Mitsubishi FR-D700 Drive

Fault Code and MeaningCause and Remedy
HOLD

Operation panel lock

Cause: Operation has been attempted during the operation panel lock.


Remedy:

Press MODE for 2s to release the lock.
LOCd

Password locked

Cause: Reading/writing of a password-restricted parameter has been attempted.


Remedy:

Enter the password in Pr. 297 (Password lock/unlock) to unlock the password function before operating.
Er1

Write disable error

Cause:

  • Parameter setting has been attempted although parameter writing is set to be disabled.

  • Overlapping range has been set for the frequency jump.

  • PU and the inverter cannot make normal communication.




Remedy:


  • Check the setting of Pr. 77 (Parameter write selection).

  • Check the settings of Pr. 31 to Pr. 36 (frequency jump).

  • Check the connection of PU and the inverter.


Er2

Write error during operation

Cause: Parameter writing has been attempted while a value other than “2” is set in Pr. 77 and the STF (STR) is ON.


Remedy:


  • Set “2” in Pr. 77 (Parameter write selection).

  • After stopping the operation, set parameters.


Er3

Calibration error

Cause: Analog input bias and gain calibration values have been set too close.


Remedy:

Check the settings of calibration parameters C3, C4, C6 and C7.
Er4

Mode designation error

Cause:

  • Parameter setting attempted in External/NET mode when Pr. 77 is not “2”.

  • Parameter writing attempted when command source is not operation panel.




Remedy:


  • Set operation mode to “PU operation mode”.

  • Set “2” in Pr. 77.

  • Disconnect PU, set Pr. 551 = “9999”.

  • Set Pr. 551 = “4”.


Err.

Inverter reset

Cause: The reset signal (RES signal) is ON (Inverter output is shutoff).


Remedy:

Turn OFF the reset command.
OL

Stall prevention (overcurrent)

Cause: The overcurrent stall prevention has been activated.


Remedy:


  • Increase/decrease Pr. 0 Torque boost by 1%.

  • Set larger value in Pr. 7 Accel time and Pr. 8 Decel time.

  • Reduce load weight. Try General-purpose magnetic flux vector control.

  • Adjust Pr. 13 Starting frequency. Change Pr. 14 Load pattern.

  • Adjust Pr. 22 Stall prevention level.


oL

Stall prevention (overvoltage)

Cause: The overvoltage stall prevention function has been activated.


Remedy:

Set the deceleration time longer.
rb

Regenerative brake pre-alarm

Cause: The regenerative brake duty has reached 85% of the Pr. 70 setting or higher.


Remedy:


  • Set the deceleration time longer.

  • Check Pr. 30 and Pr. 70 settings.


TH

Electronic thermal relay pre-alarm

Cause: The cumulative value of the electronic thermal O/L relay has reached 85% of the Pr. 9 setting.


Remedy:


  • Reduce the load and frequency of operation.

  • Set an appropriate value in Pr. 9.


PS

PU stop

Cause: STOP/RESET on the operation panel has been pressed during External operation.


Remedy:

Turn the start signal OFF and release with PU/EXT.
MT

Maintenance signal output

Cause: The cumulative energization time has exceeded the maintenance output timer set value.


Remedy:

Setting “0” in Pr. 503 Maintenance timer erases the signal.
Uu

Undervoltage

Cause: The voltage at the main circuit power has been lowered.


Remedy:

Investigate the devices on the power supply line such as the power supply itself.
SA

Safety stop

Cause: Safety stop function activating (Outputs are being shut off).


Remedy:


  • Short across terminals S1-SC and S2-SC if not using safety stop.

  • Check wiring of S1, S2, and SC.

  • Contact sales representative if wiring has no fault.


Fn

Fan alarm

Cause: The cooling fan is at a standstill although it is required to be operated.


Remedy:

Check for fan failure. Please contact your sales representative.
E.OC1

Overcurrent trip during acceleration

Cause: Overcurrent has occurred during acceleration.


Remedy:


  • Set acceleration time longer.

  • Disconnect motor and restart; if fault persists, inverter may be faulty.

  • Check wiring for short circuit/ground fault.

  • Set Pr. 3 Base frequency to 50Hz (if motor is 50Hz).

  • Lower stall prevention level.

  • Activate stall prevention (Pr. 156).


E.OC2

Overcurrent trip during constant speed

Cause: Overcurrent has occurred during constant speed operation.


Remedy:


  • Keep load stable.

  • Check wiring for shorts/ground faults.

  • Lower stall prevention level.


E.OC3

Overcurrent trip during deceleration or stop

Cause: Overcurrent has occurred during deceleration or at a stop.


Remedy:


  • Set deceleration time longer.

  • Check wiring for shorts/ground faults.

  • Check mechanical brake timing.

  • Lower stall prevention level.


E.OV1

Regenerative overvoltage trip during acceleration

Cause: Overvoltage has occurred during acceleration.


Remedy:


  • Set acceleration time shorter.

  • Use regeneration avoidance function (Pr. 882, etc).

  • Set Pr. 22 Stall prevention correctly.

  • Set Pr. 154 = “11”.


E.OV2

Regenerative overvoltage trip during constant speed

Cause: Overvoltage has occurred during constant speed operation.


Remedy:


  • Keep load stable.

  • Use regeneration avoidance function.

  • Use brake resistor/unit/converter.

  • Set Pr. 154 = “11”.


E.OV3

Regenerative overvoltage trip during deceleration

Cause: Overvoltage has occurred during deceleration or at a stop.


Remedy:


  • Set deceleration time longer.

  • Make brake cycle longer.

  • Use regeneration avoidance function.

  • Use brake resistor/unit.

  • Set Pr. 154 = “11”.


E.THT

Inverter overload trip

Cause: The electronic thermal relay function for inverter element protection has been activated.


Remedy:


  • Set acceleration/deceleration time longer.

  • Adjust Pr. 0 Torque boost.

  • Adjust Pr. 14 Load pattern.

  • Reduce the load.


E.THM

Motor overload trip

Cause: The electronic thermal relay function for motor protection has been activated.


Remedy:


  • Reduce the load.

  • For constant-torque motor, set Pr. 71.

  • Set stall prevention level accordingly.


E.FIN

Heatsink overheat

Cause: The heatsink has overheated.


Remedy:


  • Set surrounding air temperature within specifications.

  • Clean the heatsink.

  • Replace cooling fan.


E.ILF

Input phase loss

Cause: One of the three phases on the inverter input side has been lost or largely unbalanced.


Remedy:


  • Wire cables properly.

  • Repair cable breaks.

  • Check Pr. 872 setting.


E.OLT

Stall prevention stop

Cause: The output frequency has dropped to 1Hz due to excess motor load deceleration.


Remedy:

Reduce the load. (Check Pr. 22).
E.BE

Brake transistor alarm detection

Cause: A fault has occurred in the brake circuit (e.g., transistor breakage).


Remedy:

Replace the inverter.
E.GF

Output side earth fault overcurrent at start

Cause: An earth (ground) fault occurred on the inverter’s output side.


Remedy:

Remedy the ground fault portion.
E.LF

Output phase loss

Cause: One of the three phases (U, V, W) on the inverter’s output side has been lost.


Remedy:


  • Wire cables properly.

  • Check if motor capacity matches inverter.


E.OHT

External thermal relay operation

Cause: The external thermal relay connected to the OH signal has been activated.


Remedy:


  • Reduce load and operate less frequently.

  • Reset the inverter.


E.PTC

PTC thermistor operation

Cause: Resistance of the PTC thermistor reached the protection level.


Remedy:

Reduce the load.
E.PE

Parameter storage device fault

Cause: Operation of the component where parameters are stored has become abnormal.


Remedy:


  • Contact sales representative.

  • If writing frequently, set Pr. 342 = “1” (RAM write).


E.PUE

PU disconnection

Cause: Communication error between PU and inverter, or interval exceeded.


Remedy:


  • Connect PU cable securely.

  • Check communication settings.

  • Increase Pr. 122 interval or set to “9999”.


E.RET

Retry count excess

Cause: Operation restart within the set number of retries has failed.


Remedy:

Eliminate the cause of the error preceding this indication.
E.CPU

CPU fault

Cause: An error has occurred in the CPU and in the peripheral circuits.


Remedy:


  • Take measures against electrical noise.

  • If persists, contact sales representative.


E.CDO

Output current detection value exceeded

Cause: Output current has exceeded the output current detection level.


Remedy:

Check settings of Pr. 150, Pr. 151, Pr. 166, Pr. 167.
E.IOH

Inrush current limit circuit fault

Cause: The resistor of the inrush current limit circuit has overheated.


Remedy:

Configure a circuit where frequent power ON/OFF is not repeated.
E.AIE

Analog input fault

Cause: Voltage/Current input mismatch on Terminal 4 vs Pr. 267 setting.


Remedy:

Give frequency command by current input OR set Pr. 267 and switch to voltage correctly.
E.SAF

Safety circuit fault

Cause: While safety circuit fault is occurring, terminals across S1/PC or S2/PC are opened.


Remedy:


  • Short terminals S1-SC and S2-SC if not using safety stop.

  • Check wiring of S1, S2, SC and safety relay module.