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Siemens 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0
by Siemens
Read verified buyer reviews ↓OverviewThe Siemens 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 is a vital DC braking resistor, meticulously designed for integration with SINAMICS S120 drive setups. This high-performance device is crucial for managing and dissipating surplus energy created during electric motor braking. By effectively transforming kinetic energy into heat, it prevents harmful overvoltage conditions that could compromise drive system robustness and operational integrity. Tailored for demanding industrial automation uses, the 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 guarantees smooth, controlled deceleration, thereby prolonging equipment longevity and ensuring consistent, dependable performance. Its robust construction and adherence to Siemens' stringent quality standards establish it as a key element for efficient and secure industrial drive operations.Key Features Optimized for SINAMICS S120: Engineered for seamless compatibility and peak performance within Siemens SINAMICS S120 modular drive architectures. Superior Energy Dissipation: Efficiently manages braking energy, shielding drive systems from damaging overvoltage surges and ensuring stable operation. Enhanced Drive Protection: Serves as a vital protective element, guarding against thermal overload and electrical stress on valuable drive components. Robust Industrial Design: Built to endure challenging industrial settings with a durable, compact form factor, featuring an IP20 protection rating. Effortless System Integration: Facilitates straightforward installation and integration into new or existing SINAMICS S120 configurations, simplifying commissioning. Siemens Industrial Reliability: Benefits from the renowned quality, durability, and consistent performance characteristic of Siemens industrial components, supported by global service. Broad Operating Temperature: Functions dependably across a wide temperature spectrum from –10 °C to +50 °C, suitable for varied application environments. Technical SpecificationsThe Siemens 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 braking resistor offers precise specifications to meet the rigorous demands of industrial automation: Siemens Product Number: 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 Product Line: SINAMICS S120 Resistor Power Rating: 81 kW (kilowatts) Nominal Voltage: 400 V DC (Direct Current) Cooling Method: Air cooling (adaptable for natural or forced ventilation, depending on installation requirements and ambient conditions). Protection Rating: IP20 (Ingress Protection), offering protection against solid objects larger than 12.5mm but no protection against water. Operational Temperature: –10 °C to +50 °C (Celsius). Certifications: CE (Conformité Européenne), UL (Underwriters Laboratories), cUL (Canadian Underwriters Laboratories), ensuring compliance with international safety and quality standards. ApplicationsThe Siemens 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 DC braking resistor is a versatile component central to the safe and efficient operation of numerous industrial applications: SINAMICS S120 Drive Systems: Essential for all applications utilizing SINAMICS S120, ensuring optimal energy management during deceleration. Industrial Motor Braking: Enables controlled and rapid stopping of large industrial motors, crucial for safety and process efficiency. Conveyor and Material Handling: Provides precise stopping and positioning in complex logistics and production lines. Pumps, Fans, and Compressors: Offers reliable braking functionality, preventing reverse rotation and safeguarding mechanical components. CNC and Process Automation: Supports high-accuracy motion control and swift stopping in sophisticated machining and automated industrial processes. Renewable Energy Systems: Can be used in applications requiring controlled energy dissipation, such as in wind turbine pitch control systems or solar tracking. Why ChooseThis braking resistor is engineered to effectively handle and dissipate substantial amounts of braking energy, preventing a range of issues.Order NowReady to enhance your industrial operations? Contact us today to order the Siemens 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 Braking Resistor and ensure optimal performance and safety in your drive systems.FAQHow does the 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 protect drive systems?It dissipates excess energy generated during braking, preventing overvoltage conditions that can harm drive components and ensuring stable operation.What is the protection rating of this resistor?It has an IP20 rating, providing protection against solid objects (>12.5mm) but not against water.Can this resistor be used with other drive systems?It is specifically optimized for perfect compatibility and performance within Siemens SINAMICS S120 modular drive architectures.
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Siemens 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0
Overview
This is a genuine Siemens component from the DC Drives family. PalmPartsSolution stocks it in new, refurbished, and surplus condition with tested warranty and same-day shipping on in-stock units.
Whether you are sourcing a like-for-like replacement for an existing installation, an emergency spare to keep a line running, or a qualified part for a new build, our team can confirm availability, revision, and lead time before you order.
Key Features
- Genuine Siemens catalog part
- Tested before shipment
- Backed by PalmPartsSolution warranty
- Cross-reference and revision assistance available
- Compatible with the broader Siemens automation ecosystem
- Engineered to integrate inside DC Drives installations
Compatibility
When ordering, match the full catalog/part number, hardware revision, and firmware revision called out by your Siemens equipment. Where applicable, confirm:
- Input/output voltage and current rating
- Communication protocol and network role
- Mounting form factor and footprint
- Operating temperature, humidity, and IP rating
- Required certifications (UL, CE, ATEX, marine, etc.)
Not sure which revision you need? Send us the catalog number on the nameplate and we will confirm the correct match.
Replacement Information
Three ways to source this part through PalmPartsSolution:
- Exact replacement — same Siemens catalog number, new or refurbished, tested and warrantied
- Form-fit-function equivalent — alternate revision or build that drops in without code changes
- Engineered migration — current-generation Siemens platform with documented conversion notes for the DC Drives family
Contact our engineering team if you need help choosing between these tracks.
Technical Specifications
The Siemens 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 braking resistor offers precise specifications to meet the rigorous demands of industrial automation:
- Siemens Product Number: 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0
- Product Line: SINAMICS S120
- Resistor Power Rating: 81 kW (kilowatts)
- Nominal Voltage: 400 V DC (Direct Current)
- Cooling Method: Air cooling (adaptable for natural or forced ventilation, depending on installation requirements and ambient conditions).
- Protection Rating: IP20 (Ingress Protection), offering protection against solid objects larger than 12.5mm but no protection against water.
- Operational Temperature: –10 °C to +50 °C (Celsius).
- Certifications: CE (Conformité Européenne), UL (Underwriters Laboratories), cUL (Canadian Underwriters Laboratories), ensuring compliance with international safety and quality standards.
Applications
The Siemens 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 DC braking resistor is a versatile component central to the safe and efficient operation of numerous industrial applications:
- SINAMICS S120 Drive Systems: Essential for all applications utilizing SINAMICS S120, ensuring optimal energy management during deceleration.
- Industrial Motor Braking: Enables controlled and rapid stopping of large industrial motors, crucial for safety and process efficiency.
- Conveyor and Material Handling: Provides precise stopping and positioning in complex logistics and production lines.
- Pumps, Fans, and Compressors: Offers reliable braking functionality, preventing reverse rotation and safeguarding mechanical components.
- CNC and Process Automation: Supports high-accuracy motion control and swift stopping in sophisticated machining and automated industrial processes.
- Renewable Energy Systems: Can be used in applications requiring controlled energy dissipation, such as in wind turbine pitch control systems or solar tracking.
Why Choose the 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0?
This braking resistor is engineered to effectively handle and dissipate substantial amounts of braking energy, preventing a range of issues.
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- ▸Bulk pricing: Volume discounts on request — contact our sales team for quantity quotes.
- ▸Buy with confidence: Every 6RA8081-6DV62-0AA0 ships with a 1-Year PALM Parts warranty and a 30-day return window.
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