Delta ASDA-A Servo Drive

Below list show Delta ASDA-A Servo drive fault codes:

Fault Code and MeaningOther
ALE01: OvercurrentPotential Cause

– Short-circuit at drive output (U, V, W)
– Motor wiring error
– IGBT error
– Control parameter setting error
– Control command setting error

Checking Method

– Check the wiring connections between drive and motor. 2. Check if the wire is short-circuited.
– Check if the wiring steps are all correct when connecting motor to drive.
– Heat sink overheated
– Check if the setting value exceeds the factory default setting.
– Check if the control input command is unstable (too much fluctuation).

Corrective Actions

– Repair the short-circuited and avoid metal conductor being exposed.
– Follow the wiring steps in the user manual to reconnect wiring.
– Please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
– Set the setting back to factory default setting and then reset and adjust the parameter setting again.
– Ensure that input command frequency is stable (too much fluctuation). 2. Activate filter function.
ALE02: OvervoltagePotential Cause

– The main circuit voltage has exceeded its maximum allowable value.
– Input power error (Incorrect power input)

Checking Method

– Use voltmeter to check whether the input voltage falls within the rated input voltage. (For voltage specification, please refer to section 11.1 in Chapter11.)
– Use voltmeter to check whether the input voltage is within the specified limit.

Corrective Actions

– Use correct power supply or stabilizing power.
– Use correct power supply or stabilizing power.
ALE03: UndervoltagePotential Cause

– The main circuit voltage is below its minimum specified value.
– No input voltage at main circuit.
– Input power error (Incorrect power input)

Checking Method

– Check whether the wiring of main circuit input voltage is normal.
– Use voltmeter to check whether input voltage at main circuit is normal.
– Use voltmeter to check whether the input voltage is within the specified limit.

Corrective Actions

– Reconfirm voltage wiring.
– Reconfirm power switch.
– Use correct power supply or serial stabilizing power.
ALE04: ReservedCorrective Actions

– (Note: This applies to the standard ASDA-A series. This code has a different meaning for the ASDA-A+ series, listed separately below.)
ALE05: Regeneration errorPotential Cause

– Regenerative resistor is not connected.
– Regenerative switch transistor fault
– Parameter setting is in error

Checking Method

– Check the wiring connection of regenerative resistor.
– Check if regenerative switch transistor is short-circuited.
– Confirm the parameter setting and specifications of regenerative resistor.

Corrective Actions

– Reconnect regenerative resistor.
– Please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
– Correctly reset parameter again.
ALE06: OverloadPotential Cause

– The drive has exceeded its rated load during continuous operation.
– Control system parameter setting is incorrect.
– The wiring of drive and encoder is in error.

Checking Method

– Check if the drive is overloaded.
– Check if there is mechanical vibration.
– Accel/Decel time setting is too fast.
– Check the wiring of U, V, W and encoder.

Corrective Actions

– Increase motor capacity or reduce load.
– Adjust gain value of control circuit.
– Decrease Accel/Decel time setting.
– Ensure all wiring is correct.
ALE07: OverspeedPotential Cause

– Speed input command is not stable (too much fluctuation).
– Over-speed parameter setting is defective.

Checking Method

– Use signal detector to detect if input signal is abnormal.
– Check if over-speed parameter setting value is too low.

Corrective Actions

– Ensure that input command frequency is stable (not fluctuate too much) and activate filter function (P1-06, P1-07 and P1-08).
– Correctly set over-speed parameter setting (P2-34).
ALE08: Abnormal pulse control commandPotential Cause

– Pulse command frequency is higher than rated input frequency.

Checking Method

– Use pulse frequency detector to measure input frequency.

Corrective Actions

– Correctly set the input pulse frequency.
ALE09: Excessive deviationPotential Cause

– Maximum deviation parameter setting is too small.
– Gain value is too small.
– Torque limit is too low.
– There is an overload.

Checking Method

– Check the maximum deviation parameter setting and observe the position error value when the motor is running.
– Check for proper gain value.
– Check torque limit value.
– Check for overload condition.

Corrective Actions

– Increases the parameter setting value of P2-35.
– Correctly adjust gain value.
– Correctly adjust torque limit value.
– Reduce external applied load or re-estimate the motor capacity.
ALE10: Watch dog execution time outPotential Cause

– Watch dog execution error.

Checking Method

– Check and reset the power supply.

Corrective Actions

– If there are any abnormal conditions after resetting the power supply, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE11: Encoder error (Position detector fault)Potential Cause

– The wiring of encoder is in error.
– Encoder is loose
– The wiring of encoder is defective.
– Encoder is damage
– The circuit (loop) of Encoder is in error.

Checking Method

– Check if all wiring is correct. 2. Check if the users conduct the wiring by the wiring information in the user manual.
– Examine the encoder connector.
– Check if all connections are tight.
– Check the motor for the damage.
– Check the drive for the damage.

Corrective Actions

– Ensure all wiring is correct.
– Install the motor again.
– Conduct the wiring again.
– Repair or replace the motor.
– Repair or replace the drive.
ALE12: Adjustment errorPotential Cause

– The setting value of drift adjustment has exceeded its maximum allowable value.

Checking Method

– Remove CN1 wiring. 2. Execute the drift adjustment again. (Set P2-08 to 20 first, and then set P4-10 to 5.)

Corrective Actions

– If the error does not clear after executing the drift adjustment again, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE13: Emergency stop activatedPotential Cause

– Emergency stop switch is activated.

Checking Method

– Check if emergency stop switch is On or Off.

Corrective Actions

– Activate emergency stop switch.
ALE14: Reverse (CWL) limit switch errorPotential Cause

– Reverse limit switch is activated.
– Servo system is not stable.

Checking Method

– Check if reverse limit switch is On or Off.
– Check the value of control parameter setting and load inertia.

Corrective Actions

– Activate reverse limit switch.
– Modify parameter setting and re-estimate motor capacity.
ALE15: Forward (CCWL) limit switch errorPotential Cause

– Forward limit switch is activated.
– Servo system is not stable.

Checking Method

– Check if forward limit switch is On or Off.
– Check the value of control parameter setting and load inertia.

Corrective Actions

– Activate forward limit switch.
– Modify parameter setting and re-estimate motor capacity.
ALE16: IGBT temperature errorPotential Cause

– The drive has exceeded its rated load during continuous operation.
– Short-circuit at drive output.

Checking Method

– Check if there is overload or the motor current is too high.
– Check the drive input wiring.

Corrective Actions

– Increase motor capacity or reduce load.
– Ensure all wiring is correct.
ALE17: Memory errorPotential Cause

– Data error in Memory read-out/write-in.

Checking Method

– Reset parameter or power supply.

Corrective Actions

– If the error does not clear after resetting the power supply, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE18: DSP communication errorPotential Cause

– Control power is in error.

Checking Method

– Check and reset control power

Corrective Actions

– If the error does not clear after resetting the power supply, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE19: Serial communication errorPotential Cause

– Communication parameter setting is defective.
– Communication address is incorrect.
– Communication value is incorrect.
– Setting value in time out parameter is not correct.
– Not receiving communication command for a long time.

Checking Method

– Check the communication parameter setting.
– Check the communication address.
– Check the communication value.
– Check communication time out parameter setting.
– Check whether communication cable is loose or broken.

Corrective Actions

– Correctly set parameter setting.
– Correctly set communication address.
– Correctly set communication value.
– Correctly set P3-07.
– Tighten the communication cable, make sure the communication cable is not damaged and ensure all wiring is correct.
ALE20: Serial communication time outPotential Cause

– Communication parameter setting is defective.
– Communication address is incorrect.
– Communication value is incorrect.
– Setting value in time out parameter is not correct.
– Not receiving communication command for a long time.

Checking Method

– Check the communication parameter setting.
– Check the communication address.
– Check the communication value.
– Check communication time out parameter setting.
– Check whether communication cable is loose or broken.

Corrective Actions

– Correctly set parameter setting.
– Correctly set communication address.
– Correctly set communication value.
– Correctly set P3-07.
– Tighten the communication cable, make sure the communication cable is not damaged and ensure all wiring is correct.
ALE21: Command write-in errorPotential Cause

– Control power is in error.

Checking Method

– Check and reset control power

Corrective Actions

– If the error does not clear after resetting the power supply, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE22: Input power phase lossPotential Cause

– Control power supply is in error.

Checking Method

– Check the power cable and connections of R, S. T. Check whether the power cable is loose or the possible loss of phase on input power.

Corrective Actions

– If the fault does not clear even when the three-phase power is connected correctly, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE23: Pre-overload warningPotential Cause

– The drive is going to overload.

Checking Method

– Check the load condition of the servo motor and drive.
– Check the setting value of P1-56. Check whether the setting value of P1-56 is to small.

Corrective Actions

– Please refer to the correction actions of ALE06.
– Increase the setting value of P1-56 or set P1-56 to 100 and above.
ALES7: Internal command execution time outPotential Cause

– An error occurs when internal command is executing.

Checking Method

– Check and reset control power

Corrective Actions

– If the error does not clear after resetting the power supply, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE98: DSP communication errorPotential Cause

– Maybe the hardware is damaged.

Checking Method

– Check and reset control power

Corrective Actions

– If the error does not clear after resetting the power supply, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE99: DSP communication errorPotential Cause

– Maybe the hardware is damaged.

Checking Method

– Check and reset control power

Corrective Actions

– If the error does not clear after resetting the power supply, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE04: “Mismatch” error (ASDA-A+ Series Only)Potential Cause

– The type of the servo motor is incorrect.

Checking Method

– Check if the servo drive and servo motor are not correctly matched for size (power rating).

Corrective Actions

– Repair or replace the servo drive or the servo motor.
ALE24: Encoder error (Position detector fault) (ASDA-A+ Series Only)Potential Cause

– Maybe the Encoder is damaged.

Checking Method

– N/A (See corrective action)

Corrective Actions

– If the error does not clear after resetting the power supply, please contact your distributor for assistance or contact with Delta.
ALE25: Encoder error (Position detector fault) (ASDA-A+ Series Only)Potential Cause

– The servo drive automatically detect the servo motor is in error.

Checking Method

– Check if the servo motor is properly grounded.
– Check if the encoder signal cables are placed in separate conduits from the cables connected to R, S, T and U, V, W terminals to prevent the interference.
– Check if the shielded cables are used when performing Encoder wiring.

Corrective Actions

– Please connect the grounding (green color) of U, V, W terminal to the heatsink of the servo drive.
– Ensure that the encoder signal cables are placed in separate conduits from the cables connected to R, S, T and U, V, W terminals to prevent the interference.
– Please use shielded cables for Encoder wiring.