90   PACMotion VFD AC Variable Speed Drive User Guide  GFK-3111A
Troubleshooting
Fault Messages
Table 65: Derating for Ambient Temperature
Fault Code
No.
OLED Message 
Description
Corrective Action
No fault 00 No Fault Displayed in P0-13 if no faults are recorded in the log.
Brake over 
current
01 Brake channel over 
current
Ensure the connected brake resistor is above the minimum permissible level 
for the drive – refer to the ratings shown in section Input/Output Power and 
Current Ratings on page 84. 
Check the brake resistor and wiring for possible short circuits. 
Brake resistor 
overload
02 Brake resistor overload The drive software has determined that the brake resistor is overloaded, and 
trips to protect the resistor. Always ensure the brake resistor is being operated 
within its designed parameter before making any parameter or system 
changes.
To reduce the load on the resistor, increase the deceleration time, reduce the 
load inertia or add further brake resistors in parallel, observing the minimum 
resistance value for the drive in use.
Over current  03 Over current trip Fault Occurs on Drive Enable
Check the motor and motor connection cable for phase – phase and phase – 
earth short circuits.
Check the load mechanically for a jam, blockage or stalled condition.
Ensure the motor nameplate parameters are correctly entered, P1-07, P1-08, 
P1-09.
If operating in Vector mode (P4-01 – 0 or 1), also check the motor power 
factor in P4-05 and ensure an autotune has been successfully completed for 
the connected motor.
Reduced the Boost voltage setting in P1-11.
Increase the ramp up time in P1-03.
If the connected motor has a holding brake, ensure the brake is correctly 
connected and controlled, and is releasing correctly.
Fault Occurs When Running
If operating in Vector mode (P4-01 – 0 or 1), reduce the speed loop gain in 
P4-03.
Motor 
thermal 
overload
04 Drive has tripped 
on overload after 
delivering >100% of 
value in P1-08 for a 
period of time
Check to see when the decimal points are ashing (drive in overload) and 
either increase acceleration rate or reduce the load. 
Check motor cable length is within the limit specied for the relevant drive in 
section 10.2.
Ensure the motor nameplate parameters are correctly entered in P1-07, P1-08, 
and P1-09.
If operating in Vector mode (P4-01 – 0 or 1), also check the motor power 
factor in P4-05 and ensure an autotune has been successfully completed for 
the connected motor. 
Check the load mechanically to ensure it is free, and that no jams, blockages or 
other mechanical faults exist.
Power stage 
trip
05 Hardware Over Current  Check the wiring to motor and the motor for phase to phase and phase to 
earth short circuits. Disconnect the motor and motor cable and retest. If the 
drive trips with no motor connected, it must be replaced and the system fully 
checked and retested before a replacement unit is installed.
Over voltage 06 Over voltage on DC bus The value of the DC Bus Voltage can be displayed in P0-20.
A historical log is stored at 256 ms intervals prior to a trip in parameter P0-36.
This fault is generally caused by excessive regenerative energy being 
transferred from the load back to the drive. When a high inertia or over hauling 
type load is connected.
If the fault occurs on stopping or during deceleration, increase the 
deceleration ramp time P1-04 or connect a suitable brake resistor to the drive.
If operating in Vector Mode, reduce the speed loop gain P4-03.
If operating in PID control, ensure that ramps are active by reducing P3-11.