77 fault codes for PowerFlex, ABB, Siemens, and Yaskawa drives. Overcurrent, overvoltage, ground fault, overtemperature, and communication diagnostics with AI-powered root cause analysis.
Overcurrent is the most common VFD fault. The drive detects instantaneous current exceeding the hardware trip point. This protects the drive's IGBT transistors from destruction.
Overvoltage faults occur when the DC bus voltage exceeds the drive's maximum rating. This happens when the motor acts as a generator during deceleration, pumping energy back into the drive.
Ground faults indicate insulation breakdown between a motor phase and ground. Left unchecked, ground faults cause drive damage, safety hazards, and fire risk.
The drive's internal temperature sensor detects excessive heat. Drives typically fault at 85-100 degrees C heatsink temperature.
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Run Free DiagnosisOvercurrent (OC/F012), Overvoltage (OV/F005), Ground Fault (GF), and Overtemperature (OT). These four faults account for over 80% of all VFD trip events in industrial settings.
Press STOP/RESET on the keypad, toggle a digital input configured as Fault Reset, send a network reset command, or power cycle. Always fix the root cause before resetting — repeated resets without fixing can damage the drive and motor.
Mechanical overload (jammed conveyor, seized bearing), output short circuit, ground fault in motor windings, incorrect motor parameters, or too-fast acceleration. Check amps with a clamp meter and verify mechanical load first.
Braking resistor wattage should be 10-20% of drive HP for moderate duty, 50-100% for high-inertia loads like centrifuges. Use the manufacturer's selection guide or calculate from P = (0.5 * J * omega^2) / t_decel.
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex (40, 400, 525, 755), ABB ACS series, Siemens SINAMICS, Yaskawa GA/GA700, and generic VFD fault patterns. 39 VFD-specific codes with repair procedures and parts recommendations.