
Troubleshooting
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17200492_002_A5 - 04/2011 - © Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum
Error
code
Designation
Meaning
Possible Cause Remedy
Shut-
down
1
Overspeed
warning
The actual fre-
quency
exceeds the
setpoint by
over 10 Hz.
Frequency con-
verter defective
Contact Oerlikon
Leybold Vacuum
Service.
no
2
Pass through
time error
The pump has
not reached
the minimum
speed after the
maximum run-
up time has
elapsed.
Forevacuum
pressure too
high.
Gas flow too
high
Rotor blocked
Check the ultimate
pressure of the
backing pump and
install a bigger
backing pump if req.
Seal leak, check pro-
cess
Check if the rotor
turns freely. Contact
Oerlikon Leybold
Vacuum Service if the
rotor is damaged or
blocked.
yes
3
Bearing
temperature
error
The maximum
permissible
bearing tem-
perature was
exceeded.
Forevacuum
pressure too
high.
Gas flow too
high
Fan defective
Water cooling
switched off
Check the ultimate
pressure of the
backing pump and
install a bigger
backing pump if req.
Seal leak, check pro-
cess
Replace fan
Switch on water
cooling
yes
4
Short circuit
error
yes
5
Converter
temperature
error
Overtempera-
ture at the
power output
stage or within
the frequency
converter
Ambient tempe-
rature too high
Poor cooling
Ensure max. ambient
temperature of 45°C
Improve cooling
yes