CM1
Comm1 Error (Internal communications error) |
Cause:
- Improperly programmed ASD.
- Improper communications settings.
- Improperly connected cables.
Remedy:
- Check internal communication settings and cabling.
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CM2
Comm2 Error (External communications error) |
Cause:
- Improper communications settings.
- Improperly connected cables.
Remedy:
- Verify external communication device settings and wiring.
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EMG
Emergency Off |
Cause:
- Stop|Reset pressed twice at the keypad.
- EOFF command received remotely.
Remedy:
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MOFF
Main Undervoltage |
Cause:
- Low 3-phase utility voltage.
- Undervoltage condition at the 3-phase AC input.
Remedy:
- Check input power supply.
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OC
Over Current |
Cause:
- Defective IGBT (U, V, or W).
- ASD output phase-to-phase short.
- The ASD is starting into a spinning motor.
- Motor/machine jammed.
- Mechanical brake engaged while the ASD is starting/running.
- Accel/Decel time is too short.
- Voltage Boost setting is too high.
- Load fluctuations.
Remedy:
- ASD output to the motor is connected incorrectly. Disconnect the motor and retry.
- Check for jammed motor/machine.
- Adjust Accel/Decel time.
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*OH
Overheat |
Cause:
- ASD is operating at an elevated temperature.
- ASD is too close to heat-generating equipment.
- Cooling fan vent is obstructed.
- Cooling fan is inoperative.
- Internal thermistor is disconnected.
Remedy:
- Check clearance and ventilation (see Mounting instructions).
- Replace cooling fan if inoperative.
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OJ
Timer (Run-time counter exceeded) |
Cause:
- Run-time counter limit reached.
Remedy:
- Type Reset required; select Clear run timer.
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*OLI
ASD Overload |
Cause:
- The carrier frequency is too high.
- An excessive load.
- Acceleration time is too short.
- DC damping rate is set too high.
- The motor is starting into a spinning load after a momentary power failure.
- The ASD is improperly matched to the application.
Remedy:
- Reduce carrier frequency.
- Increase acceleration time.
- Verify ASD sizing for the application.
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OLM
Motor Overload |
Cause:
- V/f parameter improperly set.
- Motor is locked.
- Continuous operation at low speed.
- The load is in excess of what the motor can deliver.
Remedy:
- Adjust V/f parameters.
- Check for locked motor.
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*OLR
Resistor Overload |
Cause:
- Excessive current at the Dynamic Braking Resistor.
- Deceleration time is too short.
- DBR configuration improperly set.
Remedy:
- Increase deceleration time.
- Check DBR settings.
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*OP
Overvoltage |
Cause:
- ASD attempting to start into a spinning motor after momentary power loss.
- Incoming utility power is above the specified range.
- Decel time is too short.
- DBR resistance value is too high or DBR function turned off.
- Overvoltage Stall feature is turned off.
- System is regenerating.
- Load instability.
Remedy:
- Install inductive filter for voltage spikes.
- DBR required.
- Disable the Ridethrough function (F302).
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OT
Overtorque |
Cause:
- ASD is not correctly matched to the application.
- Parameter F616 or F617 setting is too low.
- Obstructed load.
Remedy:
- Adjust torque parameters.
- Clear load obstruction.
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*POFF
Control Undervoltage |
Cause:
- Defective Control board.
- Excessive load on power supply.
- Low input voltage.
- Undervoltage condition at the 5, 15, or the 24 VDC supply.
Remedy:
- Check control board and power supply load.
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PtSt
Reference Point |
Cause:
- Two speed-reference frequency setpoints are too close to each other.
Remedy:
- Increase the difference between the setpoints.
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UC
Undercurrent |
Cause:
- Output current is below level defined at F611 for time set at F612.
Remedy:
- Check load connection and parameters F611/F612.
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Atn
Autotune Active |
Cause:
- Indicates that the Autotune function is active.
Remedy:
- Wait for Autotune to complete.
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db / dbOn
DC Braking Active |
Cause:
- DC Injection function being carried out.
- dbOn appears when Shaft Stationary function is active.
Remedy:
- Notification only. No action required unless unexpected.
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Inverter (ASD) OL
Inverter Overload Trip |
Cause:
- Acceleration time is too short.
- DC Injection current is too high.
- V/f setting needs to be adjusted.
- Motor running during restart.
- ASD or the motor is improperly matched to the application.
Remedy:
- Increase acceleration time.
- Adjust V/f settings or DC injection parameters.
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Autotuning Err
Autotuning Error |
Cause:
- Readings significantly inconsistent with configuration.
- A non-3-phase motor is being used.
- Incorrect settings at parameter F400, F413, or F414.
- Using a motor significantly smaller than the ASD rating.
- ASD output cabling is too small, too long, or has interfering EMF.
- Motor is running during Autotune.
Remedy:
- Verify motor type and parameter settings.
- Ensure motor is stopped before Autotuning.
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Comm Error
Communication Error |
Cause:
- Communication malfunction.
- Improper or loose connection.
- Improper system settings.
Remedy:
- Check connections and settings.
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Ctrl Undervolts
Control Undervoltage |
Cause:
- Undervoltage condition at the 5, 15, or 24 VDC supply.
- 3-phase input voltage low.
Remedy:
- Check input voltage levels.
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CPU Error
CPU Malfunction |
Cause:
Remedy:
- Contact service if power cycle does not resolve.
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Main Undervolts
Main Undervoltage |
Cause:
- 3-phase input voltage low.
- Defective control board.
- Excessive load on the power supply.
- Undervoltage/Ridethrough settings require adjustment.
Remedy:
- Check mains voltage and power supply load.
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Fuse
Fuse Open |
Cause:
- Internal DC bus fuse is open.
Remedy:
- Check for short circuits; Replace fuse/ASD.
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DBR Overcurrent
DBR Overcurrent |
Cause:
- ASD inability to discharge the bus voltage during regeneration.
- No dynamic braking resistor (DBR) installed.
- Deceleration time is too short.
- Improper DBR setup information.
- Defective IGBT7 (or IGBT7 ckt.).
- 3-phase input voltage is above specification.
Remedy:
- Install DBR or check DBR setup.
- Increase deceleration time.
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DBR Overload
DBR Overload |
Cause:
- Deceleration time is too short.
- DBR setting adjustment required.
- Overvoltage Stall setting adjustment required.
Remedy:
- Adjust Decel time and Stall settings.
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GND Fault
Ground Fault |
Cause:
- Ground fault at the motor.
- Ground fault at the output of the ASD.
- Current leakage to Earth Ground.
Remedy:
- Check motor and output wiring for shorts to ground.
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Ctrl EEPROM Err
Control EEPROM Error |
Cause:
- Internal EEPROM malfunction.
Remedy:
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EEPROM Write Err
EEPROM Write Error |
Cause:
- EEPROM write malfunction.
Remedy:
- Retry operation or contact service.
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E-Off
Emergency Off |
Cause:
- Emergency Off command received via keypad or remotely.
Remedy:
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Encoder Loss
Encoder Loss |
Cause:
- Encoder signal missing while running during closed-loop operation.
Remedy:
- Check encoder connections.
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Flash Error
Flash Memory Error |
Cause:
- Flash memory malfunction.
Remedy:
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Gate Array Error
Gate Array Error |
Cause:
- Defective Gate Array or Gate Array malfunction.
Remedy:
- Contact service; Board replacement may be required.
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In(put) Phase Loss
Input Phase Loss |
Cause:
- 3-phase input to the ASD is low or missing.
Remedy:
- Check input power phases.
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Load Drooping
Load Drooping |
Cause:
- Load requirement is in excess of the capabilities of the motor.
Remedy:
- Reduce load or resize motor.
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Load End OC
Load End Overcurrent |
Cause:
- Improper wiring at the ASD output to the motor.
Remedy:
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Under Curr(ent) Trip
Undercurrent Trip |
Cause:
- Improper Low Current detection level setting.
Remedy:
- Adjust detection level settings.
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Main EEPROM Err
Main EEPROM Error |
Cause:
- Internal EEPROM malfunction.
Remedy:
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Motor Overload
Motor Overload |
Cause:
- V/f setting needs to be adjusted.
- Motor is locked.
- Continuous operation at low speed.
- Load requirement exceeds ability of the motor.
- Startup frequency setting adjustment required.
Remedy:
- Check for locked motor.
- Adjust V/f and startup parameters.
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Option PCB Error
Option PCB Error |
Cause:
- Optional device malfunction.
- Improper system settings (at ASD or optional device).
- Loose or improper connection.
Remedy:
- Check connections and settings of optional devices.
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Out(put) Phase Loss
Output Phase Loss |
Cause:
- 3-phase output from the ASD is low or missing.
Remedy:
- Check motor connections and ASD output.
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Overcurrent Acc
Overcurrent during Accel |
Cause:
- V/f setting needs to be adjusted.
- Restart from a momentary power outage.
- The ASD is starting into a rotating motor.
- ASD/Motor not properly matched.
- Phase-to-phase short (U, V, or W).
- Accel time too short.
- Voltage Boost setting is too high.
- Motor/machine jammed or brake engaged.
- ASD current exceeds rated limit (340% or 320% depending on HP) during acceleration.
Remedy:
- Adjust Accel time and Voltage Boost.
- Check for shorts or mechanical jams.
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Overcurrent Dec
Overcurrent during Decel |
Cause:
- Phase-to-phase short (U, V, or W).
- Deceleration time is too short.
- Motor/machine jammed or brake engaged.
- ASD current exceeds rated limit (340% or 320%) during deceleration.
Remedy:
- Increase Decel time.
- Check for shorts or jams.
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Overcurrent Run
Overcurrent during Run |
Cause:
- Load fluctuations.
- ASD is operating at an elevated temperature.
- ASD current exceeds rated limit during fixed-speed run.
Remedy:
- Check load conditions and cooling.
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Overheat
Overheat |
Cause:
- Cooling fan inoperative.
- Ventilation openings are obstructed.
- Internal thermistor is disconnected.
Remedy:
- Clean vents and check fans.
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Speed Error
Speed Error |
Cause:
- Motor speed is greater than commanded speed (with encoder).
- Improper encoder connection or setup.
- Defective encoder.
Remedy:
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Overtorque
Overtorque |
Cause:
- Torque requirement in excess of settings (F616/F617) for time set at F618.
- ASD improperly matched to application.
- Load is obstructed.
Remedy:
- Clear obstructions.
- Adjust torque limits if safe.
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Overvolt Accel
Overvoltage during Accel |
Cause:
- Motor running during restart.
Remedy:
- Ensure motor is stopped or enable catch-on-fly if available.
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Overvolt Decel
Overvoltage during Decel |
Cause:
- Deceleration time is too short.
- DBR value is too high or DBR required.
- Stall protection is disabled.
- 3-phase input voltage out of specification.
- Input reactance required.
Remedy:
- Increase Decel time.
- Install/Check DBR.
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Overvolt Run
Overvoltage during Run |
Cause:
- Load fluctuations.
- 3-Phase input voltage out of specification.
Remedy:
- Check input voltage stability.
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Positional Err
Positional Error |
Cause:
- Resulting position exceeds limits of Position Control setting.
Remedy:
- Check position control settings and limits.
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RAM/ROM Err
RAM or ROM Error |
Cause:
- Internal RAM or ROM malfunction.
Remedy:
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Sink/Source Error
Sink/Source Configuration Error |
Cause:
- Improperly positioned Sink/Source jumper.
- Sink/Source configuration of option device is incorrect.
Remedy:
- Check jumper positions and option device configuration.
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Type(form) Error
Typeform Error |
Cause:
- Firmware information loaded into Gate Driver board is inconsistent with device.
- Gate Driver board has been replaced or is defective.
Remedy:
- Verify firmware version and board compatibility.
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U/V/W Phase OC
Phase Overcurrent (U, V, or W) |
Cause:
- Low impedance at the U, V, or W lead of the ASD output.
Remedy:
- Check output cabling and motor insulation for shorts.
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