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Reliable monitoring
of brake function and wear with just one measuring system.

Customised planning
of wear-orientated maintenance intervals, as the diagnostic unit /DUE continuously determines the working air gap of the brake.

One-off purchase
because the measuring system itself works contactless and is therefore wear-free.

Function and wear under control at all times

The diagnostic unit option /DUE from SEW-EURODRIVE for the BE1 to BE122 brakes and for the BF11 to BF 30 double brakes, which have proven themselves millions of times over, performs two tasks with just one measuring system: monitoring the brake function and determining the wear of the brake lining. Both are made possible by the continuous monitoring of the working air gap of the brake. This means that wear-orientated maintenance intervals for the brake system can also be planned individually. In practice, this means that you have the function and wear of the brake under control at all times.

The sensor is fully integrated into the brake and the evaluation electronics are protected in the terminal box. This means that the diagnostic unit option /DUE can also be used in harsh ambient conditions up to IP66 without any problems.
It also provides a digital output signal as standard for the function of the brake and the wear of the brake lining, as well as an analogue current signal that corresponds to the size of the working air gap.

The measuring system works contactless, based on the eddy current principle; high-frequency alternating current flows through the sensor technology. The electromagnetic field induces eddy currents in the pressure plate, which change the AC resistance of the sensor technology. This change in impedance is converted by the evaluation unit into an electrical signal (4 - 20 mA) that is proportional to the working air gap of the brake.

The function monitoring of the brakes is realised with digital signals (NO contact). And reaching the wear limits is signalled with digital inputs/outputs (NC contacts). In addition, current outputs make it possible to continuously monitor the wear of the brake.
In addition to the outputs, LEDs on the evaluation unit indicate the function and wear of each partial brake.

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  • Two digital output signals (DC 24 V):
    • 1 digital output with NO contact function as brake function monitoring: Detection of the correct brake function (brake released/closed)
    • 1 digital output with NC contact function as wear monitoring of the brake:
      Detection of the maximum brake wear limit (working air gap OK/too large)
  • A current signal proportional to the air gap (4 ... max. 20 mA).
  • Sensor technology is completely integrated into the coil body
  • LEDs in the evaluation unit signal the status of the digital outputs
  • Evaluation unit (electronics) is always installed in the terminal box and maintains the degree of protection of the entire actuator
  • Sensor technology with degree of protection IP66, allowing the drive to be quoted with overall degree of protection IP66
  • Detection of wear on the brake lining and brake function is contactless and therefore wear-free
  • Diagnostics unit option /DUE is supplied fully assembled and calibrated in the brakemotor
  • DIP switch for setting the sensor size and the maximum permissible wear limit for optimum adaptation to the application in connection with condition monitoring
  • No recalibration of the eddy current sensor is necessary if the brake lining carrier is changed or the air gap is readjusted in the event of wear, as the installation environment of the sensor does not change
  • Connection variants:
    • Directly via cage clamp terminal
    • Connection via M12 plug (4 or 8 pin)
  • Diagnostics unit can be retrofitted
  • The evaluation unit is available in two versions:
    • DUE-1K: Single-channel version for brakes BE...
    • DUE-2K: Two-channel version for brakes BF..
  • The dual-channel design has one digital output for each partial brake for the function of the brake and the wear of the brake lining, as well as an analogue current signal

The following tables show you the technical data of the diagnostic units for installation in the wiring space of the motor and the sensors installed in the coil body.

Evaluation unit DUE-1K-00
for brake BE..
DUE-2K-00
for brake BF..
Signal outputs (2 channels) Brake BE..
Out1: 4 - 20 mA
FCT1: DC 24 V (150 mA)
WEAR1: DC 24 V (150 mA)
Partial brake 1 with brake BF..
Out1: 4 - 20 mA
FCT1: DC 24 V (150 mA)
WEAR1: DC 24 V (150 mA)

Partial brake 2 with brake BF..
Out2: 4 - 20 mA
FCT2: DC 24 V (150 mA)
WEAR2: DC 24 V (150 mA)
Current consumption Max. AI 190 360
  Min. AI 40 80
Supply voltage DC 24 V (± 15 %)
Electromagnetic compatibility DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FÜR NORMUNG 61800-3
Operating temperature range of the evaluation unit -40 to +105 °C
Humidity ≤ 90 % relative humidity
Degree of protection IP20 (in closed terminal box max. IP66)
Sensor technology DUE-d6-00 DUE-d8-00
Degree of protection IP66 IP66
Operating temperature range
of sensor and cable
-50 to +150 °C -50 to +150 °C

The diagnostic unit /DUE is available with the tried and tested DR.. type motors both with single brake and with the new double brake. These combinations are currently realised.

Motor type DR../DRN../DR2.. Brake type BE..
80MK, 80M,
90S, 90L,
100L, 100LS,
112M,
132S, 132M, 132L


BE1, BE2, BE5, BE11
132M, 132L,
160M, 160L,
180M, 180L

BE20
160M, 160L,
180M, 180L,
200L,
225S, 225M,

BE30, BE32
200L,
225S, 225M,
250M, 250ME,
280S, 280M,

BE60, BE62
250M, 250ME,
280S, 280M,
315S, 315M, 315ME, 315L, 315H

BE120, BE122
  • Users who require a mechanical, fail-safe brake
  • Logistics conveyor belts from large to small
  • Lifting applications
  • Applications in which unplanned machine downtimes are to be avoided
  • Applications in which individually plannable, wear-oriented maintenance intervals are realised
  • Applications in which operational safety is subject to increased requirements
  • Can be used worldwide and in all industries