9.3  Troubleshooting Malfunction Based on Operation and Conditions of the Servomotor
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Abnormal Noise 
from Servomotor
(Continued from 
previous page.)
Noise interference due to incorrect 
cable specifications of encoder 
cable.
The encoder cable must be tinned 
annealed copper shielded twisted-
pair or screened unshielded twisted-
pair cable with a core of 0.12 mm
2
 
min.
Use the specified encoder cable.
Noise interference due to length of 
encoder cable.
Check the length of the encoder 
cable.
The encoder cable must be no more 
than 50 m.
Noise interference due to damaged 
encoder cable.
Check if the encoder cable is bent 
and the sheath is damaged.
Replace the encoder cable and cor-
rect the cable layout.
Excessive noise to the encoder 
cable.
Check if the encoder cable is bun-
dled with a high-current line or near 
a high-current line.
• Correct the cable layout so that 
no surge is applied.
• Use a double-shielded encoder 
cable.
The FG potential varies because of 
influence from machines on the ser-
vomotor side, such as the welder.
Check if the machines are correctly 
grounded.
Properly ground the machines to 
separate from the encoder FG.
A multi-winding drive unit pulse 
counting error occurred due to noise 
interference.
Check if there is noise interference 
on the I/O signal line from the 
encoder.
Take measures against noise in the 
encoder wiring.
Excessive vibration and shock to 
the encoder
Check if vibration from the machine 
occurred or servomotor installation 
is incorrect (mounting surface accu-
racy, fixing, alignment, etc.).
Reduce vibration from the machine, 
or secure the servomotor installa-
tion.
An encoder fault occurred.
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Replace the servomotor.
Servomotor 
Vibrates at 
Frequency of 
Approx. 200 to 
400 Hz.
Unbalanced servo gains
Check to see if the servo gains have 
been correctly adjusted.
Execute the advanced autotuning.
Speed loop gain value (Pn100) too 
high.
Check the speed loop gain (Pn100).
Factory setting: Kv = 40.0 Hz
Reduce the speed loop gain 
(Pn100).
Position loop gain value (Pn102) 
too high.
Check the position loop gain 
(Pn102).
Factory setting: Kp = 40.0/s
Reduce the position loop gain 
(Pn102).
Incorrect speed loop integral time 
constant (Pn101)
Check the speed loop integral time 
constant (Pn101).
Factory setting: Ti = 20.0 ms
Correct the speed loop integral time 
constant (Pn101).
Incorrect moment of inertia ratio 
(Pn103)
Check the moment of inertia ratio 
(Pn103).
Correct the moment of inertia ratio 
(Pn103).
High Motor Speed 
Overshoot on 
Starting and 
Stopping
Unbalanced servo gains
Check to see if the servo gains have 
been correctly adjusted.
Execute the advanced autotuning.
Speed loop gain value (Pn100) too 
high
Check the speed loop gain (Pn100).
Factory setting: Kv = 40.0 Hz
Reduce the speed loop gain 
(Pn100).
Position loop gain value (Pn102) 
too high
Check the position loop gain 
(Pn102).
Factory setting: Kp = 40.0/s
Reduce the position loop gain 
(Pn102).
Incorrect speed loop integral time 
constant (Pn101) 
Check the speed loop integral time 
constant (Pn101).
Factory setting: Ti = 20.0 ms
Correct the speed loop integral time 
constant (Pn101).
Incorrect moment of inertia ratio 
data (Pn103)
Check the moment of inertia ratio 
(Pn103).
Correct the moment of inertia ratio 
(Pn103).
The torque reference is saturated.
Check the torque reference wave-
form.
Use a mode switch.
(cont’d)
Problem Probable Cause Investigative Actions Corrective Actions