6.

3 Drive Alarms, Faults, and Errors

6.3 Drive Alarms, Faults, and Errors

u Types of Alarms, Faults, and Errors

Check the LED operator for information about possible faults if the drive or motor fails to operate. Refer to Using the Digital
LED Operator on page 80.
If problems occur that are not covered in this manual, contact the nearest Yaskawa representative with the following
information:
• Drive model
• Software version
• Date of purchase
• Description of the problem
Table 6.4 contains descriptions of the various types of alarms, faults, and errors that may occur while operating the drive.
Contact Yaskawa in the event of drive failure.
Table 6.4 Types of Alarms, Faults, and Errors
Type Drive Responses to Alarms, Faults, and Errors
When the drive detects a fault:
• The digital operator displays text that indicates the specific fault and the ALM indicator LED remains lit until the fault is
reset.
• The fault interrupts drive output and the motor coasts to a stop.
Faults
• Depending on the setting, the drive and motor may stop via different methods than listed.
• If a digital output is programmed for fault output (H2-oo = E), it will close if a fault occurs.
When the drive detects a fault, it will remain inoperable until that fault has been reset. Refer to Fault Reset Methods on page
298.
When the drive detects an alarm or a minor fault:
• The digital operator displays text that indicates the specific alarm or minor fault and the ALM indicator LED flashes.
Minor Faults and • The motor does not stop.
Alarms • One of the multi-function contact outputs closes if set to be tripped by a minor fault (H2-oo = 10), but not by an alarm.
• The digital operator displays text indicating a specific alarm and ALM indicator LED flashes.
Remove the cause of an alarm or minor fault to automatically reset.
When parameter settings conflict with one another or do not match hardware settings (such as with an option card), it results
in an operation error.
When the drive detects an operation error:
Operation Errors • The digital operator displays text that indicates the specific error.
• Multi-function contact outputs do not operate.

Troubleshooting
When the drive detects an operation error, it will not operate the motor until the error has been reset. Correct the settings that
caused the operation error to reset.
Tuning errors occur while performing Auto-Tuning.
When the drive detects a tuning error:
• The digital operator displays text indicating the specific error.
Tuning Errors
• Multi-function contact outputs do not operate.
• Motor coasts to stop. 6
• Remove the cause of the error and repeat the Auto-Tuning process.

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u Alarm and Error Displays

n Faults
When the drive detects a fault, the ALM indicator LEDs remain lit without flashing. If the LEDs flash, the drive has detected
a minor fault or alarm. Refer to Minor Faults and Alarms on page 265 for more information. Conditions such as overvoltage
or external faults can trip both faults and minor faults, therefore it is important to note whether the LEDs remain lit or if the
LEDs flash.
Table 6.5 Fault Displays
Digital Operator Digital Operator
Name Pg. Name Pg.
Display Display
bUS Option Communication Error 267 GF Ground Fault 271
MEMOBUS/Modbus LF Output Phase Loss 272
CE 267
Communication Error
LF2 Current Imbalance 272
CF Control Fault 267
nSE Node Setup Error 272
CoF Current Offset Fault 267
oC Overcurrent 272
CPF02 A/D Conversion Error 268
<3> oFA00 Option Card Connection Error 273
CPF03 PWM Data Fault 268
<3> oFA01 Option Unit Fault 273
Drive Specification Mismatch during
CPF06 Terminal Board or Control Board 268 oFA03 Option Card Fault 273
Replacement oFA04 Option Card Fault 273
Terminal Board Communication
CPF07 268 to oFA30 to Option Card Fault
Fault 273
oFA43
EEPROM Serial Communications
CPF08 268 oH Heatsink Overheat 274
Fault
CPF11 RAM Fault 268 oH1 Heatsink Overheat 274
CPF12 FLASH Memory Fault 268 oH3 Motor Overheat 1 (PTC input) 274
CPF13 Watchdog Circuit Exception 269 oH4 Motor Overheat 2 (PTC input) 275
CPF14 Control Circuit Fault 269 oL1 Motor Overload 275
CPF16 Clock Fault 269 oL2 Drive Overload 275
CPF17 Timing Fault 269 oL3 Overtorque Detection 1 276
CPF18 Control Circuit Fault 269 oL4 Overtorque Detection 2 276
CPF19 Control Circuit Fault 269 oL5 Mechanical Weakening Detection 1 276
RAM Fault 269 oL7 High Slip Braking oL 276
or CPF20 or FLASH Memory Fault 269 oPr Operator Connection Fault 277
<1> CPF21 Watchdog Circuit Exception 269 oS Overspeed (for Simple V/f with PG) 277
Clock Fault 269 ov Overvoltage 277
CPF22 A/D Conversion Error 269 PF Input Phase Loss 278
CPF23 PWM Feedback Data Fault 269 PG Disconnect (for Simple V/f with
PGo 278
PG)
CPF24 Drive Capacity Signal Fault 270
rH Dynamic Braking Resistor 278
CPF25 Terminal Board Not Connected 270
rr Dynamic Braking Transistor 279
Excessive Speed Deviation (for
dEv 270
Simple V/f with PG) <2> SC IGBT Short Circuit 279
DriveWorksEZ Program Error SEr Too Many Speed Search Restarts 279
dWAL Output 270
STo Pull-Out Detection 279
dWFL DriveWorksEZ Fault
UL3 Undertorque Detection 1 279
MECHATROLINK Watchdog
E5 270 UL4 Undertorque Detection 2 280
Timer Error
EF0 Option External Fault 270 UL5 Mechanical Weakening Detection 2 280
EF1 to External Fault (input terminal S1 to <3> Uv1 Undervoltage 280
to 270
EF7 S7) <3> Uv2 Control Power Supply Undervoltage 280
Err EEPROM Write Error 271
Uv3 Soft Charge Circuit Fault 280
FbH Excessive PID Feedback 271
FbL PID Feedback Loss 271

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<1> Displayed as when occurring at drive power up. When one of the faults occurs after successfully starting the drive, the display will show
.
<2> Available in drive software versions PRG: 1020 and later.
<3> Uv1 and Uv2 faults are not saved to the fault history

n Minor Faults and Alarms

When a minor fault or alarm occurs, the ALM LED flashes and the text display shows an alarm code. A fault has occurred if
the text remains lit and does not flash. Refer to Alarm Detection on page 282. An overvoltage situation, for example, can
trigger both faults and minor faults. It is therefore important to note whether the LEDs remain lit or if the LEDs flash.
Table 6.6 Minor Fault and Alarm Displays
Minor Fault Output
Digital Operator Display Name (H2-oo = 10) Pg.
Station Address Setting Error (CC-Link, CANopen,
AEr YES 282
MECHATROLINK)
bb Drive Baseblock No output 282
bUS Option Card Communications Error YES 282
CALL Serial Communication Transmission Error YES 282
CE MEMOBUS/Modbus Communication Error YES 283
CrST Can Not Reset YES 283
CyC MECHATROLINK Comm. Cycle Setting Error YES 283
dEv Excessive Speed Deviation (for Simple V/f with PG) YES 283
dnE Drive Disabled YES 284
dWAL DriveWorksEZ Alarm YES 270
E5 MECHATROLINK Watchdog Timer Error YES 284
EF Run Command Input Error YES 284
EF0 Option Card External Fault YES 284
to EF1 to EF7 External Fault (input terminal S1 to S7) YES 284
FbH Excessive PID Feedback YES 285
FbL PID Feedback Loss YES 285
Hbb Safe Disable Signal Input YES 285
HbbF Safe Disable Signal Input YES 285
HCA Current Alarm YES 285
No output
LT-1 Cooling Fan Maintenance Alarm <1> 286

Troubleshooting
No output
LT-2 Capacitor Maintenance Alarm <1> 286

No output
LT-3 Soft Charge Bypass Relay Maintenance Time <1> 286

No output
LT-4 IGBT Maintenance Time (50%) 286
<1>
6
oH Heatsink Overheat YES 286
oH2 Drive Overheat YES 287
oH3 Motor Overheat YES 287
oL3 Overtorque 1 YES 287
oL4 Overtorque 2 YES 287
oL5 Mechanical Weakening Detection 1 YES 288
oS Overspeed (for Simple V/f with PG) YES 288
ov Overvoltage YES 288
PASS MEMOBUS/Modbus Test Mode Complete No output 288
PGo PG Disconnect (for Simple V/f with PG) YES 288
rUn During Run 2, Motor Switch Command Input YES 289

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Minor Fault Output

Digital Operator Display Name (H2-oo = 10) Pg.

SE MEMOBUS/Modbus Test Mode Fault YES 289

TrPC IGBT Maintenance Time (90%) YES 289
UL3 Undertorque 1 YES 289
UL4 Undertorque 2 YES 289
UL5 Mechanical Weakening Detection 2 YES 280
Uv Undervoltage YES 290
<1> Output when H2-oo = F

n Operation Errors
Table 6.7 Operation Error Displays
Digital Operator Digital Operator
Name Pg. Name Pg.
Display Display
oPE01 Drive Unit Setting Error 291 oPE08 Parameter Selection Error 293
oPE02 Parameter Setting Range Error 291 oPE09 PID Control Selection Error 293
oPE03 Multi-Function Input Setting Error 291 oPE10 V/f Data Setting Error 294
oPE04 Terminal Board Mismatch Error 292 oPE11 Carrier Frequency Setting Error 294
oPE05 Run Command Selection Error 292 oPE13 Pulse Train Monitor Selection Error 294
Multi-Function Analog Input Selection
oPE07 292
Error

n Auto-Tuning Errors
Table 6.8 Auto-Tuning Error Displays
Digital Operator Digital Operator
Name Pg. Name Pg.
Display Display
End1 Excessive V/f Setting 295 Er-04 Line-to-Line Resistance Error 296
Motor Iron Core Saturation Coefficient Er-05 No-Load Current Error 296
End2 295
Error
Er-08 Rated Slip Error 296
End3 Rated Current Setting Alarm 295
Er-09 Acceleration Error 296
Er-01 Motor Data Error 295
Er-11 Motor Speed Error 296
Er-02 Alarm 295
Er-12 Current Detection Error 296
Er-03 STOP button Input 296

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6.4 Fault Detection

u Fault Displays, Causes, and Possible Solutions
Table 6.9 Detailed Fault Displays, Causes, and Possible Solutions
Digital Operator Display Fault Name
Option Communication Error
bUS • After establishing initial communication, the connection was lost.
• Only detected when the run command frequency reference is assigned to an option card.
Cause Possible Solution
No signal received from the PLC. • Check for faulty wiring.
The communication cable is faulty or a short • Correct the wiring.
circuit exists. • Check for loose wiring and short circuits. Repair as needed.
• Check the various options available to minimize the effects of noise.
• Counteract noise in control circuit, main circuit, and ground wiring.
• Ensure that other equipment such as switches or relays do not cause noise and use surge suppressors
A communications data error occurred due to if required.
noise. • Use cables recommended by Yaskawa or another type of shielded line. Ground the shield on the
controller side or on the drive input power side.
• Separate all wiring for communications devices from drive input power lines. Install an EMC noise
filter to the input side of the drive input power.
The option card is damaged. • Replace the option card if there are no problems with the wiring and the error continues to occur.
The option card is not properly connected to • The connector pins on the option card are not properly lined up with the connector pins on the drive.
the drive. • Reinstall the option card.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

MEMOBUS/Modbus Communication Error
CE
Control data was not received for the CE detection time set to H5-09.
Cause Possible Solution
• Check for faulty wiring.
Faulty communications wiring, or a short • Correct the wiring.
circuit exists.
• Check for loose wiring and short circuits. Repair as needed.
• Check the various options available to minimize the effects of noise.
• Counteract noise in control circuit, main circuit, and ground wiring.
• Use Yaskawa-recommended cables, or another type of shielded line. Ground the shield on the controller
A communications data error occurred due to side or on the drive input power side.
noise.

Troubleshooting
• Ensure that other equipment such as switches or relays do not cause noise and use surge suppressors
if required.
• Separate all wiring for communications devices from drive input power lines. Install an EMC noise
filter to the input side of the drive input power.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Control Fault
CF A torque limit was reached continuously for three seconds or longer during a ramp to stop while in Open
6
Loop Vector Control.
Cause Possible Solution
Motor parameters are not set properly. Check the motor parameter settings and repeat Auto-Tuning.
Torque limit is too low. Set the torque limit to the most appropriate setting (L7-01 through L7-04).
• Adjust the deceleration time (C1-02, -04, -06, -08).
Load inertia is too big. • Set the frequency to the minimum value and interrupt the run command when the drive finishes
decelerating.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Current Offset Fault
CoF The current sensor is damaged or there was residual induction current in the motor (e.g., during sudden
deceleration or when coasting) when the drive attempted to start the motor.
Cause Possible Solution

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Due to residual induction current in the motor • Create a motor restart sequence that allows enough time for the residual induction voltage to dissipate.
when the drive attempted to start the motor, • Enable Speed Search at start (b3-01 = 1). Use the multi-function terminals to execute External Speed
the drive attempted to adjust the current offset Search 1 and 2 (H1-oo = 61 or 62).
value beyond the allowable range. Note: When using a PM motor, both External Speed Search 1 and 2 perform the same operation.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

A/D Conversion Error
CPF02
An A/D conversion error occurred.
Cause Possible Solution
Control circuit is damaged. Cycle power to the drive. If the problem continues, replace the drive.
• Check for wiring errors along the control circuit terminals.
Control circuit terminals have shorted out (+V, • Correct the wiring.
AC).
Check the resistance of the speed potentiometer and related wiring.
Control terminal input current has exceeded • Check the input current.
allowable levels. • Reduce the current input to control circuit terminal (+V) to 20 mA.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

PWM Data Error
CPF03
There is a problem with the PWM data.
Cause Possible Solution
Drive hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

EEPROM Data Error
CPF06
There is an error in the data saved to EEPROM.
Cause Possible Solution
Control circuit is damaged. Cycle power to the drive. If the problem continues, replace the drive.
The power supply was switched off when • Cycle power to the drive and check operation again.
parameters were written (e.g., using a • Initialize the drive using A1-03.
communications option card). • If the problem persists after initializing the drive, replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Terminal Board Communications Error
CPF07
A communication error occurred at the terminal board.
Cause Possible Solution
There is a fault connection between the Turn the power off and reconnect the control circuit terminals.
terminal board and control board.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

EEPROM Serial Communication Fault
CPF08
EEPROM communications are not functioning properly.
Cause Possible Solution
Terminal board or control board is not Turn the power off and check the control terminal connections.
connected properly.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

CPF11 RAM Fault
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

FLASH Memory Fault
CPF12
Problem with the ROM (FLASH memory).
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Watchdog Circuit Exception
CPF13
Self-diagnostics problem.
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Control Circuit Fault
CPF14
CPU error (CPU operates incorrectly due to noise, etc.)
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Clock Fault
CPF16
Standard clock error.
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Timing Fault
CPF17
A timing error occurred during an internal process.
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Control Circuit Fault
CPF18
CPU error. Non-Maskable Interrupt (An unusual interrupt was triggered by noise, etc.)
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Control Circuit Fault
CPF19
CPU error (Manual reset due to noise, etc.)
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Troubleshooting
Digital Operator Display Fault Name
One of the following faults occurred: RAM fault, FLASH memory error, watchdog circuit exception,
clock error
• RAM fault.
or CPF20 or CPF21
• FLASH memory error (ROM error).
• Watchdog circuit exception (self-diagnostic error).
• Clock error. 6
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

A/D Conversion Fault
CPF22
A/D conversion error.
Cause Possible Solution
• Cycle power to the drive. Refer to Diagnosing and Resetting Faults on page 298.
Control circuit is damaged.
• If the problem continues, replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

PWM Feedback Fault
CPF23
PWM feedback error.

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Drive Capacity Signal Fault
CPF24
Entered a capacity that does not exist. (Checked when the drive is powered up.)
Cause Possible Solution
Hardware is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

CPF25 Terminal Board Not Connected
Cause Possible Solution
Terminal board is not connected correctly. Reconnect the terminal board to the connector on the drive, then cycle the power to the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Speed Deviation (for Simple V/f with PG)
dEv According to the pulse input (RP), the speed deviation is greater than the setting in F1-10 for longer than
the time set to F1-11.
Cause Possible Solution
Load is too heavy. Reduce the load.
Acceleration and deceleration times are set too Increase the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08).
short.
The load is locked up. Check the machine.
Parameters are not set appropriately. Check the settings of parameters F1-10 and F1-11.
Motor brake engaged. Ensure the motor brake releases properly.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

dWFL DriveWorksEZ Fault
dWAL DriveWorksEZ Program Error Output
Cause Possible Solution
Fault output by DriveWorksEZ Correct the cause of the fault.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

MECHATROLINK Watchdog Timer Error
E5
The watchdog timed out.
Cause Possible Solution
Data has not been received from the PLC, Execute DISCONNECT or ALM_CLR, then issue a CONNECT command or SYNC_SET command and
triggering the watchdog timer. proceed to phase 3.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Option Card External Fault
EF0
An external fault condition is present.
Cause Possible Solution
An external fault was received from the PLC • Remove the cause of the external fault.
with other than F6-03 = 3 “alarm only” (the
drive continued to run after external fault). • Remove the external fault input from the PLC.
Problem with the PLC program. Check the PLC program and correct problems.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

External Fault (input terminal S1)
EF1
External fault at multi-function input terminal S1.
External Fault (input terminal S2)
EF2
External fault at multi-function input terminal S2.
External Fault (input terminal S3)
EF3
External fault at multi-function input terminal S3.

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

External Fault (input terminal S4)
EF4
External fault at multi-function input terminal S4.
External Fault (input terminal S5)
EF5
External fault at multi-function input terminal S5.
External Fault (input terminal S6)
EF6
External fault at multi-function input terminal S6.
External Fault (input terminal S7)
EF7
External fault at multi-function input terminal S7
Cause Possible Solution
An external device has tripped an alarm Remove the cause of the external fault and reset the fault.
function.
• Ensure the signal lines have been connected properly to the terminals assigned for external fault
Wiring is incorrect. detection (H1-oo = 20 to 2F).
• Reconnect the signal line.
Incorrect setting of multi-function contact • Check if the unused terminals set for H1-oo = 20 to 2F (External Fault).
inputs. • Change the terminal settings.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

EEPROM Write Error
Err
Data does not match the EEPROM being written to.
Cause Possible Solution
• Press the ENTER button.
- • Correct the parameter settings.
• Cycle power to the drive. Refer to Diagnosing and Resetting Faults on page 298.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Excessive PID Feedback
FbH PID feedback input is greater than the level set b5-36 for longer than the time set to b5-37. Set b5-12 to
2 or 5 to enable fault detection.
Cause Possible Solution
Parameters are not set appropriately. Check the settings of parameters b5-36 and b5-37.
Wiring for PID feedback is incorrect. Correct the wiring.
• Check the sensor on the control side.
There is a problem with the feedback sensor.
• Replace the sensor if damaged.

Troubleshooting
Digital Operator Display Fault Name
PID Feedback Loss
FbL This fault occurs when PID Feedback Loss Detection is programmed to fault (b5-12 = 2) and the PID
Feedback < PID Feedback Loss Detection Level (b5-13) for the PID Feedback Loss Detection Time
(b5-14).
Cause Possible Solution
Parameters are not set appropriately. Check the settings of parameters b5-13 and b5-14. 6
Wiring for PID feedback is incorrect. Correct the wiring.
There is a problem with the feedback sensor. Check the sensor on the controller side. If damaged, replace the sensor.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Ground Fault
GF • Current shorted to ground exceeded 50% of rated current on output side of the drive.
• Setting L8-09 to 1 enables ground fault detection in models 2A0020 to 2A0069 and 4A0011 to 4A0038.
Cause Possible Solution
• Check the insulation resistance of the motor.
Motor insulation is damaged.
• Replace the motor.

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• Check the motor cable.
A damaged motor cable is creating a short • Remove the short circuit and turn the power back on.
circuit. • Check the resistance between the cable and the ground terminal .
• Replace the cable.
The leakage current at the drive output is too • Reduce the carrier frequency.
high. • Reduce the amount of stray capacitance.
• The value set exceeds the allowable setting range while the drive automatically adjusts the current offset
(this happens only attempting to restart a PM motor that is coasting to stop).
The drive started to run during Current Offset • Enable Speed Search at start (b3-01 = 1).
Fault or while coasting to a stop.
• Perform Speed Search 1 or 2 (H1-oo = 61 or 62) via one of the external terminals.
Note: Speed Search 1 and 2 are the same when using OLV/PM control mode.
Hardware problem. • Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Output Phase Loss
LF • Phase loss on the output side of the drive.
• Phase Loss Detection is enabled when L8-07 is set to 1 or 2.
Cause Possible Solution
• Check for wiring errors and ensure the output cable is connected properly.
The output cable is disconnected.
• Correct the wiring.
• Check the resistance between motor lines.
The motor winding is damaged.
• Replace the motor if the winding is damaged.
• Apply the tightening torque specified in this manual to fasten the terminals. Refer to Wire Size and
The output terminal is loose. Torque Specifications on page 66.
The motor being used is less than 5% of the Check the drive and motor capacities.
drive rated current.
An output transistor is damaged. Replace the drive.
A single-phase motor is being used. The drive being used cannot operate a single phase motor.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Output current imbalance
LF2
One or more of the phases in the output current is lost.
Cause Possible Solution
Phase loss has occurred on the output side of • Check for faulty wiring or poor connections on the output side of the drive.
the drive. • Correct the wiring.
Terminal wires on the output side of the drive Apply the tightening torque specified in this manual to fasten the terminals. Refer to Wire Size and
are loose. Torque Specifications on page 66.
No signal displays from the gate driver board. Replace the drive. Contact Yaskawa for assistance.
• Measure the line-to-line resistance for each motor phase. Ensure all values are the same.
Motor impedance or motor phases are uneven.
• Replace the motor. Contact Yaskawa for assistance.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Node Setup Error
nSE
A terminal assigned to the node setup function closed during Run.
Cause Possible Solution
The node setup terminal closed during Run. • Check whether a Run command was accidentally entered via the terminals or from a comm. option
A Run command was issued while the node unit.
setup function was active. • Turn off the Run command when using the node setup function.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Overcurrent
oC
Drive sensors have detected an output current greater than the specified overcurrent level.
Cause Possible Solution
The motor has been damaged due to • Check the insulation resistance.
overheating or the motor insulation is
damaged. • Replace the motor.

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• Check the motor cables.
One of the motor cables has shorted out or • Remove the short circuit and power the drive back up.
there is a grounding problem. • Check the resistance between the motor cables and the ground terminal .
• Replace damaged cables.
• Measure the current flowing into the motor.
• Replace the drive with a larger capacity unit if the current value exceeds the rated current of the drive.
The load is too heavy.
• Determine if there is sudden fluctuation in the current level.
• Reduce the load to avoid sudden changes in the current level or switch to a larger drive.
Calculate the torque needed during acceleration relative to the load inertia and the specified acceleration
time.
The acceleration or deceleration times are too If the right amount of torque cannot be set, make the following changes:
short. • Increase the acceleration time (C1-01, C1-03, C1-05, C1-07)
• Increase the S-curve characteristics (C2-01 through C2-04)
• Increase the capacity of the drive.
The drive is attempting to operate a specialized Check the motor capacity.
•
motor or a motor larger than the maximum size • Ensure that the rated capacity of the drive is greater than or equal to the capacity rating found on the
allowed. motor nameplate.
Magnetic contactor (MC) on the output side of Set up the operation sequence so that the MC is not tripped while the drive is outputting current.
the drive has turned on or off.
• Check the ratios between the voltage and frequency.
V/f setting is not operating as expected. • Set parameter E1-04 through E1-10 appropriately. Set E3-04 through E3-10 when using a second motor.
• Lower the voltage if it is too high relative to the frequency.
• Check the amount of torque compensation.
Excessive torque compensation.
• Reduce the torque compensation gain (C4-01) until there is no speed loss and less current.
• Review the possible solutions provided for handling noise interference.
Drive fails to operate properly due to noise
interference. • Review the section on handling noise interference and check the control circuit lines, main circuit lines
and ground wiring.
• Check if fault occurs simultaneously to overexcitation function operation.
Overexcitation gain is set too high.
• Consider motor flux saturation and reduce the value of n3-13 (Overexcitation Deceleration Gain).
• Set b3-01 to 1 to enable Speed Search at Start.
Run command applied while motor was
coasting. • Program the Speed Search command input through one of the multi-function contact input terminals
(H1-oo = “61” or “62”).
The wrong motor code has been entered for in Enter the correct motor code to E5-01 to indicate that a PM motor is connected.
OLV/PM (Yaskawa motors only).
Check which motor control method the drive is set to in A1-02.
The motor control method and motor do not • For IM motors, set A1-02 to 0 or 2.
match.

Troubleshooting
• For PM motors, set A1-02 to 5.
The motor cable is too long Use a larger drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Option Card Connection Error at Option Port CN5
oFA00
The option card is incompatible with the drive.
Cause Possible Solution 6
The option card is incompatible with the drive. Use a compatible option card.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Option Card Fault
oFA01
Replace the option card.
Cause Possible Solution
The option card is not connected properly to Turn the power off and reconnect the option card.
the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Option Card Fault
oFA03
Option card self-diagnostic error

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Option Card Fault
oFA04
An error occurred attempting to write to the option card memory.
Option Card Fault
to oFA30 to oFA43
Communication ID error
Cause Possible Solution
Option card or hardware is damaged. Replace the option card. Contact Yaskawa for consultation.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Heatsink Overheat
oH The temperature of the heatsink exceeded the value set to L8-02. Default value for L8-02 is determined
by drive capacity (o2-04).
Cause Possible Solution
• Check the temperature surrounding the drive. Verify temperature is within drive specifications.
• Improve the air circulation within the enclosure panel.
Surrounding temperature is too high.
• Install a fan or air conditioner to cool the surrounding area.
• Remove anything near the drive that might be producing excessive heat.
• Measure the output current.
Load is too heavy. • Decrease the load.
• Lower the carrier frequency in C6-02.
Internal cooling fan is stopped. • After replacing the fan, set o4-03 to 0 to reset cooling fan maintenance.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Overheat 1 (Heatsink Overheat)
oH1
The temperature of the heatsink has exceeded 10 °C plus the default value of L8-02.
Cause Possible Solution
• Check the temperature surrounding the drive.
• Improve the air circulation within the enclosure panel.
Surrounding temperature is too high.
• Install a fan or air conditioner to cool the surrounding area.
• Remove anything near the drive that might be producing excessive heat.
• Measure the output current.
Load is too heavy. • Lower the carrier frequency (C6-02).
• Reduce the load.
The internal cooling fan has reached its • Check the maintenance time for the cooling fan (U4-04).
performance life or has malfunctioned. • After replacing the fan, set o4-03 to 0 to reset cooling fan maintenance.
Current flowing to control circuit terminal +V • Check the current level of the terminal.
exceeded the tolerance level. • Set the current to the control circuit terminal to be 20 mA or less.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Motor Overheat Alarm (PTC Input)
oH3 • The motor overheat signal to analog input terminal A1 or A2 exceeded the alarm detection level.
• Detection requires multi-function analog input H3-02 or H3-10 be set to E.
Cause Possible Solution
• Check the size of the load, the accel/decel times and the cycle times.
• Decrease the load.
• Increase the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08).
• Adjust the preset V/f pattern (E1-04 through E1-10). This will mainly involve reducing E1-08 and
E1-10.
Motor has overheated • Be careful not to lower E1-08 and E1-10 excessively, as this reduces load tolerance at low speeds.
• Check the motor-rated current.
• Enter the motor-rated current as indicated on the motor nameplate (E2-01).
• Ensure the motor cooling system is operating normally.
• Repair or replace the motor cooling system.

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Motor Overheat Fault (PTC Input)
oH4 • The motor overheat signal to analog input terminal A1 or A2 exceeded the fault detection level.
• Detection requires multi-function analog input H3-02 or H3-10 be set to E.
Cause Possible Solution
• Check the size of the load, the accel/decel times and the cycle times.
• Decrease the load.
• Increase the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08).
• Adjust the preset V/f pattern (E1-04 through E1-10). This will mainly involve reducing E1-08 and
E1-10. Be careful not to lower E1-08 and E1-10 excessively because this reduces load tolerance at low
Motor has overheated. speeds
• Check the motor-rated current.
• Enter the motor-rated current as indicated on the motor nameplate (E2-01).
• Ensure the motor cooling system is operating normally.
• Repair or replace the motor cooling system.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Motor Overload
oL1 The electrothermal sensor tripped overload protection.
Note: The U4-16 value must be less than 100 before oL1 can be reset.
Cause Possible Solution
Cycle times are too short during acceleration Increase the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08).
and deceleration.
• Drive overloaded at low speeds. • Reduce the load.
• Overload may occur at low speeds when • Increase the speed.
using a general-purpose motor, even if
operating within the rated current • If the drive is supposed to operate at low speeds, either increase the motor capacity or use a motor
limitation. specifically designed to operate with the drive.
Although a special type of motor is being used,
the motor protection selection is set for a Set L1-01 to 2.
general-purpose motor (L1-01 = 1).
• Adjust the user set V/f patterns (E1-04 through E1-10). Parameters E1-08 and E1-10 may need to be
Voltage is too high for the V/f characteristics. reduced.
• If E1-08 and E1-10 are set too high, there may be very little load tolerance at low speed.
• Check the motor-rated current.
The wrong motor-rated current is set to E2-01.
• Enter the value written on the motor nameplate to parameter E2-01.
The motor base frequency for the drive input • Check the rated frequency indicated on the motor nameplate.
power is set too low. • Enter the rated frequency to E1-06 (Base Frequency).

Troubleshooting
Multiple motors are running off the same Set L1-01 to 0 to disable the Motor Protection function and install a thermal relay to each motor.
drive.
The electrical thermal protection • Check the motor characteristics.
characteristics and motor overload • Correct the value set to L1-01 (Motor Protection Function).
characteristics do not match. • Install an external thermal relay.
The electrical thermal relay is operating at the • Check the current rating listed on the motor nameplate. 6
wrong level. • Check the value set for the motor-rated current (E2-01).
• Overexcitation increases the motor losses and the motor temperature. If applied too long, motor damage
Motor overheated by overexcitation can occur. Prevent excessive overexcitation operation or apply proper cooling to the motor
operation. • Reduce the excitation deceleration gain (n3-13).
• Set L3-04 (Stall Prevention during Deceleration) to a value other than 4.
• Check values set to Speed Search related parameters.
Speed Search related parameters are not set to • Adjust the Speed Search current and Speed Search deceleration times (b3-02 and b3-03 respectively).
the proper values.
• After Auto-Tuning, enable Speed Estimation Type Search (b3-24 = “1”).
Output current fluctuation due to input phase Check the power supply for phase loss.
loss

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Drive Overload
oL2
The thermal sensor of the drive triggered overload protection.

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Cause Possible Solution
Load is too heavy. Reduce the load.
Cycle times are too short during acceleration Increase the settings for the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08).
and deceleration.
• Adjust the preset V/f pattern (E1-04 through E1-10). This will mainly involve reducing E1-08 and
Voltage is too high for the V/f characteristics. E1-10.
• Be careful not to lower E1-08 and E1-10 excessively because this reduces load tolerance at low speeds.
Drive capacity is too small. Replace the drive with a larger model.
• Reduce the load when operating at low speeds.
Overload occurred when operating at low • Replace the drive with a model that is one frame size larger.
speeds.
• Lower the carrier frequency (C6-02).
Excessive torque compensation. Reduce the torque compensation gain (C4-01) until there is no speed loss but less current.
• Check the settings for all Speed Search related parameters.
Speed Search related parameters are not set • Adjust the current used during Speed Search and the Speed Search deceleration time (b3-03 and b3-02
correctly. respectively).
• After Auto-Tuning the drive, enable the Speed Search Estimation Type (b3-24 = “1”).
Output current fluctuation due to input phase Check the power supply for phase loss.
loss

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Overtorque Detection 1
oL3 The current has exceeded the value set for torque detection (L6-02) for longer than the allowable time
(L6-03).
Cause Possible Solution
Parameter settings are not appropriate for the Check the settings of parameters L6-02 and L6-03.
type of load.
There is a fault on the machine side (e.g., the Check the status of the load. Remove the cause of the fault.
machine is locked up).

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Overtorque Detection 2
oL4 The current has exceeded the value set for Overtorque Detection 2 (L6-05) for longer than the allowable
time (L6-06).
Cause Possible Solution
Parameter settings are not appropriate for the Check the settings of parameters L6-05 and L6-06.
type of load.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Mechanical Weakening Detection 1
oL5
Overtorque occurred, matching the conditions specified in L6-08.
Cause Possible Solution
Overtorque occurred, triggering the Check for the cause of mechanical weakening.
mechanical weakening level set to L6-08.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

High-Slip Braking oL
oL7
The output frequency stayed constant for longer than the time set in n3-04 during High-slip Braking.
Cause Possible Solution
Excessive load inertia.
• Reduce deceleration times using parameters C1-02, C1-04, C1-06 and C1-08 in applications that do
Motor is driven by the load. not use High-slip Braking.
Something on the load side is restricting • Use a braking resistor to shorten deceleration time.
deceleration.
The overload time during High-slip Braking is • Increase parameter n3-04 (High-slip Braking Overload Time).
too short. • Install a thermal relay and increase the parameter setting of n3-04 to the maximum value.

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

External Digital Operator Connection Fault
• The external operator has been disconnected from the drive.
Note: An oPr fault will occur when all of the following conditions are true:
oPr
• Output is interrupted when the operator is disconnected (o2-06 = 1).
• The run command is assigned to the operator
(b1-02 = 0 and LOCAL has been selected).
Cause Possible Solution
• Check the connection between the operator and the drive.
External operator is not properly connected to • Replace the cable if damaged.
the drive. • Turn off the drive input power and disconnect the operator. Next reconnect the operator and turn the
drive input power back on.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Overspeed (Simple V/f with PG)
oS
Pulse input (RP) indicates that motor speed feedback exceeded F1-08 setting.
Cause Possible Solution
• Adjust the gain by using the pulse train input parameters (H6-02 through H6-05).
Overshoot or undershoot is occurring. • Increase the settings for C5-01 (Speed Control Proportional Gain 1) and reduce C5-02 (Speed Control
Integral Time 1).
Set the H6-02 (Pulse Train Input Scaling) = 100%, the frequency of the PG pulses at maximum motor
Incorrect PG pulse settings. speed.
Inappropriate parameter settings. Check the setting for the overspeed detection level and the overspeed detection time (F1-08 and F1-09).

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Overvoltage
Voltage in the DC bus has exceeded the overvoltage detection level.
ov
• For 200 V class: approximately 410 V
• For 400 V class: approximately 820 V (740 V when E1-01 is less than 400)
Cause Possible Solution
• Increase the deceleration time (C1-02, C1-04, C1-06, C1-08).
Deceleration time is too short and regenerative • Install a braking resistor or a dynamic braking resistor unit.
energy flows from the motor into the drive. • Enable stall prevention during deceleration (L3-04 = “1”).
Stall prevention is enabled as the default setting.
• Check if sudden drive acceleration triggers an overvoltage alarm.
Fast acceleration time causes the motor to • Increase the acceleration time.
overshoot the speed reference.
• Use longer S-curve acceleration and deceleration times.

Troubleshooting
The braking torque was too high, causing regenerative energy to charge the DC bus.
Excessive braking load. Reduce the braking torque, use a braking option, or lengthen decel time.
Surge voltage entering from the drive input Install a DC link choke.
Note: Voltage surge can result from thyristor convertor and phase advancing capacitor using same drive
power. main input power supply.
Ground fault in the output circuit causing the • Check the motor wiring for ground faults.
DC bus capacitor to overcharge. • Correct grounding shorts and turn the power back on.
• Check the settings for Speed Search related parameters.
6
Improper Setting of Speed Search related • Enable Speed Search Retry function
parameters. (Includes Speed Search after a (b3-19 greater than or equal to 1 to 10).
momentary power loss and after a fault • Adjust the current level during Speed Search and the deceleration time (b3-02 and b3-03 respectively).
restart.) • Perform Line-to-Line Resistance Auto-Tuning and then enable Speed Estimation Type Speed Search
(b3-24 = 1).
Excessive regeneration when overshoot • Enable the Overvoltage Suppression function (L3-11 = 1).
occurs after acceleration. • Lengthen the S-curve at acceleration end.
• Check the voltage.
Drive input power voltage is too high.
• Lower drive input power voltage within the limits listed in the specifications.
The dynamic braking transistor is damaged. Replace the drive.
• Check braking transistor wiring for errors.
The braking transistor is wired incorrectly.
• Properly rewire the braking resistor device.

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

• Review the list of possible solutions provided for controlling noise.
Drive fails to operate properly due to noise
interference. • Review the section on handling noise interference and check the control circuit lines, main circuit lines
and ground wiring.
• Check the load inertia settings when using KEB, overvoltage suppression or Stall Prevention during
Load inertia has been set incorrectly. deceleration.
• Adjust L3-25 (Load Inertia Ratio) in accordance with the load.
Braking function is being used in PM Open Connect a braking resistor.
Loop Vector Control.
• Adjust the parameters that control hunting.
• Set the hunting prevention gain (n1-02).
Motor hunting occurs. • Adjust the AFR time constant 1 (n2-02) and the AFR time constant 2 (n2-03) when in OLV Control.
• Use parameters n8-45 (PM Speed Feedback Detection Suppression Gain)
and n8-47 (Pull-In Current Compensation Time Constant).

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Input Phase Loss
PF Drive input power has an open phase or has a large imbalance of voltage between phases. Detected when
L8-05 = 1 (enabled).
Cause Possible Solution
• Check for wiring errors in the main circuit drive input power.
There is phase loss in the drive input power.
• Correct the wiring.
• Ensure the terminals are tightened properly.
There is loose wiring in the drive input power
terminals. • Apply the tightening torque specified in this manual to fasten the terminals. Refer to Wire Gauges
and Tightening Torques on page 58 for details.
• Check the voltage from the drive input power.
• Review the possible solutions for stabilizing the drive input power.
There is excessive fluctuation in the drive
input power voltage. • Disable Input Phase Loss Detection (L8-05 = “0”). PF is detected if DC bus ripple is too high. If it is
disabled, there is no fault but the ripple is still too high, thereby the capacitors are stressed more and
lose lifetime.
There is poor balance between voltage phases. • Stabilize drive input power or disable phase loss detection.
• Check the maintenance time for the capacitors (U4-05).
• Replace the drive if U4-05 is greater than 90%.
• Check for anything wrong with the drive input power.
The main circuit capacitors are worn. • If nothing is wrong with the drive input power, try the following solutions if the alarm continues:
• Disable Input Phase Loss Protection selection (L8-05 = “0”). PF is detected if DC bus ripple is too high.
If it is disabled, there is no fault but the ripple is still too high, thereby the capacitors are stressed more
and lose lifetime.
• Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

PG Disconnect (for Simple V/f with PG)
PGo
No PG pulses are received for longer than the time set to F1-14.
Cause Possible Solution
Pulse input (RP) is disconnected. Reconnect the pulse input (RP).
Pulse input (RP) wiring is wrong. Correct the wiring.
Motor brake engaged. Ensure the motor brake releases properly.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Braking Resistor Overheat
rH Braking resistor protection was triggered.
Fault detection is enabled when L8-01 = 1 (disabled as a default).
Cause Possible Solution
• Check the load, deceleration time and speed.
Deceleration time is too short and excessive • Reduce the load.
regenerative energy is flowing back into the
drive. • Increase the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08).
• Replace the braking option with a larger device that can handle the power that is discharged.

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Recalculate braking load and braking power. Then try reducing the braking load and checking the braking
Excessive braking inertia. resistor settings and improve braking capacity.
The proper braking resistor has not been • Check the specifications and conditions for the braking resistor device.
installed. • Select the optimal braking resistor.
Note: The magnitude of the braking load trips the braking resistor overheat alarm, NOT the surface temperature. Using the braking resistor more frequently
than its rating trips the alarm even when the braking resistor surface is not very hot.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Dynamic Braking Transistor
rr
The built-in dynamic braking transistor failed.
Cause Possible Solution
The braking transistor is damaged. • Cycle power to the drive and check if the fault reoccurs. Refer to Diagnosing and Resetting Faults
on page 298.
The control circuit is damaged. • Replace the drive if the fault continues.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

SC IGBT Short Circuit
Cause Possible Solution
IGBT fault • Check motor wiring
• Cycle power to the drive.
IGBT short circuit detection and circuit fault
• If the problem continues, contact your Yaskawa representative or the nearest Yaskawa sales office.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Too Many Speed Search Restarts
SEr
The number of speed search restarts exceeded the number set to b3-19.
Cause Possible Solution
• Reduce the detection compensation gain during Speed Search (b3-10).
Speed Search parameters are set to the wrong • Increase the current level when attempting Speed Search (b3-17).
values. • Increase the detection time during Speed Search (b3-18).
• Repeat Auto-Tuning.
The motor is coasting in the opposite direction Set b3-14 to 1 to enable Bi-directional Speed Search.
of the Run command.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Motor Pull Out or Step Out Detection
STo
Motor pull out or step out has occurred. Motor has exceeded its pull out torque.

Troubleshooting
Cause Possible Solution
• Enter the correct motor code for the PM being used into E5-01.
The wrong motor code has been set (Yaskawa
motors only). • For special-purpose motors, enter the correct data to all E5 parameters according to the Test Report
provided for the motor.
• Increase the value set to n8-55 (Load Inertia for PM).
• Increase the value set to n8-51 (Pull-In Current during Accel/Decel for PM).
Load is too heavy.
• Reduce the load. 6
• Increase the motor or drive capacity.
Load inertia is too heavy. Increase n8-55 (Load Inertia for PM).
Acceleration and deceleration times are too • Increase the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08).
short. • Increase the S-curve acceleration and deceleration times (C2-01).

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Undertorque Detection 1
UL3 The current has fallen below the minimum value set for torque detection (L6-02) for longer than the
allowable time (L6-03).
Cause Possible Solution
Parameter settings are not appropriate for the Check the settings of parameters L6-02 and L6-03.
type of load.
There is a fault on the machine side. Check the load for any problems.

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Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Undertorque Detection 2
UL4 The current has fallen below the minimum value set for torque detection (L6-05) for longer than the
allowable time (L6-06).
Cause Possible Solution
Parameter settings are not appropriate for the Check the settings of parameters L6-05 and L6-06.
type of load.
There is a fault on the machine side. Check the load for any problems.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Mechanical Weakening Detection 2
UL5
The operation conditions matched the conditions set to L6-08.
Cause Possible Solution
Undertorque was detected and matched the
condition of mechanical loss detection Check the load side for any problems.
operation selection (L6-08).

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

DC Bus Undervoltage
One of the following conditions occurred while the drive was in operation:
Uv1 • Voltage in the DC bus fell below the undervoltage detection level (L2-05).
• For 200 V class: approximately 190 V (160 V for single phase drives)
• For 400 V class: approximately 380 V (350 V when E1-01 is less than 400) The fault is output only if
L2-01 = 0 or L2-01 = 1 and the DC bus voltage is under L2-05 for longer than L2-02.
Cause Possible Solution
• The main circuit drive input power is wired incorrectly.
Input power phase loss.
• Correct the wiring.
• Ensure there are no loose terminals.
One of the drive input power wiring terminals
is loose. • Apply the tightening torque specified in this manual to fasten the terminals. Refer to Wire Gauges
and Tightening Torques on page 58 for details.
There is a problem with the voltage from the • Check the voltage.
drive input power. • Correct the voltage to within range listed in drive input power specifications.
The power has been interrupted. Correct the drive input power.
• Check the maintenance time for the capacitors (U4-05).
Drive internal circuitry has become worn.
• Replace the drive if U4-05 exceeds 90%.
The drive input power transformer is not large
enough and voltage drops after switching on Check the capacity of the drive input power transformer.
power.
Air inside the drive is too hot. Check the drive internal temperature.
Problem with the CHARGE indicator. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Control Power Supply Voltage Fault
Uv2
Voltage is too low for the control drive input power.
Cause Possible Solution
L2-02 changed from its default value in drive
that is 7.5 kW or smaller without installing a Correct parameter L2-02 setting or install optional Momentary Power Loss Ride-Thru unit.
Momentary Power Loss Ride-Thru.
The wiring for the control power supply is • Cycle power to the drive. Check if the fault reoccurs.
damaged. • Replace the drive if the fault continues to occur.
• Cycle power to the drive. Check if the fault reoccurs.
Internal circuitry is damaged.
• Replace the drive if the fault continues to occur.

Digital Operator Display Fault Name

Undervoltage 3 (Inrush Prevention Circuit Fault)
Uv3
The inrush prevention circuit has failed.
Cause Possible Solution

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• Cycle power to the drive. Check if the fault reoccurs.
The contactor on the inrush prevention circuit • Replace the drive if the fault continues to occur.
is damaged. • Check monitor U4-06 for the performance life of the inrush prevention circuit.
• Replace the drive if U4-06 exceeds 90%.

Troubleshooting
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6.5 Alarm Detection

Alarms are drive protection functions that do not operate the fault contact. The drive will return to original status when the
cause of the alarm has been removed.
During an alarm condition, the Digital Operator display flashes and an alarm output is generated at the multi-function outputs
(H2-01 to H2-03), if programmed.
Investigate the cause of the alarm and Refer to Detailed Alarm Codes, Causes, and Possible Solutions on page 282 for the
appropriate action.

u Alarm Codes, Causes, and Possible Solutions

Table 6.10 Detailed Alarm Codes, Causes, and Possible Solutions
Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name
Station Address Setting Error (CC-Link, CANopen, MECHATROLINK)
AEr
Option card node address is outside the acceptable setting range.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

• Set parameter F6-10 to the proper value if a CC-Link option card is used
Station number is set outside the possible • Set parameter F6-20 to the proper value if a MECHATROLINK option card is used. YES
setting range.
• Set parameter F6-35 to the proper value if a CANopen option card is used.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Baseblock
bb
Drive output interrupted as indicated by an external baseblock signal.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

External baseblock signal entered via multi- Check external sequence and baseblock signal input timing. No output
function input terminal (S1 to S7).

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Option Communication Error
bUS • After initial communication was established, the connection was lost.
• Assign a run command frequency reference to the option card.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

• Check for faulty wiring.

Connection is broken or master controller • Correct the wiring.
stopped communicating.
• Repair ground wiring or disconnected cables.
If there are no problems with the wiring and the fault continues to occur, replace the option
Option card is damaged. card.
• The connector pins on the option card are not properly lined up with the connector pins
The option card is not properly connected to on the drive.
the drive.
• Reinstall the option card.
• Check options available to minimize the effects of noise. YES
• Take steps to counteract noise in the control circuit wiring, main circuit lines and ground
wiring.
• Try to reduce noise on the controller side.
A data error occurred due to noise. • Use surge absorbers on magnetic contactors or other equipment causing the disturbance.
• Use cables recommended by Yaskawa, or another type of shielded line. The shield
should be grounded on the controller side or on the drive input power side.
• All wiring for communications devices should be separated from drive input power
lines. Install an EMC noise filter to the input side of the drive input power.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Serial Communication Transmission Error
CALL
Communication has not yet been established.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

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Communications wiring is faulty, there is a • Check for wiring errors.
short circuit, or something is not connected • Correct the wiring.
properly. • Remove and ground shorts and reconnect loose wires.
Programming error on the master side. Check communications at start-up and correct programming errors.
YES
• Perform a self-diagnostics check.
Communications circuitry is damaged.
• Replace the drive if the fault continues to occurs.
The terminal slave drive must have the internal terminal resistance switch set correctly.
Terminal resistance setting is incorrect. Place DIP switch S2 to the ON position.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

MEMOBUS/Modbus Communication Error
CE
Control data was not received correctly for two seconds.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

• Check options available to minimize the effects of noise.

• Counteract noise in the control circuit wiring, main circuit lines and ground wiring.
• Reduce noise on the controller side.
A data error occurred due to noise. • Use surge absorbers on magnetic contactors or other equipment causing the disturbance.
• Use cables recommended by Yaskawa or another type of shielded line. The shield
should be grounded on the controller side or on the drive input power side.
• Separate all wiring for communications devices from drive input power lines. Install an
EMC noise filter to the input side of the drive input power.
• Check the H5 parameter settings as well as the protocol setting in the controller.
Communication protocol is incompatible. YES
• Ensure settings are compatible.
The CE detection time (H5-09) is set shorter • Check the PLC.
than the time required for a communication • Change the software settings in the PLC.
cycle to take place. • Set a longer CE detection time (H5-09).
Incompatible PLC software settings or there is • Check the PLC.
a hardware problem. • Remove the cause of the error on the controller side.
Communications cable is disconnected or • Check the connector for a signal through the cable.
damaged. • Replace the communications cable.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

CrST Can Not Reset
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Troubleshooting
• Ensure that a run command cannot be entered from the external terminals or option card
Fault reset was being executed when a run during fault reset. YES
command was entered.
• Turn off the run command.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

MECHATROLINK Comm. Cycle Setting Error
CyC
Comm. Cycle Setting Error was detected. 6
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

The controller is using a comm. cycle beyond Set the comm. cycle for the upper controller within the allowable setting range for the
the allowable setting range for the YES
MECHATROLINK option unit.
MECHATROLINK option unit.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Speed Deviation (for Simple V/f with PG)
dEv According to the pulse input (RP), the speed deviation is greater than the setting in F1-10 for a time longer
than the setting in F1-11.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

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Load is too heavy Reduce the load.
Acceleration and deceleration times are set too Increase the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08).
short.
YES
The load is locked up. Check the machine.
Parameter settings are inappropriate. Check the settings of parameters F1-10 and F1-11.
The motor brake engaged. Ensure the brake releases properly.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

dnE Drive Disabled
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

“Drive Enable” is set to a multi-function

contact input (H1-oo = 6A) and that signal Check the operation sequence. YES
was switched off.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

E5 MECHATROLINK Watchdog Timer Error
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

The watchdog timer expired while waiting for Issue a DISCONNECT or ALM_CLR command, followed by a CONNECT or YES
data from the controller. SYNC_SET command and move to phase 3.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Forward/Reverse Run Command Input Error
EF
Both forward run and reverse run closed simultaneously for over 0.5 s.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Check the forward and reverse command sequence and correct the problem.
Sequence error YES
Note: Motor ramps to stop when minor fault EF is detected.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Option Card External Fault
EF0
An external fault condition is present.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

An external fault was received from the PLC • Remove the cause of the external fault.
with F6-03 = 3 (causing the drive to continue
running when an external fault occurs). • Remove the external fault input from the PLC. YES
There is a problem with the PLC program. Check the PLC program and correct problems.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

External fault (input terminal S1)
EF1
External fault at multi-function input terminal S1.
External fault (input terminal S2)
EF2
External fault at multi-function input terminal S2.
External fault (input terminal S3)
EF3
External fault at multi-function input terminal S3.
External fault (input terminal S4)
EF4
External fault at multi-function input terminal S4.
External fault (input terminal S5)
EF5
External fault at multi-function input terminal S5.
External fault (input terminal S6)
EF6
External fault at multi-function input terminal S6.
External fault (input terminal S7)
EF7
External fault at multi-function input terminal S7.

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Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

An external device has tripped an alarm Remove the cause of the external fault and reset the multi-function input value.
function.
• Ensure the signal lines have been connected properly to the terminals assigned for
Wiring is incorrect. external fault detection (H1-oo = 20 to 2F). YES
• Reconnect the signal line.
Multi-function contact inputs are set • Check if the unused terminals have been set for H1-oo = 20 to 2F (External Fault).
incorrectly. • Change the terminal settings.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Excessive PID Feedback
FbH The PID feedback input is higher than the level set in b5-36 for longer than the time set in b5-37, and
b5-12 is set to 1 or 4.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Parameters settings for b5-36 and b5-37 are Check parameters b5-36 and b5-37.
incorrect.
PID feedback wiring is faulty. Correct the wiring. YES
Feedback sensor has malfunctioned. Check the sensor and replace it if damaged.
Feedback input circuit is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

PID Feedback Loss
FbL The PID feedback input is lower than the level set in b5-13 for longer than the time set in b5-14, and
b5-12 is set to 1 or 4.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Parameters settings for b5-13 and b5-14 are Check parameters b5-13 and b5-14.
incorrect.
PID feedback wiring is faulty. Correct the wiring. YES
Feedback sensor has malfunctioned. Check the sensor and replace it if damaged.
Feedback input circuit is damaged. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Safe Disable Signal Input
Hbb
The Safe Disable Input channel is open.

Troubleshooting
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Check if external safety circuit tripped and disabled the drive. If the Safe Disable function
There is no signal at terminal H1. is not utilized, check if the terminals HC, H1, and H2 are linked. YES
Internally, the Safe Disable channel is broken. Replace the drive.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name 6

Safe Disable Signal Input
HbbF
The safe disable input hardware is defective.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

One of the Safe Disable channels is faulty. Replace the drive. YES

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Current Alarm
HCA
Drive current exceeded overcurrent warning level (150% of the rated current).
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

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• Measure the current flowing through the motor.
Load is too heavy.
• Reduce the load or increase the capacity of the drive.
• Calculate the torque required during acceleration and for the inertia moment.
Acceleration and deceleration times are too • If the torque level is not right for the load, take the following steps:
short. • Increase the acceleration and deceleration times (C1-01 through C1-08). YES
• Increase the capacity of the drive.
A special-purpose motor is being used, or the • Check the motor capacity.
drive is attempting to run a motor greater than • Use a motor appropriate for the drive. Ensure the motor is within the allowable capacity
the maximum allowable capacity. range.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Cooling Fan Maintenance Time
LT-1 The cooling fan has reached its expected maintenance period and may need to be replaced.
Note: An alarm output (H2-oo = 10) will only be triggered if H2-oo = 2F.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

The cooling fan has reached 90% of its Replace the cooling fan and reset the Maintenance Monitor by setting o4-03 to 0. –
expected performance life.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Capacitor Maintenance Time
LT-2 The main circuit and control circuit capacitors are nearing the end of their expected performance life.
Note: An alarm output (H2-oo = 10) will only be triggered if H2-oo = 2F.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

The main circuit and control circuit capacitors Replace either the control board or the entire drive. For instructions on replacing the control
have reached 90% of their expected –
board, contact Yaskawa or your nearest sales representative.
performance life.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Soft Charge Bypass Relay Maintenance Time
LT-3 The DC bus soft charge relay is nearing the end of its expected performance life.
Note: An alarm output (H2-oo = 10) will only be triggered if H2-oo = 2F.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

The DC bus soft charge relay has reached 90% Replace either the control board or the entire drive. For instructions on replacing the control –
of their expected performance life. board, contact Yaskawa or your nearest sales representative.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

IGBT Maintenance Time (50%)
LT-4 IGBTs have reached 50% of their expected performance life.
Note: An alarm output (H2-oo = 10) will only be triggered if H2-oo = 2F.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

IGBTs have reached 50% of their expected Check the load, carrier frequency, and output frequency. –
performance life.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Heatsink Overheat
oH
The temperature exceeded the value set to L8-02.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

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• Check the surrounding temperature.
• Improve the air circulation within the enclosure panel.
Surrounding temperature is too high
• Install a fan or air conditioner to cool surrounding area.
• Remove anything near drive that may cause extra heat.
• Replace the cooling fan. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement on page 317.
Internal cooling fan has stopped.
• After replacing the fan, reset the cooling fan maintenance parameter to (o4-03 = “0”). YES
• Provide proper installation space around the drive as indicated in the manual. Refer to
Correct Installation Orientation on page 38.
• Allow for the specified space and ensure that there is sufficient circulation around the
Airflow around the drive is restricted. control panel.
• Check for dust or foreign materials clogging cooling fan.
• Clear debris caught in the fan that restricts air circulation.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Drive Overheat Warning
oH2
“Drive Overheat Warning” was input to a multi-function input terminal, S1 through S7 (H1-oo= B)
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

An external device triggered and overheat • Search for the device that tripped the overheat warning.
warning in the drive. YES
• Solving the problem will clear the warning.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Motor Overheat
oH3 The motor overheat signal entered to a multi-function analog input terminal exceeded the alarm level
(H3-02 or H3-10 = E).
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Motor thermostat wiring is fault (PTC input). Repair the PTC input wiring.
There is a fault on the machine side (e.g., the • Check the status of the machine.
machine is locked up). • Remove the cause of the fault.
• Check the load size, accel/decel times, and cycle times.
• Decrease the load.
• Increase accel and decel times (C1-01 to C1-08).
• Adjust the preset V/f pattern (E1-04 through E1-10). This will mainly involve reducing YES
E1-08 and E1-10. Note: Do not lower E1-08 and E1-10 excessively, because this
Motor has overheated. reduces load tolerance at low speeds.
• Check the motor-rated current.

Troubleshooting
• Enter motor-rated current on motor nameplate (E2-01).
• Ensure the motor cooling system is operating normally.
• Repair or replace the motor cooling system.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Overtorque 1
oL3
Drive output current (or torque in OLV) was greater than L6-02 for longer than the time set in L6-03. 6
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Inappropriate parameter settings. Check parameters L6-02 and L6-03.

There is a fault on the machine side (e.g., the • Check the status of the machine. YES
machine is locked up). • Remove the cause of the fault.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Overtorque 2
oL4
Drive output current (or torque in OLV) was greater than L6-05 for longer than the time set in L6-06.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

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Parameter settings are not appropriate. Check parameters L6-05 and L6-06.
There is a fault on the machine side (e.g., the • Check the status of the machine being used. YES
machine is locked up). • Remove the cause of the fault.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Mechanical Weakening Detection 1
oL5
Overtorque occurred, matching the conditions specified in L6-08.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Overtorque occurred, triggering the Check for the cause of mechanical weakening. YES
mechanical weakening level set to L6-08.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Overspeed (for Simple V/f with PG)
oS
Pulse input (RP) indicates that motor speed feedback exceeded F1-08 setting.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

• Adjust the gain by using the pulse train input parameters (H6-02 through H6-05).
• Adjust the speed feedback accuracy.
Overshoot or undershoot is occurring.
• Increase the settings for C5-01 (Speed Control Proportional Gain 1) and reduce C5-02
(Speed Control Integral Time 1).
YES
Set the H6-02 (Pulse Train Input Scaling) to the frequency of PG pulses at maximum motor
PG pulse settings are incorrect. speed.
Check the setting for the overspeed detection level and the overspeed detection time (F1-08
Parameter settings are inappropriate. and F1-09).

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

DC Bus Overvoltage
ov The DC bus voltage exceeded the trip point.
For 200 V class: approximately 410 V
For 400 V class: approximately 820 V (740 V when E1-01 < 400)
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

• Install an AC reactor or DC link choke.

Surge voltage present in the drive input power. • Voltage surge can result from a thyristor convertor and a phase advancing capacitor
operating on the same drive input power system.
• The motor is short-circuited. • Check the motor power cable, relay terminals and motor terminal box for short circuits.
• Ground current has over-charged the main • Correct grounding shorts and turn the power back on.
circuit capacitors via the drive input power.
YES
• Review possible solutions for handling noise interference.
• Review section on handling noise interference and check control circuit lines, main
Noise interference causes the drive to operate circuit lines and ground wiring.
incorrectly. • If the magnetic contactor is identified as a source of noise, install a surge protector to
the MC coil.
Set number of fault restarts (L5-01) to a value other than 0.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

PASS MEMOBUS/Modbus Comm. Test Mode Complete
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

MEMOBUS/Modbus test has finished This verifies that the test was successful. No output
normally.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

PG Disconnect (for Simple V/f with PG)
PGo
Detected when no PG pulses received for a time longer than setting in F1-14.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

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Pulse input (RP) is disconnected. Reconnect the pulse input (RP).
Pulse input (RP) wiring is wrong. Correct the wiring. YES
Motor brake is engaged. Ensure the brake releases properly

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Motor Switch during Run
rUn
A command to switch motors was entered during run.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

A motor switch command was entered during Change the operation pattern so that the motor switch command is entered while the drive YES
run. is stopped.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

SE MEMOBUS/Modbus Communication Test Mode Error
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

A digital input programmed to 67H

(MEMOBUS/Modbus test) was closed while Stop the drive and run the test again. No output
the drive was running.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

IGBT Maintenance Time (90%)
TrPC
IGBTs have reached 90% of their expected performance life.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

IGBTs have reached 90% of their expected Replace the drive. YES
performance life.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Undertorque Detection 1
UL3
Drive output current (or torque in OLV) less than L6-02 for longer than L6-03 time.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Inappropriate parameter settings. Check parameters L6-02 and L6-03.

YES
Load has dropped or decreased significantly. Check for broken parts in the transmission system.

Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name

Troubleshooting
Undertorque Detection 2
UL4
Drive output current (or torque in OLV) less than L6-05 for longer than L6-06 time.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Inappropriate parameter settings. Check parameters L6-05 and L6-06.

The load has dropped or decreased YES
significantly. Check for broken parts in the transmission system. 6
Digital Operator Display Minor Fault Name
Mechanical Weakening Detection 2
UL5
The operation conditions matched the conditions set to L6-08.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Undertorque was detected and matched the

condition of mechanical loss detection Check the load side for any problems. YES
operation selection (L6-08).

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Undervoltage
One of the following conditions was true when the drive was stopped and a run command was entered:
Uv • DC bus voltage dropped below the level specified in L2-05.
• Contactor to suppress inrush current in the drive was open.
• Low voltage in the control drive input power. This alarm outputs only if L2-01 is not 0 and DC bus
voltage is under L2-05.
Minor Fault
Cause Possible Solution (H2-oo = 10)

Phase loss in the drive input power. Check for wiring errors in the main circuit drive input power. Correct the wiring.
• Ensure the terminals have been properly tightened.
Loose wiring in the drive input power
terminals. • Apply the tightening torque specified in this manual to fasten the terminals. Refer to
Wire Gauges and Tightening Torques on page 58.
• Check the voltage.
There is a problem with the drive input power
voltage. • Lower the voltage of the drive input power so that it is within the limits listed in the
specifications.
• Check the maintenance time for the capacitors (U4-05). YES
Drive internal circuitry is worn.
• Replace the drive if U4-05 exceeds 90%.
The drive input power transformer is not large • Check for a tripped alarm when the magnetic contactor, line breaker and leakage breaker
enough and voltage drops when the power is are turned on.
switched on. • Check the capacity of the drive input power transformer.
Air inside the drive is too hot. • Check the temperature inside the drive.
The CHARGE indicator light is broken or • Replace the drive.
disconnected.

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