Hitachi L300P Drive

Fault Code and MeaningCause and Remedy
E01
Over current event while at constant speed

Cause: The inverter output was short-circuited, or the motor shaft is locked or has a heavy load. These conditions cause excessive current for the inverter, so the inverter output is turned OFF. The dual-voltage motor might be wired incorrectly.



Remedy:

  • Check for short circuits at the output.

  • Inspect the motor shaft for locking or mechanical obstruction.

  • Reduce the load on the motor.

  • Verify the dual-voltage motor wiring connections.


E02
Over current event during deceleration

Cause: Excessive current detected during deceleration. Similar causes to E01 (short circuit, heavy load, or locked shaft).



Remedy:

  • Check for output short circuits.

  • Increase the deceleration time.

  • Check if the load inertia is too high.


E03
Over current event during acceleration

Cause: Excessive current detected during acceleration. The dual-voltage motor is wired incorrectly or load is too heavy.



Remedy:

  • Check motor wiring configuration.

  • Increase the acceleration time.

  • Check for mechanical binding or heavy startup load.


E04
Over current event during other conditions

Cause: DC braking power (A054) is set too high, a current transformer (CT) error occurred, or a noise source induced the error.



Remedy:

  • Lower the setting for DC braking power (A054).

  • Check for electrical noise sources near the inverter.

  • If the error persists, the internal CT may be faulty.


E05
Overload protection

Cause: When a motor overload is detected by the electronic thermal function, the inverter trips and turns OFF its output.



Remedy:

  • Reduce the motor load.

  • Check the electronic thermal setting parameters to ensure they match the motor.


E06
Braking resistor overload

Cause: When the regenerative braking resistor exceeds the usage time allowance or usage ratio.



Remedy:

  • Increase the deceleration time to reduce regenerative energy.

  • Check if the braking resistor is sized correctly for the application.

  • Review usage ratio settings.


E07
Over voltage protection

Cause: When the DC bus voltage exceeds a threshold, due to regenerative energy from the motor.



Remedy:

  • Increase the deceleration time.

  • Install an external braking resistor or braking unit.

  • Check input voltage level.


E08
EEPROM error

Cause: When the built-in EEPROM memory has problems due to noise or excessive temperature.



Remedy:

  • Check the ambient temperature and cooling.

  • Check for external noise sources.

  • Verify all parameter data values are still correct (Factory Reset might be required).


E09
Under-voltage error

Cause: A decrease of internal DC bus voltage below a threshold results in a control circuit fault. Can be caused by low input voltage.



Remedy:

  • Check the input power supply voltage.

  • Check for loose power connections.

  • Verify the capacity of the power supply.


E10
CT (current transformer) error

Cause: If a strong source of electrical interference is close to the inverter or a fault occurs in a built-in CT.



Remedy:

  • Remove sources of electrical interference/noise.

  • Check grounding connections.

  • If persistent, the internal CT hardware may need repair.


E11
CPU error

Cause: A malfunction in the built-in CPU has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Cycle power (OFF/ON) to the inverter.

  • Check for extreme electrical noise.

  • If error recurs, replace the control unit/inverter.


E12
External trip

Cause: A signal on an intelligent input terminal configured as EXT has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Check the external device connected to the EXT input.

  • Verify the configuration of the intelligent input terminals.

  • Clear the external fault condition.


E13
USP (Unattended Start Protection)

Cause: Power was applied while a Run signal was present (and USP is enabled).



Remedy:

  • Turn off the Run signal (switch or command).

  • Reset the inverter.

  • Ensure the Run signal is OFF before powering up the inverter.


E14
Ground fault

Cause: Detection of ground faults between the inverter output and the motor during powerup tests.



Remedy:

  • Check wiring between inverter and motor for damage.

  • Megger test the motor (disconnect inverter first).

  • Check motor insulation.


E15
Input over-voltage

Cause: Input voltage is higher than the specified value detected 60 seconds after powerup.



Remedy:

  • Measure and lower the input AC voltage.

  • Check the transformer tap settings supplying the inverter.


E16
Instantaneous power failure

Cause: Input power removed for more than 15ms. If duration exceeds B002 setting, it counts as a failure.



Remedy:

  • Check the stability of the incoming power supply.

  • Check for loose connections on the input side.

  • Adjust parameter B002 if frequent short drops occur.


E21
Inverter thermal trip

Cause: Internal temperature is above threshold. Thermal sensor detects excessive temp of power devices.



Remedy:

  • Check if the cooling fan is working and clean.

  • Check for blocked heatsink or air vents.

  • Reduce ambient temperature or improve cabinet ventilation.


E23
Gate array error

Cause: An internal inverter error occurred in communications between the CPU and gate array IC.



Remedy:

  • Cycle power to the inverter.

  • If the error persists, replace the inverter unit.


E24
Phase failure detection

Cause: One of three lines of the 3-phase power is missing.



Remedy:

  • Check input fuses and circuit breakers.

  • Check input wiring for loose connections (R, S, T).

  • Verify 3-phase voltage balance.


E30
IGBT error

Cause: Instantaneous over-current condition on any IGBT (output transistor) device.



Remedy:

  • Check for short circuits at the motor or cable.

  • Disconnect motor and run inverter; if E30 persists, the inverter IGBT is damaged.

  • Check for ground faults.


E35
Thermistor error

Cause: Thermistor connected to terminals [TH] and [CM1] indicates temperature is too high.



Remedy:

  • Check motor temperature.

  • Allow motor to cool down.

  • Check thermistor wiring and resistance values.


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Under-voltage (brownout)

Cause: Low input voltage caused output shutoff. The alarm trips to record the event if restart fails.



Remedy:

  • Check input power lines for voltage drops.

  • Verify power supply capacity.


oooo
Automatic restart and phase loss

Cause: The inverter is restarting due to over-current, over-voltage, under-voltage, or phase loss event (See parameter B001).



Remedy:

  • Monitor the inverter to see which specific error caused the restart.

  • Check settings in “Automatic Restart Mode and Phase Loss” (Page 3-28).


E6X
Expansion card #1 connection error

Cause: An error has occurred in expansion card #1 or at its connecting terminals.



Remedy:

  • Check the connection of the expansion card.

  • Refer to the specific manual for the expansion card.

  • Re-seat the card.


E7X
Expansion card #2 connection error

Cause: An error has occurred in expansion card #2 or at its connecting terminals.



Remedy:

  • Check the connection of the expansion card.

  • Refer to the specific manual for the expansion card.

  • Re-seat the card.