APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE
An apparatus for monitoring an electromagnetic brake comprises a brake monitoring means (1) adapted for being coupled to an electric supply (6) for an electromagnetic brake having braking means and comprising an electrical coil (22) with changing inductance (L), wherein the brake monitoring means is configured to monitor over time the course of an electrical current (J) supplied to the electromagnetic brake for actuating the braking means, and to detect movement or a status of the breaking means using the monitored course of the electrical current (J).