Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 Drive

Fault CodesCause & Solutions
F000
No Fault
Cause: No fault present.
F002
Auxiliary
Input
Cause : External trip (Auxiliary) input.

Solution:

– Check remote wiring.
– Verify communications programming for intentional fault.
F003
Power Loss
Cause: Single-phase operation detected with excessive load.

Solution:

– Monitor the incoming AC line for low voltage or line power interruption.
– Check input fuses.
– Reduce load.
F004
UnderVoltage
Cause: DC bus voltage fell below the min value.

Solution: Monitor the incoming AC line for low voltage or line power interruption.
F005
OverVoltage
Cause: DC bus voltage exceeded max value.

Solution:

– Monitor the AC line for high line voltage or transient conditions.
– Bus overvoltage can also be caused by motor regeneration.
– Extend the decel time or install dynamic brake option.
F006
Motor
Stalled
Cause: Drive is unable to accelerate or decelerate motor.

Solution:

– Increase P041, A442, A444, A446 [Accel Time x] or reduce load so drive output current does not exceed the current set by parameter A484, A485 [Current Limit x] for too long.
– Check for overhauling load.
F007
Motor
Overload
Cause: Internal electronic overload trip.

Solution:

– An excessive motor load exists. Reduce load so drive output current does not exceed the current set by parameter P033 [Motor OL Current].
– Verify A530 [Boost Select] setting.
F008
Heatsink
OvrTmp
Cause: Heatsink/Power Module temperature exceeds a predefined value.

Solution:

– Check for blocked or dirty heatsink fins. Verify that ambient temperature has not exceeded the rated ambient temperature.
– Check fan.
F009
CC OvrTmp
Cause: Control module temperature exceeds a predefined value.

Solution:

– Check product ambient temperature.
– Check for airflow obstruction.
– Check for dirt or debris.
– Check fan.
F012
HW
OverCurrent
Cause: The drive output current has exceeded the hardware current limit.

Solution:

– Check programming.
– Check for excess load, improper A530 [Boost Select] setting, DC brake volts set too high or other causes of excess current.
F013
Ground
Fault
Cause: A current path to earth ground has been detected at one or more of the drive output terminals.

Solution:

– Check the motor and external wiring to the drive output terminals for a grounded condition.
F015
Load Loss
Cause: The output torque current is below the value that is programmed in A490 [Load Loss Level] for a time period greater than the time programmed in A491 [Load Loss Time].

Solution:

– Verify connections between motor and load.
– Verify level and time requirements.
F021
Output Phase
Loss
Cause: Output Phase Loss (if enabled). Configure with A557 [Out Phas Loss En].

Solution:

– Verify motor wiring.
– Verify motor.
F029
Analog In
Loss
Cause: An analog input is configured to fault on signal loss. A signal loss has occurred. Configure with t094 [Anlg In V Loss] or t097 [Anlg In mA Loss].

Solution:

– Check for broken/loose connections at inputs.
– Check parameters.
F033
Auto Rstrt
Tries
Cause: Drive unsuccessfully attempted to reset a fault and resume running for the programmed number of A541 [Auto Rstrt Tries].

Solution: Correct the cause of the fault and manually clear.
F038
Phase U
to Gnd
Cause: A phase to ground fault has been detected between the drive and motor in this phase.

Solution:

– Check the wiring between the drive and motor.
– Check motor for grounded phase.
– Replace drive if fault cannot be cleared.
F039
Phase V
to Gnd
Cause: A phase to ground fault has been detected between the drive and motor in this phase.

Solution:

– Check the wiring between the drive and motor.
– Check motor for grounded phase.
– Replace drive if fault cannot be cleared.
F040
Phase W
to Gnd
Cause: A phase to ground fault has been detected between the drive and motor in this phase.

Solution:

– Check the wiring between the drive and motor.
– Check motor for grounded phase.
– Replace drive if fault cannot be cleared.
F041
Phase
UV Short
Cause: Excessive current has been detected between these two output terminals.

Solution:

– Check the motor and drive output terminal wiring for a shorted condition.
– Replace drive if fault cannot be cleared.
F042
Phase
UW Short
Cause: Excessive current has been detected between these two output terminals.

Solution:

– Check the motor and drive output terminal wiring for a shorted condition.
– Replace drive if fault cannot be cleared.
F043
Phase
VW Short
Cause: Excessive current has been detected between these two output terminals.

Solution:

– Check the motor and drive output terminal wiring for a shorted condition.
– Replace drive if fault cannot be cleared.
F048
Params
Defaulted
Cause: The drive was commanded to write default values to EEPROM.

Solution:

– Clear the fault or cycle power to the drive.
– Program the drive parameters as needed.
F059
Safety
Open 1
Cause: Both of the safety inputs (Safety 1, Safety 2) are not enabled. Configure with t105 [Safety Open En].

Solution:

– Check safety input signals.
– If not using safety, verify and tighten jumper for I/O terminals S1, S2, and S+.
F063
SW
OverCurrent
Cause: Programmed A486, A488 [Shear Pinx Level] has been exceeded for a time period greater than the time programmed in A487, A489 [Shear Pin x Time].

Solution:

– Verify connections between motor and load.
– Verify level and time requirements.
F064
Drive
Overload
Cause: Drive overload rating has been exceeded.

Solution: Reduce load or extend Accel Time.
F070
Power Unit
Cause: Failure has been detected in the drive power section.

Solution:

– Check that max ambient temperature has not been exceeded.
– Cycle power.
– Replace drive if fault cannot be cleared.
F071
DSI Net
Loss
Cause: Control over the Modbus or DSI communication link has been interrupted.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Check communications cabling.
– Check Modbus or DSI setting.
– Check Modbus or DSI status.
F072
Opt Net
Loss
Cause: Control over the network option card’s remote network has been interrupted.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Check communications cabling.
– Check network adapter setting.
– Check external network status.
F073
EN Net
Loss
Cause: Control through the embedded EtherNet/IP adapter has been interrupted.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Check communications cabling.
– Check EtherNet/IP setting.
– Check external network status.
F080
Autotune
Failure
Cause: The autotune function was either canceled by the user or failed.

Solution: Restart procedure.
F081
DSI Comm
Loss
Cause: Communications between the drive and the Modbus or DSI master device have been interrupted.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Check communications cabling.
– Check Modbus or DSI setting.
– Check Modbus or DSI status.
– Modify using C125 [Comm Loss Action].
– Connecting I/O terminals C1 and C2 to ground may improve noise immunity.
– Replace wiring, Modbus master device, or control module.
F082
Opt Comm
Loss
Cause: Communications between the drive and the network option card have been interrupted.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Reinstall option card in drive.
– Modify using C125 [Comm Loss Action].
– Replace wiring, port expander, option card, or control module.
F083
EN Comm
Loss
Cause: Internal communications between the drive and the embedded EtherNet/IP adapter have been interrupted.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Check EtherNet/IP setting.
– Check drive’s Ethernet settings and diagnostic parameters.
– Modify using C125 [Comm Loss Action].
– Replace wiring, Ethernet switch, or control module.
F091
Encoder
Loss
Cause: Requires differential encoder. One of the 2 encoder channel signals is missing.

Solution:

– Check Wiring.
– If P047, P049, P051 [Speed Referencex] = 16 “Positioning” and A535 [Motor Fdbk Type] = 5 “Quad Check”, swap the Encoder channel inputs or swap any two motor leads.
– Replace encoder.
F094
Function
Loss
Cause: “Freeze-Fire” (Function Loss) input is inactive, input to the programmed terminal is open.

Solution: Close input to the terminal and cycle power.
F100
Parameter
Chksum
Cause: Drive parameter non-volatile storage is corrupted.

Solution: Set P053 [Reset To Defalts] to 2 “Factory Rset”.
F101
External
Storage
Cause: External non-volatile storage has failed.

Solution: Set P053 [Reset To Defalts] to 2 “Factory Rset”.
F105
C Connect
Err
Cause: Control module was disconnected while drive was powered.

Solution:

– Clear fault and verify all parameter settings.
– Do not remove or install the control module while power is applied.
F106
Incompat
C-P
Cause: The PowerFlex 525 control module does not support power modules with 0.25 HP power rating.

Solution:

– Change to a different power module.
– Change to a PowerFlex 523 control module.
F107
Replaced
C-P
Cause: The control module could not recognize the power module.
– Hardware failure.

Solution:

– Change to a different power module.
– Replace control module if changing power module does not work.
F109
Mismatch
C-P
Cause: The control module was mounted to a different drive type power module.

Solution: Set P053 [Reset To Defalts] to 3 “Power Reset”.
F110
Keypad
Membrane
Cause: Keypad membrane failure / disconnected.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Replace control module if fault cannot be cleared.
F111
Safety
Hardware
Cause: Safety input enable hardware malfunction. One of the safety inputs is not enabled.

Solution:

– Check safety input signals. If not using safety, verify and tighten jumper for I/O terminals S1, S2, and S+.
– Replace control module if fault cannot be cleared.
F114
uC Failure
Cause: Microprocessor failure.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Verify grounding requirements.
– Replace control module if fault cannot be cleared.
F122
I/O Board
Fail
Cause: Failure has been detected in the drive control and I/O section.

Solution:

– Cycle power.
– Replace drive or control module if fault cannot be cleared.
F125
Flash
Update Req
Cause: The firmware in the drive is corrupt, mismatched, or incompatible with the hardware.

Solution: Perform a firmware flash update operation to attempt to load a valid set of firmware.
F126
Non
Recoverablw
Err
Cause: A nonrecoverable firmware or hardware error was detected. The drive was automatically stopped and reset.

Solution:

– Clear fault or cycle power to the drive.
– Replace drive or control module if fault cannot be cleared.
F127
DSI Flash
UpdatReq
Cause: A critical problem with the firmware was detected and the drive is running using backup firmware that only supports DSI communications.

Solution: Perform a firmware flash update operation using DSI communications to attempt to load a valid set of firmware.