Allen Bradley Kinetix 3 Servo Drive

Allen Bradley Kinetix 3 Servo Drive Fault Codes:

Fault Code and MeaningCause and Remedy
Pot

Positive Overtravel
Cause:

A Positive Overtravel condition is detected.



Remedy:


  • Apply motion in a negative direction to move off of overtravel limit switch.
not

Negative Overtravel
Cause:

A Negative Overtravel condition is detected.



Remedy:


  • Apply motion in a positive direction to move off of overtravel limit switch.
Cnt

Absolute Encoder Counter Overflow
Cause:

The Absolute Encoder has exceeded its rotational limit.



Remedy:


  • Reset the absolute encoder.
bAt

Absolute Encoder Battery
Cause:

Low battery warning, less than 3.2V is being supplied.



Remedy:


  • Replace battery or verify external power supply.

  • (Note: Battery replacement causes loss of absolute position. Homing can be necessary).
PrE

Power Up Overspeed
Cause:

Control power is applied to the drive while the motor is in motion.



Remedy:


  • After verifying motor has stopped, recycle control power.
oCC

Over Current Command
Cause:

Improper setting of analog current scale.



Remedy:


  • Verify scaling parameter corresponds to analog signal range.





Cause:

System cannot meet motion profile.



Remedy:


  • Verify velocity loop tuning.

  • Verify system sizing.





Cause:

Incorrect current limit settings.



Remedy:


  • Verify current limits do not restrict current to less than system capabilities.
oSC

Over Speed Command
Cause:

Improper setting of analog velocity scale.



Remedy:


  • Verify scaling parameter corresponds to analog signal range.





Cause:

System cannot meet motion profile.



Remedy:


  • Verify position loop tuning.

  • Verify system sizing.
PIn

Digital I/O Assignment
Cause:

Inappropriate assignment of digital inputs or outputs.



Remedy:


  • If operated in preset mode, verify presets are assigned.

  • If operated in a normal/override mode, verify the override function is assigned.
CAP

Motor Over Rated Output Power
Cause:

Motor rating larger than drive rating.



Remedy:


  • Match motor and drive sizing.
E004 (Entrot)

Motor Overtemperature
Cause:

Motor thermal switch trips due to: High motor ambient temperature or Excessive current.



Remedy:


  • Operate within (not above) the continuous torque rating for the ambient temperature.

  • Lower ambient temperature, or increase motor cooling.





Cause:

Motor wiring error.



Remedy:


  • Check motor wiring.





Cause:

Incorrect motor selection.



Remedy:


  • Verify the proper motor has been selected.
E005 (EIPMFL)

IPM Error
Cause:

Motor power cables shorted.



Remedy:


  • Verify continuity of motor power cable and connector.





Cause:

Motor winding shorted internally.



Remedy:


  • Disconnect motor power cables from the motor. If the motor is difficult to turn by hand, it can need to be replaced.





Cause:

Operation above continuous power rating.



Remedy:


  • Verify ambient temperature is not too high.

  • Operate within the continuous power rating.

  • Reduce acceleration rates.





Cause:

Drive has a bad IPM output, short circuit, or overcurrent.



Remedy:


  • Remove all power and motors connections, then perform a continuity check from the DC bus to the U, V, and W motor terminals.

  • If continuity exists, check for wire strands between terminals, or replace the drive.
E009 (Eudolt)

Bus Undervoltage
Cause:

Low AC line/AC power input.



Remedy:


  • Verify voltage level of the incoming AC power.

  • Check AC power sources for glitches or line drop.

  • Install uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on the AC input.





Cause:

Attempted to enable drive without main power active.



Remedy:


  • Apply main power before enabling drive.
E010 (Eouolt)

Bus Overvoltage
Cause:

Excessive regeneration of power (motor driven by external force/regenerating too much peak energy).



Remedy:


  • Verify shunt circuit.

  • Adjust motion profile to stay within the range of the regenerative resistor.

  • Replace regenerative transistor.

  • Replace the drive.





Cause:

Excessive AC input voltage.



Remedy:


  • Verify input is within specification.
E012 (EHFAiL)

Home Search Failed
Cause:

Homing is not complete within the time defined in Homing time limit (IN-01.11) is elapsed.



Remedy:


  • Increase the time defined in Homing time limit (IN-01.11).

  • Set a value other than ‘0’ in Homing Velocity (IN-01.02) and Creep Velocity (IN-01.03).

  • Check if there is any obstacle that disturbs Homing.

  • Check mechanical parts and parameter settings for Homing.
E018 (EovSPd)

Motor Overspeed
Cause:

Motor speed exceeds maximum.



Remedy:


  • Confirm encoder wiring.

  • Retune drive system.

  • Verify input gain of external speed or torque command.
E019 (EPoSEr)

Excess Position Error
Cause:

Position error exceeds permitted value.



Remedy:


  • Increase following error limit.

  • Check position loop tuning.
E022

Motor Continuous Current Overload
Cause: The internal filter protecting the motor from overheating has tripped.



Remedy:


  • Reduce acceleration rates.

  • Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion.

  • Increase time permitted for motion.

  • Use larger drive and motor.

  • Check tuning.
E023

Drive Overload
Cause: The motion application requires average drive current in excess of rated capability.



Remedy:


  • Reduce acceleration rates.

  • Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion.

  • Increase time permitted for motion.

  • Use larger drive and motor.

  • Check tuning.
E028

Encoder Data Range Error
Cause: Encoder not programmed correctly or Encoder memory corrupted.



Remedy:


  • Replace motor.
E030

Encoder Cable Open
Cause: Communication not established with an intelligent encoder, Hall error, or encoder wiring issue.



Remedy:


  • Verify motor selection if it does not support automatic identification.

  • Verify the motor supports automatic identification.

  • Verify encoder wiring.
E031

Encoder Data Parameter Error
Cause: Encoder not programmed correctly or Encoder memory corrupted.



Remedy:


  • Replace motor.
E036

Drive Overtemperature
Cause: Excessive heat exists in the drive.



Remedy:


  • Verify cooling fan operation (catalog numbers 2071-AP8, 2071-A10, and 2071-A15 only).

  • Check tuning.

  • Reduce acceleration rate.

  • Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion.

  • Increase time permitted for motion.

  • Use larger drive and motor.
E037

AC Line Loss
Cause: Poor quality power, attempted enable without main power, missing phase connection, or Fault Delay too short.



Remedy:


  • Increase Ride Through time.

  • Apply main power before enabling drive.

  • Remove power and verify all physical connections.

  • Increase the Fault Delay parameter setting.
E053

User Parameter Initialization Error
Cause: Error in parameter memory storage.



Remedy:


  • Reinitialize parameter.

  • Reset drive to factory defaults.
E054

Current Feedback Offset
Cause: Defective hardware.



Remedy:


  • Replace the drive.
E055

User Parameter Checksum Error
Cause: Checksum error.



Remedy:


  • Confirm and reset parameter.

  • Reset drive to factory defaults.
E056

Watchdog Timeout
Cause: Excessive electrical noise or Defective hardware.



Remedy:


  • Verify wiring, grounding and bonding.

  • Replace the drive.
E057

PWM Hardware Error
Cause: Defective hardware.



Remedy:


  • Replace the drive.
E058

User Parameter Range Error
Cause: Range of parameter is invalid.



Remedy:


  • Enter parameter with a value or values within range.

  • Reset drive to factory defaults.
E060

Drive Initialization Error
Cause: Hardware error.



Remedy:


  • Replace the drive.
E075

Shunt Overload Protection
Cause: Power at regenerative resistor exceeds permitted value, or Shunt resistor is disconnected/damaged.



Remedy:


  • Adjust motion profile to stay within the range of the regenerative resistor.

  • Verify resistor connection.

  • Verify resistance of shunt resistor.
E079

Shunt Overcurrent Protection
Cause: Shunt current exceeded allowable instantaneous value.



Remedy:


  • Verify shunt is not shorted or damaged.

  • Verify load energy is not excessive during deceleration.
E083

Absolute Encoder Battery Error
Cause: Encoder Backup Battery parameter is set to installed but battery is missing, or battery voltage is below 2.7V DC.



Remedy:


  • Set Encoder Backup Battery parameter to Not Installed (if applicable).

  • Confirm battery voltage and connection.

  • Replace battery.
E084

Absolute Encoder Overspeed
Cause: Battery powered encoder is mechanically rotated at high speed while drive is powered down.



Remedy:


  • Mechanically disengage motor from system.

  • Cycle power to drive and reset alarm.
E085

Absolute Encoder Multi-turn Count Error
Cause: Electrical noise in the encoder or Defective encoder.



Remedy:


  • Cycle power to drive and reset alarm.

  • Replace motor.
E100

Drive Set Up
Cause: The drive operating mode and motor selection are incompatible.



Remedy:


  • Change the operating mode and/or the motor selection, and reset the drive.
E101

Motor Power Cable Open
Cause: Motor cable open.



Remedy:


  • Verify power connection between motor and drive.
E102

Motor Instantaneous Current Overload
Cause: Motion profile requires a peak current for an excessive time interval or Defective current feedback sensing.



Remedy:


  • Verify motor wiring.

  • Adjust accel/decel time.

  • Confirm motor selection.

  • Verify phase currents.
E103

Motor Mismatch
Cause: Dynamic braking current of the selected motor exceeds twice the drive peak current rating.



Remedy:


  • Install a different motor.
E105

Encoder Type Mismatch
Cause: Motor encoder signals do not match drive configuration or Defective encoder.



Remedy:


  • Verify motor selection.

  • Replace motor.
E106

Encoder Communication Error
Cause: Wiring between drive and encoder is faulty or disconnected, or EMI (noise) disrupts encoder signals.



Remedy:


  • Verify encoder wiring.
E107

Special Communication Error
Cause: Communication error between host and drive (noise).



Remedy:


  • Verify serial cable.

  • Check for noise on serial communication interface.
E108

Position Command Frequency Error
Cause: Input frequency limit exceeded.



Remedy:


  • Verify hardware type selected in the drive matches the physical hardware.

  • Change from open collector to line drive.

  • Reduce the speed command.

  • Apply gearing.
E112

Emergency Stop
Cause: Emergency stop (E-STOP) signal detected.



Remedy:


  • Remove Emergency stop conditions.

  • Clear E-STOP.
E113

Index Position Range Overflow
Cause: The value of a Position Parameter for indexing is out of the range.



Remedy:


  • Use a value within the range of -231…+231.
E114

Motor Phase Over Current
Cause: Anomaly with control/main power circuitry upon power up, or excessive current to motor (>300% rated for >10ms) during operation.



Remedy:


  • Check wiring and power.

  • Check power and set/adjust acceleration/deceleration time.
E027

Axis Not Homed
Cause: A user tries any indexing without Homing operation completed.



Remedy:


  • Complete homing before indexing.