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1. APTER MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING In This Chapter Maintenance and Inspection 6 2 Monthly Inspection EG 6 2 Annual Inspection s cu re ead ded Ee EE ees 6 2 TOUDIGSNOOUNG 42464 see eee geo k PITYS TRES 6 3 F lt COd sS 6 5c ded ernn noO S IRE d P P hte aded Ed 6 3 6 6 NEE eege qol vicio eg RO de Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ET Maintenance and Inspection Modern AC drives are based on solid state electronics technology Preventive maintenance is required to operate the AC drive in its optimal condition and to ensure a long life It is recommended that a qualified technician perform a regular inspection of the AC drive Some items should be checked once a month and some items should be checked yearly Before the inspection always turn off the AC Input Power to the unit Wait at least 2 minutes after all display lamps have turned off and then confirm that the capacitors have fully discharged by measuring the voltage between B1 and Frame Ground using a multimeter set to measure DC voltage WARNING Disconnect AC power and ensure that the internal capacitors have fully discharged before inspecting the AC drive Monthly Inspection Check the following items at least once a month 1 Make sure the motors are operating as expected Make sure the installation environment is normal Make sure the cooling system is operating as expected Check for irregular vibrations or sou2. 4 AC drive output capacity is too small Check for possible poor insulation at the output line Decrease the torque boost setting in 2 03 Increase the acceleration time Replace the AC drive with one that has a higher output capacity next HP size Over current during deceleration 1 Short circuit at motor output 2 Deceleration time too short 3 AC drive output capacity is too small 1 Check for possible poor insulation at the output line 2 Increase the deceleration time 3 Replace the AC drive with one that has a higher output capacity next HP size Over current during steady state operation Check for possible poor insulation at the output line 1 Short circuit at motor output Check for possible motor stall 2 Sudden increase in motor loading 3 Replace the AC drive with one that has a higher 3 AC drive output capacity is too output capacity next HP size small oO n Switch off power supply Internal memory IC cannot be Check whether the input voltage falls within the AC programmed drive s rated input voltage Switch the AC drive back on 1 Check the connections between the main control Internal memory IC can not be read board and the power board 2 Reset drive to factory defaults EE MJ Hardware protection failure Return to the factory Software protection failure Return to the factory oO D m 1 Switch off power supply AC Drive s inter
3. C Drive User Manual 6 5 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Warning Messages There are several Warning Messages that a GS2 AC Drive may give The GS2 AC Drive allows you to decide its response to these messages The descriptions of the Warning Messages are listed below Warning Messages Warning Descriptions Corrective Actions Communications Warning Illegal command code The command code received in the command message is not available for the AC drive Communications Warning Illegal data address The data address received in the command message is not available for the AC drive The corrective action can be set with the Transmission Fault Treatment parameter 9 03 The available settings are 0 Display fault and continue operating Communications Warning Illegal data value The data value received in the command message is not available for the AC drive 1 Display fault and RAMP to stop 2 Display fault and COAST to stop 3 No fault displayed and continue operating The default setting is O Communications Warning Slave device failure The AC drive is unable to perform the requested action Communications Warning Communication Time Out PID Warning PID Feedback Loss The 4 20mA PID signal has been lost 6 6 The corrective action can be set with the PID Feedback Loss parameter P7 27 The available settings are 00 Warn and AC Drive Stop 01 War
4. arms and fault messages Once a fault is detected the corresponding protective functions will be activated The fault codes are then displayed on the digital keypad display The six most recent faults can be read on the digital keypad display by viewing P6 31 to P6 36 E NOTE Faults can be cleared by a reset from the keypad or input terminal Fault Codes Fault Descriptions Corrective Actions 1 Check whether the motor s horsepower corresponds to the AC drive output power Check the wiring connections between the AC drive and motor for possible short circuits The AC drive detects an abnormal Increase the Acceleration time 1 01 or 1 05 increase in current Check for possible excessive loading conditions at the motor If there are any abnormal conditions when operating the AC drive after short circuit is removed the AC drive should be sent back to the manufacturer Check whether the input voltage falls within the rated AC drive input voltage 2 Check for possible voltage transients Bus over voltage may also be caused by motor regeneration Either increase the decel time or add an optional braking resistor Check whether the required braking power is within the specified limits The AC drive detects that the DC bus voltage has exceeded its maximum allowable value Ensure that the ambient temperature falls within the specified temperature range 2 Make sure that the ventilation holes are not obstr
5. n and Continue The default setting is 00 GS2 Series AC Drive User Manual
6. nal circuitry 2 Check whether the input voltage falls within the abnormal rated AC drive input voltage Switch on the AC drive D EE LI DI terminal EF CM goes from OFF to Remove EF CM N O signal restore EF CM N C ON or 4 20mA AI signal is lost signal or restore 4 20mA AI signal In EE Don t use the function of auto acceleration deceleration Auto accel decel failure n h NN GS2 Series AC Drive User Manual 6 4 Fault Name Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Fault Codes Fault Descriptions Corrective Actions Ground fault The AC drive output is abnormal When the output terminal is grounded short circuit current is 50 more than the AC drive rated current the AC drive power module may be damaged The short circuit protection is provided for AC drive protection not user protection Ground fault 1 Check whether the IGBT power module is damaged 2 Check for possible poor insulation at the output line External Base Block AC drive output is turned off When the external input terminal base block is active the AC drive output will be turned off Disable this connection and the AC drive will begin to work again Ist Ed Rev C Input Power 3 phase loss One phase of the input power is lost 12 2006 Check for possible poor connection on the input power line Check for possible loss of phase on input power line GS2 Series A
7. nds during operation Make sure the motors are not overheating during operation oO Ul E C N Check the input voltage of the AC drive and make sure the voltage is within the operating range Check the voltage with a voltmeter Annual Inspection Check the following items once annually 1 Tighten and reinforce the screws of the AC drive if necessary They may loosen due to vibration or changing temperatures 2 Make sure the conductors and insulators are not corroded and damaged 3 Check the resistance of the insulation with mega ohm meter 4 Check the capacitors and relays may require qualified repair shop to replace any defective components Drive components are NOT field serviceable or replaceable 5 Clean off any dust and dirt with a vacuum cleaner Pay special attention to cleaning the ventilation ports heat sinks and PCBs Always keep these areas clean Accumulation of dust and dirt in these areas can cause unforeseen failures If the AC drive is not used for a long period of time turn the power on at least once every two years and confirm that it still functions properly To confirm functionality disconnect the motor and energize the AC drive for 5 hours or more before attempting to run a motor with it 6 2 GS2 Series AC Drive User Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Fault Codes The AC drive has a comprehensive fault diagnostic system that includes several different al
8. ucted 3 Remove any foreign objects on the heat sinks and check for possible dirty heat sink fins 4 Provide enough spacing for adequate ventilation The AC drive temperature sensor detects excessive heat The AC drive detects that the DC bus voltage has fallen below its minimum value The AC drive detects excessive drive output current 1 Check whether the motor is overloaded Note The AC drive can withstand 2 Reduce torque compensation setting as set in 2 03 up to 150 of the rated current for 3 Increase the AC drive s output capacity a maximum of 60 seconds Check whether the input voltage falls within the AC drive s rated input voltage Ist Ed Rev C 12 2006 GS2 Series AC Drive User Manual l 6 3 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Fault Codes Fault Descriptions Corrective Actions 1 Check for possible motor overload 2 Check electronic thermal overload setting 3 Increase motor capacity 4 Reduce the current level so that the AC drive output current does not exceed the value set by the Motor Rated Current 0 01 1 Reduce the motor load 2 Adjust the over torque detection setting to an appropriate level S c zZ S 3 D Internal electronic overload trip ES Motor overload Check the parameter settings 6 07 to 6 09 Over current during acceleration 1 Short circuit at motor output 2 Torque boost too high 3 Acceleration time too short
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