What the Motor Brake Does
The elebia automatic hooks are equipped with an innovative electric motor brake, integrated into the PCB (Printed Circuit Board). This feature ensures that the motor remains in a fixed position once its movement is complete. When activated, the motor brake effectively prevents the hook from drifting open or closed due to its own weight or minor external forces. This eliminates the need for a mechanical locking component, enhancing the overall efficiency and safety of your lifting operations. This applies to hooks evo5 through evo25. For evo2 hooks and the NEO range, there is a safety mechanism that prevents the hook from opening or closing involuntarily via the lockpin.
It’s important to note that the motor brake is not only functional when the battery is inserted. In the absence of a battery, the brake still working.
When to Use It
Standard Operation Without the Lock Pin: Hooks in the evo5 to evo25 range do not have a lock pin and, when open due to the weight of the hook, may tend to close by themselves. For the Evo2 models and the Neo series, the lock pin acts mechanically to prevent this scenario.
How to Activate the Brake via eMAX
To activate the motor brake using the eMAX remote, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Select Hooks.
3. Choose the hook you wish to configure.
4. Go to Parameters.
5. Select Motor.
6. Click on Brake and Set the value that best suits the hook's use: no brake, brake down, brake up, or both brakes activated.
How to Activate the Brake via eMini
You can also configure the brake parameter directly on the hook's PCB using the eMini remote. Here’s how:
1. Insert the battery into the hook you want to configure.
2. Press and hold the Open button on the eMini.
3. When the number 3 appears, continue holding Open and click the close button until you see the countdown (3,2,1)
4. Release the Open button.
5. Navigate through the menu by clicking Open until the letter "d" appears.
6. Click the Close button to change the value to desired setup.
7. Leave the remote in standby; it will exit programming mode after about one minute.
8. Remove and reinsert the battery from the hook to activate the brake.
If you encounter difficulties entering the settings menu, you can take a look at this article related to eMINI parameters. [here]
Brake Position Options
The brake can be configured to operate in the open position, closed position, or both.
For further assistance or detailed inquiries, please consult our technical team.
We hope this article helps you understand the motor brake parameter and its applications. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our customer support team!