Conditions Code Descriptions
TotalFORCE®
control fault, alarm, event, and exception codes are listed in the Microsoft®
Excel®
spreadsheet publication that is available on at .
IMPORTANT:
Use this link to access the PowerFlex Drives with TotalFORCE Control Conditions Reference Data, publication 750-RD102, for fault, alarm, event, and exception codes. Download the spreadsheet for offline access.
To view the fault, alarm, event, and exception code descriptions and for full functionality (filter and search), open the file in the
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application.Faults
A fault is a condition that stops the drive. There are four types of faults.
Type | Description |
|---|---|
Major Fault | If this type of fault occurs while the line side converter or motor side inverter is modulating, it stops modulating. If it occurs while the line side converter or motor side inverter is not modulating, it prevents starting. Starting is not allowed until the fault is cleared. |
Minor Fault | If this type of fault occurs while the line side converter or motor side inverter is modulating, it allows modulation to continue. If the fault occurs while the line side converter or motor side inverter is not modulating, starting is prevented until the fault is cleared. |
Resettable | This type of fault can be cleared. Resettable faults are identified by Resettable Fault. |
Non-resettable | This type of fault normally requires drive or motor repair. You must correct the cause of the fault before the fault can be cleared. The fault will be reset on powerup after repair. Non-resettable faults are identified by Non-Reset Fault. |
Alarms
An alarm is a condition that, if left unaddressed, can stop the drive if the drive is running or, does not allow you to start the drive. There are two types of alarms.
Type | Description |
|---|---|
Alarm 1 | Alarms of type 1 indicate that a condition exists. Type 1 alarms are user configurable. |
Alarm 2 | Alarms of type 2 indicate that a configuration error exists and the drive cannot be started. Type 2 alarms are not configurable. |
Events
Events occur under normal operation of the product. When an event occurs, the drive records an entry consisting of a numeric event code and a time stamp in an event queue. Events can be used to help troubleshoot problems.
Configurable Conditions
You can use a configuration parameter to set user-configurable conditions to either fault, alarm, or ignore.
Type | Description |
|---|---|
Configurable | Options can include: Ignore (0) - No action is taken. Alarm (1) - Type 1 alarm indicated. Flt Minor (2) - Minor fault indicated. If running, drive continues to run. FltCoastStop (3) - Major fault indicated. Coast to Stop. Flt RampStop (4) - Major fault indicated. Ramp to Stop. Flt CL Stop (5) - Major fault indicated. Current Limit Stop. |
When Ignore (0) is the default setting, the occurrence is recorded in the exceptions queue. When you set a configuration parameter to Ignore (0), the occurrence is recorded in the event queue. | |
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