VFD-L Series

CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting and Fault Information

The VFD-L AC drive has a comprehensive fault diagnostic system that includes
several different alarms and fault messages. Once a fault is detected, the
corresponding protective functions will be activated. The following faults are
displayed on the AC drive digital keypad. The six most recent faults can be
read on the digital keypad display by viewing Pr.6-07 to Pr.6-12.

NOTE: Faults can be cleared by a reset from the keypad or Input Terminal.

Common Problems and Solutions:

Fault
Fault Descriptions Corrective Actions
Name
1. Check whether the motors horsepower
corresponds to the AC drive output
power. 7
2. Check the wiring connections between
the AC drive and motor for possible
The AC drive detects an short circuits.
abnormal increase in 3. Increase the Acceleration time.
current. 4. Check for possible excessive loading
conditions at the motor.
5. If there are any abnormal conditions
when operating the AC drive after
short-circuit being removed, it should
be sent back to manufacturer.
1. Check whether the input voltage falls
within the rated AC drive input voltage.
The AC drive detects 2. Check for possible voltage transients.
that the DC bus voltage 3. Bus over-voltage may also be caused
has exceeded its by motor regeneration. Either increase
maximum allowable the decel time or add an optional
value. braking resistor.
4. Check whether the required braking
power is within the specified limits.

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Fault
Fault Descriptions Corrective Actions
Name
1. Ensure that the ambient temperature
falls within the specified temperature
range.
2. Make sure that the ventilation holes are
The AC drive
not obstructed.
temperature sensor
3. Remove any foreign objects on the
detects excessive heat.
heatsinks and check for possible dirty
heat sink fins.
4. Provide enough spacing for adequate
ventilation.
The AC drive detects
that the DC bus voltage Check whether the input voltage falls within
has fallen below its the rated AC drive’s input voltage.
minimum value.
The AC drive detects 1. Check whether the motor is overloaded.
excessive drive output 2. Reduce torque compensation setting as
current. set in Pr.7-02.
3. Increase the AC drive’s output capacity.
4. Note: The AC drive can withstand up to 150%
of the rated current for a maximum of 60
seconds.
1. Check for possible motor overload.
2. Check electronic thermal overload
setting.
Internal electronic 3. Increase motor capacity.
overload trip 4. Reduce the current level so that the
drive output current does not exceed the
value set by the Motor Rated Current
Pr.7-00.
Motor overload. Check 1. Reduce the motor load.
the parameter settings 2. Adjust the over-torque detection setting
(Pr.6-03 to Pr.6-05) to an appropriate setting (Pr.06-03 to
Pr.06-05).
1. Check the connection between the AC
drive and computer for loose wires.
Communication Error
2. Check if the communication protocol is
properly set.

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Fault
Fault Descriptions Corrective Actions
Name
Over-current during
acceleration:
1. Short-circuit at motor 1. Check for possible poor insulation at the
output. output line.
2. Torque boost too 2. Decrease the torque boost setting in
high. Pr.7-02.
3. Acceleration time too 3. Increase the acceleration time.
short. 4. Replace the AC drive with one that has a
4. AC drive output higher output capacity (next HP size).
capacity is too small.
Over-current during
deceleration: 1. Check for possible poor insulation at the
1. Short-circuit at motor output line.
output. 2. Increase the deceleration time.
2. Deceleration time too 3. Replace with the AC drive with one that
short. has a higher output capacity (next HP
3. AC drive output size).
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capacity is too small.
Over-current during
steady state operation:
1. Short-circuit at motor 1. Check for possible poor insulation at the
output. output line.
2. Sudden increase in 2. Check for possible motor stall.
motor loading. 3. Replace the AC drive with one that has a
3. AC drive output higher output capacity (next HP size).
capacity is too small.

1. When external terminal EF-GND is

The external terminal closed, the output will be turned off.
EF-GND goes from OFF (Under N.O. E.F.)
to ON. 2. Press RESET after fault has been
cleared.

1. Return to the factory.

Internal memory IC can
not be programmed. 2. Check the EEPROM on the control
board.

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Fault
Fault Descriptions Corrective Actions
Name
Internal memory IC can 1. Return to the factory.
not be read. 2. Reset drive to factory defaults.
Drive’s internal circuitry
Return to the factory.
abnormal.
Hardware protection
Return to the factory.
failure
Software protection
Return to the factory.
failure
Don’t use the function of auto acceleration
Auto accel/decel failure
/deceleration.
1. When the external input terminal (B.B)
External Base Block. is active, the AC drive output will be
AC drive output is turned off.
turned off. 2. Disable this connection and the AC
drive will begin to work again.

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CHAPTER 8 SUMMARY OF PARAMETER SETTINGS

Group 0: User Parameters
=The parameter may be set during operation.
Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
Identity code of drive 1: 40W
0-00
(Read only) 2: 100W
3: 200W
4: 400W
5: 750W
6: 1.5KW
0-01 Rated current display 40W: 0.4A
(Read only) 100W: 0.8A
200W: 1.6A
400W: 2.5A
750W: 4.2A
1.5K: 7.0A

=
0-02 Parameter reset 10: Reset Parameters to Factory Setting 0
0-03 Start-up display of AC 0: F (Frequency command)
drive 1: H (output frequency)
0
2: U (user-defined unit)

=
3: A (output current)
0-04 User-defined Unit 0: Display User-Defined Unit (u) 0
8
1: Display Counter Value (C)
2: Display Process Operation (1=tt)
3: Display DC-BUS voltage (U)
4: Display output voltage (E)
= 0-05 User-defined coefficient
K
0.1 ~ 160
1.0

0-06 Software version Read only #.#

0-07 Password input 0 ~ 999 0
0-08 Password configuration 0 ~ 999 0

Group 1: Basic Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
Maximum operation
1-00 50.0 ~ 400Hz 60.0
Freq.
1-01 Maximum setting Freq. 10.0 ~ 400Hz 60.0
1-02 Maximum output voltage 2.0 ~ 255V 220
1-03 Mid-point freq. 1.0 ~ 400Hz 1.0
1-04 Mid-point voltage 2.0 ~ 255V 12.0
1-05 Minimum output freq. 1.0 ~ 60.0Hz 1.0

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Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
1-06 Minimum output voltage 2.0 ~ 255V 12.0
1-07 Upper bound of freq. 1 ~ 110% 100

=
1-08 Lower bound of freq. 0 ~ 100% 0.0

=
1-09 Accel time 1 (Tacc1) 0.1 ~ 600 Sec 10.0

=
1-10 Decel time 1 (Tdec1) 0.1 ~ 600 Sec 10.0

=
1-11 Accel time 2 0.1 ~ 600 Sec 10.0

=
1-12 Decel time 2 0.1 ~ 600 Sec 10.0

=
1-13 JOG Accel time 0.1 ~ 600 Sec 10.0

=
1-14 JOG Decel time 0.0 ~ 600 Sec 10.0
1-15 JOG frequency 1.0Hz~400Hz 6.0
1-16 Auto-accel/decel 0: Linear Accel/Decel 0
1: Auto accel, linear decel
2: Linear accel, auto decel,
3: Auto Accel/Decel
4: Linear accel. Auto decel, stall
prevention during deceleration
5: Auto accel. Linear decel, stall
prevention during deceleration
S-curve setting in
1-17 0~7 0
acceleration
S-curve setting in
1-18 0~7 0
deceleration

Group 2: Operation Method Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
2-00 Source of frequency 0: Digital keypad 0
command 1: 0 ~ 10V from AVI
2: 4 ~ 20mA from AVI
3: Controlled by V.R on drive
4: RS-485 communication interface
2-01 Source of operation 0: By digital keypad 0
command 1: By external terminals, keypad STOP
enable
2: By external terminals, keypad STOP
disable
3: By RS-485 communication interface,
keypad STOP enable
4: By RS-485 communication interface,
keypad STOP disable
2-02 Stop method 0: Ramp stop 0
1: Coast stop
2-03 Carrier freq. 3 ~10K Hz 10

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2-04 Reverse operation 0: Enable reverse 0

inhibit 1: Disable reverse
2: Disable forward
2-05 ACI (4 ~ 20mA) 0: Accel to 0Hz 0
input loss detection 1: Stop immediately, display EF
2: Run with the last freq.
2-06 Line Start Lockout 0: Enable 0
1: Disable

Group 3: Output Function Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
3-00 Desired freq. attained 1.0 ~ 400 Hz 1.0
3-01 Terminal count value 0 ~ 999 0
3-02 Preliminary count value 0 ~ 999 0
3-03 Multi-function (relay 0: not used 8
output) 1: AC drive operational
2: Max. Output Freq. Attained
3: Zero Speed
4: Over Torque
5: Base-Block (B.B.)
6: Low Voltage Detection
7: AC Drive Operation Mode
8: Fault Indication
9: Desired Freq. Attained
10: PLC Program Running 8
11: PLC Program Step Complete
12: PLC Program Complete
13: PLC Program Operation Pause
14: Terminal Count Value Attained
15: Preliminary Count Value Attained
16: Ready State Indicator

Group 4: Input Function Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
setting
= 4-00
Potentiometer bias
freq.
0.0 350Hz 0.0

= 4-01
Potentiometer bias
polarity
0: positive bias 1: negative bias 0

= 4-02
Potentiometer freq.
gain
1 200& 100
4-03 Potentiometer 0: not used
0
reverse motion 1: reverse motion enable
enable 2: forward motion only

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Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
setting
Multi-function input 0: not used
4-04
terminal1 (M0, M1) 1: M0: FWD/STOP, M1:REV/STOP

1
(d 0 d 20) 2: M0: FWD/REV, M1:RUN/STOP
Multi-function input 3: M0, M1, M2: 3-wire operation control
4-05 mode 6
terminal 2(M2)
4-06 Multi-function input 4: External fault, normally open (N.O.)
5: External fault, normally closed (N.C.) 7
terminal 3(M3)

(d 0, d 4 d 20) 6: RESET
7: multi-step speed command 1
8: multi-step speed command 2
9: jog operation
10: accel/decel speed inhibit
11: first or second accel/decel time selection
12: base-block (B.B.),normally open (N.O.)
13: base-block (B.B.),normally closed (N.C)
14: increase master freq.
15: decrease master freq.
16: run PLC program
17: pause PLC
18: counter trigger signal
19: counter reset
20: select ACI/deselect AVI

Group 5: Multi-step Speed and PLC Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
5-00 1st step speed freq. 0.0 ~ 400Hz 0.0
5-01 2nd step speed freq. 0.0 ~ 400Hz 0.0
5-02 3rd step speed freq. 0.0 ~ 400Hz 0.0
5-03 PLC mode 0: Disable PLC operation 0
1: Execute one program cycle
2: Continuously execute program cycles
3: Execute one program cycle step by
step (separate by STOP)
4: Continuously execute one program
cycle step by step (separate by
STOP)
5-04 PLC forward/reverse 0 ~ 15 (0: Forward 1: Reverse) 0
motion
5-05 Time duration step 0 0 ~ 65500 Sec 0
5-06 Time duration step 1 0 ~ 65500 Sec 0
5-07 Time duration step 2 0 ~ 65500 Sec 0
5-08 Time duration step 3 0 ~ 65500 Sec 0

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Group 6: Protection Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
Over-Voltage Prevention 0:disable
6-00 390
Level 350~410V
6-01 Over-current Prevention 0: disable 170
Level 20~200%
6-02 Over-torque detection 0:disable 0
1:enable during constant speed
operation and continues until the
continuous limit is reached.
2:enabled during constant speed
operation and halted after detection.
3:enabled during accel and continues
before continuous output time limit is
reached.
4:enabled during accel and halted after
over-torque detection.
Over-torque detection
6-03 30 ~ 200% 150
level
Over-torque detection
6-04 0.1 ~ 10.0 Sec 0.1
time
6-05 Electronic thermal 0: Not used 0
overload relay 1: Act with standard motor
2: Act with special motor
Electronic thermal 8
6-06 30~600 Sec 60
characteristic
6-07 Present fault record 0: No fault occurred 0
Second most recent 1: oc (over current)
6-08
fault record 2: ov (over voltage)
Third most recent fault 3: oH (over heat)
6-09 4: oL (over load)
record
Forth most recent fault 5: oL1 (electronic thermal)
6-10 6: EF (external fault)
record
Fifth most recent fault 7: Reserved
6-11 8: Reserved
record
9: ocA (current exceed during
acceleration)
Sixth most recent fault 10: ocd (current exceed during
6-12 deceleration)
record
11: ocn (current exceed during steady
state)

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Group 7: Motor Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
= 7-00 Motor rated current 30~120 % 85
= 7-01 Motor no-load current 0 ~ 90 % 50
= 7-02 Torque compensation 0 ~ 10 1
= 7-03 Slip compensation 0.0 ~ 10.0 0.0

Group 8: Special Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
8-00 DC braking voltage level 0 ~ 30% 0
DC braking time during
8-01 0.0 ~ 60.0 Sec 0.0
start-up
DC braking time during
8-02 0.0 ~ 60.0 Sec 0.0
stopping
Start-point for DC
8-03 0.0 ~ 400.0 Sec 0.0
braking
8-04 Momentary power loss 0: Stop operation after momentary 0
power loss.
1: Continues after momentary power
loss, speed search starts with master
freq.
2: Continues after momentary power
loss, speed search starts with min.
output freq.
Max. allowable power
8-05 0.3 ~ 5.0 Sec 2.0
loss time
B.B. time for speed
8-06 0.3~5.0 Sec 0.5
search
Max. speed search
8-07 30~200% 150
current level
8-08 Skip freq. 1 upper bound 0.0~400 Hz 0.0
8-09 Skip freq. 1 lower bound 0.0~400 Hz 0.0
8-10 Skip freq. 2 upper bound 0.0~400 Hz 0.0
8-11 Skip freq. 2 lower bound 0.0~400 Hz 0.0
8-12 Skip freq. 3 upper bound 0.0~400 Hz 0.0
8-13 Skip freq. 3 lower bound 0.0~400 Hz 0.0
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Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting
8-14 Auto restart after fault 0~10 0
8-15 AVR function 0: AVR function enable 2
1: AVR function disable
2: AVR function disable when decel
8-16 Dynamic braking voltage 350 ~ 450V 380
DC braking lower bound
8-17 0.0 ~ 400 Hz 0.0
limit

Group 9: Communication Parameters

Factory
Parameters Functions Settings
Setting

= 9-00
Communication
address
1 ~ 247 1

= 9-01 Transmission speed 0: Baud rate 4800 1

1: Baud rate 9600
2: Baud rate 19200
= 9-02 Transmission fault 0: Warn and continue running 0
treatment 1: Warn and ramp to stop
2: Warn and coasting stop
3: No warn and keep running
8
Modbus 0

= 9-03
communication
watchdog timer
0: Disable
1~20: 1 ~ 20 Sec

= 9-04 Communication
0: 7,N,2
0
protocol
1: 7,E,1
ASCII 2: 7,O,1
mode 3: 8,N,2
4: 8,E,1
5: 8,O,1

RTU 6: 8,N,2
7: 8,E,1
mode 8: 8,O,1

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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Class 115V 230V
Model Number VFD- L A/B 002 004 002 004 007 015
Applicable Motor Output (kW) 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.5
Rated Output Capacity (KVA) 0.6 1.0 0.6 1.0 1.6 2.7
Output Rating

Rated Output Current (A) 1.6 2.5 1.6 2.5 4.2 7.0
3-phase corresponds
Max. Output Voltage (V) Three-phase corresponds to input voltage
to double input voltage
Rated Frequency (Hz) 1.0~400Hz
Rated Input Current (A) 6 9 4.9/1.9 6.5/2.7 9.7/5.1 */9
3-phase
Power

Single phase Single / 3-phase

Input voltage Tolerance 180~264V
90~132V 50/60Hz 180~264V 50/60Hz
50/60Hz
Frequency tolerance ±5%
SVPWM (Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation, carried frequency
Control system
Control Characteristics

3kHz~10kHz)
Output Frequency Resolution 0.1Hz
Including the auto-torque, auto-slip compensation, starting torque can be
Torque Characteristics
150% at 5 Hz
Overload Endurance 150% of rated current for 1 minute
Accel/Decel Time 0.1~600Sec. (can be set individually)
V/F pattern V/F pattern adjustable
Stall Prevention Level 20~200%, setting of Rated Current
Keypad Setting by çð keys or V.R
Frequency Potentiometer-5KΩ/0.5W, DC 0 ~ +10V (input impedance 100KΩ), 4~20mA
Operating Characteristics

Setting External Signal (output impedance 250Ω), multi-function inputs1 to 3 (3steps, JOG,
UP/DOWN command), communication setting
Operation
Keypad Setting by RUN//STOP keys
Setting
M0,M1,M2,M3 can be combined to offer various modes of operation,
Signal External Signal
RS-485 communication port A
Multi-step selection 0 to 3, Jog, accel/decel inhibit, first/second accel/decel
Multi-function Input Signal
switch, counter, PLC Operation, external Base Block (NC,NO) selection
AC Drive Operating, Frequency Attained, Non-zero speed, Base Block,
Multi-function Output Signal
Fault Indication, Local/Remote indication, PLC Operation indication.
AVR, S-curve, Over-Voltage Stall Prevention, DC Braking, Fault Records,
Adjustable Carried Frequency, Starting Frequency Setting of DC Braking ,
Other Function
Over-Current Stall Prevention, Momentary Power Loss restart, Reverse
Inhibition, Frequency Limits, Parameter Lock/Reset
Over Voltage, Over Current, Under Voltage, Overload, Electronic thermal,
Protection
Overheating, Self-testing
Other Including EMI Filter
Cooling Forced air-cooling
Installation Location Altitude 1,000 m or below, keep from corrosive gasses, liquid and dust
: : (Non-Condensing and not frozen)
Environment

Ambient Temperature -10 -40

Storage Temperature -20: to 60:
Ambient Humidity Below 90%RH (non-condensing)
2 2
Vibration 9.80665m/s (1G) less than 20Hz, 5.88m/s (0.6Gat) 20 to 50Hz

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ACCESSORIES
B.1 Non-fuse Circuit Breaker Chart
Per UL 508C, paragraph 44.8.6, part a,
1. For 1-phase drives, the current rating of the breaker shall be four times maximum of input
current rating.
2. For 3-phase drives, the current rating of the breaker shall be four times maximum of output
current rating.
(Note: Please select enough current capacity of NFB.)
1-phase 3-phase
Model Input Current (A) Model Output Current (A)
VFD002L11A 6.0 VFD002L21A 1.6
VFD002L21A 4.9 VFD004L21A 2.5
VFD004L11A 9.0 VFD007L21A 4.2
VFD004L21A 6.5 VFD015L23A 7.5
VFD007L21A 9.7

Fuse Specification Chart

Smaller fuses than those shown in the table are permitted.
Line Fuse
Model I (input)(A) I (output)(A)
I (A) Bussmann P/N
VFD002L11A 6.0 1.6 15(20) JJN-15(20)
VFD002L21A(1 ‘/3 ‘ 4.9/1.9 1.6/1.6 15/6.4 JJN-15/JJN-6
VFD004L11A 9.0 2.5 30 JJN-30
VFD004L21A(1 ‘/3 ‘ 6.5/2.7 2.5/2.5 20/10 JJN-20/JJN-10
VFD007L21A(1 ‘/3 ‘ 9.7/5.1 4.2/4.2 30/16.8 JJN-30/JJN-15
VFD015L23A 9.0 7.5 30 JJN-30

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