Nidec & Control Technique Unidrive M300 Drive Fault Codes:
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| C.Acc (185) NV Media Card Write fail | Cause: The drive was unable to access the NV Media Card. File corrupted, incomplete transfer, or card write failure. Remedy:
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| C.by (178) NV Media Card cannot be accessed (Busy) | Cause: Attempt made to access NV Media Card, but it is already being accessed by an Option Module. Remedy:
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| C.cPr (188) NV Media Card file/data is different to the one in the drive | Cause: A compare has been carried out and parameters on the NV Media Card are different to the drive. Remedy:
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| C.d.E (179) NV Media Card data location already contains data | Cause: Attempt made to store data on an NV Media Card in a data block which already contains data. Remedy:
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| C.dAt (183) NV Media Card data not found | Cause: Attempt made to access a non-existent file on the NV Media Card. Remedy:
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| C.Err (182) NV Media Card data structure error | Cause: Error detected in the data structure on the card. Sub-trips indicate: (1) Missing folder/file structure, (2) Corrupted 000.DAT, (3) Duplicate file IDs. Remedy:
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| C.Ful (184) NV Media Card full | Cause: Not enough space left on the card to create a data block. Remedy:
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| C.OPt (180) NV Media Card trip; option module mismatch | Cause: Option module category differs between source and destination drives during transfer. Remedy:
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| C.Pr (175) NV Media Card data blocks not compatible | Cause: Drive Derivative or Product Type differs between source and target drives. Remedy:
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| C.rdo (181) NV Media Card has the Read Only bit set | Cause: Attempt to modify data on a read-only NV Media Card or data block. Remedy:
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| C.rtg (186) Voltage/current rating mismatch | Cause: Current and/or voltage ratings are different between source and destination drives. Remedy:
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| C.SL (174) Option module file transfer has failed | Cause: Transfer of an option module file failed because the option module does not respond correctly. Remedy:
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| C.tyP (187) NV Media Card parameter set not compatible with current drive mode | Cause: The drive mode in the data block is different from the current drive mode, or operating mode is outside allowed range. Remedy:
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| cL.A1 (28) Analog input 1 current loss | Cause: Current loss detected in current mode (falls below 3 mA). Remedy:
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| CL.bt (35) Trip initiated from the Control Word | Cause: Bit 12 set on control word in Pr 06.042 when control word is enabled. Remedy:
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| Cur.c (231) Current calibration range | Cause: Current calibration range error. Remedy:
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| Cur.O (225) Current feedback offset error | Cause: The current offset is too large to be trimmed. Remedy:
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| d.Ch (97) Drive parameters are being changed | Cause: User action or file system write is active while drive enabled (e.g. loading defaults, changing mode, transferring data). Remedy:
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| dcct (110) dcct reference out of range | Cause: The DCCT has caused a trip (size 5 upwards only). Remedy:
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| dEr.E (246) Derivative file error | Cause: Derivative file error (Missing/invalid, hardware mismatch, or file changed). Remedy:
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| dEr.I (248) Derivative product image error | Cause: Error detected in the derivative product image (e.g., Divide by zero, Undefined trip, CRC failed). Remedy:
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| dESt (199) Two or more parameters are writing to the same destination | Cause: Destination parameters of two or more functions (Menus 7, 8, 9, 12 or 14) are writing to the same parameter. Remedy:
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dr.CF (232) Drive configuration (Hardware ID mismatch) | Cause: The hardware ID does not match the user software ID. Sub-trips: 1: Hardware ID mismatch (Size 5+). 2: Invalid hardware ID. 3: Hardware ID mismatch (Size 1-4). Remedy:
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EEF (31) Default parameters have been loaded | Cause: The EEF trip indicates that default parameters have been loaded due to memory corruption or hardware changes. Common Sub-trips: 1: Parameter database version changed. 2: CRC check failed. 3: Drive mode restored is outside allowed range. 9: Checksum on non-parameter area failed. Remedy:
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Et (6) External trip initiated | Cause: An external trip has occurred via input or parameter. Sub-trip 3: External Trip (10.032) = 1. Can also be initiated by writing a value of 6 in Pr 10.038. Remedy:
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FAn.F (173) Fan fail | Cause: Cooling fan failure detected. This trip cannot be reset until 10s after trip initiation. Remedy:
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Fi.Ch (247) File changed | Cause: A file configuration change has been detected. Remedy:
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FI.In (237) Firmware incompatibility | Cause: The user firmware is incompatible with the power firmware. Remedy:
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HF01 – HF04 Data processing error: CPU/Hardware | Cause: Internal hardware or memory management faults. HF01: CPU address error. HF02: DMAC address error. HF03: Bus fault. HF04: Usage fault. Remedy:
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HF07 – HF09 Data processing error: Watchdog/Interrupt | Cause: Internal processing faults. HF07: Watchdog failure. HF08: CPU Interrupt crash. HF09: Free store overflow. Remedy:
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HF11 Non-volatile memory comms error | Cause: Communication error with memory. Sub-trip 1: Comms error. Sub-trip 2: EEPROM size incompatible with firmware. Remedy:
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HF12 Main program stack overflow | Cause: Stack overflow occurred. Sub-trips indicate specific stack (background, timed, interrupt). Remedy:
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HF16 RTOS error | Cause: Real-time Operating System error occurred. Remedy:
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HF18 Internal flash memory has failed | Cause: Flash memory failed when writing option module parameter data. Sub-trip 1: Programming error. Sub-trip 2/3: Erase flash block failed. Remedy:
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HF19 CRC check on the firmware has failed | Cause: Firmware corrupted. Drive is in bootloader mode. Remedy:
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It.Ac (20) Output current overload timed out (I2t) | Cause: Motor thermal overload based on Motor Rated Current and Thermal Time Constant. Trip occurs when accumulator reaches 100%. Remedy:
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It.br (19) Braking resistor overload timed out | Cause: Braking Resistor Thermal Accumulator (10.039) reached 100%. Remedy:
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LF.Er (90) Communication lost between power/control | Cause: Communications lost or excessive errors between power, control, or rectifier modules. Remedy:
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no.PS (236) No power board | Cause: No communication between the power and control boards. Remedy:
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O.Ld1 (26) Digital output overload | Cause: Total current drawn from AI Adaptor 24V or digital output exceeded limit. Sub-trip 1: Digital output or 24V load too high. Sub-trip 2: AI Adaptor 24V load too high. Remedy:
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O.SPd (7) Motor frequency exceeded threshold | Cause: Post-ramp reference or Estimated Frequency exceeded the Over Frequency Threshold (03.008). Remedy:
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Oht.C (219) Control stage over temperature | Cause: Control stage over-temperature detected. Remedy:
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| Oh.dc (27) DC bus over temperature | Cause: DC bus component over temperature based on a software thermal model. The drive protection system estimates temperature based on output current and DC bus ripple. Remedy:
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| Oht.I (21) Inverter over temperature based on thermal model | Cause: IGBT junction over-temperature detected based on software thermal model. Initiated when model reaches 145 °C. Remedy:
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| Oht.P (22) Power stage over temperature | Cause: Power stage over-temperature has been detected. Thermistor location is identified by the sub-trip. Remedy:
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| OI.A1 (189) Analog input 1 over-current | Cause: Current input on analog input 1 exceeds 24 mA. Remedy:
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| OI.AC (3) Instantaneous output over current detected | Cause: The instantaneous drive output current has exceeded VM_DRIVE_CURRENT_MAX. Cannot be reset for 10s. Remedy:
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| OI.br (4) Braking IGBT over current detected | Cause: Over current detected in braking IGBT or braking IGBT protection activated. Cannot be reset for 10s. Remedy:
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| OI.SC (228) Output phase short-circuit | Cause: Over-current detected on drive output when enabled. Possible motor earth fault. Remedy:
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| OI.Sn (92) Snubber over-current detected | Cause: Over-current condition detected in the rectifier snubbing circuit. Remedy:
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| Out.P (98) Output phase loss detected | Cause: Phase loss detected at drive output. (U, V, or W phase disconnected). Remedy:
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| OV (2) DC bus voltage exceeded peak level | Cause: DC bus voltage has exceeded the maximum limit for 15 seconds or instantaneous limit. Remedy:
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| P.dAt (220) Power system configuration data error | Cause: Error in the configuration data stored in the power system. Remedy:
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| PAd (34) Keypad removed while receiving reference | Cause: Drive is in keypad mode and keypad has been removed or disconnected. Remedy:
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| Pb.bt (245) Power board in bootloader mode | Cause: Power board is in bootloader mode. Remedy:
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| Pb.Er (93) Communication lost between control and power | Cause: No communications between the control board processor and the power board processor. Remedy:
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| Pb.HF (235) Power board HF | Cause: Power processor hardware fault. Remedy:
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| Pd.S (37) Power down save error | Cause: Error detected in the power down save parameters saved in non-volatile memory. Remedy:
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| PH.Lo (32) Supply phase loss | Cause: The drive has detected an input phase loss, large supply imbalance, or DC bus ripple (ripple exceeds threshold). Remedy:
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| PSU (5) Internal power supply fault | Cause: One or more internal power supply rails are outside limits or overloaded. Remedy:
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| r.All (227) RAM allocation error | Cause: An option module derivative image has requested more parameter RAM than is allowed. Remedy:
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| r.b.ht (250) Hot rectifier/brake | Cause: Over-temperature detected on input rectifier or braking IGBT. Remedy:
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| rS (33) Measured resistance exceeded parameter range | Cause: The measured stator resistance during auto-tune exceeded the maximum possible value, or the value entered by user is invalid for the drive size. Remedy:
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| SCL (30) Control word watchdog timed out | Cause: The control word has been enabled and has timed out. Remedy:
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| SL.dF (204) Option module in slot 1 changed | Cause: The option module in slot 1 is a different type to that installed when parameters were last saved. Remedy:
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| SL.Er (202) Option module in slot 1 detected a fault | Cause: The option module has detected an error. Remedy:
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| SL.HF (200) Option module 1 hardware fault | Cause: Hardware fault generated by the drive regarding the module (e.g., ID not recognized, memory insufficient, connection lost). Remedy:
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| SL.nF (203) Option module in slot 1 removed | Cause: The option module has been removed since the last power up. Remedy:
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| SL.tO (201) Option module watchdog service error | Cause: The option module started the watchdog function and then failed to service it correctly. Remedy:
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| So.St (226) Soft start relay failed | Cause: Soft start relay failed to close or soft start monitoring circuit failed (Sub-trips: 1=Soft-start failure, 2=DC bus capacitor failure). Remedy:
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| St.HF (221) Hardware trip during last power down | Cause: A hardware trip (HF01 – HF18) occurred and the drive has been power cycled. Remedy:
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| Sto (234) No Safe Torque Off board fitted | Cause: STO board not fitted correctly. Remedy:
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| th (24) Motor thermistor over-temperature | Cause: Motor thermistor connected to terminal 14 indicated over-temperature. Remedy:
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| th.br (10) Brake resistor over temperature | Cause: Hardware based braking resistor thermal monitoring detected overheat. Remedy:
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| tH.Fb (218) Internal thermistor has failed | Cause: Internal thermistor failed (open circuit or short circuit). Remedy:
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| thS (25) Motor thermistor short circuit | Cause: Motor thermistor connected to terminal 14 is short circuit or low impedance (<50 Ω). Remedy:
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| tun.S (18) Autotune test stopped before completion | Cause: The drive was prevented from completing an autotune test, because either the drive enable or the drive run were removed. Remedy:
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| tun.1 (11) Required speed could not be reached | Cause: The drive has tripped during an autotune. The cause of the trip can be identified from the sub-trip number: Sub-trip 2: The motor did not reach the required speed during rotating autotune or mechanical load measurement. Remedy:
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| tun.3 (13) Measured inertia has exceeded the parameter range (RFC-A mode only) | Cause: The drive has tripped during a rotating autotune or mechanical load measurement test. The cause of the trip can be identified from the associated sub-trip number: Sub-trip 1: Measured inertia has exceeded the parameter range during a mechanical load measurement. Sub-trip 3: The mechanical load test has been unable to identify the motor inertia. Remedy:
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| U.OI (8) User OI ac | Cause: A U.OI trip is initiated if the output current of the drive exceeds the trip level set by User Over Current Trip Level (04.041). Remedy:
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| U.S (36) User Save error / not completed | Cause: The U.S trip indicates that an error has been detected in the user save parameters saved in non-volatile memory. For example, following a user save command, if the power to the drive was removed when the user parameters were being saved. Remedy:
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| UP.uS (96) Trip generated by an onboard user program | Cause: This trip can be initiated from within an onboard user program using a function call which defines the sub-trip number. Remedy:
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| UPrG (249) Onboard user program error | Cause: An error has been detected in the onboard user program image. The sub-trip indicates the reason for the trip:
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| HFxx Internal faults | Cause: The main drive processor has detected an irrecoverable error. Internal problems. Remedy: These indicate internal problems and cannot be reset. All drive features are inactive. Power cycle the drive. |
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| {St.HF} Stored HF trip | Cause: A non-permanent HF trip occurred previously and the drive was power cycled. Remedy: This trip cannot be cleared unless 1299 is entered into Parameter 00 and a reset is initiated. |
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| {SL.HF} Non-resettable trips (218-247) | Cause: Hardware fault detected. Remedy: These trips cannot be reset. Check hardware / contact support. |
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| {EEF} Volatile memory failure | Cause: Data integrity issue in volatile memory. Remedy: This can only be reset if Parameter 00 is set to 1233 or 1244, or if Load Defaults (11.043) is set to a non-zero value. |
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| {PSU} Internal 24V | Cause: Issue with Rectifier 24V supply. Remedy: Check internal power supply conditions (Priority 4). |
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| {OI.AC}, {OI.br}, {FAn.F} Trips with extended reset times | Cause: Over-current or fan fault conditions. Remedy: These trips cannot be reset until 10 s after the trip was initiated. |
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| {PH.Lo}, {Oh.dc} Phase loss and d.c. link power circuit protection | Cause: Input phase loss or DC link issue. The drive attempts to stop the motor before tripping. Remedy: Check Action On Trip Detection (10.037). Check input supply and DC link. |
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| br.res Brake resistor overload | Cause: Braking Resistor Thermal Accumulator (10.039) in the drive has reached 75.0 % of the value at which the drive will trip. Remedy: Check braking load and resistor sizing. |
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| OV.Ld Motor Protection Accumulator | Cause: Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) has reached 75.0 % of the trip value and load is >100%. Remedy: Reduce motor load. |
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| d.OV.Ld Drive over temperature | Cause: Percentage Of Drive Thermal Trip Level (07.036) is greater than 90 %. Remedy: Check cooling fans, ambient temperature, and drive ventilation. |
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| tuning Autotune in progress | Cause: The autotune procedure has been initialized and is running. Remedy: Wait for autotune to complete. |
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| LS Limit switch active | Cause: Indicates that a limit switch is active and is causing the motor to be stopped. Remedy: Check machine position and limit switches. |
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| Opt.AI Option slot alarm | Cause: Alarm generated by the module in the option slot. Remedy: Check option module status. |
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| Lo.AC Low voltage mode | Cause: Drive is operating in Low AC mode. See Low AC Alarm (10.107). Remedy: Check supply voltage settings. |
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| I.AC.Lt Current limit active | Cause: Drive has reached current limit. See Current Limit Active (10.009). Remedy: Check mechanical load and current limit parameters. |
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| 24.LoSt 24V Backup not present | Cause: 24V backup supply is missing. See 24V Alarm Loss Enable (11.098). Remedy: Check external 24V backup supply. |
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| inh Inhibit | Cause: The Safe Torque Off (STO) signal is not applied to terminals or Pr 06.015 is set to 0. Remedy: Apply STO signal to enable the drive (Output stage: Disabled). |
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| rdy Ready | Cause: Drive enable is active, but the drive inverter is not active because the final drive run is not active. Remedy: Give run command to start (Output stage: Disabled). |
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| Stop Stopped | Cause: The drive is stopped / holding zero speed. Remedy: Normal operation (Output stage: Enabled). |
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| S.Loss Supply loss | Cause: Supply loss condition has been detected. Remedy: Check incoming power supply (Output stage: Enabled). |
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| dc.inj DC injection | Cause: The drive is applying dc injection braking. Remedy: Wait for braking to complete (Output stage: Enabled). |
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| Er Error | Cause: The drive has tripped and is no longer controlling the motor. The trip code appears in the display. Remedy: Troubleshoot specific trip code (Output stage: Disabled). |
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| UV Under voltage | Cause: The drive is in the under voltage state either in low voltage or high voltage mode. Remedy: Check DC bus voltage and supply (Output stage: Disabled). |
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| HEAt Heat | Cause: The motor pre-heat function is active. Remedy: Normal operation if configured (Output stage: Enabled). |
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| PS.LOAD Waiting for power stage | Cause: The drive is waiting for the processor in the power stage to respond after power-up. Remedy: Wait for initialization. |
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| LOAD OPtion Waiting for option module | Cause: The drive is waiting for the option module to respond after power-up. Remedy: Wait for initialization. |
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| UPLOAD Loading parameter database | Cause: At power-up, parameter database is updating because an Option module changed. Remedy: Wait for data transfer between drive and option module. |
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| LOAD.I Bootloading drive firmware | Cause: The drive is waiting for the bootloader file to be transferred to the processor. Remedy: Wait for firmware load to complete. |