Table 5-4 Inverter Section Troubleshooting Continued

INDICATION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

New Base ID

Software parameters are not

Press “RESET” key on keypad to clear the fault condition. Reset

 

initialized on newly installed

parameter values to factory settings. Access diagnostics and compare

 

control board.

power base ID number to list in Table 5-5 to ensure a match. Re-enter the

 

 

Parameter Block Values you recorded in the User Settings at the end of

 

 

this manual. Autotune the control.

 

 

 

No EXB Installed

Incorrect programmed parameter.

Change the Level 1 Input block, Command Select parameter and the Level

 

 

2 Process Control block, Process Feedback and Setpoint Source

 

 

parameters to a value that does not require an expansion board.

 

 

 

 

Need expansion board.

Install the correct expansion board for selected operating mode.

 

 

 

Over Current FLT

Current Limit parameter set lower

Increase the Level 2 Output Limits block, PK Current Limit parameter.

 

than drive rating.

Do not exceed drive rating.

 

 

 

 

ACCEL/DECEL time too short.

Increase the Level 1 ACCEL/DECEL Rate block ACCEL/DEC parameters.

 

 

 

 

Encoder coupling slipping, broken

Correct or replace encoder to motor coupling.

 

or misaligned.

 

 

 

 

 

Encoder bearing failure.

Replace encoder.

 

 

 

 

Excessive noise on encoder lines.

Check the position counter in the Diagnostic Information for

 

 

jittering which will confirm an encoder problem.

 

 

Check encoder connections.

 

 

Separate encoder leads from power wiring.

 

 

Use Baldor encoder cable.

 

 

Cross encoder wires and power leads at 90° .

 

 

Electrically isolate encoder from motor.

 

 

Install optional Isolated Encoder Feedback expansion board.

 

 

 

 

Electrical noise from external DC

Install reverse biased diodes across all external DC relay coils as shown in

 

coils.

the Opto Output circuit examples of this manual. See Electrical Noise

 

 

Considerations in Section 5 of this manual.

 

 

 

 

Electrical noise from external AC

Install RC snubbers on all external AC coils. See Electrical Noise

 

coils.

Considerations in Section 5 of this manual.

 

 

 

 

Excessive load.

Reduce the motor load.

 

 

Verify proper sizing of control and motor.

 

 

 

Overload - 3 Sec

Peak output current exceeded 3

Check the Level 2 Output Limits block PK Current Limit parameter.

FLT

second rating.

Change the Level 2 Protection block Overload parameter from Trip to

 

 

Foldback.

 

 

Check motor for overloading.

 

 

Increase Level 1 ACCEL/DECEL Rate block ACCEL/DEC parameters.

 

 

Reduce motor load.

 

 

Verify proper sizing of control and motor.

 

 

 

 

Encoder coupling slipping, broken

Correct or replace encoder to motor coupling.

 

or misaligned.

 

 

 

 

 

Encoder bearing failure.

Replace encoder.

 

 

 

Overload - 1 Min

Peak output current exceeded 1

Verify proper motor data has been entered.

FLT

minute rating.

Check the Level 2 Output Limits block PK Current Limit parameter.

 

 

Change the Level 2 Protection block Overload parameter from Trip to

 

 

Foldback.

 

 

Check motor for overloading.

 

 

Increase Level 1 ACCEL/DECEL Rate block ACCEL/DEC parameters.

 

 

Reduce motor load.

 

 

Verify proper sizing of control and motor.

 

 

 

 

Encoder coupling slipping, broken

Correct or replace encoder to motor coupling.

 

or misaligned.

 

 

 

 

 

Encoder bearing failure.

Replace encoder.

 

 

 

Over Speed

Motor exceeded 110% of MAX

Check the Level 2 Output Limits block Max Output Speed.

 

Speed parameter value.

Increase the Level 1 Vector Control block Speed PROP Gain.

 

 

 

 

Continued on next page.

 

 

 

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