Nidec Control Techniques Digitax ST Servo Drive Fault Codes:
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| OI.AC / 3 Instantaneous output over current detected | Cause: Over current threshold exceeded (Kc/0.45). Acceleration/deceleration rate is too short. Remedy:
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| br.th / 10 Braking resistor thermistor temperature monitoring fail | Cause: Braking resistor issue or incorrect parameter setting. Remedy:
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| C.Acc / 185 SMARTCARD trip: Read / Write fail | Cause: SMARTCARD is not writing data to data location 500 to 999. Remedy:
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| C.boot / 177 SMARTCARD trip: Menu 0 parameter modification not saved | Cause: Necessary file not created on SMARTCARD. A write to menu 0 was initiated via keypad with Pr 11.42 set to auto(3) or boot(4). Remedy:
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| C.bUSY / 178 SMARTCARD trip: Card busy | Cause: SMARTCARD cannot perform the required function as it is being accessed by a Solutions Module. Remedy: Wait for the Solutions Module to finish accessing the SMARTCARD and then re-attempt the required function. |
| C.Chg / 179 SMARTCARD trip: Data location already contains data | Cause: Attempting to write to a location that is not empty. Remedy:
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| C.cPr / 188 SMARTCARD trip: Value mismatch | Cause: The values stored in the drive and the values in the data block on the SMARTCARD are different. Remedy: Press the red reset button. |
| C.dAt / 183 SMARTCARD trip: Data location empty | Cause: Data location specified does not contain any data. Remedy: Ensure data block number is correct. |
| C.Err / 182 SMARTCARD trip: Data is corrupted | Cause: Corrupted data on card. Remedy:
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| C.Full / 184 SMARTCARD trip: Card full | Cause: No space left on SMARTCARD. Remedy: Delete a data block or use different SMARTCARD. |
| cL2 / 28 Analog input 2 current loss | Cause: Current signal loss in current mode. Remedy: Check analog input 2 (terminal 7) current signal is present (4-20 mA, 20-4 mA). |
| cL3 / 29 Analog input 3 current loss | Cause: Current signal loss in current mode. Remedy: Check analog input 3 (terminal 8) current signal is present (4-20 mA, 20-4 mA). |
| CL.bit / 35 Trip initiated from control word | Cause: Trip initiated via Pr 6.42. Remedy: Disable the control word by setting Pr 6.43 to 0 or check setting of Pr 6.42. |
| C.OPtn / 180 SMARTCARD trip: Solutions Modules difference | Cause: Solutions Modules installed are different between source drive and destination drive. Remedy:
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| C.Prod / 175 SMARTCARD trip: Incompatible product | Cause: The data blocks on the SMARTCARD are not compatible with this product. Remedy:
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| C.Rdo / 181 SMARTCARD trip: Read Only bit set | Cause: Card is read-only. Remedy:
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| C.rtg / 186 SMARTCARD trip: Rating difference | Cause: Voltage and/or current rating of the source and destination drives are different. Remedy: Press the red reset button. Note: Drive rating dependent parameters (RA coding) will not be transferred or will be set to default. |
| C.SLX / 172, 173, 174 Error transferring user program | Cause: Error during transfer from Solutions Module to SMARTCARD (or vice versa). Remedy: See section 10.2.8 SM-Applications Modules And Motion Processors program to/from SMARTCARD transfer system. |
| C.TyP / 187 SMARTCARD trip: Parameter set not compatible | Cause: SMARTCARD parameter set not compatible with drive. Remedy:
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| dESt / 199 Parameter writing conflict | Cause: Two or more parameters are writing to the same destination parameter. Remedy: Set Pr xx.00 = 12001 check all visible parameters in the menus for duplication. |
| EEF / 31 EEPROM data corrupted | Cause: Serial comms will timeout with remote keypad on the drive RS485 comms port. Remedy: This trip can only be cleared by loading default parameters and saving parameters. |
| EnC1 / 189 Drive encoder trip: Power supply overload | Cause: Encoder power supply overload. Remedy: Check encoder power supply wiring and encoder current requirement (Max 200 mA @ 15 V, or 300 mA @ 8 V and 5 V). |
| EnC2 / 190 Drive encoder trip: Wire break | Cause: Wire break detected on terminals 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6. Remedy:
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| EnC3 / 191 Drive encoder trip: Phase offset incorrect | Cause: Phase offset incorrect while running. Remedy:
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| EnC4 / 192 Drive encoder trip: Comms failure | Cause: Feedback device comms failure. Remedy:
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| EnC5 / 193 Drive encoder trip: Checksum or CRC error | Cause: Checksum or CRC error detected. Remedy:
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| EnC6 / 194 Drive encoder trip: Encoder error indication | Cause: Encoder has indicated an error. Remedy:
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| EnC7 / 195 Drive encoder trip: Initialization failed | Cause: Initialization failed. Remedy:
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| EnC8 / 196 Drive encoder trip: Auto configuration failed | Cause: Auto configuration on power up requested and failed. Remedy:
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| EnC9 / 197 Drive encoder trip: Position feedback selection error | Cause: Selected position feedback is from a Solutions Module slot which does not have a module installed. Remedy: Check setting of Pr 3.26 (or Pr 21.21). |
| EnC10 / 198 Drive encoder trip: Phasing failure | Cause: Encoder phase angle (Pr 3.25 or Pr 21.20) is incorrect. Remedy:
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| EnC11 / 161 Drive encoder trip: Alignment failure (SINCOS) | Cause: Alignment failure of analog signals (SINCOS) with digital count. Usually due to noise. Remedy:
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| EnC12 / 162 Drive encoder trip: Hiperface ID failure | Cause: Hiperface encoder type could not be identified during auto-configuration. Remedy:
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| EnC13 / 163 Drive encoder trip: EnDat turns error | Cause: Number of encoder turns read during auto-configuration is not a power of 2. Remedy: Select a different type of encoder. |
| EnC14 / 164 Drive encoder trip: EnDat comms bits error | Cause: Number of comms bits defining the encoder position within a turn is too large. Remedy:
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| EnC15 / 165 Drive encoder trip: PPR calculation error | Cause: Periods per revolution calculated is < 2 or > 50,000. Remedy:
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| EnC16 / 166 Drive encoder trip: EnDat comms bits limit | Cause: Number of comms bits per period for a linear encoder exceeds 255. Remedy:
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| EnC17 / 167 Drive encoder trip: SINCOS PPR error | Cause: Periods per revolution for rotary SINCOS encoder is not a power of two. Remedy:
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| ENP.Er / 176 Electronic nameplate data error | Cause: Data error from electronic nameplate stored in selected position feedback device. Remedy: Replace feedback device. |
| Et / 6 External trip from input on terminal 31 | Cause: Triggered by external input. Remedy:
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| HF01 – HF24 Data processing / Hardware errors | Cause: Internal Hardware or Software processing error (CPU, DMAC, Illegal instruction, Watchdog, Heap overflow, etc). Remedy: Hardware fault – return drive to supplier. |
| HF25 Current feedback offset error | Cause: Hardware fault. Remedy:
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| HF26 Soft start relay failed to close, soft start monitor failed or braking IGBT short circuit at power up | Cause: Hardware fault. Remedy:
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| HF27 Power stage thermistor 1 fault | Cause: Hardware fault. Remedy:
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| HF29 Control board thermistor fault | Cause: Hardware fault. Remedy:
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| HF30 DCCT wire break trip from power module | Cause: Hardware fault. Remedy:
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| It.AC (Trip 20) Output current overload timed out (I²t) | Cause: Accumulator value reached limit (Pr 4.19). Load jammed, sticking, or incorrect motor parameters. Remedy:
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| It.br (Trip 19) Braking resistor overload timed out (I²t) | Cause: Braking resistor overload. Accumulator value can be seen in Pr 10.39. Remedy:
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| O.CtL (Trip 23) Drive control board over temperature | Cause: Control board temperature exceeded limits. Remedy:
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| O.ht1 (Trip 21) Power device over temperature based on thermal model | Cause: Power device thermal model limit reached. Remedy:
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| O.ht2 (Trip 22) Heatsink over temperature | Cause: Heatsink temperature too high. Remedy:
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| O.ht3 (Trip 27) Drive over-temperature based on thermal model | Cause: Thermal model limit reached. The drive will attempt to stop the motor before tripping. Remedy:
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| OI.AC (Trip 3) Instantaneous output over current detected | Cause: Over current threshold is Kc/0.45. Short circuit, insulation failure, or incorrect loop gains. Remedy:
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| OI.br (Trip 4) Braking transistor over-current detected | Cause: Short circuit protection for the braking transistor activated. Remedy:
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| O.Ld1 (Trip 26) Digital output overload | Cause: Total current drawn from 24 V supply and digital outputs exceeds 200 mA. Remedy:
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| O.SPd (Trip 7) Motor speed has exceeded the over speed threshold | Cause: Speed exceeded threshold in Pr 3.08. Remedy:
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| OV (Trip 2) DC bus voltage has exceeded the peak level or maximum continuous level | Cause: Deceleration too fast, supply disturbances, or motor insulation failure. Remedy:
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| PAd (Trip 34) Keypad has been removed when receiving speed reference from keypad | Cause: Keypad removed during operation. Remedy:
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| PH (Trip 32) AC voltage input phase loss or large supply imbalance detected | Cause: Phase loss or imbalance. Load level must be between 50 and 100% for trip to occur. Remedy:
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| PS (Trip 5) Internal power supply fault | Cause: Hardware fault or module issue. Remedy:
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| PS.10V (Trip 8) 10 V user power supply current greater than 10 mA | Cause: Overload on 10V rail. Remedy:
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| PS.24V (Trip 9) 24V internal power supply overload | Cause: Total user load of drive and Solutions Modules exceeded internal 24V limit. Remedy:
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| PSAVE.Er (Trip 37) Power down save parameters in the EEPROM are corrupt | Cause: Power removed while saving parameters. Remedy:
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| rS (Trip 33) Failure to measure resistance during autotune | Cause: Measurement failure. Remedy:
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| SAVE.Er (Trip 36) User save parameters in the EEPROM are corrupt | Cause: Power removed when user parameters were being saved. Remedy:
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| SCL (Trip 30) Drive RS485 serial comms loss to remote keypad | Cause: Connection loss. Remedy:
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| SLX.dF (Trip 204, 209) Solutions Module slot X trip: Type installed in slot X changed | Cause: Module configuration changed. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 1) Encoder power supply overload | Cause: Current requirement > 200mA (15V) or 300mA (8V/5V) or Excitation output short (Resolver). Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 2) Wire break | Cause: Feedback signal wire break. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 3) Phase offset incorrect while running | Cause: Noise or mechanical mounting issue. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 4) Feedback device communications failure | Cause: Comms failure. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 5) Checksum or CRC error | Cause: Data corruption. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 6) Encoder has indicated an error | Cause: Internal encoder error. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 7) Initialisation failed | Cause: Setup failure. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 8) Auto configuration on power up has been requested and failed | Cause: Configuration failed. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 9) Motor thermistor trip | Cause: Motor overheated or continuity issue. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 10) Motor thermistor short circuit | Cause: Short circuit. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 11) Failure of the sincos analog position alignment / Poles not compatible | Cause: Alignment or compatibility issue. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 12) Encoder type could not be identified during auto-configuration | Cause: Identification failure. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 13) Number of encoder turns read from the encoder during auto-configuration is not a power of 2 | Cause: Incorrect turns data. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 14) Number of comms bits defining the encoder position is too large | Cause: Configuration issue. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 15) Calculated periods per revolution either <2 or >50,000 | Cause: Auto-configuration data out of range. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 16) The number of comms bits per period for a linear encoder exceeds 255 | Cause: Configuration issue. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 74) Solutions Module has overheated | Cause: Over temperature. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 39) User program stack overflow | Cause: Application module software error. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 40) Unknown error | Cause: Internal error. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 41-44) Parameter Access Error | Cause: 41: Does not exist, 42: Write to read-only, 43: Read from write-only, 44: Value out of range. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 47) Synchronisation lost with CTSync Master | Cause: Sync loss. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 48) RS485 not in user mode | Cause: Port configuration issue. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 50) Maths error – divide by zero or overflow | Cause: Program math error. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 51) Array index out of range | Cause: Program indexing error. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 53) DPL program incompatible with target | Cause: Compiled for different hardware. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 54) DPL task overrun | Cause: Task taking too long to execute. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 59) Drive rejected application module as Sync master | Cause: Sync configuration rejected. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 60) CTNet hardware failure | Cause: Hardware failure. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 61-63) CTNet Configuration Error | Cause: 61: Invalid config, 62: Invalid baud-rate, 63: Invalid node ID. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 64) Digital Output overload | Cause: Overload on module outputs. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 75) Hardware unavailable | Cause: Module hardware issue. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 76) Module type cannot be resolved / not recognized | Cause: Compatibility or identification issue. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 77-80) Inter-Solutions Module comms error | Cause: Communication error between slots (1, 2, 3, or unknown). Remedy:
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| SLX.Er (Error 82) Communications to drive faulty | Cause: Module-to-Drive comms failure. Remedy:
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| SLX.Er Solutions Module slot X trip | Cause: Solutions Module in slot X or Digitax ST EZMotion has detected a fault. Remedy:
Common Sub-codes (Automation/EZMotion): 41-44: Parameter access errors 74: Module overheat 104: Following error 121, 125, 128, 130, 143, 154, 157, 174: File corruption (Consult factory) 175: Module output overload |
| SLX.HF Solutions Module hardware fault | Cause: Solutions Module in slot X has a hardware fault. Remedy:
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| SLX.nF Solutions Module removed | Cause: Solutions Module in slot X has been removed. Remedy:
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| SL.rtd Solutions Module routing error | Cause: Drive mode has changed and Solutions Module parameter routing is now incorrect. Remedy:
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| SLX.tO Solutions Module watchdog timeout | Cause: Solutions Module watchdog timeout. Remedy:
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| t010 User defined trip | Cause: User trip defined in 2nd processor Solutions Module code (Error 10). Remedy:
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| t038 User defined trip | Cause: User trip defined in 2nd processor Solutions Module code (Error 38). Remedy:
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| t040 to t089 User defined trip range | Cause: User trip defined in 2nd processor Solutions Module code (Errors 40 to 89). Remedy:
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| th Motor thermistor trip | Cause: Motor temperature high or monitoring fault. Remedy:
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| thS Motor thermistor short circuit | Cause: Motor thermistor wiring short circuit. Remedy:
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| tunE* Autotune stopped | Cause: Autotune stopped before completion. (Error 18) Remedy:
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| tunE1* Position feedback error during inertia test | Cause: The position feedback did not change or required speed could not be reached during the inertia test. (Error 11) Remedy:
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| tunE2* Position feedback direction incorrect | Cause: Position feedback direction incorrect or motor could not be stopped during the inertia test. (Error 12) Remedy:
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| tunE3* Commutation signal error | Cause: Drive encoder commutation signals connected incorrectly or measured inertia out of range. (Error 13) Remedy:
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| tunE4* U commutation signal fail | Cause: Drive encoder U commutation signal fail during an autotune. (Error 14) Remedy:
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| tunE5* V commutation signal fail | Cause: Drive encoder V commutation signal fail during an autotune. (Error 15) Remedy:
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| tunE6* W commutation signal fail | Cause: Drive encoder W commutation signal fail during an autotune. (Error 16) Remedy:
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| tunE7* Motor poles set incorrectly | Cause: Motor number of poles set incorrectly. (Error 17) Remedy:
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| UP ACC Onboard PLC access error | Cause: Onboard PLC program: cannot access Onboard PLC program file on drive. (Error 98) Remedy:
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| UP div0 PLC divide by zero | Cause: Onboard PLC program attempted divide by zero. (Error 90) Remedy:
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| UP OFL PLC stack overflow | Cause: Onboard PLC program variables and function block calls using more than the allowed RAM space. (Error 95) Remedy:
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| UP ovr PLC parameter write range | Cause: Onboard PLC program attempted out of range parameter write. (Error 94) Remedy:
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| UP PAr PLC non-existent parameter | Cause: Onboard PLC program attempted access to a non-existent parameter. (Error 91) Remedy:
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| UP ro PLC read-only write | Cause: Onboard PLC program attempted write to a read-only parameter. (Error 92) Remedy:
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| UP So PLC write-only read | Cause: Onboard PLC program attempted read of a write-only parameter. (Error 93) Remedy:
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| UP udF PLC un-defined trip | Cause: Onboard PLC program un-defined trip. (Error 97) Remedy:
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| UP uSEr PLC requested trip | Cause: Onboard PLC program requested a trip. (Error 96) Remedy:
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| UV DC bus under voltage | Cause: DC bus under voltage threshold reached. Remedy:
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| HF01 to HF16 Hardware faults | Cause: These indicate serious internal problems. Remedy: Cannot be reset. The drive is inactive after one of these trips and the display shows HFxx. |
| HF17 to HF32, SL1.HF, SL2.HF, SL3.HF Non-resetable trips | Cause: Internal drive fault. Remedy: Cannot be reset. |
| EEF EEF trip | Cause: EEPROM failure or corruption. Remedy: Cannot be reset unless a code to load defaults is first entered in Pr x.00 or Pr 11.43. |
| C.Boot, C.Busy, C.Chg, C.Optn, C.Rdo, C.Err, C.dat, C.FULL, C.Acc, C.rtg, C.Typ, C.cpr, C.Prod SMARTCARD trips | Cause: Issues related to SMARTCARD operation (read/write/data). Remedy: SMARTCARD trips have priority 5 during power up. Check SMARTCARD status and data. |
| PS.24V, EnC1 Encoder power supply trips | Cause: Power supply fault for encoder. Remedy: These trips can only override the following priority 5 trips: EnC2 – EnC8 or Enc11 – En17. Check encoder wiring and supply. |
| OI.AC, OI.br, OIAC.P, OIbr.P, OidC.P Normal trips with extended reset | Cause: Overcurrent or overload conditions requiring cooldown. Remedy: Can be reset after 10.0s. |
| Old1, cL2, cL3, SCL Non-important trips | Cause: Various minor trip conditions. Remedy: If bit 0 of Pr 10.37 is 1 the drive will stop before tripping. |
| PH Phase loss | Cause: One or more input phases are missing. Remedy: The drive attempts to stop before tripping. Check input supply. |
| O.ht3 Drive over-heat based on thermal model | Cause: Thermal model suggests drive overheating. Remedy: The drive attempts to stop before tripping, but if it does not stop within 10s the drive will automatically trip. Check cooling. |
| UV Self resetting trips (Under Voltage) | Cause: Supply voltage is below specification. Remedy: Under voltage trip cannot be reset by the user, but is automatically reset by the drive when the supply voltage is with specification. |
| br.rS Braking resistor overload | Cause: Braking resistor I2t accumulator (Pr 10.39) in the drive has reached 75.0 % of the value at which the drive will trip and the braking IGBT is active. Remedy: Check braking resistor sizing and duty cycle. |
| Hot Heatsink or control board or inverter IGBT over temperature | Cause:
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| OVLd Motor overload | Cause: The motor I2t accumulator (Pr 4.19) in the drive has reached 75 % of the value at which the drive will be tripped and the load on the drive is >100 %. Remedy: Reduce motor load. |
| Auto tune Autotune in progress | Cause: The autotune procedure has been initialised. ‘Auto’ and ‘tunE’ will flash alternatively on the display. Remedy: Wait for autotune to complete. |
| Lt Limit switch is active | Cause: Indicates that a limit switch is active and that it is causing the motor to be stopped (i.e. forward limit switch with forward reference etc.). Remedy: Check limit switches and machine position. |
| PLC Onboard PLC program is running | Cause: An Onboard PLC program is installed and running. Remedy: Information only. The lower display will flash ‘PLC’ once every 10 s. |
| ACUU AC Supply loss | Cause: The drive has detected that the AC supply has been lost and is attempting to maintain the DC bus voltage by decelerating the motor. Remedy: Check mains supply. |
| dc DC applied to the motor | Cause: The drive is applying DC injection braking. Remedy: Status indication. |
| dEC Decelerating | Cause: The drive is decelerating the motor. Remedy: Status indication. |
| inh Inhibit | Cause: The drive is inhibited and cannot be run. The drive enable signal is not applied to terminal 31 or Pr 6.15 is set to 0. Remedy: Apply enable signal to terminal 31 or check Pr 6.15. |
| POS Positioning | Cause: The drive is positioning/orientating the motor shaft. Remedy: Status indication. |
| rdY Ready | Cause: The drive is ready to be run. Remedy: Status indication. |
| SCAn Scanning | Cause: Regen > The drive is enabled and is synchronising to the line. Remedy: Status indication. |
| StoP Stop or holding zero speed | Cause: The drive is holding zero speed. Regen > The drive is enabled but the AC voltage is too low, or the DC bus voltage is still rising or falling. Remedy: Status indication. |
| triP Trip condition | Cause: The drive has tripped and is no longer controlling the motor. Remedy: Check the trip code on the lower display and resolve the fault. |
| boot Booting | Cause: A parameter set is being transferred from the SMARTCARD to the drive during power-up. Remedy: Wait for transfer to complete. Refer to User Guide for details. |
| cArd Card Write | Cause: The drive is writing a parameter set to the SMARTCARD during power-up. Remedy: Wait for write to complete. |
| loAding Loading | Cause: The drive is writing information to a Solutions Module. Remedy: Status indication. |