TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Do not remove the cover of the inverter when the power is ON to avoid injury caused by electrical shock.
This control does not require maintenance under normal conditions. If you encounter a problem, read all instructions provided with this control and double- check the wiring. If problems persist, contact your source of purchase or a Bodine Authorized Service Center and describe the problem in detail. Performing unauthorized repairs will void the Warranty.
GENERAL EVALUATION – Knowing the circumstances under which the problem occurred can help to identify the root cause of the problem.
Has the system ever operated properly? If the control was just installed and doesn’t work right, then it is likely that something wasn’t done correctly in the installation. However, if the system has been working for an extended period of time and just recently stopped working, then this would indicate that the control was initially installed properly but something has somehow changed.
Is the problem continuous or intermittent? If the problem always occurs and never goes away, then it would indicate something inherently wrong in the connections or a defective component. On the other hand, if the system operates properly most of the time and only occasionally does something wrong, then this might indicate loose connections or electrical noise interference.
Table 4 - General problem evaluation method |
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ABNORMALITY | CHECK POINT | COUNTERMEASURE |
Motor does not run | Is main power lamp illuminated? | Check that power source is switched on. |
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| Reconfirm the power voltage level. |
| Is a problem indicated by the LED | See Table 5 for interpretation. |
| status indicator? |
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| Is there a direction command? | Check that the direction switch is set at |
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| either Forward or Reverse. |
| Is the main speed pot damaged? | Examine the speed pot and correct it. |
Motor runs, but in | Is wiring to the motor correct? | Swap any two of the three motor wires. |
wrong direction |
| Change direction jumper (Model 2997) |
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| Change direction switch (Model 2996) |
Motor runs, but speed | Is the main speed pot damaged? | Examine the speed pot and correct it. |
can’t be adjusted | Is the loading too heavy? | Reduce loading |
Motor runs, but | Is motor specification correct? | Reconfirm motor specification. |
speed is too high | Is the gear ratio correct? | Reconfirm gear ratio |
or too low | Is the MAX trim pot setting correct? | Check MAX trim pot setting. |
Motor runs, but with | Is the loading too heavy? | Increase inverter and motor capacity |
abnormal speed | Is the loading variation too large? | Reduce loading variation |
variations | Is input power steady and stable? | Install AC reactor on power supply input. |
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