Rockwell Automation 283D ArmorStart - Getting Started User Manual
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Publication 283D-QS001C-EN-P - July 2006
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Fault LED indications for 
Bulletin 283D ArmorStart 
Distributed Motor Controllers
Table 8
Controller Fault LED Definitions
Blink
Pattern
Definitions
Possible Causes or Remedies
1
Short Circuit
The motor circuit protector has tripped, or the internal wiring protection algorithm has detected an unsafe 
current range. Try to reset the protector if tripped. If the condition continues, check the power wiring. This 
fault cannot be disabled.
2
Overload trip
The load has drawn excessive current and based on the trip class selected, the device has tripped. Verify 
that the load is operating correctly and the ArmorStart is properly set-up. This fault cannot be disabled.
3
Phase Loss
The ArmorStart has detected a missing phase. Verify that three-phase voltage is present at the line side 
connections. This fault can be disabled and is disabled by default.
4
Shorted SCR
Prior to every start, the unit will check all SCRs for shorts and unit load connections to the motor. If there is 
a shorted SCR in the SMC-3 and/or open load, the start will be aborted and a shorted SCR/open load fault 
will be indicated. This prevents damage from phase imbalance. This fault cannot be disabled.
5
Phase Rotation
When enabled, 3-phase input power will be verified before starting. If input power phasing is detected to 
be incorrect, the start will be aborted and a fault indicated. This fault can be disabled and is disabled by 
default.
6
Control Power
The ArmorStart has detected a loss of the control power voltage. Check control voltage, wiring, and proper 
polarity. Also, check and replace the control voltage fuse ,if necessary. This fault can be disabled and is 
disabled by default.
7
I/O Fault
This error indicates a shorted sensor, shorted input device, wiring input mistakes, or a blown output fuse. If 
this fault occurs, the offending problem should be isolated or removed prior to restarting the system. This 
fault can be disabled and is disabled by default.
8
Over Temperature
This fault is generated when the operating temperature has been exceeded. This fault cannot be disabled.
9
Phase Imbalance
The ArmorStart has detected a voltage imbalance. Check the power system and correct if necessary. This 
fault can be disabled and is disabled by default.
10
DNet Power Loss
DeviceNet power has been lost or has dropped below the 12V threshold. Check the state of the network 
power supply and look for DeviceNet media problems. This fault can be disabled and is disabled by default.
11
Internal Communication
This fault occurs when communication between the main board and the SMC-3 is lost. This fault cannot be 
disabled.
12
Heatsink Over 
temperature/JAM
This fault indicates either an over temperature fault or a JAM fault. The heatsink is monitored by 
thermistors and the SCR temperature is tracked by an algorithm. When a maximum temperature is reached 
by either, the microcomputer switches off the SMC and indicates a fault code of 12. A fault code of 12 
could also indicate a JAM fault.This fault cannot be disabled.
13
EEPROM Fault
This is a major fault, which renders the ArmorStart inoperable. Possible causes of this fault are transients 
induced during EEprom storage routines. If the fault was, initiated by a transient, power cycling should 
clear the problem otherwise replacement of the ArmorStart may be required. This fault cannot be disabled.
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Hardware Fault
This fault indicates that a serious hardware problem exists. Check for a base/starter module mismatch. If 
no mismatch exists, the ArmorStart may need to be replaced. (Hdw Flt is the factory-enabled default 
setting.) This fault cannot be disabled.
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Miscellaneous Fault
This fault cannot be disabled.