Fault
Code
1 Over-current. Current too high in Motor Cable. Check loading.
Check Motor.
Check Cables.
2 Over-voltage. The DC link voltage has exceeded the limits.
- too short a deceleration time Make deceleration time longer.
- high voltage spikes in supply Check input voltage.
3 Ground Fault. Insulation failure in Motor or wiring. Check Motor wires and Motor.
8 System Fault. - component failure Reset the fault and restart the Unit.
- faulty operation
13 Frequency Converter under Heatsink temperature is below -10°C.
temperature.
14 Frequency Converter over
temperature. Overtemperature warning is issued when the heatsink Check the heatsink for dust.
temperature exceeds 85°C. Check the ambient temperature.
Ensure the switching frequency is not too high
in relation to ambient temperature and motor
load
15 Motor stalled. Motor stall protection has tripped. Check Motor and load.
16 Motor over-temperature. Motor is overloaded. Decrease motor load.
17 Motor under-load. Motor under-load temperature has tripped. Check load.
22 EEPRON checksum fault. Parameter save fault. Should the fault re-occur, contact the Distributor.
- faulty operation.
- component failure.
25 Microprocessor watchdog - faulty operation. Reset the fault and restart the Unit.
fault. - component failure. Contact Distributor.
31 IGBT temperature IGBT Inverter Bridge overtemp protection has detected too Check loading.
(hardware). high a short term overload current. Check motor size.
Make identification run.
32 Fan cooling. Cooling Fan of frequency converter does not start when Contact Distributor.
ON command is given.
50 Analogue Input Iin < 4mA. Current at the analogue input is less than 4 mA. Check the current loop circuitry.
- control cable is broken or loose.
- signal source has failed.
52 Keypad communication The data connection between the control keypad and the Check keypad connection and possible keypad cable.
fault. frequency converter is broken.
54 Slot fault. Defective option board or slot. Check board and slot.
Contact the nearest Vacon Distributor.
56 PT100 board temperature Temperature limit values set for the PT100 board Find the cause of temperature rise.
fault. parameters have been exceeded.
Variable Speed Drive (cont’d)
Common VSD Fault Codes
Noted below are the most common fault codes that may appear on the VSD. For a more thorough list, please
check the manual which deals exclusively with the Vacon Variable Speed Drive and which accompanied the Unit.