3 possible drive problems and corrective actions, English – Rockwell Automation SP120 ACDrive 115VAC, 1Ph, 230VAC, 1Ph/3Ph, 1/4-5.0HP User Manual

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Troubleshooting the Drive

4-3

English

4.3

Possible Drive Problems and Corrective Actions

Table 4.2 – Drive Problems

Problem

Corrective Action

The motor does not start.

1. Check the power circuit

Check the supply voltage

Check all fuses and disconnects

2. Check the Motor

Verify that the motor is connected properly

Verify that no mechanical problems exist

3. Check the control input signals

Verify that the start signal is present

Verify that either the Run Forward or Run Reverse signal is active, but not
both

Verify wiring of H, O, and L terminals if a remote speed pot is being used.

If using 3 wire start, ensure that a 3 wire stop is programmed.

Verify that the reset command {RS} is not active

4. Check the setting of A01 [

FREQUENCY

COMMAND

SELECT

]

5. Check setting of A02 [

START

COMMAND

SELECT

]

If set to keypad start, check F04 [

START

KEY

DIRECTION

]; when set to 02, the

00 {FW} or 01 {RV} digital input must be active before pressing START.

The direction of motor
rotation is incorrect.

1. Check the motor output connections. Reverse two of the three phases if

necessary.

2. Check that the control inputs have been wired correctly.

3. If using 3-wire control, ensure that the 3-wire forward/reverse input is

programmed.

4. Check setting of F04 [

START

KEY

DIRECTION

]

The motor does not
accelerate properly.

1. Check to see that a frequency has been commanded.

2. Check to see if a preset frequency has been selected.

3. Check to see if the motor load is too high.

4. Check to see if the acceleration time is too long.

5. Check to see if manual boost and current limit are set properly.

The motor runs unstable.

1. If sudden high load changes occur, choose a drive and motor with higher

ratings or reduce the load changes.

2. If resonant frequencies occur in the motor, set up skip frequency bands.

3. If the input voltage is not constant, change the PWM carrier frequency.

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