72 • vacon
control keypad
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7.3.4.2 Fault
codes
The fault codes, their causes and correcting actions are presented in the table below. The shadowed
faults are A faults only. The items in white on black background are faults for which you can
program different responses in the application. See parameter group Protections.
Note! When contacting the distributor or factory because of a fault condition, always write down all
texts and codes visible on the keypad display.
Fault
code
Fault
Possible cause
Correcting measures
1
Overcurrent
Inverter has detected too high a current
(>4*I
n
) in the motor cable:
sudden heavy load increase
short circuit in motor cables
unsuitable motor
Check loading.
Check motor.
Check cables.
2
Overvoltage
The DC-link voltage has exceeded the
limits defined in
too short a deceleration time
high overvoltage spikes in supply
Set the deceleration time longer.
Add a brake chopper or a brake resistor.
3
Earth fault
Current measurement has detected that
the sum of motor phase current is not
zero.
insulation failure in cables or motor
Check motor cable and motor.
5
Charging switch
The charging switch is open, when the
START command has been given.
faulty operation
component failure
Reset the fault and restart.
Should the fault re-occur, contact the
distributor near to you.
Please visit:
http://www.vacon.com/wwcontacts.html
6
Emergency stop
Stop signal has been given from the
option board.
7
Saturation trip
Various causes:
component failure
brake resistor short-circuit or overload
Cannot be reset from the keypad.
Switch off power.
DO NOT RE-CONNECT POWER!
Contact factory.
If this fault appears simultaneously with
Fault 1, check motor cables and motor
8
System fault
component failure
faulty operation
Note the exceptional Fault data record.
See 7.3.4.3.
Reset the fault and restart.
Should the fault re-occur, contact the
distributor near to you.
Please visit:
http://www.vacon.com/wwcontacts.html
9
Undervoltage
DC-link voltage is under the voltage limits
defined in
most probable cause: too low a supply
voltage
inverter internal fault
In case of temporary supply voltage
break, reset the fault and restart the
inverter. Check the supply voltage. If it is
adequate, an internal failure has
occurred.
Contact the nearest Vacon distributor.
Please visit:
http://www.vacon.com/wwcontacts.html
11
Output phase
supervision
Current measurement has detected that
there is no current in one motor phase.
Check motor cable and motor.
