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Re: Cim breakers tripping?

How hot are the motors getting? 120lbs. robot, one CIM per side, direct drive off of tough box. Sounds to me like the two CIMs are having to work too hard. After they heat up, they do draw more current, and could be causing your breakers to trip.
 


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