Chapter 10  Troubleshooting|ASDA-A&A+ Series 
Revision April 2009    10-5 
 : Watch dog execution time out 
Potential Cause  Checking Method  Corrective Actions 
Watch dog execution 
error. 
Check and reset the power supply. 
If there are any abnormal 
conditions after resetting the power 
supply, please contact your 
distributor for assistance or contact 
with Delta. 
 : Encoder error (Position detector fault) 
Potential Cause  Checking Method  Corrective Actions 
The wiring of encoder is 
in error. 
1.  Check if all wiring is correct. 
2.  Check if the users conduct the wiring by 
the wiring information in the user manual. 
Ensure all wiring is correct.  
Encoder is loose  Examine the encoder connector.  Install the motor again. 
The wiring of encoder is 
defective. 
Check if all connections are tight.  Conduct the wiring again. 
Encoder is damage  Check the motor for the damage.  Repair or replace the motor. 
The circuit (loop) of 
Encoder is in error. 
Check the drive for the damage.  Repair or replace the drive. 
 : Adjustment error 
Potential Cause  Checking Method  Corrective Actions 
The setting value of 
drift adjustment has 
exceeded its maximum 
allowable value. 
1. Remove CN1 wiring. 
2.  Execute the drift adjustment again. (Set 
P2-08 to 20 first, and then set P4-10 to 5.)
If the error does not clear after 
executing the drift adjustment 
again, please contact your 
distributor for assistance or contact 
with Delta.  
 : Emergency stop activated 
Potential Cause  Checking Method  Corrective Actions 
Emergency stop switch 
is activated. 
Check if emergency stop switch is On or Off.   Activate emergency stop switch. 
 : Reverse (CWL) limit switch error 
Potential Cause  Checking Method  Corrective Actions 
Reverse limit switch is 
activated. 
Check if reverse limit switch is On or Off.   Activate reverse limit switch. 
Servo system is not 
stable. 
Check the value of control parameter setting 
and load inertia. 
Modify parameter setting and re-
estimate motor capacity. 
 
 
 
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