3.

Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given

(1) Over-current Over-current Note! Use a Megger tester to check.

ＮＯ1,2,3 Disconnect the cables from inverter output
terminals (U, V and W) and measure the
phase-to-phase resistance among output
terminals (U, V and W). If an extremely low
During constant speed
resistance is found among phases, remove
During acceleration (OC1) During deceleration (OC2) operation (OC3)
the short circuit. Conduct a Megger test and
remove grounding faults if any is found.
ＹＹＹ
Note! Use a Megger tester to check.
Are motor connection terminals (U, V and W) short circuited or grounded?
Similarly to the above description, check the
ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ
ＹＹＹ motor side and remove short circuits and
Is there a short circuit or grounding fault at motor wiring or relaying grounding faults in wiring or at relaying
terminal or inside the motor? terminals. If there is a short circuit or
ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ grounding fault inside the motor and motor
replacement is necessary, contact us.
Is there a loose terminal or poor contact around the hall CT?
Ground. ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ ＹＹＹＹ
Is the grounding terminal properly grounded? Remove faults.
Enter the correct ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
values.
ＮＮ
Are motor constants (P01* to 56* and P99*) correct?
Is the inverter
Is instantaneous
over-current
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ capacity code
limiting (H12) Is an alarm caused during activation of the current limit function? (u96) correct?
valid? ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ
ＹＹＹ
Does the current displayed at the keypad agree with the actual current ＮＮＹＹ ＮＮ
(effective value measured with clamp meter)?
Enter the correct value.
ＮＮＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹＹ
Does the load vary
ＮＮ
Is the load too large?
suddenly?
Validate the instantaneous
current limiting (H12 = 1).
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
ＮＮＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
If F37 = 0, 1, 3 or 4, is the torque boost (F09*) correct?

If the load is too large,

NO ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
reduce the load or Reduce load fluctuation or choose the
Is the starting Are the DC braking- inverter of a larger capacity.
choose an inverter of a
Enter correct values.
frequency (F23) related function codes
ＮＮ
larger capacity.
too high? (F20 and F21) correct?
Change the torque ＹＹＹＹＹＮＮ ＹＹＹＹ
boost to a correct ＹＹＹＹＹＹ
value.
Is the deceleration ＮＮＹ
Reduce the starting time correct in relation
frequency. to the load?

Is the ＹＹＹＹＹＹ
acceleration Can the Can the current
ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ Can the torque ＮＮＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
time correct in acceleration time be limiter (F43) be
relation to the longer? validated? limit be validated?
load?
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹＹＹＹ
Enter a longer acceleration Enter a larger
time (F07, F08, E10 to E15 Reduce the torque limiter
current limit. (F40, F41, E16 and E17).
and H56).

Replace the control printed circuit board or hall CT

with a spare part.

ＹＹＹ
Is correct operation obtained? Return the corresponding printed circuit board to us.

ＮＮ
Install the inverter separately from the source of noise.
Is there any source of noise near the ＹＹＹ Take noise suppression measures to the source of
inverter? noise or take noise suppression measures to the
inverter while referring to the user's manual.
ＮＮ

Validate the auto-reset function (H04). Is ＹＹＹ Validate the auto-reset function
acceleration possible? (H04).
ＮＮ
Contact us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given

(2) Ground fault

Is there a grounding fault in the motor
Ground fault output terminal (U, V or W)?
Disconnect the inverter output cables and
ＥＥ
( check for continuity to the ground.
Note! Use a Megger tester to check.
Disconnect inverter output terminals (U,
ＹＥＹ
V and W) and conduct a Megger test.
) Remove ground faults if there are any.

Note! Use a Megger tester to check.

If a contactor is installed on the
output side, take care of the timing
of power-on of the contactor and
that of the inverter operation
command.
ＮＮ
Check on the motor side similarly to the
Is there a grounding fault in the inverter
above description and remove grounding
output wiring, relaying terminal section or
ＹＥＹ faults from wiring and relaying terminal
motor?
section. If the grounding fault is in the
( Check for continuity across the U, V and
W terminals of the motor and the ground. ) motor and motor replacement is
necessary, contact us.
ＮＮ

Are there loose terminals or poor contact

ＹＥＹ
around the hall CT? Remove faults.
(Is any connector disconnected?)

ＮＮ

Replace the control printed circuit board. ＹＥＹ Return the corresponding
Is correct operation obtained? printed circuit board to us.

ＮＮ

An inverter fault is probable. Contact us.

(3) Blown fuse The blown fuse alarm is applicable to inverters of 90kW or larger capacities only.

The fuse suppresses secondary disaster such as fire. If the fuse is blown out, operation is impossible. If this alarm is caused, turn the
power off immediately and refer to the following flowchart to determine the cause and replace the inverter.
If this alarm is caused, do not turn the power on again. Contact us.

Note! Use a Megger tester to check.

Is there a grounding fault in the inverter
Blown fuse output wiring (U, V or W)?
FUS
( Disconnect inverter output cables and
check for continuity to the ground.
Disconnect cables from the inverter output
ＹＹＹ terminals (U, V and W) and conduct a Megger
) test. Remove grounding faults and replace
with a new inverter.

ＮＮ Note! Use a Megger tester to check.

Is there a grounding fault in the inverter Check similarly to the above description and
output wiring, relaying terminal or motor? ＹＹＹ remove grounding faults from wiring and

( Check for continuity across U, V and W

terminals of the motor and ground. ) relaying terminals. If there is a grounding fault
in the motor, replace the motor. Contact us.
ＮＮＮ

Are there excessive external surges or ＹＹＹ Take corrective measures against surges and
noises? noises.

ＮＮＮ
Is there wrong wiring between power
supply terminal wiring of the main circuit ＹＹＹ IGBT is deteriorated. Replace all IGBTs and
(L1/R, L2/S and L3/T) and inverter output fuses.
wiring (U, V and W)?
ＮＮＮ

Remove the fuse. Is the fuse really blown? ＹＹＹ

IGBT is broken. Replace the inverter.
(Use a multimeter to check.)

ＮＮＮ

Rare case. Replace the control printed circuit

board or power supply printed circuit board.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
Over-voltage
(4) Over-voltage OV1, 2, 3

During constant speed

During acceleration (OV1) During deceleration (OV2) operation (OV3)
Measure the source voltage. If
the measurement exceeds the
ＮＮ
Is the source voltage within the specification range? Enter the correct
upper specification limit, reduce inverter capacity code.
to within the specification range. ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ Is the phase advance capacitor turned on or off or the thyristor conversion unit
activated in the same power supply system? ＮＮＮ
Install a DC reactor (DCR)
ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ
Is the inverter
Replace the control printed ＮＮ
Does the DC link circuit voltage match that displayed in the maintenance data? capacity code
circuit board and power supply
(u96) correct?
printed circuit board with spare
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
parts. Is the main circuit DC link voltage during operation equal to or larger than the
ＹＹＹ
protection level?
Return the corresponding printed ＮＹＹＹ ＮＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
ＮＮ
circuit board to us. Does the error occur after
ＮＮ
acceleration is finished? Is the error activated at Replace the control printed
ＹＹＹ sudden load change? circuit board and power supply
Validate S-curve acceleration/ Is S-curve acceleration/deceleration printed circuit board with spare
ＮＮ
ＮＮ
deceleration pattern (H07). pattern (H07) used? parts.
ＹＹＹ
Can the deceleration
Can the acceleration ＹＹＹ time (function code Return the corresponding
time (function code ＹＹＹ F08) be increased?
ＹＹＹ
printed circuit board to us.
F07) be increased?
ＮＮＮＮＮ Increase the time setting.
ＮＮＮ
YES
Reduce the moment of
Can the moment of inertia of the load be reduced?
inertia of the load.
ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ
Validate automatic
ＮＮ
Is automatic deceleration (function code H69) validated?
deceleration (H69).
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
Change deceleration ＮＮ
characteristics (H71) to 1 to Are deceleration characteristics (function code H71) validated (H71 = 1)?
validate.
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
Change the rated ＮＮ
voltage at base Is the rated voltage at base frequency (function code F05*) set at 0?
frequency (F05*) to 0 to
improve the brake
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
performance. Does the error occur after momentary power failure in the incoming power supply or ＹＹＹ Reduce the frequency
after switching from the commercial power to inverter? fall rate (H14).
Examine to use the ＮＮ ＮＮ ＮＮ
ＮＮ
brake and DC braking Is the brake or DC braking function (function codes F20 to 22) used?
function.
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ
Correct connection Are there connection errors in the brake?
errors.
ＮＮ
ＹＹＹ Is there a broken wire in the
Repair the broken wire and
braking resistor? Is the
adjust the resistance.
resistance wrong?

Change to the correct value.
(Refer to the instruction manual
of the brake.)
Replace the brake.
ＮＮ
ＮO
Is the master/slave setting of
the brake correct?
YES Change so that three times the
ＮO deceleration time (F08) is larger than
Is the brake applied? the measured deceleration time.

YES
YES
ＮＮ Is three times the deceleration
Is hunting observed? time (F08) smaller than the
measured deceleration time?
YES
Install the inverter separately from the noise ＮＮ
source. Suppress noise of the noise source Is there a noise source near the
ＮＹＹＹ
or take noise suppression measures to the inverter?
inverter while referring to the user's manual.
ＮＮ
ＹＹＹ Can the auto-reset function
Validate the auto-reset function (H04).
(H04) be validated to accelerate?

ＮＮ

Contact us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(5) Under-voltage Under-voltage
LU
Are fan power supply switching
connectors (CNR and W)
connected correctly?
ＹＹＹ
Are screws and bolts of the main
circuit terminal block tight?
ＹＹＹ
DC common?
ＮＮ　 ＹＹＹ
If F14 is set at Is restart mode after momentary
0 or 1, an LU power failure (function code F14)
alarm is
ＮＮ selected?
caused. ＹＹＹ
Is the power turned on with the
control power established
(judgment with keypad indication)?
ＮＮ
Is there power failure (incl.
momentary power failure)?
ＮＮ
Is there a broken device or poor
continuity in the power supply
circuit?
ＮＮ
Is main circuit power supply
terminal wiring (R, S and T)
connected correctly?
ＹＹＹ
Is there phaseloss in the
incoming power?
ＮＮ
Is 73 (electromagnetic contactor)
turned on?
ＹＹＹ
Is the incoming source voltage
within the specification range?
ＹＹＹ
Is there a load requiring large
starting current in the same
power supply system?
ＮＮ
Is operation continues even if the
circuit breaker or electromagnetic
contactor is turned on?
ＮＮ
Is the DC link voltage in
consistency with the link voltage
displayed at the keypad?
ＹＹＹ
Replace the power supply printed
circuit board with a spare part.
ＮＮ Connect the connectors correctly. The fan power supply switching
Refer to pages 2-14 in the connectors (CNR and W) are applicable
instruction manual. to inverters of 200V class 37kW or larger
capacities or 400V class 75kW or larger
capacities.
　ＮＮ Retighten screws and bolts of the
terminal block.
ＹＹＹ 　　ＮＮ
Is the link voltage correct? Inspect the converter.
Is there a power failure (incl. ＮＮ
momentary power failure)?
ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ Wait until keypad indication is unlit
before turning the power on.
Reset the failure and restart operation. To restart without causing an alarm,
ＹＹＹ
change F14 data (restart mode after momentary power failure (mode
selection)) to 3, 4 or 5 according to the load type.
ＹＹＹ Replace broken devices and
correct poor continuity.
ＮＮ
Connect correctly.
ＹＹＹ
Correct the phaseloss.
ＮＮ Is the wiring of 73 exciting ＮＮ
Correct faults.
coil correct?
ＹＹＹ
ＮＮ
Replace the power supply printed Return the corresponding
circuit board with a spare part. printed circuit board to us.
ＹＹＹ Examine the power supply system
so that specification requirements
are satisfied.
ＹＹＹ Is the power supply ＮＮ Examine the power supply
transformer capacity correct? transformer capacity.
ＹＹＹ
Does the inverter capacity
ＮＮ code (function code u96) ＮＮ Correct the inverter capacity code
match the inverter being (function code u96).
used?
ＹＹＹ
Replace the control printed circuit
board with a spare part.
Return the corresponding printed
circuit board to us.
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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(6) Phaseloss in input
Phaseloss in input
ＬＬＬ (*1)
Is the cable connected to all main
circuit power supply terminals
L1/R, L2/S and L3/T?
ＹＹＹ
Are screws and bolts at the
terminals tight?
ＹＹＹ
Is the source voltage within the
specification range?
ＹＹＹ
Is an AC reactor (ACR) used?
ＹＹＹ　　
Is an excessive load caused
periodically?
　　　　　　　　　
Replace the control printed circuit
board and power supply printed
circuit board with spare parts. Is
correct operation obtained?
Contact us.
(7) Phaseloss in output
Phaseloss in output
OPL
Is there a broken wire in the main
circuit output wiring (U, V and W)?
ＹＹＹ
Are screws and bolts at terminals
tight?
ＹＹＹ
Is there no broken wire in motor
winding?
ＹＹＹ
Is the single-phase motor
connected?
ＹＹＹ
Measure the output current, using a clamp
meter or the like, to check for a broken wire
in wiring and relaying terminals again. If the
phenomenon persists, contact us.
*1: Even if there is phaseloss in the input, the Lin alarm is hard to be caused
with small loads or if a DC reactor is connected.
　　
Connect all three phases.
Retighten the screws and *2 Phase-to-phase imbalance ratio (%)
bolts at the terminals to the (Max. voltage (V) - Min. voltage (V))
　　 =
recommended tightening ×67
Average voltage of 3 phases (V)
torques (refer to the
instruction manual).
Does the phase-to-
　　 ＹＹＹ Select an inverter of a
phase imbalance ratio
larger capacity.
(*2) exceed 3%?
Is single-phase power
connected to the 3- ＹＹＹ
Check the inverter model.
phase power supply
specification product?
Select the inverter
　　 Install an AC reactor (option). Or matching the power supply
select an inverter of a larger specification.
capacity.
Install a DC reactor (option for
ＹＹＹ Is a DC reactor 　　 55kW or smaller capacities,
used? standard accessory for 75kW or
larger capacities).
ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ Return the corresponding
printed circuit boards to us.
Measure the ripple waveform of the DC link circuit voltage. If the
ripple is large, select an inverter of a larger capacity.
ＮＮ
Repair the broken wire.
Retighten the screws and bolts at
ＮＮ terminals to the recommended
tightening torque (refer to the
instruction manual).
ＮＮ
Replace the motor.
ＮＮ You may not use the single-phase
motor. Use a 3-phase motor.
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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(8) Overheating of the heat sink
Overheating of the heat sink
ＮＯ１
ＹＹＹ

Refer to the maintenance data of Is cooling fan ON-OFF ＹＹＹ Is it within 10

the keypad to check the ROM control (function code minutes since the
version. H06) selected? alarm is caused?
ＮＮ ＹＮＮ

Refer to the alarm data of the keypad to Is there a broken ＮＮ

Does the internal fan ＮＮ
check the heat sink temperature at wire in the internal
operate?
alarm occurrence (LED monitor fan wiring?
indication (item No.) 6_11). ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
Is the inverter capacity
Correct the broken wire.
code (function code u98)
ＹＹＹ Is the heat sink temperature 50°C at
correct?
alarm occurrence (TMPF)? ＹＹＹ
ＮＮ ＹＮＮ
ＮＮ
Does the OH1 operation temperature Correct the inverter capacity code Is the internal fan
match the specification? ＮＮ
(function code u98). locked?
(Refer to Chapter 10 Unit Rating/
Maximum Current, Heat Sink/Inverter ＹＹＹ
Inside Overheat Activation Level List **.)
ＹＹＹ Remove obstacles.
ＮＮ Clean the heat sink to remove
Is the heat sink free of clogging?
clogging.
ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ
Does the cooling fan operate?

ＮＮ Refer to the maintenance data of the

ＮＮ keypad to check the cumulative run
Is the cooling wind path reserved? Remove obstacles. hours of the cooling fan and replace
the internal fan.
ＹＹＹ
Is the ambient temperature within ＮＮ
the specification limits?

ＹＹＹ

Is the load too large? ＮＮ Separate investigation is

Measure the ambient
(Measure the output current.) necessary. Contact us.
temperature. Improve
ＹＹＹ ventilation of the panel to
Is overload prevention control ＮＮ Validate overload prevention lower the ambient
(H70) valid? control (H70). temperature.

ＹＹＹ

Can the motor sound (carrier ＹＹＹ

Reduce the carrier frequency (F26).
frequency: F26) be decreased?

ＮＮ

Does the mechanical brake ＮＮ Reduce the load. (Using overload early warning (E34), reduce the load
operate? before an overload is caused.)

ＹＹＹＹＹ
The load may become larger in winter.
Release mechanical brake.
Adjust the fan damper and pump valve.

Is there a broken wire in the ＮＮ Is the inverter capacity ＹＹＹ Replace the control printed circuit
thermistor wiring (power supply code (function code u98)
board with a spare part.
printed circuit board CN18)? correct?

ＹＹＹ ＮＮ

Return the corresponding printed

Correct the inverter capacity code
Repair the broken wire. circuit board to us.
(function code u98).

ＮＮ
DC common?
ＹＹＹ
Refer to the maintenance data of the
Are the fan power supply switching ＹＹＹ ＮＮ keypad to check the cumulative run
connectors (CN R and CN W) on the Is the cooling fan locked?
hours of the cooing fan and replace the
power supply printed circuit board correct?
internal fan.
The fan power supply switching
ＮＮ connector is applicable to inverters of ＹＹＹ
200V class 45kW or larger capacities or
400V class 55kW or larger capacities.
Replace the power supply gate printed Remove obstacles.
circuit board and set the fan power supply
switching connector in the correct position.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(9) Alarm from external device

Alarm from external device

ＯＯ２

Is the alarm signal of an external

device connected to external alarm
ＮＯ
input "THR" assigned to the digital
input (X1 to X9, FWD or REV
terminal)?

ＹＹＹ

Is the signal cable connected correctly to

Is the alarm function of ＮＯ
ＮＯ the terminal assigned to the "external Connect the signal cable
the connected external
alarm" (function code data: 9) among E01 correctly.
device activated?
to E09, E98 or E99?

ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ

Is the overheat alarm

Remove the cause of alarm ＮＯ Is the "external alarm" (function code ＮＯ
signal of our standard
activation of the external data: 9) assigned to an unused terminal Change assignment.
braking resistor
device. among E01 to E09, E98 and E99?
connected?
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ

Is the ambient temperature of Does the logic of "THR" assigned among ＮＯ

Keep ambient temperature ＮＯ
our standard braking resistor E01 to E09, E98 and E99 match that of Correct the logic.
and environment in order.
within the specification range? the external signal?

ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ

Examine the capacity and Replace the control printed circuit board Return the corresponding
%ED of the braking resistor. with a spare part. printed circuit board to us.

(10) Overheat in inverter

Overheat in inverter
ＯＯ３

Refer to the alarm data of the keypad to check the inside

temperature (LED monitor indication (item No.) 6_10) at
alarm occurrence.

ＮＯ Is the inside temperature at alarm

occurrence above the activation level
(refer to page 86)?
ＹＹＹ
　　ＹＹＹ
Is the load too large? Reduce the load.

ＮＯ
Improve panel ventilation to keep the
Is the ambient temperature of the 　　ＮＯ
ambient temperature in order within the
inverter within the specification range?
specification range.
ＹＹＹ

Does the cooling fan in the inverter 　　ＮＯ

Replace the cooling fan.
rotate?

ＹＹＹ
　　ＹＹＹ
Is the path of cooling wind blocked? Remove obstacles.

ＮＯ

Replace the control printed Return the corresponding printed circuit

circuit board with a spare part. board to us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(11) Motor protection (PTC/NTC thermistor)

Motor protection
ＯＯ４

ＮＯ
Is the motor equipped with a
cooling fan?
ＹＹＹ
Is the input voltage of the
Does the cooling fan of the ＮＯ ＹＹＹ Replace the motor
motor cooling fan within the
motor rotate? cooling fan.
specification range?
ＹＹＹ ＮＯ
ＹＹＹ
Is the wind tunnel of the
cooling fan free from Examine the power supply
clogging? system.

ＮＯＮ
Clean to remove clogging.

Is the ambient temperature of ＮＯ Take measures to reduce the

the motor within the
specification range? ambient temperature.

ＹＹＹ
Can the motor sound (carrier
Is the load excessive? ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ Decrease the carrier
frequency: F26) be
(Measure the output current.) frequency (F26).
decreased?
ＮＯ ＮＯ
Reduce the load. (Using the
Adjust motor constants Is the mechanical brake overload early warning (E34),
ＮＯ Do motor constants (P01* to ＮＯ
(P01* to 56* and P99*) to applied? reduce the load before an overload
P56* and P99*) match the
those of the motor to be is caused.)
motor to be used?
used.
ＹＹＹ The load may become larger in winter.
ＹＹＹ

ＮＯ
Perform auto-tuning (P04*) Is auto tuning (P04*) of motor
Release the mechanical brake. Adjust the fan damper and pump valve.
of motor constants. constants performed?

ＹＹＹ

Are function codes (H26 and H27) ＮＮＮＯ Adjust function codes H26 and H27 according to the
adjusted according to the PTC/NTC thermistor. Check the specifications of the thermistor and
thermistor? calculate the detection voltage again.

ＹＹＹ

Are connections of the PTC/NTC ＮＮＮＯ Place SW5 on the control Pt circuit board in the PTC/NTC
thermistor and pull-up resistor and
position.
resistance correct?

ＹＹＹ

Is the thermistor (H26) set though no ＮＮＹＹＹ If no thermistor is used, set thermistor (mode selection) (H26)
PTC/NTC thermistor is used? at 0.

ＮＯ
* Take care of the torque
boost (F09) setting. Too large
Is the torque boost (F09*) setting too ＮＮＹＹＹ Check the torque boost (F09*) setting and adjust to the best
a setting will cause over-
high? value so that operation continues without stalling.
excitation, possibly causing a
burned motor.
ＮＯ

Is the data of function codes (F04*, ＮＮＮＯ

Enter correct values for the motor.
F05*, H50* and H51*) correct?

ＹＹＹ

Replace the thermistor with a spare one.

Is the motor protection alarm caused ＮＮＮＯ

Failure of thermistor. Replace with a spare thermistor.
again?

ＹＹＹ

Failure of the motor or inverter is probable.

Contact us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(12) Charge circuit The charge circuit error is applicable to inverters of 200V class, 37kW or larger capacities and 400V
class, 75kW or larger capacities.
error

Charge circuit error Is electromagnetic contactor 73 NO

Replace electromagnetic contactor 73.
ＰＰＰ inside the inverter turned on?

ＹＹＹ

Is there a broken wire in the 　　ＹＹＹ Replace the braking resistor.

Replace the charging resistor.
charging resistor?

　　　　　　　　ＹＹＹ 　　
　　

Is the braking unit connected 　　　　 Is the braking resistor turned 　　　　
Is the resistance correct?
ＹＹＹ　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
correctly? off?

ＹＹＹ

Are CN R and W of the power supply printed 　　

Connect CN W to the fan side and
circuit board connected correctly?
supply an AC input across R1 and
(In case of DC input, connect to the fan side
T1.
and AC input is necessary across R1 and T1.)

ＹＹＹ　
ＹＹＹ Wait until the keypad indication is
Is the circuit breaker turned on and turned off
unlit before turning the power on
immediately to check for safety?
again.
NO

Is the alarm removed if the power supply 　ＹＹＹ

Return the corresponding printed
printed circuit board or control printed circuit
circuit board to us.
board is replaced with a spare part?

　　　　　　　　　　　　

If the alarm persists even after the printed circuit boards

are replaced, replace the inverter unit.

(13) Motor overload Motor overload

ＮＯ１

Is the inverter capacity code (u98) ＮＮＮＮＮ

Enter the correct value.
correct?

ＹＹＹ

Are the motor constants (P01* to ＮＮＮＮＮ Change the motor constants (function codes
P56* and P99*) correct? P01* to P56* and P99*) to those of the motor.

ＹＹＹ
Are the characteristics of the electronic
thermal relay and the motor overload Change to the correct level. If adjustment fails,
ＮＮＮＮＮ
characteristics correct? invalidate the electronic thermal relay (F11* =
(Is the function code data F10*, F12* 0.00) and connect an external thermal relay.
and P99* correct?)
ＹＹＹ

Is the operation level of the electronic Check the allowable continuous current of the
ＮＮＮＮＮＮ
thermal relay correct? (Is the function motor again and examine and correct the
code data F11* correct?) function code setting (F11*).
ＹＹＹ

Calculate the acceleration/deceleration torque again

* Take care of the torque boost
setting (F09). Too large a setting
will cause excessive excitation
and a burned motor.
Is the acceleration/deceleration time
ＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮ
according to the moment of inertia of the load and
adequate for the load?
acceleration/deceleration time and enter longer
acceleration/deceleration time (F07, F08, E10 to E15
ＹＹＹ
and H56).
Is the torque boost setting (F09*)ＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＹＹＹＮＮＮ
too
large? Check the torque boost setting (F09*) and
adjust to the correct value so that operation
ＮＮ without stalling is obtained.

Is the load too large? (Measure the

output current.) ＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＹＹＹ
Reduce the load. (Using overload
Is the mechanical brake ＮＮ
early warning (E34), reduce the load
ＮＮＮ applied?
before an overload is caused.)

Replace the control printed circuit ＹＹＹ

board with a spare part. The load may be larger in winter.
Release the mechanical
brake.

Return the corresponding printed Adjust the fan damper and pump valve.
circuit board to us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(14) Inverter unit overload
* Be careful of torque boost
setting (F09). Too large a setting
will cause excessive excitation,
possibly causing motor burnout.
Validate overload prevention
control (H70).
Remove obstacles.
Reserve installation space.
Clean the heat sink to remove
clogging.
ＮＯ
Replace the control printed circuit
board with a spare part.
Return the corresponding printed
circuit board to us.
Inverter unit overload
ＯＯＯ
Measure the ambient temperature and take
Is the ambient temperature within the 　　ＮＯ
panel ventilation improvement measures to
specification range?
reduce the ambient temperature.
ＹＹＹ
Is the torque boost setting (F09*) too 　　ＹＹＹ Adjust the torque boost setting (F09*) to a
large? correct value that does not cause stalling.
ＮＯ
Does the inverter capacity code
　　　　ＮＯ Correct the inverter capacity code
(function code u98) match the
(function code u98).
inverter?
ＹＹＹ
Do motor constants (function codes
　　　　ＮＯ Change motor constants (function codes P01*
P01* to P56* and P99*) match the
to P56* and P99*) to those of the motor.
motor?
ＹＹＹ
Is motor constant auto-tuning 　　ＮＯ Conduct motor constant auto tuning (function
(function code P04*) conducted? code P04*).
ＹＹＹ
Calculate the necessary acceleration/deceleration torque and
Is the acceleration/deceleration time 　　ＮＯ
acceleration/deceleration time according to the moment of inertia of the
adequate for the load?
load and acceleration/deceleration time. Enter longer acceleration/
ＹＹＹ deceleration time (F07, F08, E10 to E15 and H56).
Is the load too large? (Measure the
ＹＹＹ
output current.)
ＮＯ Can the motor sound (carrier ＹＹＹ Reduce the carrier frequency
frequency: F26) be reduced? (F26).
ＮＯ Is overload prevention control (H70)
valid?
ＮＯ
ＹＹＹ Reduce the load. (Using the
ＮＯ Is the mechanical brake ＮＯ overload early warning (E36),
Is the cooling wind path reserved? applied? reduce the load before an overload
is caused.)
ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
The load may be larger
ＮＯ
Is installation space reserved? in winter.
Release mechanical brake.
ＹＹＹ
ＮＯ Adjust the fan damper and
Is the heat sink clogged?
pump valve.
ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ ＮＯ
Does the cooling fan function? DC common?
ＮＯ ＹＹＹ
Are the fan power switching
Is cooling fan ON/OFF control ＹＹＹ
Is the cooling
connectors (CN R and W) on ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
(function code H06) selected? fan locked?
the power supply printed
ＮＯ circuit board correct?
Ｎ０ The fan power switching connector is
Does the internal fan function? applicable to inverters of 200V class
ＮＯ
ＮＯ 37kW or larger capacities and 400V
class 75kW or larger capacities only.
Replace the power supply gate printed
Refer to the maintenance
circuit board and set the fan power
data at the keypad to
switching connector in the correct
ＹＹＹ check the cumulative run
position.
hours of the cooling fan.
Replace the internal fan if
necessary.
Is the wiring on the main circuit output Within 10min after alarm
side too long? activation?
ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ ＮＯ
ＮＯ
Is the leak current large? Is there a broken wire in the wiring ＹＹＹ Repair the broken
of the internal fan? wire.
ＹＹＹ
ＮＯ
ＹＹＹ
Install an output circuit filter (OFL). Is the internal fan locked? Remove obstacles.
ＮＯ
Refer to the maintenance data at the keypad to
check the cumulative run hours of the cooling fan.
Replace the internal fan if necessary.
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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(15) Memory error (Er1)

When a memory error occurs, check function code data before turning the power off. If data is correct, merely the backup memory data is
faulty.
Visually inspect the printed circuit board for dust and so on.
If there is an error in the function code data, or if the memory error persists though no error is found, follow the flow chart below to
investigate.

Memory error
ＥＥ１

Is the power turned off

Take noise suppression
measures and check function
code data and enter correct
function code data. Then
operate.
Correct the inverter capacity
code (function code u98).
<* Before initializing, record all
function code settings without
while function code data
is written (during
initialization or data
duplication, in particular)?
ＮＮ
Is there a strong effect of
ambient noise while
function code data is
written (during
initialization, in
ＹＥＹ
particular)?
ＮＮ
Is the control printed
circuit board replaced?
ＹＥＹ
Is the inverter capacity
code (function code u98)
correct?
ＮＮ
ＹＥＹ
fail.>
Initialize data (function code u99 =
2; refer to ! Note) and press the
*RESET key to reset from the
alarm.
ＹＥＹ
Perform regular resetting
ＮＮ ＹＥＹ Check function code data and
procedure. Is alarm
operate.
resetting successful?
ＮＮ
Perform power resetting.
ＹＥＹ Check function code data and
Is alarm resetting
operate.
successful?
ＮＮ <* Before initializing, record all function
code settings without fail.>
Initialize data* (enter 1 or
Check function code data and
2 to function code H03). ＹＥＹ
enter correct data. Then
Is alarm resetting
operate.
successful?
ＮＮ
Is the ROM software ＮＮ Replace the control printed
version upgraded? circuit board with a spare part.

ＹＥＹ

Initialize data [for models

with GAS installation <* Before initializing, record all function
capacities only; n00 = 2]. code settings without fail.>
No operation for models
Check function code data and
ＮＮ without GAS installation ＹＥＹ
Is alarm removed? enter correct data. Then
capacities.
operate.
Enter 1 to H03* and
perform power resetting.
Is alarm resetting
successful?
ＹＥＹ

ＮＮ

Check function code data and Replace the control printed circuit Return the corresponding
enter correct data. Then operate. board with a spare part. printed circuit board to us.

! Note When 2 is entered to n00, all function codes including hidden function codes (i01 to i95,
u00 to u99, n00 to n99, k00 to k99 and q01 to q18) are initialized.
Record all function code settings without fail before executing this function , and, after
entering 2 to n00, enter all function codes including hidden function codes (i01 to i95, u00
to u99, n00 to n99, k00 to k99 and q01 to q18) later.

When 2 is entered to u99 (Limited initialization), limited function codes are initialized.
Similarly to the case where 2 is entered to n00, record all function code settings including
i01 to i95, u00 to u99, n00 to n99, k00 to k99 and q01 to q18 without fail before executing
this function, and enter all function codes including hidden function codes (i01 to i95, u00
to u99, n00 to n99, k00 to k99 and q01 to q18) later.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(16) Keypad communication error (Er2)
Keypad communication error
Er2
Is the keypad removed during
keypad operation (function code
F02 = 0, 2 or 3)?
ＮＮＮ
Is there a broken wire or poor
contact in the keypad remote
control extension cable?
ＮＮＮ
Is the keypad connector inserted
securely?
ＹＹＹ
Turn the power off and wait until
the charge lamp is unlit. Turn the
power on again.
ＹＹＹ Is correct data displayed at the
keypad?
ＮＮＮ
Replace the keypad, control printed
circuit board or remote control extension
cable. Contact us.
The inverter functions correctly. Continue to
operate. However, if the keypad communication
error persists, replace the keypad, control
printed circuit board or remote control extension
cable. Contact us.
Do not remove the keypad during
ＹＹＹ keypad operation (function code F02 =
0, 2 or 3). After performing alarm
resetting, restart operation.
ＹＹＹ Repair the broken wire or poor contact.
After performing alarm resetting, restart
operation.
Turn the power off temporarily and wait
ＮＮ until the charge lamp is unlit. Insert the ＹＹＹ Check parameters and
ＹＹＹ
keypad connector securely. Is alarm restart operation.
resetting successful after power resetting?
ＮＮＮ
Replace the control printed circuit board
or remote control extension cable. Is Alarm (Er2) persists.
correct operation obtained?
ＮＮＮ
Take noise suppression measures.
ＹＹＹ (Check the grounding state, wiring
Is there a strong effect of
of signal cables, remote control
noise from the periphery?
extension cable and main circuit
cables and installation method.)
ＮＮＮ
ＮＮ
Replace with another
ＹＹＹ
keypad. Is correct Replace the keypad.
operation obtained?
Return the corresponding part and
printed circuit board to us.
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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(17) CPU error (Er3)

CPU error
ER3

Take noise suppression

Is there a source of strong 　　　　
noise around the inverter?
ＮＮ
measures. (Check the grounding
state, and wiring of signal cables,
remote control extension cable,
main circuit cables and
installation method.)

Is there a short circuit or dust 　　　　

or the like on the printed Correct the faults.
circuit board?

ＮＮ

Replace the control printed 　　　　 Return the corresponding

circuit board with a spare part.
printed circuit board to us.
Is correct operation obtained?

ＮＮ

Refer to the alarm data at the keypad

and notify us of operation state and
circumstances at the time of alarm
occurrence.

(18) Option communication error (Er4)

Option communication error

Er4

Refer to the maintenance data of

the keypad to check the ROM
version.

Is the ROM version applicable ＮＮ Change (overwrite) to the ROM

to the option? compatible with the target option.

ＹＹＹ
Is the option card connector
connected correctly to the ＮＮ
Connect connectors correctly.
connector of the main body of
the inverter?

ＹＹＹ

Is an option-related function
code (o code) entered without ＮＮ Install the option card. Enter the
the corresponding option correct function code.
card? Are there setting errors?

ＹＹＹ Take noise suppression measures.

Is there a source of strong
noise around the inverter?
ＮＮ
(Check the grounding state and
ＹＹＹ wiring of signal cables, remote
control extension cable, and main
circuit cables and installation
method.)

Is there a short circuit or dust

ＹＹＹ
or the like on the printed Correct the faults.
circuit board?

ＮＮ

Replace the option printed

circuit board and control
printed circuit board with
ＹＹＹ Return the corresponding printed
circuit boards to us.
spare parts. Is correct
operation obtained?

ＮＮ

Refer to the alarm data of the keypad

and notify us of the operation state and
circumstances at the time of alarm
occurrence.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(19) Option error (Er5)

Error judged by the option card.

For the checking method and countermeasures, refer to the instruction
manual that comes with the corresponding option card.

－４９－
3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(20) Operation procedure error (Er6)

Operation procedure error

Er6

Is STOP key priority

mode or start check 　　　
function validated (H96 =
1 or 3)?

ＮＮ

Is the start check function ＮＮ Does the operation command pass through the terminal block (F02 = 1)
ＮＮ validated (H96 = 2 or 3)? or is it given through communications (H30, y98)?

　　　ＹOperation command 　　　ＹOperation command

　　　 through communications via terminal block
Is the power turned on Is the STOP key at the keypad
　　　ＮＮ Is the operation command 　　　　
with operation command pressed with the operation
　　ＮＮ
in the input state?
turned on? command turned on?
　　　 ＮＮ
Is alarm resetting
Does an alarm occur 　　　
　　　　　 conducted with the
when the power is turned
operation command 　　　
on?
turned on?
ＮＮ ＮＮ
Does the alarm occur Is the link operation
　　　　 　　　
when alarm resetting is command mode started Intentional operation?
made? with the operation
command turned on?
ＮＮ ＮＮ
ＮＮ
Does an alarm occur
　ＮＮ when the link operation Examine the H96 setting. (To
command mode is reset, turn the operation command
started? off.)
　　　

Is forced stop (STOP)

　ＮＮ assigned at the terminal
block [X1 (E01) to X9 Examine the external sequence
(E09)]? circuit so that no operation
command is supplied when Er6 is
　　　 caused.

Are terminals [X1 (E01) to X9 ＮＮ

Connect correctly.
(E09)] connected correctly?
Perform alarm resetting and continue to
operate.
　　　
If the power is turned on or forced stop
Is forced stop "STOP" "STOP" is turned off while the operation
ＮＮ　　 turned off with the command remains turned on, controlled
operation command stop is caused according to the
provided? deceleration time for forced stop (H56),
following an Er6 alarm.
　　　
Check the sequence action and
ＮＮ examine the function selection
Intentional operation?
setting E01 to E09 of terminals X1
to X9.
　　　

After performing alarm resetting, continue to operate.

If the power is turned on or forced stop "STOP" is
turned off while the operation command remains
turned on, controlled stop is caused according to the Replace the control printed
deceleration time for forced stop (H56), following an circuit board with a spare part.
Er6 alarm.

Return the corresponding

printed circuit board to us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given

(21) Tuning error (Er7)

• With the factory shipment setting, the RUN key of the keypad starts forward
operation. To start reverse operation, change function code F02.
Tuning error • If 2 is entered to function code P04 to make tuning, acceleration is made to about
Er7 50% of the base frequency, following the start of tuning, completion of
measurement and controlled stop. (! Caution. The motor rotates.)

Replace the control

Does the error occur during auto- ＮＮ Return the corresponding
printed circuit board with
tuning? printed circuit board to us.
a spare part.
ＹＹＹ
Is there a phaseloss in connection ＹＹＹ Connect the inverter with
cables between the inverter and
the motor correctly.
motor?
ＮＮ
ＹＹＹ Turn the incoming power on and repeat auto- tuning
Is an under-voltage state caused?
(function code P04*).
ＮＮ

ＹＹＹ Remove the alarm and repeat auto-tuning

Does another alarm occur?
(function code P04*).

ＮＮ

ＮＮ Connect correctly
Is the motor connected correctly? according to the
connection diagram.
ＹＹＹ

Is the operation command or ＹＹＹ After performing alarm resetting, repeat auto-tuning
STOP key turned on in tuning? (function code P04*).

ＮＮ
Keep BX turned off in tuning.
Is the BX terminal turned on in ＹＹＹ
After performing alarm resetting, repeat auto-tuning
tuning?
(function code P04*).
ＮＮ
Keep DWP turned off in tuning.
Is the DWP terminal turned on in ＹＹＹ
After performing alarm resetting, repeat-tuning
tuning?
(function code P04*).
ＮＮ

Does the data of function codes (F04*,

F05*, H50 to H53, H65, H66, P02* and ＮＮ
Correct data and repeat auto-tuning (function code P04*).
P03*) agree with the motor
specifications?

ＹＹＹ

Is the motor of a high speed type ＹＹＹ Do not use auto-tuning. Do not use automatic torque
used? boost (Change F37* to 1).

ＮＮ
Examine the layout so that the wiring between the inverter
Is wiring on the output side of the ＹＹＹ
and motor becomes shorter. Take every possible
main circuit too long (> 50m)?
measure to reduce the wiring length.
ＮＮ

Is the motor capacity smaller by

three or more frames than the ＹＹＹ Examine the inverter capacity.
rated inverter capacity? Or larger Manually enter motor constants (P06*, P07* and P08*).
by two or more frames?

ＮＮ
Are the settings of the maximum
output frequency (F03*) and ＮＮ
Correct data and repeat auto-tuning (function code P04*).
frequency limiter (high) (F15*)
correct?
ＮＮ
Is the load too large? ＹＹＹ Is the mechanical brake ＮＮ
(Measure the output current.) applied?

ＮＮ ＹＹＹ
Release the mechanical
Is the acceleration/deceleration Reduce the load.
ＮＮＮＮＮＮ brake.
time too short for the load?
(Is the current limit activated?) Adjust the fan damper and The load may be larger
ＹＹＹ pump valve. in winter.

Replace the control

Enter longer acceleration/ Return the corresponding
printed circuit board with
deceleration time. printed circuit board to us.
a spare part.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(22) RS485 communication error: communication port 1 (Er8). RS485 communication error: communication port 2 (ErP)

RS485 communication error RS485 communication error

(communication port 1) (communication port 2)
Er8 ErP

ＮＹＹＹ
Is the host (or PLC) turned off? Do not turn the host (or PLC) off.
ＮＮ

In case of Er8: Are function codes (y01 to y10) correct? ＮＮＮ Correct the settings. (Do not allow
In case of ErP: Are function codes (y11 to y20) correct? duplicate addresses.)

ＹＹＹ
ＮＮＮ Correct the setting of devices on the
Is the setting of devices on the host side correct?
host side.
ＹＹＹ
ＮＮ
Is operation command given via RS485?

ＹＹＹ Invalidate communication

Are the settings of communication broken wire detection Is communication made broken wire settings.
time (function codes y08 and y18) invalid (Er8: y08 = 0.
ＮＮ
periodically within the set
ＮＮＮＮ Er8: y08 = 0. ErP: y18 = 0.
ErP: y18 = 0)? time? Investigate the host controller.
Change the software setting of
ＹＹＹ the host controller.
ＹＹＹ

Use the RJ connector of the ＮＮ Is the recommended ＹＹＹ Is there physical broken
10BASE-T cable complying communication cable wire in the communication
with EIA568. used? cable?
ＹＹＹ ＮＮ
Set the terminator selection switch
for RS-485 communication. (Turn ＮＮ Are terminators installed ＮＮＮＮ Check for continuity of the
SW2 and SW3 on the control at both ends of the communication cable and the state
printed circuit board on if the station communication cable? of contact.
is at the end of the network.)
ＹＹＹ

Examine configuration of devices

Is the total wiring length of the communication path within
the specification limit? 500m max
ＹＹＹ
ＮＮＮ
and reduce the wiring length to
within specification limits.

Are there faults (control software, setting or hardware) in ＮＮＮ Remove the cause of error on the
the host controller (PLC, PC, etc.)? host controller side.

ＹＹＹ
Is the communication
ＮＹＹＹ ＮＹＹＹ Separate wiring from
Is there a strong noise source around the inverter? cable tied together with
power cables.
power cables?

ＮＮ ＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮＮ

Does the response interval of the device
match the transmission/reception switching
time of the RS232C/RS485 converter?
ＹＹＹ
Enter the response interval
ＮＮ (function code y09 (Er8) or y19
(ErP)) according to the
specifications of the device.)
Take noise suppression measures at the inverter
and host controller. (Check the grounding state
and wiring of communication cables and main
circuit cable and installation method.) Replace
the RS232C/RS485 converter with a
recommended one (insulated type).

For RS232C: is the recommended communication level ＮＮＮＮ Use the recommended
converter used? communication level converter.

ＹＹＹ
ＮＮＮＮ Change "operation selection at error occurrence (function code y02
Is communication error detection necessary?
(Er8) or y12 (ErP))" to 3 (continue operation).
ＹＹＹ

Effects of inverter noise are probable. Use "operation selection at

Reduce the transmission speed (function code y04 (Er8) ＮＹＹＹ
error occurrence (function code y02 (Er8) or y12 (ErP))" and check if
or y14 (ErP)) to 2400bps. Is the alarm removed?
operation can be continued.

ＮＮＮ

Replace the control printed Return the corresponding

circuit board with a spare part. printed circuit board to us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where alarm code indication is given
(24) Data save error due to under-voltage (ErF)

Data save error due to under-voltage

ErF

While data is saved at shutdown, does ＹＹＹ Check the DC link circuit voltage Remove the cause of the
the voltage drop due to quick discharge
drop time at shutdown. quick discharge.
of the DC link circuit voltage or the like?

　　　　　ＮＮ
Press the RESET key to reset the alarm.
Is there a strong effect of noise from ＹＹＹ Eliminate the noise
Restore the original frequency and PID
surrounding devices? source.
commands at the keypad and restart operation.
　　　　　ＮＮ

Does the error occur every time when ＮＮ Check for errors in the external sequence circuit such
the power is turned on? as the power shutdown circuit.

　　　　　ＹＹＹ

Replace the control printed Return the corresponding

circuit board with a spare part. printed circuit board to us.

(25) Power PCB error (ErH)

200V class 37G1S-2 or larger capacities, 400V class 45G1S-4 or larger capacities

Power PCB error

ErH

NO Is there a strong effect of

Is the control printed circuit ＹＹＹ Eliminate the noise
noise from surrounding
board replaced? source.
equipment?
ＹＹＹ ＮＮ

Is there poor contact with the NO

Reinstall the circuit board. Does the error occur every
power supply circuit board?
time when the power is
ＹＹＹ turned on?
ＮＮ　　　
Are the inverter model codes NO Refer to the model code
(model codes u96 to u98)
table and correct. Check external sequence circuits such
correct?
as the power-on circuit for faults.
ＹＹＹ
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　ＮＮ

Perform user initialization YES Enter each function code

(user initialization u99 = 2).
and continue to operate.
Is the error removed?

ＮＮ

Replace the power supply printed Return the corresponding

circuit board with a spare part. printed circuit board to us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where indication of other than the alarm code is given
(1) "- - - -" center bar indication

Center bar indication

----

Is LED monitor (display selection) E43 ＮＹＹＹ To display other monitoring items, enter
is changed to 10 or 12 while PID
a value other than 10 and 12 to E43.
control is inactive (J01 = 0)?

ＮＮＮ

Is the PID operation changed to be inactive

(J01 = 0) in a state where the press of the
To display PID process commands or
"FUNC/DATA" key under active PID control ＮＹＹＹ
PID feedback commands, change J01 to
(J01 = 1, 2 or 3) is related to indication of
1, 2 or 3.
"process command values" or "PID feedback
values" on the LED?

ＮＮＮ

ＹＹＹ Press the "FUNC/DATA" key.

Does the indication change?

ＮＮＮ
Is there a broken wire or poor ＹＹＹ
contact in the keypad remote Repair the broken wire or poor contact.
control extension cable?
ＮＮＮ
Turn the power off temporarily and
Is the keypad connector inserted ＮＮ
check that the charge lamp is unlit.
securely?
Insert the keypad connector securely.
ＹＹＹ

Turn the power off temporarily and

check that the charge lamp is unlit.
Then turn the power on again.

Is correct data displayed on the ＹＹＹ

Check the E43 setting.
keypad?

ＮＮＮ

Change to another keypad. Is ＮＮ Replace the control printed circuit board

correct data displayed? with a spare part.

ＹＹＹ

Replace the keypad.

Return the corresponding part or

printed circuit board to us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where indication of other than the alarm code is given

(2) "_ _ _ _" underscore indication

Underscore indication
____

ＹＹＹ Change main power down detection (H72) to

DC common input? 0 (inactive) and turn the power off then on
again.
ＮＮ

Is the "RUN" key pressed or is the forward

operation/ stop command "FWD" or reserve ＹＹＹ
Correct operation
operation/stop command "REV" supplied at a low
DC link circuit voltage?
ＹＹＹ

ＹＹＹ Turn the main power on.

Measure the incoming source voltage.

Is the incoming source voltage within the 　　ＮＮ
Connect the power supply satisfying
specification range?
specification requirements.
ＹＹＹ　　　　　　　　　　　

In the program mode of the keypad, refer to menu 5 "Maintenance Data" and select 5_01 to check the DC link voltage.
200VDC or smaller voltages (200V class) or 400VDC or smaller voltages (400V class) cause this indication.

(3) [ ] brackets indication

Brackets indication
[ ]

Is the product of multiplication between the output 　ＹＹＹ

frequency and coefficient for speed indication (E50) Correct the E50 setting.
10000 or larger?

ＮＮ

The displaying data overflows.

Replace with another keypad. ＮＮ
Record the inverter and keypad
Is correct data displayed?
ROM versions and contact us.

ＹＹＹ

Replace the keypad.

Return the corresponding part

to us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Abnormal motor operation
(1) The motor fails to rotate
The motor fails to rotate.
Turn the earth leakage breaker and
electromagnetic contactor on and
turn the main power on.
Remove the cause of the alarm
and perform alarm resetting and
operate.
If no fault is found, continue to
operate.
Press RUN at the
standard keypad, or
press FWD or REV at
the multi-function
keypad. Does the motor
rotate?
Is the keypad in the
operation
　　mode? (Refer
to the keypad to check
if the keypad is in the
program mode and
check the operation
mode of the keypad.)
　　
Start the operation mode before
supplying an operation command.
Press ∧ .
Does the motor rotate?
ＹＹＹ
Press ∧
to enter the speed.
* Take care of the torque boost setting
(F09). Too large a setting will cause
excessive excitation, possibly causing
motor burnout.
A broken motor is
probable.
Is the charge lamp lit and
　
is there LCD indication of
the keypad?
ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ　　　
Control power auxiliary
input only?
　　　　　
ＹＹＹ　　 Is a short bar or DC
Is the keypad indication
in the alarm mode?
Operation command input:
keypad or control circuit
terminal
Keypad Control circuit terminal
Refer to the I/O check 　　　
　　 menu of the keypad. Is
the operation command
Keypad input turned on?
ＹＹＹ
　　
Is there a direction of
rotation instruction?
　　　　　ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ　
Is the frequency command entered?
　　　
Keypad
ＹＹＹ
Is operation stopped due to another
　　 validated operation command having
higher priority? Is another frequency
command having higher priority
validated?
ＹＹＹ
Is the frequency setting smaller than
the starting frequency or stopping
frequency?
　　
Refer to the I/O check menu of the
keypad. Is a frequency setting given?
ＹＹＹ
Are the peak limit (F15) and bottom limit
(F16) settings of the frequency limiter
correct?
ＹＹＹ
Is the coast-to-stop command (BX)
turned on?
ＹＹＹ
Increase the torque boost (F09*).
Does the motor start?
Is the data of function codes (F04*, F05*,
H50 to H53, H65) and H66 correct?
ＹＹＹ
Is the motor switching (motor 1 to 4)
selection correct?
ＹＹＹ
Is the frequency setting signal issued at
the slip frequency or smaller
frequencies?
ＹＹＹ
Is a voltage observed at inverter
output terminals (U, V and W)?
ＹＹＹ
Is the motor connected correctly?
ＹＹＹ
　　 Is the load too large?
(Measure the output current.)
Are the earth leakage Turn the earth leakage breaker and
　　 breaker and
electromagnetic contactor on and turn the
electromagnetic contactor
turned on? main power on.
ＹＹＹ
Is the voltage at the main Check for voltage drop, phaseloss, phase-
circuit power supply
　　 to-phase imbalance, connection faults,
terminals (L1/R, L2/S and
poor contact and so on and take
L3/T) correct? corrective measures.
ＹＹＹ
reactor connected 　　
Connect the short bar or DC reactor.
across terminals PI and
P(+)?
ＹＹＹ　　　　　　　　 The power supply gate printed circuit
board is broken. The cause of breakage
may be in breakage of the main circuit.
Contact us.
　Control circuit Is the external circuit cable
terminal across the FWD and REV 　　
control terminals and CM
connected correctly?
Supply a direction of rotation ＹＹＹ
instruction (F02 = 0) or select
keypad operation of a fixed direction
of rotation (F02 = 2 or 3).
Is assignment of the FWD 　　
and REV terminals correct? Enter settings.
(E98, E99)
ＹＹＹ
Are the FWD and REV ＹＹＹ Supply only one rotation
terminal commands
　　　　　　　　　 command input.
supplied simultaneously?
Control circuit
terminal 　　
Is the sink/source selection 　　
switch on the control printed Enter settings.
circuit board adequate?
ＹＹＹ
A failure in the frequency
Are external circuit cables at console, signal converter,
control terminals 13, 12, 11, ＹＹＹ switch or relay contact or
C1 and V2 connected the like is probable.
　　　　 correctly? Replace the defective
　　 part.
Cancel operation commands and frequency commands
ＹＹＹ having higher priority. Examine relevant settings.
Enter a frequency setting equal to or larger than the starting
frequency (F23*) and stop frequency (F25). Or change the
starting frequency (F23*) or stop frequency (F25) to a correct
　　　　
value.
　　 Change to the correct Enter the frequency
setting. setting.
Check the data of function codes (E01 to E09, E98 and
　　
E99). Use the I/O check to check the input state and
remove the coast-to-stop command.
ＹＹＹ The motor torque is in shortage. Change the
torque boost (F09*) to a correct value.
　　 Change the V/F setting according to the
motor.
　　
Change the function code according to the motor.
　　 Change the frequency setting to the slip
frequency or larger.
　　 The main circuit or printed circuit boards
may be broken. Check.
Correct wiring errors.
ＹＹＹ Is the mechanical 　　
Reduce the load.
brake applied?
ＹＹＹ　　　　　 The load may become
larger in winter.
Release the mechanical brake.
Adjust the fan damper and pump valve.
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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Abnormal motor operation
(2) The motor rotates but the speed does not increase

The motor rotates at about the low slip frequency and the
speed does not increase. While operation continues, an
OL1 or OLU alarm trip is caused.

Is the maximum output frequency setting ＮＮ

Change the maximum output frequency (F03*) to the correct value.
(F03*) correct?
ＹＹＹ
Is the frequency limiter upper limit setting (F15)
ＮＮ
Change the frequency limiter upper limit (F15) to the correct value.
correct?
ＹＹＹ
Is the frequency setting low? (Refer to the I/O ＹＹＹ
check in the keypad menu to check the Increase the frequency setting.
frequency setting signal input.)
ＮＮ
Is there a failure in the frequency command ＮＮ
potentiometer, signal converter, switch or relay Replace the defective part.
contact?
ＹＹＹ
Is external circuit wiring of terminals 13, 12, 11, ＮＮ
Connect wiring correctly.
C1 and V2 correct?
ＹＹＹ
Are other frequency commands having higher
Refer to the keypad menu to check the function code
priority such as the multi-step frequency and ＹＹＹ data and supplied frequency command through I/O
communication valid and are the frequency
check and cancel frequency settings of smaller priority.
settings low? (Refer to the I/O check in the
Enter a higher frequency setting.
keypad menu.)
ＮＮ

Is the acceleration time (F07, E10, E12 or E14) ＹＹＹ

Change to the acceleration time matching the load.
extremely long or short?

ＮＮ
Is the load too large? (Measure the output ＹＹＹ Is the mechanical ＮＮ
Reduce the load.
current.) brake applied?

ＹＹＹ The load may become

larger in winter.
Release the mechanical brake.
ＮＮ
Adjust the fan damper and pump
valve.

Are motor characteristics correct?

(If automatic torque boost and automatic energy
saving operation are conducted, check P02*, P03*,
P06*, P07 and P08*.)
Perform offline tuning of the motor.
ＮＮ
(Enter P01 to P03 and P99 and use
P04 to perform auto-tuning.)

ＹＹＹ
ＹＹＹ Is the torque boost ＮＮ Reduce the torque boost amount
Is the current limit applied?
amount (F09*) correct? (F09*).

ＹＹＹＹＹＮＮ ＹＹＹＹＹ
Change the current limiter (mode
Current limiter (mode ＹＹＹ level) F44 to a correct value or, if
selection): Is F43 set at current limit operation is
2? unnecessary, change F43 to 0
(inactive).
ＮＮＹＹＹＹ

Is V/F setting correct? ＮＮ Keep consistency between the V/F

(Check F04*, F05*, H50
setting and the motor rating.
to H53, H65 and H66.)

ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ

Is the torque limit level data ＹＮＮ Change function code settings (F40, F41,
correct? E16 and E17) to correct values or cancel.

ＹＹＹＹＹＹ

ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＮＮ Is the torque limit switching ＹＮＮ

Check the torque limit 2/1 switching signal.
signal used?

Are the bias and gain settings for the frequency setting
correct? ＮＮ
Change the bias and gain settings to
(Check the data of F18, C50, C32, C34, C37, C39, C42 and correct values.
C44.)
ＹＹＹ

Inverter failure or malfunction caused by noise is probable.

Contact us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Abnormal motor operation

(3) The motor rotates in reverse to the command

Operation command =
The motor rotates in reverse to terminal block Are the function code settings 　　　
Enter function codes (E98 and E99).
the command. (E98 and E99) correct?

ＹＹＹ
Operation command = keypad

Is the wiring of operation command

Which is the keypad type, 　　　
and direction of rotation command Correct the wiring.
standard or multi-function?
(FWD, REV) correct?

Standard ＹＹＹ

Is forward/reverse switch "IVS" assigned

Is the direction of rotation setting
　　　　　　　　　　　　　ＹＹＹ　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　
to a control terminal X1 to X9 and turned Turn the setting off.
(operation: F02) correct?
on?

　　　　　 ＹＹＹ

Is function code C53 (selection of

Change F02 according to the direction of 　　　
Change the setting to 0 (forward
normal/inverse operation) set at 1
rotation. Data: 2 (forward) or 3 (reverse) operation).
(inverse operation)?

ＹＹＹ

　　　 Connect U, V and W of the inverter

Is the motor wiring correct? with U, V and W of the motor,
respectively.

ＹＹＹ

　　　 The direction of rotation of the motor

Is the motor specification reverse? supporting the IEC standard is
reverse rotation.

ＹＹＹ

An inverter failure is probable. Contact us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Abnormal motor operation
(4) Speed fluctuation or current fluctuation (hunting, etc.) during operation at constant speed
Speed fluctuation or current
fluctuation (hunting, etc.) during
operation at constant speed
Does the frequency
fluctuate?
ＹＹＹ
Is an external frequency
command potentiometer
used?
Is frequency setting change
or multi-step frequency
setting used?
ＮＮ
Is the wiring between the
inverter and motor long?
ＮＮ
Does poor rigidity of the 　
vibration system on the
load side cause hunting?
ＮＮ
Are motor constants special
to cause current
fluctuation?
ＮＮ
Reduce the motor sound
(carrier frequency: F26) or
change the motor sound
(tone: F27) to 0. Is vibration
eliminated?
ＮＮ
If load fluctuation is large, the motor speed also varies. Check the motor constants
again. After checking the constants, perform auto-tuning.
If the problem persists, contact us.
ＮＮ Refer to I/O check at the keypad menu
to check the frequency setting signal.
Is noise added to the ＹＹＹ Enter a larger frequency setting filter
ＹＹＹ
signal cable connected to constant to function codes C33, C38
the external device? and C43.
ＮＮ
Effects of noise from the circumstances
are probable. Route the main circuit
Is the main circuit wiring ＹＹＹ cables as separately as possible from
routed near the control
the control circuit wiring. Change the
circuit wiring?
control circuit wiring to shielded or
ＮＮ twisted cables.
Does inverter noise cause
Connect a capacitor across
malfunction of the ＹＹＹ
potentiometer output terminals or install
frequency command
a ferrite core around the signal cable.
potentiometer?
A contact fault of the relay for changing
ＹＹＹ Does the relay signal for setting ＹＹＹ
the setting is probable. Replace the
change chatter?
relay.
ＮＮ
Enter P01* to P03* and P99* and use
Is automatic torque boost, P04* to perform auto-tuning. Select the
　ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ
automatic energy saving operation constant torque load (F37* = 1) or V/F
or dynamic torque vector used? control (F42* = 0) and check for
vibration.
ＮＮ
Reduce the wiring between the inverter
and motor to a minimum.
Cancel automatic control systems such as automatic
torque boost, automatic energy saving operation,
　ＹＹＹ overload prevention control, current limit, torque limit, 　ＹＹＹ Cancel the function causing
automatic deceleration, pick-up operation, slip continuation of vibration.
compensation, dynamic torque vector and online tuning.
Is vibration eliminated?
ＮＮ
ＹＹＹ Adjust the suppression of output
current fluctuation gain (H80*).
ＹＹＹ
Reduce F26 or change F27 to 0.
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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Abnormal motor operation

(5) The motor issues unpleasant noise. Or the noise varies.

The motor issues unpleasant

noise. Or the noise varies.

Is the carrier frequency ＮＮＹＹＹ Change the carrier frequency (F26) to a larger
setting (F26) low? value. Change F27 to the correct value.

ＮＮ

Is carrier frequency automatic

ＮＮＮ
reduction (H98) validated?

ＹＹＹ

Is the ambient temperature of ＮＮ Are motor constants (P01 to YES Change the motor constants to
the inverter high? P08) correct? correct values.

ＮＮ
ＹＹＹ

Does the temperature exceed ＹＹＹ Improve ventilation to reduce the

40°C? ambient temperature.

ＮＮ
Reduce the load to reduce the
ＹＹＹ temperature of the inverter. (In
Is the load too large?
case of the fan and pump, reduce
frequency limiter (high) F15.)
ＮＮ

Is the installation accuracy of
the load good enough to
cause resonance with the
installation base?
ＹＹＹ
Perform discrete operation of the
ＮＮ motor to identify the cause of
resonance. Improve characteristics
of the cause side.
Adjust the jump frequency
function (C01 to C04) and
avoid continuous operation at
frequencies causing
resonance.

Contact us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Abnormal motor operation
(6) The motor does not accelerate or decelerate in the specified acceleration/deceleration time
The motor does not accelerate or
decelerate in the specified
acceleration/deceleration time
Is S-curve acceleration/
deceleration or curvilinear
acceleration/deceleration used
as an operation pattern?
ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
Does the current limit operation
suppress frequency rise?
ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
Is the torque limit level set at a
correct value?
ＹＹＹＹＹＹ
Is the torque limit switching
signal used?
ＹＹＹＹＹＹ
Is the automatic deceleration
control active?
ＮＮＹＹＹＹ
Is the load too large?
(Measure the output current.)
ＮＮＹＹＹＹ
Increase torque boost (F09).
Does the motor start?
ＮＮＹＹＹＹＹ
ＹＮＮ Is an external frequency
command potentiometer used?
ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
Is noise added to the signal
cable of the external device?
ＮＮＹＹＹＹＹ
Is the main circuit wiring routed
near the control circuit wiring?
ＮＮＹＹＹＹＹ
Does inverter noise cause
malfunction of the frequency
command potentiometer?
ＮＮＹＹＹＹＹ
Is the V2/PTC selection switch in
the PTC position (thermistor
input mode)?
ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
Inverter failure is probable. Contact
us.
Check the acceleration/deceleration pattern
ＮＮ (H07) and change to linear acceleration/
deceleration (H07 = 0). Or reduce the
acceleration/deceleration time (F07, F08).
ＮＮ
Is the data of current limiter
ＮＮ Is the data of current limiter ＹＹＹ ＮＮ Change the current limiter (mode
(mode level) F44 set at a correct
(mode selection) F43 set at 2? level) F44 to a correct value.
value?
ＮＮ ＹＹＹＹＹＹＹＹ
Change current limiter (mode selection) F43 Enter longer acceleration/
ＮＮ to 0 (inactive) to cancel current limit deceleration time (F07, F08).
operation.
Change function codes (F40, F41, E16 and
E17) to correct values or cancel.
ＮＮ
Check the torque limit 2/1 switching signal.
ＹＹＹ Enter longer deceleration time (F08, E11,
E13 and E15).
Reduce the load.
ＹＹＹ ＮＮ
Is the mechanical brake applied? (In case of the fan or pump, reduce
frequency limiter (high) F15.)
ＹＹＹ
The load may become
larger in winter.
Release the mechanical brake.
Adjust the fan damper and pump
valve.
The motor generation torque is * Take care of the torque boost setting (F09). Too
ＹＹＹ
insufficient. Increase the large a setting will cause excessive excitation,
torque boost (F09) to adjust. possibly causing motor burnout.
Enter a larger frequency setting filter
ＹＹＹ
constant at function codes (C33, C38
and C43).
Noise effects of surrounding devices are probable.
ＹＹＹ Route the main circuit cables as separately as
possible from the control circuit wiring. Change
control circuit wiring to shielded or twisted cable.
ＹＹＹ Connect a capacitor across the output
terminals of the potentiometer or install a
ferrite core around the signal cable.
ＮＮ Place the V2/PTC selection switch on the
control printed circuit board in the V2
position.
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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Abnormal motor operation

(7) The motor fails to restart after momentary power failure though the power is restored
The motor fails to restart after
momentary power failure though
the power is restored

　　　　ＮＮ Is LU trip caused when the power is

restored?

ＹＹＹ

Is the setting of restart mode after ＹＹＹ Change the setting of restart mode after momentary power failure
momentary power failure (mode
(mode selection) to 3, 4 or 5.
selection) F14 set at 0, 1 or 2?

ＮＮ

Refer to I/O check at the keypad menu to check the supplied

Is the operation command turned off ＮＮ
signal and check the recovery sequence of the external circuit. If
after the power is restored?
necessary, adopt a relay for maintaining the operation command.

ＹＹＹ

Is the interval of the momentary

power failure is too long to cause ＹＹＹ Change so that the command is issued within two seconds after
shutdown of the control circuit power
power restoration.
of the inverter? Or is the "HOLD"
signal temporarily turned off?

ＹＹＹ

Contact us.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Trouble on inverter setting operation
(1) The keypad shows no indication

The keypad shows no

indication.

Are the main power Are the earth leakage Turn the earth leakage
supply and auxiliary 　　　 breaker and 　　 breaker and
control power supply electromagnetic electromagnetic contactor
turned on? contactor turned on? on and supply main power.

ＹＹＳ
Ｙ EＳ
Check for voltage drop,
Is the voltage at the phaseloss, phase-to-phase
Is the control power main circuit power 　　 imbalance, connection
installed? terminals (L1/R, L2/S faults, poor contact and so
and L3/T) correct? on and take corrective
measures.
　　　　　　　　　ＹＹＳ 　　　　　　　　　　　　 ＹＹＳ

Is a short bar or DC
reactor connected 　　 Connect a short bar or DC
across terminals P1 and reactor.
P(+)?

Remove the keypad and
install (connect) correctly.
Is the keypad installed 　　 Replace with another
(connected) correctly? keypad, if you have any,
and check if indication is
given.
ＹＹＳ
　ＹＹＳ
A contact fault is probable.
Retighten the mounting screws
of the short bar or DC reactor
connected across terminals P1
and P(+).

Remove the extension cable and connect it again. Replace

Is an extension cable ＹＹＳ
the keypad with another one, if you have any, and check if
used for remote control?
indication is given.

　　　　　　　　　　
Is the voltage of the
ＹＹＳ 　　 Review the power
Auxiliary power input? auxiliary power supply
supply system.
correct?

　　
ＹＹＳ　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Inspect the 　　 Is the converter ＹＹＳ
DC common?
converter. correct?

ＹＹＳ
　　　

Is fan power switching

connector (CN R/W) on the
power supply gate printed
circuit board correct?
Is the charge lamp lit
ＹＹＳ ＹＹＳ
normally? (The dimly lit
lamp indicates a fault.)

　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Replace the power supply gate Failure of the keypad is
printed circuit board and set probable. Replace the
CN Ｒ ･ CN Ｗ keypad and return the
the fan power switching
(CN321 to 322) corresponding part to
connector (CN R/W) in the
correct position. us.

Repair the main circuit and 　　　 Is the main circuit ＹＹＳ Is the wiring at 73
replace the power supply (IGBT and diode) auxiliary contact
gate printed circuit board. correct? correct?

ＹＹＳ 　　

Replace the control printed ＹＹＳ Is the control power

circuit board or keypad. correct?
　　　
Repair the defective part.
Return the corresponding Replace the power supply gate
part to us. printed circuit board.

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3. Troubleshooting
Case where no alarm code indication is given
Trouble on inverter setting operation
(2) The menu is not displayed

The menu is not displayed.

Is the setting of keypad menu ＮＮ Change the E52 setting so that the
selection (E52) correct? necessary menu is displayed.

　　　　　ＹＹＹ

Record the ROM versions of the

inverter and keypad and contact us.

(3) Function code data does not change

Function code data does

not change.

Is inverter operation in
progress?

ＹＹＹ

Are you trying to change Stop the inverter before

ＮＮ
function code data that does changing the function code
not change during operation? data.

ＹＹＹ

Is data protection (F00) set at ＹＹＹ Change F00 to 0 and change the
1? setting of the desired function code.

ＮＮ

Is edit permission command Check the data of function codes E01 to E09, E98 and E99.
19 "WE-KP" assigned to a ＮＮ Refer to I/O check at the keypad menu to check the signal
control terminal X1-X9 and is input. Next, change F00 from 1 to 0 or change the setting of
the terminal turned off? the edit permission command "WE-KP" to turn it on.

ＹＹＹ

Is the key pressed after ＮＮ Press the key after

entering function codes? changing a setting.

ＹＹＹ

Are external terminal Turn external terminal

Can the data of function code ＹＹＹ ＮＮ
commands "FWD" and "REV" commands "FWD" and
F02 be changed?
turned on? "REV" off.

ＹＹＹ ＹＹＹ

Record the ROM versions of the inverter

and keypad and contact us.

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