Delta VFD-EL-W Series Drive

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Fault CodeCause & Solution
EF
External
fault
Cause:

1. When multi-function input terminals (MI1–MI4) are set to external fault, the AC motor drive stops output.
2. When changing the communication address 2002H bit0 = 1, the drive stops output.
‹
Soultion:

1. The “EF” disappears once the signal source is cleared and reset.
bb
External
Base
Block
Cause:

1. When the external input terminals (B.B) (MI1–MI4) are active, the AC motor drive stops output.
2. When changing the communication address 2002H bit2 = 1, the drive stops output.

Soultion:

1. The “bb” disappears once the signal source is cleared.
cE–
Communication
Fault
Cause: Communication Fault.

Soultion:

1. Check the RJ45 connection between the AC motor drive for loose wires and wiring to the correct pins.
2. Check if the communication protocol is properly set.
3. Refer to Parameter Group 09 Communication Parameters in Chapter 4 for detailed information.
oc
Overcurrent
Cause: Output current of the AC drive exceeds the OC level
‹
Soultion:

– Extend the accel/decel time
– Check whether the motor rating and the AC drive rating match up with each other
– Check whether there is short-circuit among U-V-W of the AC drive
– Check whether the wiring to the motor is short-circuited or grounded
– Check whether the screw between the AC drive and the motor is tightened or not
– Check whether the motor is over loaded
ov/ou
overvoltage
Cause: DC voltage of the main circuit exceeds the over-voltage detection level
– The DC bus voltage has exceeded its maximum allowable value.
Soultion:

– Check whether the input voltage is within the scope of the rated input voltage of the AC drive, and monitor whether there is any occurrence of the voltage transients
– If it is of the motor inertia uprising voltage that caused the exceeding voltage on the DC high-voltage side within the AC drive, the solution is to extend the accel/decel time or install the braking resistor (optional)
oH1
Overheating
Cause: Overheating- Heat sink temperature too high

Soultion:

1. Ensure that the ambient temperature falls within the specified temperature range.
2. Make sure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.
3. Remove any foreign objects from the heatsinks and check for possible dirty heat sink fins.
4. Check the fan and clean it.
5. Provide enough spacing for adequate ventilation
Lu/Lv
Low
Voltage
Cause: DC high-voltage side is exceedingly low within the AC drive

Soultion:

– Check whether the input power voltage is normal
– Check whether the loading will be put on another unexpected heavy loading
– Whether the 3-phase model is of the single-phase power input or the phase-lacking
oL
overload
Cause: AC drive overload- Output current exceeds the AC drive-bearable current; e.g. could sustain for 60 seconds if the output is 150% of the AC drive rated current.
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Soultion:

– Decrease the loading and extend the acceleration time
– Check whether the motor is overloaded
– Reduce the torque compensation setting (Pr.07.02).
– Increase the AC drive output capacity
oL1
Overload 1
Cause: Overload 1- Internal electronic overload trip

Soultion:

1. Check for possible motor overload.
2. Check electronic thermal overload setting.
3. Use a higher power motor.
4. Reduce the current level so that the drive output current does not exceed the value set by the Motor Rated Current Pr.07-00.
oL2
Motor
overload
Cause: OL2- motor overload Motor with exceedingly great loading
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Soultion:

– Check whether the loading of the motor is too great
– Adjust the over-torque detection setting to an appropriate setting (Pr.06-03 to Pr.06-05).
HPF1
CC (current clamp)
Meaning: cc (current clamp) hardware protection error when power is ON.

Cause & Solution:

1. Hardware failure
– Cycle the power.

2. After this same fault comes then there is an hardware issue in drive need to repair or replace drive.
HPF2
OV hardware
fault
Cause: OV hardware error

Soultion:

1. Re-power on to try it.
2. After this same fault comes then there is an hardware issue in drive need to repair or replace drive.
HPF4
OC hardware
fault
Cause: Occ hardware error

Soultion:

1. Reboots the power.
2. After this same fault comes then there is an hardware issue in drive need to repair or replace drive.
bb
External
Base
Block
Cause:

1. When the external input terminals (B.B) (MI1–MI4) are active, the AC motor drive stops output.
2. When changing the communication address 2002H bit2 = 1, the drive stops output.

Soultion:

1. The “bb” disappears once the signal source is cleared.
ocA
Over-current
during
acceleration
Cause: Over-current during acceleration (Output current exceeds triple rated current during acceleration.).

Soultion:

1. Short-circuit at motor output: Check for possible poor insulation at the output lines.
2. Acceleration Time too short: Increase the Acceleration Time.
3. AC motor drive output power is too small: Replace the AC motor drive with the next higher power model.
ocd
Over-current
during
deceleration
Cause: Over-current during deceleration (Output current exceeds triple rated current during deceleration.)

Soultion:

1. Short-circuit at motor output: Check for possible poor insulation at the output line.
2. Deceleration Time too short: Increase the Deceleration Time.
3. AC motor drive output power is too small: Replace the AC motor drive with the next higher power model.
ocn
Over-current
during steady
state
operation
Cause: Over-current during steady state operation (Output current exceeds triple rated current during constant speed.)

Soultion:

1. Short-circuit at motor output: Check for possible poor insulation at the output line.
2. Sudden increase in motor loading: Check for possible motor stall.
3. AC motor drive output power is too small: Replace the AC motor drive with the next higher power model.
EF
External
fault
Cause:

1. When multi-function input terminals (MI1–MI4) are set to external fault, the AC motor drive stops output.
2. When changing the communication address 2002H bit0 = 1, the drive stops output.
‹
Soultion:

1. The “EF” disappears once the signal source is cleared and reset.
cF1.0
Internal
EEPROM
can not be
programmed
Cause: Internal EEPROM can not be programmed.

Soultion:

1. Press “RESET” key to the factory setting
2. After this same fault comes then there is an hardware issue in drive need to repair or replace drive.
cF1.1
Internal
EEPROM
can not be
programmed
Cause: Internal EEPROM can not be programmed.

Soultion:

1. Press “RESET” key to the factory setting
2. After this same fault comes then there is an hardware issue in drive need to repair or replace drive.
cF2.0
Internal
EEPROM
can not be
read
Cause: Internal EEPROM can not be read.

Soultion:

1. Press “RESET” key to the factory setting
2. After this same fault comes then there is an hardware issue in drive need to repair or replace drive.
cF2.1
Internal
EEPROM
can not be
read
Cause: Internal EEPROM can not be read.

Soultion:

1. Press “RESET” key to the factory setting
2. After this same fault comes then there is an hardware issue in drive need to repair or replace drive.
cF3.0
U-phase
error
Cause: Wiring detection fault U-phase error.

Soultion: There is an hardware or software issue in drive. Need to repair or replace drive.
cF3.1
V-phase
error
Cause: Wiring detection fault V-phase error.

Soultion: There is an hardware or software issue in drive. Need to repair or replace drive.
cF3.2
W-phase
error
Cause: Wiring detection fault W-phase error.

Soultion: There is an hardware or software issue in drive. Need to repair or replace drive.
cF3.3
Wiring
detection
fault
Cause: DC bus wiring detection error.

Soultion: There is an hardware or software issue in drive. Need to repair or replace drive.
cF3.4
Wiring
detection
fault
Cause: Temperature sensor error.

Soultion: There is an hardware or software issue in drive. Need to repair or replace drive.
cFA
Auto
accel/decel
failure
Cause: Auto accel/decel failure.

Soultion:

1. Check if the motor is suitable for operation by AC motor drive.
2. Check if the regenerative energy is too large.
3. Load may have changed suddenly.
cE–
Communication
Fault
Cause: Communication Fault.

Soultion:

1. Check the RJ45 connection between the AC motor drive for loose wires and wiring to the correct pins.
2. Check if the communication protocol is properly set.
3. Refer to Parameter Group 09 Communication Parameters in Chapter 4 for detailed information.
FbE
PID
feedback
signal error
Cause: PID feedback signal error.

Soultion:

1. Check the parameter settings (Pr.10.01) and AVI/ACI wiring.
2. Check for possible fault between the system response time and the PID feedback signal detection time (Pr.10.08)
CodE
Software
protection
failure
Cause: Software protection failure.(Password locked)

Soultion: There is an hardware or software issue in drive. Need to repair or replace drive.
AErr
Analog signal
error
Cause: Analog input current loss (including all analog 4–20 mA signals)
– When the analog input is lower than 4 mA (only detects analog input 4–20 mA)

Solution:

1. Loose or broken ACI wiring
– Tighten the terminals again.
– Replace with a new cable.

2. External device error
– Replace with a new device.

3. Hardware error
– If the AErr error still occurs after checking all the wiring, return to the factory for repair.
dEu
Unusual PID
feedback
Cause: Unusual PID feedback.

Soultion:

1. Check if wiring for PID feedback is correct and the parameter of PID feedback is properly set.
PHL
Phase loss
Cause: Power input phase-lacking Phase-lacking within the input power of the AC drive Three imbalanced conditions existed within the input voltage
‹
Soultion:

– Check whether the power voltage is normal.
– Check whether the screw at the input power terminal is tightened.
oPHL
Output
phase loss
Cause: Output phase loss of the drive. This fault also comes when you run drive without motor or one of phase is not connected.

Solution:

1. Unbalanced three-phase impedance of the motor Replace the motor.

2. Check if the wiring is incorrect Check the cable.
– Replace the cable.

3. Check if the motor is a single-phase motor
– Choose a three-phase motor.

4. Check if the current sensor is broken
– Check if the control board cable is loose. If yes, reconnect the cable and run the drive to test. If the error still occurs, return to the factory for repair.
– Check if the three-phase current is balanced with a current clamp meter. If the current is balanced and the oPHL error still shows on the display, then need to repair or replace drive.

5. Check if capacity of the drive is larger than the motor
– Choose a drive’s capacity matches a motor’s.