LS Electric iP5A Drive

Fault Code and MeaningCause and Remedy

Over Current 1



The inverter turns off its output when the output current of the inverter flows more than 200% of the inverter rated current.

Cause:


  • Acceleration/Deceleration time is too short compared to the GD² of the load.

  • Load is larger than the inverter rating.

  • Inverter turns output on when the motor is free running.

  • Output short or ground fault has occurred.

  • Mechanical brake of the motor is operating too fast.

  • Components of the main circuit have overheated due to a faulty cooling fan.




Remedy:

  • Increase Accel/Decel time.

  • Increase inverter capacity.

  • Operate after motor has stopped.

  • Check output wiring.

  • Check mechanical brake operation.

  • Check cooling fan.


(Caution) Operating inverter prior to correcting fault may damage the IGBT.

Ground Fault



The inverter turns off its output when a ground fault occurs and the ground fault current is more than the internal setting value.

Cause:


  • Ground fault has occurred at the output wiring of inverter.

  • The insulation of the motor is damaged due to heat.




Remedy:

  • Investigate the output wiring of inverter.

  • Exchange motor.



Over Voltage



The inverter turns off its output if the DC voltage of the main circuit increases higher than the rated value (during deceleration or regen).

Cause:


  • Deceleration time is too short compared to the GD² of load.

  • Regenerative load at the output.

  • Line voltage high.




Remedy:

  • Increase deceleration time.

  • Use regenerative resistor option.

  • Check line voltage.



Over Load



(Current Limit Protection). The inverter turns off its output if the output current flows at 120% of the rated current.

Cause:


  • Load is larger than the inverter rating.

  • Incorrect inverter capacity selected.

  • Set incorrect V/F pattern.




Remedy:

  • Increase capacity of motor and inverter.

  • Select correct inverter capacity.

  • Select correct V/F pattern.



Over Heat



The inverter turns off its output if the heat sink is over heated.

Cause:


  • Cooling fan damaged or an alien substance inserted.

  • Cooling system has faults.

  • Ambient temperature high.




Remedy:

  • Exchange cooling fans and/or eliminate alien substance.

  • Check for alien substances in the heat sink.

  • Keep ambient temperature under 40°C.



E-Thermal



(Electronic Thermal). Internal calculation determines motor overheating. Overload capacity: 130% for 1 min.

Cause:


  • Motor has overheated.

  • Load is larger than inverter rating.

  • ETH level too low.

  • Incorrect inverter capacity selected.

  • Set incorrect V/F pattern.

  • Operated too long at low speeds.




Remedy:

  • Reduce load and/or running duty.

  • Increase inverter capacity.

  • Adjust ETH level to an appropriate level.

  • Select correct inverter capacity.

  • Select correct V/F pattern.

  • Install a cooling fan with a separate power supply.



Ext. Trip



User triggered external trip signal to stop output.

Cause:

External Trip has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Eliminate Trip at circuit connected to external trip terminal.

  • Remove external trip input.



Low Voltage



DC voltage is below the detection level (insufficient torque or potential motor overheating).

Cause:


  • Line voltage low.

  • Load larger than line capacity is connected to line (e.g., welding machine, large motor starting).

  • Faulty magnetic switch at the input side of the inverter.




Remedy:

  • Check line voltage.

  • Increase line capacity.

  • Exchange magnetic switch.



Over Current 2



IGBT Short or Output Short.

Cause:


  • Short has occurred between the upper and lower IGBT.

  • Short has occurred at the output of the inverter.

  • Acceleration/Deceleration time is too short compared to the GD² of load.




Remedy:

  • Check IGBT.

  • Check output wiring of inverter.

  • Increase acceleration time.



Output Phase Open



One or more of the output (U, V, W) phases is open.

Cause:


  • Faulty contact of magnetic switch at output.

  • Faulty output wiring.




Remedy:

  • Check magnetic switch at output of inverter.

  • Check output wiring.



BX



(Instant Cut Off). Used for emergency stop.

Cause:

The BX terminal is turned ON.



Remedy:

  • Turn the BX terminal OFF to return to regular operation.

  • Take caution when using this function.



HW-Diag



Inverter Hardware Fault (Control circuitry error).

Cause:


  • Wdog error (CPU fault).

  • EEP error (memory fault).

  • ADC Offset (current feedback circuit fault).

  • Input phase open.

  • NTC open.




Remedy:

  • Exchange inverter.



COM Error / CPU Error



Inverter cannot communicate with the keypad.

Cause:


  • Faulty connection between inverter and keypad.

  • Inverter CPU malfunction.




Remedy:

  • Check connector.

  • Exchange inverter.



Inv. OLT



Inverter Overload. Output current flows more than rated level (110% for 1 min, 130% for 4 sec).

Cause:


  • Load is larger than inverter rating.

  • Incorrect inverter capacity selected.




Remedy:

  • Increase motor and/or inverter capacity.

  • Select correct inverter capacity.



NTC open



Inverter internal NTC is opened.

Cause:

Inverter internal NTC circuit is open/damaged.



Remedy:

  • Contact the factory or your local distributor.



LOP / LOR / LOV / LOI / LOX



Operating Method when the Speed Reference is Lost.

Cause:


  • LOP: Loss of reference from the Option (DPRAM time out).

  • LOR: Remote communication network fault.

  • LOV: ‘V1’ analog frequency reference lost.

  • LOI: ‘I’ analog frequency reference lost.

  • LOX: Sub-board (V2, ENC) analog frequency reference lost.




Remedy:

  • Eliminate cause of fault (check connections/signals).