12 8.4
Class
FR-ABR-22K*3 400 385 360 13 12 8.4 12 8.4
FR-ABR-H11K 400 385 360 52 12 6.4 9.5 5.3
400V
FR-ABR-H15K*2 300 285 260 18 12 8.4 12 8.4
Class
FR-ABR-H22K*4 450 435 410 52 9.0 6.4 9.0 6.4
*1 For the 15K, connect two resistors (18Ω) in parallel.
*2 For the H15K, connect two resistors (18Ω) in series. FR-ABR-15K is indicated
on the resistor. (Same resistor as the 200V class 15K)
*3 For the 22K brake resistor, configure so that two 13Ω resistors are connected in
parallel. FR-ABR-22K is indicated on the resistor.
*4 For the H22K brake resistor, configure so that two 52Ω resistors are connected
in parallel. FR-ABR-H22K is indicated on the resistor.

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7. BRAKING CAPABILITIES
7.1 Continuous Permissible Power
Continuous Continuous
Model Resistance Permissible Model Resistance Permissible
Power Power
FR-ABR-0.4K 200Ω 60W FR-ABR-H0.4K 1200Ω 45W
FR-ABR-0.75K 100Ω 80W FR-ABR-H0.75K 700Ω 75W
FR-ABR-2.2K 60Ω 120W FR-ABR-H1.5K 350Ω 115W
200V Class

FR-ABR-3.7K 40Ω 155W FR-ABR-H2.2K 250Ω 120W

400V Class
FR-ABR-5.5K 25Ω 185W FR-ABR-H3.7K 150Ω 155W
FR-ABR-7.5K 20Ω 340W FR-ABR-H5.5K 110Ω 185W
FR-ABR-11K 13Ω 560W FR-ABR-H7.5K 75Ω 340W
FR-ABR-15K 9Ω*1 805W FR-ABR-H11K 52Ω 530W
FR-ABR-22K 6.5Ω*1 1120W FR-ABR-H15K 36Ω*2 870W
FR-ABR-H22K 26Ω*3 1060W
*1 When two resistors are connected in series. *2 When two resistors are connected in series.
*3 When two resistors are connected in parallel.
7.2 Short-Duration Permissible Power per Braking
• 200V 140

Class
120
Time(S)

100

80

60
15K
2.2K 5.5K 7.5K 11K 22K
3.7K
40
0.75K

20
0.4K
0
10 20 30 50 70 100 200 300 500 700 1000 2000 3000 5000 7000 10000 20000
15000 Power(W)
• 400V 140
Class
Time(S)

120

100
H11K

80 H7.5K H22K

60 H15K
H3.7K H5.5K
H1.5K
40 H2.2K

H0.75K
20
H0.4K

0
10 20 30 50 70 100 200 300 500 700 1000 2000 3000 5000700010000 20000
15000

POWER(W)

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IB(NA)-66891-K
REVISIONS
*The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.

Print Date *Manual Number Revision

Nov. 1998 IB(NA)-66891-A First edition
Mar. 2001 IB(NA)-66891-B Partial Addition
• Applicable inverters
• Instructions for wiring
Apr. 2002 IB(NA)-66891-C Addition
FR-ABR-11K, FR-ABR-15K
Aug. 2002 IB(NA)-66891-D Addition
FR-ABR-H11K, FR-ABR-H15K
Partial Addition
Instructions for wiring
Oct. 2003 IB(NA)-66891-E Addition
UL compliance
Mar. 2004 IB(NA)-66891-F Modification
Outline dimentions, outline dimention
drawings
Aug. 2005 IB(NA)-66891-G Addition
FR-ABR-22K
Nov. 2005 IB(NA)-66891-H Addition
• FR-ABR-H22K
• FR-A740 specifications
Aug. 2008 IB(NA)-66891-J Partial Addition
Applicable inverters
Oct. 2012 IB(NA)-66891-K Modification
• 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRING

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