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Maintenance and Inspections ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–2
Monthly Inspection�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–2
Annual Inspection����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–2
Recharge Capacitors (for drives not in service)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–3
Recommended Inspection Schedules�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–4

Troubleshooting��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–8
Warning Codes��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–8
Fault Codes������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–16

Typical AC Drive Problems and Solutions������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–26
Grease and Dirt Problems������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–26
Fiber Dust Problem�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–27
Corrosion Problem������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–28
Industrial Dust Problem ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–29
Wiring and Installation Problem��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–30
Digital Input/Output Terminal Problems������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6–31

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Maintenance and Inspections
Modern AC drives are based on solid state electronics technology, including ICs, resistors,
capacitors, transistors, cooling fans, relays, etc. These components have a limited life under
normal operation. Preventive maintenance is required to operate the GS4 drive in its optimal
condition, and to ensure a long life. We recommend that a qualified technician perform a regular
inspection of the GS4 drive. Some items should be checked once a month, and some items should
be checked yearly.
NOTE: All inspections should be accomplished with Safety in mind with due and required caution.
Some of these Inspection items may require the Drive to be powered down, while others may
require power to be applied. Proper safety precautions including the use of PPE are/may be
required. Please review cautionary statements in each section

Monthly Inspection
Check the following items at least once a month.
1) Make sure the motors are operating as expected.
2) Make sure the drive installation environment is normal.
3) Make sure the enclosure and drive cooling systems are operating as expected.
4) Check for irregular vibrations or sounds during operation.
5) Make sure the motors are not overheating during operation.
6) Check the input voltage to the GS4 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) Check the torque of the GS4 power and control terminal screws and tighten if necessary.
They may loosen due to vibration or changing temperatures.
2) Make sure the conductors and insulators are not corroded or damaged.
3) Check the resistance of cable insulation with a megohmmeter.
4) Clean off any dust and dirt with a vacuum cleaner. Pay special attention to cleaning the
ventilation ports and PCBs. Always keep these areas clean. Accumulation of dust and dirt in
these areas can cause unforeseen failures.
5) Recharge the capacitors of any drive that is in storage or is otherwise unused.

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Recharge Capacitors (for drives not in service)
Recharge the DC link before using any drive that has not been operated within a year:
1) Disconnect the motor from the drive.
2) Apply input power to the drive for 2 hours.
If the drive is stored or is otherwise unused for more than a year, the drive’s internal DC link
capacitors should be recharged before use. Otherwise, the capacitors may be damaged when the
drive starts to operate. We recommend recharging the capacitors of any unused drive at least
once per year.

Disconnect AC power and ensure that the internal capacitors have fully discharged before
inspecting the GS4 drive! Wait at least two minutes after all display lamps have turned off.

☑ Wait 5 seconds after a fault has been cleared before performing reset
☑

CAUTION

☑

☑
☑

via keypad or input terminal.
When the power is off after 5 minutes for ≤ 30hp models and 10
minutes for ≥ 40hp models, please confirm that the capacitors have
fully discharged by measuring the voltage between + and -. The
voltage between + and - should be less than 25VDC.
Only qualified personnel can install, wire and maintain drives.
Please take off any metal objects, such as watches and rings, before
operation. And only insulated tools are allowed.
Never reassemble internal components or wiring.
Make sure that installation environment complies with regulations
without abnormal noise, vibration and smell.

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Recommended Inspection Schedules
Before the check-up, always turn off the AC input power and remove the cover. Wait at least
10 minutes after all display lamps have gone out, and then confirm that the capacitors have
fully discharged by measuring the voltage between DC+ and DC-. The voltage between DC+ and
DC-should be less than 25VDC.
Ambient environment
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

Check the ambient temperature,
humidity, vibration and see if there are
any dust, gas, oil or water drops

Visual inspection and
measurement with equipment
with standard specification

If there are any dangerous objects

Visual inspection

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Voltage
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

Check if the voltage of main circuit and
control circuit is correct

Measure with multimeter with
standard specification

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Digital Keypad Display
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

Is the display clear for reading

Visual inspection

Any missing characters

Visual inspection

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Mechanical parts
Check Items

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Methods and Criteria

If there is any abnormal sound or
vibration

Visual and audible inspection

If there are any loose screws

Tighten the screws

If any part is deformed or damaged

Visual inspection

If there is any color change due to
overheating

Visual inspection

If there is any dust or dirt

Visual inspection

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

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Recommended Inspection Schedules (continued)
Main circuit
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

If there are any loose or missing screws

Tighten or replace the screw

If any drive or wiring insulation is
deformed, cracked, damaged or has
changed color due to overheating or
aging

Visual inspection
NOTE: Ignore any color
change of copper plate

If there is any dust or dirt

Visual inspection

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Terminals and wiring of main circuit
Check Items
If the terminal color or the placement
has changed due to overheating
If the wiring insulation is damaged or
there has been a color change
If there is any damage

Methods and Criteria

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Visual inspection
Visual inspection
Visual inspection

DC capacity of main circuit
Check Items
If there is any liquid leaking, color
change, crack or deformation
If the capacitor safety vent is bulging or
inflated.
Measure static capacity when required
(if drive overloads/faults during normal
operation)

Methods and Criteria

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Visual inspection
Visual inspection
Measure with multimeter with
standard specification

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Recommended Inspection Schedules (continued)
Resistor of main circuit
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

If there is any peculiar smell or
insulation cracks due to overheating
If there is any disconnection or
discoloration

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Visual inspection, smell
Visual inspection
Measure with a multimeter
with standard specifications

If the connection is damaged
Transformer and reactor of main circuit
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

If there is any abnormal vibration or
peculiar smell

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Visual, audible inspection and
smell

Magnetic contactor and relay of main circuit
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

If there are any loose screws

Visual and audible inspection

If the contact works correctly

Visual inspection

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Printed circuit board and connector of main circuit
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

If there are any loose screws and
connectors
If there is any peculiar smell and/or
color change
If there is any crack, damage,
deformation or corrosion
If there is any liquid leakage or
deformation in capacity

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Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Tighten the screws and press
the connectors firmly in place
Visual and smell inspection
Visual inspection
Visual inspection

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Recommended Inspection Schedules (continued)
Cooling fan of cooling system
Check Items

Methods and Criteria

If there is any abnormal sound or
vibration

Visual, audible inspection and
turn the fan with hand (turn off
the power before operation) to
see if it rotates smoothly

If there is any loose screw

Tighten the screw

If there is any color change due to
overheating

Change the fan

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Ventilation channel of cooling system
Check Items
If there is any obstruction in the heat
sink, air intake or air outlet

Methods and Criteria

Maintenance Period
Half One
Daily
Year Year

Visual inspection

Please use a clean lint free cloth for cleaning and use a dust cleaner to remove dust when
necessary.

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Troubleshooting
Warning Codes
The GS4 drive has a comprehensive diagnostic system that includes several different warning
codes. The most common warning codes can be read on the digital keypad display.
LOCAL

① Warning
②
CE1
③ Comm. Error 1

Display on GS4-KPD Keypad
n/a

Warning Codes
Warning
Code in
2108h Descriptions
Active
Warning
0

LOCAL

Warning

No error

Modbus function code error
1

CE1
Comm. Error 1

① Display error signal type
② Abbreviated error code
The code is displayed as shown on GS4-KPD
③ Display error description

This error is generated if any command code other than
0x03, 0x06, 0x08 or 0x10 is seen.

LOCAL

Warning
CE2
Comm. Error 2

2

Address of Modbus data error

3

Modbus data error

4

Modbus communication error

5

Modbus transmission time-out

6

Keypad transmission time-out

LOCAL

Warning
CE3
Comm. Error 3
LOCAL

Warning
CE4
Comm. Error 4
LOCAL

Warning
CE10
Comm. Error 10
LOCAL

Warning
CP10
Keypad Time Out

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Display on GS4-KPD Keypad

Warning Codes (continued)
Warning
Code in
2108h Descriptions
Active
Warning

LOCAL

Warning
SE1
Save Error 1

7

Keypad COPY error 1
Keypad transfer (check) error, including communication delays, communication
error (keypad received error FF86) and parameter value error.
P9.06 must be set to 1 for a keypad to drive copy.

8

Keypad COPY error 2
Keypad transfer (check) done, parameter write error

9

IGBT over-heating warning

10

Capacitor over-heating warning

11

PID feedback error

LOCAL

Warning
SE2
Save Error 2
LOCAL

Warning
oH1
Over heat 1 warn
LOCAL

Warning
oH2
Over heat 2 warn
LOCAL

Warning
PID
PID FBK Error
LOCAL

Warning

AIx 4~20mA Signal Loss
12

ANL
Analog Loss

AI1 or AI2 signal drops below 4mA when P4.05 or P4.06 are set to 1 (4~20mA).
Enabled with P4.63 and P4.64 (AIx 4~20mA Loss Detection).

LOCAL

Warning
uC
Under Current

13

Low current

14

Auto tuning error

LOCAL

Warning
AUE
Auto-tune Error
n/a

15~18

reserved

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Display on GS4-KPD Keypad

Warning Codes (continued)
Warning
Code in
2108h Descriptions
Active
Warning

LOCAL

Warning
PHL
Phase Loss Warn

19

Input phase Loss

20

Over torque 1

21

Over torque 2

22

Motor over-heating

23

Current clamp warning

24

Over Slip

25

Auto tuning processing

LOCAL

Warning
ot1
Over Torque 1
LOCAL

Warning
ot2
Over Torque 2
LOCAL

Warning
oH3
Motor Over Heat
LOCAL

Warning
c.c.
cc Warn
LOCAL

Warning
oSL
Over Slip Warn
LOCAL

Warning
tUn
Auto tuning
n/a

26~27

reserved

LOCAL

Warning
OPHL
Output PHL Warn
n/a

28

29

Output phase loss

reserved

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Display on GS4-KPD Keypad

Warning Codes (continued)
Warning
Code in
2108h Descriptions
Active
Warning

LOCAL

Warning

30

SE3
CopyEn/Model Err
n/a

31~46

Keypad COPY error 3
P9.06 is not set to 1 before the copy function is started.
If COPYing from Keypad to VFD (AC drive), make sure P9.06 Parameter Copy is
set to 1 before copying.
reserved

LOCAL

Warning
PLrA
RTC Adjust
n/a

47

The Real Time Clock has been adjusted.

48

reserved

49

Keypad Real Time Clock timout
Turn power on and off after making sure that the keypad is securely connected.

50

Drive PLC requesting register address or block of addresses that is out of range
or does not exist.

51

Save error of PLC download

52

Data error during PLC operation

53

Function code of PLC download error
(occurs on PLC register overflow. Also occurs if the PLC is set to RUN, and there
is no program installed)

54

PLC register overflow

LOCAL

Warning
PLrt
Keypad RTC TOut
LOCAL

Warning
PLod
PLC Out of Range
LOCAL

Warning
PLSv
Save mem defect
LOCAL

Warning
PLdA
Data defect
LOCAL

Warning
PLFn
Function defect
LOCAL

Warning
PLor
Buf overflow

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Display on GS4-KPD Keypad

Warning Codes (continued)
Warning
Code in
2108h Descriptions
Active
Warning

LOCAL

Warning
PLFF
Function defect

55

Function code of PLC operation error

56

PLC checksum error

57

PLC end command is missing

58

reserved

59

PLC download fail

60

PLC scan time exceed

LOCAL

Warning
PLSn
Check sum error
LOCAL

Warning
PLEd
No end command
n/a

LOCAL

Warning
PLdF
Download fail
LOCAL

Warning
PLSF
Scan time fail
n/a

61~69

reserved

LOCAL

Warning
ECid
ExCom ID failed

70

Duplicate MAC ID error
Node address setting error

71

Low voltage of communication card

72

Communication card in test mode

LOCAL

Warning
ECLv
ExCom pwr loss
LOCAL

Warning
ECtt
ExCom Test Mode

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Display on GS4-KPD Keypad

Warning Codes (continued)
Warning
Code in
2108h Descriptions
Active
Warning

LOCAL

Warning
ECbF
ExCom Bus off

73

ExCom Bus off

74

ExCom No power

75

Factory default setting error

76

Serious internal error

77

IO connection break

78

ExCom Pr data

79

ExCom Conf data

80

Ethernet Link fail. If a communications card is installed but not connected to an
active network, this warning will appear. Please connect to valid network link.
Reset card to default and/or re-flash comm card firmware if problem persists.

LOCAL

Warning
ECnP
ExCom No power
LOCAL

Warning
ECFF
ExCom Facty def
LOCAL

Warning
ECif
ExCom Inner err
LOCAL

Warning
ECio
ExCom IONet brk
LOCAL

Warning
ECPP
ExCom Pr data
LOCAL

Warning
ECPi
ExCom Conf data
LOCAL

Warning
ECEF
ExCom Link fail

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Display on GS4-KPD Keypad

Warning Codes (continued)
Warning
Code in
2108h Descriptions
Active
Warning

LOCAL

Warning
ECto
ExCom Inr T-out

81

Communication time-out for communication card and drive

82

Check sum error for communication card and drive

83

Communication card returns to default setting

84

Modbus TCP exceeded maximum communication value

85

EtherNet/IP exceeded maximum communication value

86

IP fail

87

reserved

88

Communication card busy

89

Loss of communication between Communication Card and GS4 drive.
To recover:
Power down the drive and remove all communication cables. Remove and reseat the comm card. Do not reconnect any comm cables. Power up the drive. If
the ECCb fault still exists, replace the comm card.

LOCAL

Warning
ECCS
ExCom Inr CRC
LOCAL

Warning
ECrF
ExCom Rtn def
LOCAL

Warning
ECo0
ExCom MTCP over
LOCAL

Warning
ECo1
ExCom EIP over
LOCAL

Warning
ECiP
ExCom IP fail
n/a

LOCAL

Warning
ECbY
ExCom Busy
LOCAL

Warning
ECCb
ExCom Card brk

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Display on GS4-KPD Keypad

Warning Codes (continued)
Warning
Code in
2108h Descriptions
Active
Warning

LOCAL

Warning
WdCPLP
Copy PLC Pass

90

Copy PLC password error

91

Copy PLC read mode error

92

Copy PLC write mode error

93

Copy PLC version error

94

Copy PLC capacity size error

LOCAL

Warning
RdCPL0
Copy PLC Mode
LOCAL

Warning
WtCPL1
Copy PLC Mode
LOCAL

Warning
CPLv
Copy PLC Version
LOCAL

Warning
CPLS
Copy PLC Size
LOCAL

Warning

Copy PLC: Disable PLC functions to copy
95

CPLF
Copy PLC Func

Warning Code 95 could also show up as ERR7 if the
PLC is in STOP mode. Disable the PLC before copying.

LOCAL

Warning
CPLt
Copy PLC TimeOut

96

Copy PLC time-out
Resettable only by cycling power to the drive

97

Ethernet communication has not been received from the external controller
(within the Ethernet Timeout window).

LOCAL

Warning
CD10
Card TimeOut

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Fault Codes
The GS4 drive has a comprehensive fault diagnostic system that include a variety of fault
messages. When a fault is detected, the GS4 drive will shut down in order to protect internal
components. The following faults are displayed as shown on the GS4 digital keypad display.
LOCAL

① Fault
②
ocA
③ OC at Accel

① Display error signal type
② Abbreviate error code
The code is displayed as shown on GS4-KPD
③ Display error description

Gaps in the fault ID numbers below are set aside as “reserved” faults for possible future use.
Should your GS4 drive repeatedly display a reserved fault, please note the fault ID number and
contact AutomationDirect technical support.
Fault Codes
Display on GS4-KPD Kepad
n/a

Fault Code
in Status Fault Description Corrective Action
Monitor 1
0

LOCAL

Fault

1

ocA
OC at Accel
LOCAL

Fault

2

ocd
OC at decel
LOCAL

Fault

3

ocn
OC at Speed

no error
Over-current
during acceleration
(Output current
exceeds
triple rated
current during
acceleration.)
Over-current
during
deceleration
(Output current
exceeds
triple rated
current during
deceleration.)
Over-current
during steady state
operation (Output
current exceeds
triple rated current
during constant
speed.)

LOCAL

Fault
GFF
Ground Fault

4

Ground fault

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

none needed
n/a
1) Short circuit at motor output: Check for
possible poor insulation at the output.
2) Acceleration Time too short: Increase the
Acceleration Time.
Yes
3) GS4 drive output power is too small: Replace
the GS4 drive with the next higher power
model.
1) S
 hort circuit at motor output: Check for
possible poor insulation at the output.
2) Deceleration Time too short: Increase the
Deceleration Time.
Yes
3) GS4 drive output power is too small: Replace
the GS4 drive with the next higher power
model.
1) S
 hort circuit at motor output: Check for
possible poor insulation at the output.
2) Sudden increase in motor loading: Check for
possible motor stall.
Yes
3) GS4 drive output power is too small: Replace
the GS4 drive with the next higher power
model.
When (one of) the output terminal(s) is
grounded, short-circuit current is more than
50% of the GS4 drive rated current, the GS4
drive power module may be damaged.
NOTE: The short-circuit protection is provided
for AC motor drive protection; not for
protecting the user.
Yes
1) Check the wiring connections between the
GS4 drive and motor for possible short
circuits, also to ground.
2) Check whether the IGBT power module is
damaged.
3) Check for possible poor insulation at the
output.

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Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

LOCAL

Fault
occ
IGBT Short Ckt

Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

5

Short-circuit is
detected between
Replace the drive. If still under warranty, please
upper bridge and
contact AutomationDirect Returns Department.
lower bridge of the
IGBT module

Yes

6

Hardware failure in Replace the drive. If still under warranty, please
current detection contact AutomationDirect Returns Department.

Yes

7

DC BUS overvoltage during
1) Check if the input voltage falls within the
acceleration (230V:
rated GS4 drive input voltage range.
DC 450V;
2) Check for possible voltage transients.
460V: DC 900V)

Yes

8

1) Check if the input voltage falls within the
DC BUS overrated GS4 drive input voltage range.
voltage during
2) Check for possible voltage transients.
deceleration (230V:
3) If DC BUS over-voltage due to regenerative
DC 450V; 460V: DC
voltage, please increase the Deceleration
900V)
Time or add an optional brake resistor.

Yes

9

DC BUS over1) Check if the input voltage falls within the
voltage at constant
rated GS4 drive input voltage range.
speed
2) Check for possible voltage transients.
(230V: DC 450V;
460V: DC 900V)

Yes

10

Hardware failure in
voltage detection.

1) C
 heck if the input voltage falls within the
rated GS4 drive input voltage range.
2) Check for possible voltage transients.

Yes

11

DC BUS voltage
1) Check if the input voltage is normal.
is less than P6.35
2) C
 heck for possible sudden load.
during acceleration

no

12

DC BUS voltage
is less than
P6.35 during
deceleration

no

LOCAL

Fault
ocS
OC at Stop
LOCAL

Fault
ovA
OV at Accel
LOCAL

Fault
ovd
OV at Decel
LOCAL

Fault
ovn
OV at Speed
LOCAL

Fault
ovS
OV at Stop
LOCAL

Fault
LvA
LV at Accel
LOCAL

Fault
Lvd
LV at Decel

1) C
 heck if the input voltage is normal.
2) Check for possible sudden load.

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Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

LOCAL

Fault
Lvn
LV at Speed

13

DC BUS voltage is
less than P6.35 in
constant speed

1) Check if the input voltage is normal.
2) Check for possible sudden load.

no

14

DC BUS voltage is
less than P6.35 at
stop

1) Check if the input voltage is normal
2) Check for possible sudden load

no

15

Output Ripple /
Phase Loss

Check Power Source Input if all 3 input phases
are connected without loose contacts. For
Yes
models 40hp and above, please check if the fuse
for the AC input circuit is blown.

LOCAL

Fault
LvS
LV at Stop
LOCAL

Fault
OrP
Input Phase loss

LOCAL

Fault

16

oH1
IGBT Over Heat

LOCAL

Fault

17

oH2
Cap Over Heat

1) Ensure that the ambient temperature falls
within the specified temperature range.
2) Make sure that the ventilation holes are
not obstructed.
IGBT overheating
IGBT temperature 3) Remove any foreign objects from the
Yes
exceeds protection
heatsinks and check for possible dirty heat
level
sink fins.
4) Check the fan and clean it.
5) Provide enough spacing for adequate
ventilation.
Heatsink
1) Ensure that the ambient temperature falls
overheating
within the specified temperature range.
Capacitance
2) Make sure heat sink is not obstructed.
temperature
Yes
Check if the fan is operating
exceeds cause
3) Check if there is enough ventilation
heatsink
clearance for the GS4 drive.
overheating.

LOCAL

Fault
tH1o
Thermister1 Open

18

IGBT Hardware
Error

Internal drive error. Replace the drive.
If still under warranty, please contact
AutomationDirect Returns Department.

Yes

19

Capacitor
Hardware Error

Internal drive error. Replace the drive.
If still under warranty, please contact
AutomationDirect Returns Department.

Yes

20

Power Loss (Power Check for loose input power connections.
Down)
Restore line power.

LOCAL

Fault
tH2o
Thermister2 Open
LOCAL

Fault
PWR
Power Reset Off

no

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Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

21

Overload
The GS4 drive
detects excessive
drive output
current.

1) Check if the motor is overloaded.
2) Use the next higher HP drive model.

no

22

Electronic thermal
relay 1 protection

1) Check the setting of electronics thermal
relay (P6.01)
2) Use the next higher HP drive model.

no

23

Electronic thermal
relay 2 protection

1) Check the setting of electronics thermal
relay (P6.03)
2) Use the next higher HP drive model.

no

24

Motor overheating 1) Make sure that the motor is not
The GS4 drive
obstructed.
detecting internal
2)
Ensure that the ambient temperature falls
temperature
within the specified temperature range.
exceeds the setting
of P6.40 (PTC level) 3) Use the next higher HP drive model.

Yes

25

reserved

n/a

Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

LOCAL

Fault
oL
Overload
LOCAL

Fault
EoL1
Mtr1 Thermal OL
LOCAL

Fault
EoL2
Mtr2 Thermal OL
LOCAL

Fault
oH3
Mtr Overheat-PTC
n/a

LOCAL

Fault

26

ot1
Over Torque 1
LOCAL

Fault

27

ot2
Over Torque 2
LOCAL

Fault
uC
Under Current
n/a

These two fault
codes will be
displayed when
no
output current
exceeds the over- 1) Check whether the motor is overloaded.
torque detection
2) Check whether motor rated current setting
level (P6.15 or
(P0.01) is suitable
P6.18) and exceeds
3) Use the next higher HP drive model.
over-torque
detection (P6.16 or
no
P6.19) and it is set
to 2 or 4 in P6.14
or P6.17.

28

Low current
detection
(uC does not cause Check P6.52, P6.53, P6.54.
drive to stop if in
Fire Mode)

no

29

reserved

n/a

n/a

30

Internal EEPROM
can not be
programmed.

1) R
 eset to factory settings.
2) Replace the drive. If still under warranty,
please contact AutomationDirect Returns
Department.

no

LOCAL

Fault
cF1
EEPROM Write Err

n/a

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Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

31

Internal EEPROM
can not be read.

1) Reset to factory settings.
2) Replace the drive. If still under warranty,
please contact AutomationDirect Returns
Department.

no

32

reserved

n/a

n/a

Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

LOCAL

Fault
cF2
EEPROM Read Err
n/a

Power cycle the drive allowing the capacitor
bank to discharge.

LOCAL

Fault

33

cd1
Amp Err: U Phase

U-phase error

34

cd2
Amp Err: V Phase

V-phase error

35

cd3
Amp Err: W Phase

W-phase error

LOCAL

Fault

36

Hd0
CC HW Error

CC
(current clamp)

37

Hd1
OC HW Error

OC hardware error

38

Hd2
OV HW Error

OV hardware error

LOCAL

Fault
Hd3
OCC HW Error

Should this fault be consistently displayed, the
drive is most likely damaged and needs repair or
replacement.

no

Power cycle the drive allowing the capacitor
bank to discharge.
Should this fault be consistently displayed, the
drive is most likely damaged and needs repair or
replacement.

no

Should this fault be consistently displayed, the
drive is most likely damaged and needs repair or
replacement.

no

Power cycle the drive allowing the capacitor
bank to discharge.

LOCAL

Fault

no

Power cycle the drive allowing the capacitor
bank to discharge.

LOCAL

Fault

Should this fault be consistently displayed, the
drive is most likely damaged and needs repair or
replacement.
Power cycle the drive allowing the capacitor
bank to discharge.

LOCAL

Fault

no

Power cycle the drive allowing the capacitor
bank to discharge.

LOCAL

Fault

Should this fault be consistently displayed, the
drive is most likely damaged and needs repair or
replacement.

39

OCC hardware
error

Should this fault be consistently displayed, the
drive is most likely damaged and needs repair or
replacement.

no

Power cycle the drive allowing the capacitor
bank to discharge.
Should this fault be consistently displayed, the
drive is most likely damaged and needs repair or
replacement.

no

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Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

LOCAL

Fault
AUE
Auto Tuning Err

40

Auto tuning error

1) C
 heck cabling between drive and motor
2) Try again.

no

41

PID loss (ACI)

1) C
 heck the wiring of the PID feedback.
2) Check the PID parameters settings.

no

LOCAL

Fault
AFE
PID Fbk Loss
n/a

42~47

LOCAL

Fault

48

ACE
Analog Loss Err

reserved

n/a
n/a
1) Check the 4~20mA signal wiring (AI1 or AI2).
2) Check if the analog signal is less than 4mA.
NOTE:
P4.63 or P4.64 must be set to 3 to enable the
Analog Signal Loss
Analog Loss Fault.
no
Error (4~20mA)
This fault can be temporarily bypassed by
switching Local/Remote Mode.
(The Fault is active only if the drive is actively
looking for the analog signal).

LOCAL

Fault

External Fault

1) Input EF (N.O.) on external terminal is closed
to GND. Output U, V, W will be turned off.
2) Press Reset after fault has been cleared.

no

50

Emergency stop

1) W
 hen the multi-function input terminals DI1
to DI6 are set to emergency stop, the GS4
drive stops output U, V, W and the motor
coasts to stop.
2 Press RESET after fault has been cleared.

no

51

1) When the external input terminal (B.B) is
active, the GS4 drive output will be turned
External Base Block
no
off.
2) Deactivate the external input terminal
(B.B) to operate the GS4 drive again.

52

Keypad will be locked. Power cycle the drive
Password is locked then re-enter the correct password. See P8.06
and P8.07.

no

53

Software version
error

no

49

EF
External Fault
LOCAL

Fault
EF1
Emergency Stop
LOCAL

Fault
bb
Base Block
LOCAL

Fault
Pcod
Password Error
LOCAL

Fault
ccod
SW Code Lock

The firmware version is corrupt.
Please re-download the firmware.

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Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

Check if the function code is correct (function
code must be 03, 06, 10, 63).

no

LOCAL

Fault
CE1
PC Cmd Error

54

Illegal function
code

55

Illegal data address
Check if the communication address is correct.
(00H to 254H)

no

56

Illegal data value

Check if the data value exceeds max/min value.

no

57

Data is written to
read-only address

Check to see if the correct communication
address is being utilized.

no

LOCAL

Fault
CE2
PC Address Error
LOCAL

Fault
CE3
PC Data Error
LOCAL

Fault
CE4
PC Slave Fault

For a CE10 Fault to be displayed, the User must
first have enabled the communication time out
detection (P9.03 is not 3 and P9.05 is not 0).

LOCAL

Fault

58

CE10
PC TimeOut

Should the drive not receive a message from the
Modbus
host computer (such as PC, HMI, PLC…) for the
transmission time- time set in P9.05 the drive will trigger the CE10 no
out
fault.
Corrective action is to restore the
communication between the host computer and
the drive with messaging set lower/faster than
the time set in P9.05.
For a CP10 Fault to be displayed the User
must first enable the communication time out
detection (P8.13 is not 3 and P8.14 is not 0).

LOCAL

Fault

59

CP10
Keypad Timeout

Should the drive not receive a message from
Keypad for the time set in P8.14, the Drive will
Keypad
trigger the CP10 fault.
transmission timeout
Corrective action is to restore the
communication between Keypad and the drive.
Typical use for this parameter is for Remote
Keypad use and monitoring of healthy Keypad
to Drive communication.

no

LOCAL

Fault
bF
Braking Fault

60

If the fault code is still displayed on the keypad
Brake resistor fault after pressing “RESET” key, please return to the
factory.

no

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Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

LOCAL

Fault
ydc
Y-Delta Connect

dEb

62

When P6.61 is
not set to 0 and
momentary power 1) Set P6.61 to 0.
is turned off, it will 2) Check if input power is stable.
display dEb during
accel/decel stop.

63

It will be displayed
when slip exceeds 1) Check if motor parameter is correct (please
P2.26 setting and
no
decrease the load if overload).
time exceeds P2.27 2) Check the settings of P2.26 and P2.27.
setting.

LOCAL

oSL
Over Slip Error
LOCAL

Fault

64

ryF
Emag SwitchError
n/a

no

Y-connection/Δconnection switch
error

DEB Error
Fault

1) Check the wiring of the Y-connection/Δconnection.
2) Check the parameters settings.

61

LOCAL

Fault

Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

65~71

Electric valve
switch error when
executing Soft
Start.
(This warning is
for frames E and
higher frame of
GS4 drives)
reserved

no

Do not disconnect RST when drive is still
operating.

no

n/a

n/a

STO1~SCM1 internal hardware detect error.
(See Appendix E for corrective action.)

no

LOCAL

Fault

72

STL1
STO Loss 1

STL1

LOCAL

Fault

73

S1

Emergency stop
for external safety

ES1 E-Stop

Fire
In Fire Mode
n/a

74

In Fire mode

75

reserved

LOCAL

Fault
STO
STO

The corrective action is to restore the E-Stop
input to the drive at ES1.

no

Fire fault is due to the multi-function input set
as 40 or 41 and that DI is ON.

LOCAL

Fault

Fault S1 is generated upon a loss of the E-Stop
input at ES1.

76

STO

For some installations, particularly exhaust fan
Yes
operation where smoke is detected and requires
evacuation, it is highly desired for the drive to
run the fan as long as is needed to exhaust that
smoke.
n/a
n/a
Safety Torque Off function active.
(See appendix E for corrective action.)
If unknown STO faults occur, the onboard +24V
might be getting shorted (+24V to DCM).

no

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Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

no

LOCAL

Fault
STL2
STO Loss 2

77

STL2

STO2~SCM2 internal hardware detect error.
(See appendix E for corrective action.)

78

STL3

STO1~SCM1 and STO2~SCM2 internal hardware
detect error.
no
(See appendix E for corrective action.)

79

Phase U short circuit

Yes

80

Phase V short circuit

Yes

81

Phase W short circuit

Yes

82

Output phase loss
(Phase U)

Check to insure that the motor cable is properly
Yes
connected to the drive.

83

Output phase loss
(Phase V)

Check to insure that the motor cable is properly
Yes
connected to the drive.

84

Output phase loss
(Phase W)

Check to insure that the motor cable is properly
Yes
connected to the drive.

reserved

n/a

LOCAL

Fault
STL3
STO Loss 3
LOCAL

Fault
Uoc
U Phase Short
LOCAL

Fault
Voc
V Phase Short
LOCAL

Fault
Woc
W Phase Short
LOCAL

Fault
UPHL
U Phase Loss
LOCAL

Fault
VPHL
V Phase Loss
LOCAL

Fault
WPHL
W Phase Loss
n/a

85~89

n/a

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Fault Code
Fault
in Status
Descriptions
Monitor 1

Fault Name

LOCAL

Fault

90

FStp
PLC Force Stop
n/a

91~96

n/a

n/a

no

98

99

CPU trap error

Should a CPU Trap error fault persist, please
no
send the drive back to the factory for evaluation.

reserved

n/a

97

CD10
Card TimeOut

If the GS4 drive is running in PLC mode, parameter P3.00 is equal to
1, 3 or 5, and Remote Operation is selected; or parameter P3.01 is
equal to 1, 3, or 5, and Local operation is selected, the drive can be
forced to stop by pressing the STOP key on the keypad.
reserved
Ethernet
communication
has not been
received from the
external controller
(within the
Ethernet Timeout
window).
reserved

LOCAL

Fault

Corrective Actions

Can be
Bypassed
in Fire
Mode
(Yes / no)

n/a

Initiate Ethernet communications from the
master controller again, or Disable checking for
Ethernet Timeout in P9.94.

n/a

n/a

LOCAL

Fault
TRAP
CPU Command Err
n/a

100~111

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Typical AC Drive Problems and Solutions
Grease and Dirt Problems
In those industries where grease and dirt are common. Please be aware of the possible damage
that grease, oil, and dirt, may cause to your GS4 drive:
1) Electronic components that silt up with greasy oil may cause the drive to burn out or even
explode.
2) Most greasy dirt contains corrosive substances that may damage the drive.

Solution:
Install the GS4 drive in a suitable enclosure to protect it from grease and dirt. Clean and remove
grease and dirt regularly to prevent damage of the drive.

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Fiber Dust Problem
Problems related to fiber dust are typical in the textile industry. Please be aware of the possible
damage that fiber dust may cause to your GS4 drive:
1) Fiber dust that accumulates or adheres to the fans will result in poor ventilation and cause
overheating problems.
2) Textile plant environments with high humidity levels may experience GS4 drive failure or
damage as a result of wet fiber dust adhering to components within the drive.

Solution:
Install the GS4 drive in a suitable enclosure to protect it from fiber dust. Clean and remove fiber
dust regularly to prevent damage to the drive.

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Corrosion Problem
Corrosion problems may occur if any fluids or liquid in vapor form flows into the GS4 drive. Please
be aware of the damage that corrosion may cause to your drive.
• Corrosion of internal components may cause the GS4 drive to malfunction and possibly explode.

Solution:
Install the GS4 drive in a suitable enclosure to protect it from fluids. Clean the drive regularly to
prevent corrosion.

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Industrial Dust Problem
Serious industrial dust pollution frequently occurs in stone processing plants, flour mills, cement
plants, and so on. Please be particularly aware of any metal dust, filings or if metalized vapor is
present as these may cause damage to your drives:
1) Dust accumulating on electronic components may cause overheating problems and shorten the
service life of the drive.
2) Conductive dust may damage the circuit board and may cause the drive to explode.

Solution:
Install the GS4 drive in a suitable enclosure and protect it from dust. Clean the cabinet and
ventilation filter regularly for good ventilation.

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Wiring and Installation Problem
When wiring the GS4 drive, the most common problems are connection to the wrong terminal or
poor wiring practice. Please be aware of the possible damage that poor wiring practice may cause
to your GS4 drive:
1) Screw terminals where the wire is not fully inserted or the terminal screw is not adequately
tightened may result in sparking or high temperature due to a high resistance connection.
2) If circuit boards in the GS4 drive have been modified, components on the affected boards may
have been damaged.

Solution:
Inspect all power and control terminal connections in the GS4 drive to ensure adequate wire
insertion. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair control boards in the GS4 drive.

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Digital Input/Output Terminal Problems
Problems with digital I/O are usually the result of improper termination, or failure to segregate
control wiring from power wiring. This may result in errant signals due to induced voltage,
capacitive coupling or electrical noise. Incorrect voltage levels applied to the digital I/O terminals
can damage the I/O circuitry of the drive.
• Input/Output circuit may burn out when the terminal usage exceeds its limit.

Solution:
Refer to the user manual for multi-function input output terminals usage and follow the specified
voltage and current. DO NOT exceed the specification limits.

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