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back on, “RESET” and then “START” may need to be pressed on the control panel on
the Danfoss Drive.
ALARM 14 Earth fault (EARTH FAULT).
There is a discharge from the output phases to earth, either in the cable between the
frequency converter and the motor or in the motor itself. Make sure no power factor
capacitor is fitted to the motor.
Cause/Remedy:
Either the motor or the cable to the motor has a short to earth in it.
An Electrician will have to check this.
Turn off the Varivac completely for 40 sec then back on, “RESET” and then “START”
may need to be pressed on the control panel on the Danfoss Drive.
ALARM 16 Short-circuit (CURR.SHORT CIRCUIT):
There is a short circuit on the drive output, this could be in the cable, isolator or motor
terminals or windings.
Cause/Remedy:
Either the motor or the cable to the motor has a short to earth in it.
An Electrician will have to check this.
Disconnect the drive at the motor output terminals and turn the Varivac back on to prove
the controller is OK.
Turn off the Varivac completely for 40 sec then back on, “RESET” and then “START”
may need to be pressed on the control panel on the Danfoss Drive.
