ACS 1000 Medium Voltage Drives: 315 - 5000 KW 400 - 6200 HP
ACS 1000 Medium Voltage Drives: 315 - 5000 KW 400 - 6200 HP
ACS 1000
Medium Voltage Drives
315 – 5000 kW
400 – 6200 hp
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Safety ..............................................................................................................5
1.1. Intended Audience and Required Qualifications............................................................... 5
1.2. Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................5
1.3. Safety Labels and Signs ................................................................................................... 6
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DANGER!
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation. If not observer, it will lead to
death or life-threatening injury.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation. If not observed, it could lead
to minor or moderate injury or properly damage.
NOTICE!
Indicates important information related to personal safety and protection
of property.
IMPORTANT!
Emphazises hints and highlights information.
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In the ACS 1000 are different trip reactions possible. These different
reactions are:
• Soft Stop,
• Trip 1,
• Trip 2,
• Trip 3.
This is the normal stopping procedure, which is called „soft stop“ and if a
stopping request is made it will be handled as follows:
1 The rotation frequency of the drive is reduced (according to the
deceleration time) below the critical frequency for sine filter self
excitation to a programmable level. If possible braking energy will be
provided to speed up this procedure, but if it isn’t possible, the drive
will be in the idle state until the frequency is decreased to a spezified
level.
2 The torque will be reduced to zero with a ramp.
3 The flux is reduced with a ramp in order to avoid overcurrents.
4 A zero voltage vector is switched to short circuit the machine, after a
programmable period (5 times rotor time constant or at least 1
second) the inverter will be switched off.
2.1.2. Trip 1
This first tripping level will be used for slower protective actions and it
includes following actions:
1 The torque is reduced to zero with a ramp.
2 The flux is reduced with a ramp in order to avoid overcurrents.
3 A zero voltage vector is switched to short circuit the machine, after a
programmable period (5 times rotor time constant or at least 1
second) the inverter will be switched off.
4 Depending on the failure the MCB will be opened or stay closed.
Therefore we have two different kind of a Trip 1, in order to be able to
react the proper way according to the failure:
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• Trip 1 a: In this case the MCB will stay closed. In
case the MCB will stay closed and the fault is
reseted the drive is in the state „ready to run“
again.
• Trip 1 b: In this case the MCB will be opened. In
case the MCB is opened, the drive is in the state
„ready to charge“ after reseting the fault.
2.1.3. Trip 2
This trip will be used for fast protective actions and it consists of the
following action:
1 All inverter IGCT (including the protection IGCT) will be switched off
directly
2 Depending on the failure the MCB will be opened or stay closed.
Therefore we have two different kind of a Trip 2, in order to be able to
react the proper way according to the failure:
• Trip 2 a: In this case the MCB will stay closed. In
case the MCB will stay closed and the fault is
reseted the drive is in the state „ready to run“
again.
• Trip 2 b: In this case the MCB will be opened (the
protection IGCTs will be switched off only with
GUSP faults). In case the MCB is opened, the
drive is in the state „ready to charge“ after reseting
the fault.
2.1.4. Trip 3
This trip is an enhanced tripping level of the trip 2 and it normally only will
occur, if the inverter is blocked. In this level following actions will be done:
1 The machine will be short circuit with the zero voltage vector directly.
2 The protection IGCTs will be switched off in case of short circuit
faults.
3 The MCB will be opened.
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1. Check the minimum and maximum speed settings, the frequency trip margin and the maximum
reference settings (parameters 20.01, 20.02 and 20.11, 12.xx).
2. Make sure all the parameters in the group 99 START-UP DATA are correct and correspond to the
motor nameplate data. If some of the data is entered incorrectly, the drive can not accurately
control the motor. Especially the nominal speed data is important.
3. Make sure that the motor is not forced to rotate too fast by the driven equipment. Check the
normal loading of the drive and verify that the driven equipment is functioning properly and is
sized correctly.
MotVibrat The motor can be protected by Connections to customer: IOEC3-board /DI09 (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected), 1a
a separate external measuring terminals X12.07, X12.08.
9.01 FW1 b01 circuit against vibrations. This
circuit is interfaced with the External vibration monitoring can be activated or deactivated by: P35.09 VIBRATION PROTECTION
converter by a normally closed The status of the IOEC3-board P80.10 DI 8-14 STATUS IOEC3. Vibration measurement system is
contact. When this contact faulty
opens the software makes
external motor vibration trip Yellow LED on the IOEC3-board indicates that voltage is connected to digital input. Status of digital
and stops the converter. input can be read also from actual signal parameter. External vibration monitoring circuit gives signal
by a normally closed contact.
Measure vibration indication contact from IOEC3-board terminals X12.07, X12.08, tripping loop
terminals X300.8, X300.9. If detecting circuit seems to trigger the fault in vain, check the route once
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more accordingly (in power-off condition).
Check auxiliary power supply. Refer to circuit diagram of the vibration monitoring device for details.
Check the wiring between external vibration monitoring device and the converter. Check also that
wiring to all inputs of the external protection relay are properly assembled and wired and that all wires
are tightened. Check also that protective shields of control wires are grounded in proper way.
Vibration in motor
For more details see the motor manual and the MOTFAULT.pdf via help menu \ Product Manuals
(c\...\drisupt\manuals\other\MOTFAULT.pdfFor details see motor manuals. Here are some practical
hints what to check.
5) Excessive clearance in the bearing is causing vibration. If this is the case use a bearing with
recommended internal clearance.
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The motor stall protection function protects the motor against overheating. It can be activated with
parameter P30.12 (sw. MSOC21xx) / P30.13 (sw. MSOC30xx) STALL FUNCTION. The reaction can
be a fault, a warning or the whole function can be eliminated (no reaction).
The motor stall protection is based on two criterions: low speed and high current. If the output
frequency of the converter is lower than the frequency limit, specified by parameter P30.13 (sw.
MSOC21xx) / P30.14 (sw. MSOC30xx) STALL FREQ HI and current is close to it's high limit, a
counter in the software will be activated. If the counter then reaches a preset time limit, set by
parameter P30.14 (sw. MSOC21xx) / P30.15 (sw. MSOC30xx) STALL TIME, then the fault or warning
signal is activated, depending upon setting of parameter P30.12 (sw. MSOC21xx) / P30.13 (sw.
MSOC30xx) . The signal will be removed if no stall condition has been observed for a time of preset
time limit (P30.14) (sw. MSOC21xx) / P30.15 (sw. MSOC30xx).
MotPhaseLoss The phase loss function Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision 1b
monitors the status of the
9.01 FW1 b03 motor cable connection by Motor phase loss function check motor current in magnetizing and when motor is running above the
monitoring converter output monitoring frequency threshold (about 2Hz). If phase current is smaller than the monitoring current
currents. If one or more motor threshold (3% of I nominal) more than one 200ms, will be generated "MotPhaseLos" trip.
phases is detected as missing
based on motor current 1. Check that all motor cables are connected properly on both ends and that the cable is intact.
measurement (I motor = I 2. In water-cooled drives, check that inverter swingframe is properly closed and that all fast
inverter - I filter), the drive will connectors are ok.
trip to the fault MotPhaseLost.
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MotWdgTempHW Motor: winding temperature too "Motor winding temperature too high, exceeds alarm level. HW function Soft
high (HW, FCB) Note that if the reason for this alarm is not removed, most probably the drive will trip for Stop
9.01 - FW1 b04 overtemperature.
The measurement of motor temperature and temperature rise is needed for protection of an inverter-
fed motor during overload and repeated start-up situations. Sensors mounted inside the motor
windings supervise motor winding temperature. When this external temperature supervision is
activated it will override the internal software based temperature supervision. If external measurement
is lost, switch to software based temperature supervision and alarm measurement will be made
automatically. This occurs only in case measurement in all 3 phases is lost. If only one or two phases
are lost, an alarm will be given and the remaining phase(s) are used.
P30.02 MOTOR THERM PROT defines the operation of the motor thermal protection function, which
protects the motor from overheating.
P30.01 EXT MOTOR THERM PROT defines the operation of the motor thermal protection function,
which protects the motor from overheating.
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P13.22 AI3 INVERT (IOEC2)
P13.23 AI3 OFFSET (IOEC2)
P04.15 AI3 IOEC2
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The External motor protection trip can not be deactivated by parameters; a jumper in the hardware
can only deactivate it.
ExtMotCool The motor can be cooled by an Trip from external motor cooler Soft
external cooling fan (air-cooled Stop
9.01 - FW1 b08 motors) or by an external Connections to customer: IOEC3-board /DI07 (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
cooling pump (water-cooled terminals X12.3, X12.4
motors). The converter can
monitor this external cooling The supervision can be activated by P35.08 MOTOR COOLING PROTECTION, for active monitoring
unit; the cooling unit gives in the converter this must be set to ON.
monitoring signal to the
converter by a normally closed The status of the IOEC3-board
contact. When this is opened, P80.09. DI 1-7 STATUS IOEC3
the software makes an
external motor cooling trip and
stops the converter.
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BrgNDE MLos Motor: temperature Loss of motor bearing temperature measuring in Non Drive End Soft
measurement at the non driven Stop
9.01 - FW1 b09 end bearing - loss of analogue Trip reaction: Soft stop, alternatively an alarm can be activated
input (FCB)
Connections to customer: IOEC3 -board /AI3 (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X31.4, X32.4
When motor bearing temperature is received as 4...20 mA signal from motor via analog inputs on the
IOEC3 /AI03.
Measurement loss detection is activated only when in P81.16 MINIMUM AI3 is selected 2 (2 =
4mA/2V)
Reaction in loss of NDE bearing temperature measurement is selected by P35.04 BEARING TEMP
PROTECTION NDE
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When motor bearing temperature is received as 4...20 mA signal from motor via analog inputs on the
IOEC3 /AI02.
Measurement loss detection is activated only when in P81.10 MINIMUM AI2 is selected 2 (2 =
4mA/2V)
Motor bearing temperature is received from motor via analog inputs on the IOEC3 /AI03.
The actual bearing temperatures can be seen in P80.03 BEARING TEMP NDE P80.07 AI 3 IOEC3
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P35.05 BEARING TEMP NDE ALARM L
P35.06 BEARING TEMP NDE TRIP L
Scaling of analog input used for motor bearing temperature measuring is done by the following
parameters:
IOEC3/AI3
P81.14 AI3 HIGH VALUE (IOEC3)
P81.15 AI3 LOW VALUE (IOEC3)
P81.16 MINIMUM AI3 (IOEC3)
P81.17 FILTER AI3 (IOEC3)
P81.18 AI3 INVERT (IOEC3)
P81.19 AI3 OFFSET (IOEC3)
P80.07 AI3 IOEC3
BrgTemp DE Motor: temperature at the Bearing Temperature in Drive End of the motor is above trip limit Soft
driven end bearing too high Stop
9.01 - FW1 b12 (FCB) Connections to customer: IOEC3-board /AI2 (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X31.3, X32.3
Motor bearing temperature is received from motor via analog inputs on the IOEC3 /AI2.
P80.06 AI 2 IOEC3
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IOEC3/AI2
P81.08 AI2 HIGH VALUE (IOEC3)
P81.09 AI2 LOW VALUE (IOEC3)
P81.10 MINIMUM AI2 (IOEC3)
P81.11 FILTER AI2 (IOEC3)
P81.12 AI2 INVERT (IOEC3)
P81.13 AI2 OFFSET (IOEC3)
P80.06 AI2 IOEC3
Underload Motor: underload (Control) 1b
9.01 - FW1 b14 Connections to customer: None, temperature is calculated by internal software program without
external measurements
The identification of motor temperature and temperature rise is needed for protection of an inverter
fed motor during overload and repeated start-up situations. The estimation of motor temperature is
needed for updating the temperature dependent parameters of stator resistance and rotor time
constant, which are used in the motor model.
Possible causes:
Parameters
Motor Temp Fault Function parameters P30.01, P30.02 and P30.08 to P30.11 must be set properly to
provide correct temperature estimations.
Parameter 30.01 selects the thermal protection mode made by means of the thermal model or PT100
sensor measurement. In the thermal model estimation the drive unit calculates the temperature rise
of the motor. This is based on the assumption that the motor is in 30 degrees Celsius ambient
temperature and the motor heating is calculated by the load curve based on parameter P30.09
MOTOR LOAD CURVE.
Parameter P30.02 MOTOR THERM PROT defines the operation of the motor thermal protection
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function, which protects the motor from overheating.
Parameter P30.08 MOTOR THERM TIME defines the time within which the motor temperature
reaches 63% of the final temperature rise. This parameter can only be set if Parameter P30.08 is set
to USERMODE.
Parameter P30.09 MOTOR LOAD CURVE sets the maximum operating load of the motor. When this
is set to 100%, the max load is equal to the value of Parameter 99.04 (Motor Nominal Current). This
value should be adjusted if the ambient temperature differs from the nominal value.Parameter P30.10
ZERO SPEED LOAD defines the maximum allowable current at zero speed to define the motor load
curve.
Parameter P30.11 BREAK POINT defines the point at which the motor load curve begins to decrease
from the maximum value set by Parameter 30.09 MOTOR LOAD CURVE.
Tests or verification:
Verify that the Parameter settings are correct and correspond to the motor and load values. If possible
try to verify that estimated motor temperature in software corresponds to the real motor temperature.
If the settings are correct and fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Low speeds
Because of the simple thermal model used for calculating temperature rise, undesirable trips may be
caused if the motor is run continuously at low speeds. If an application requires continuous running at
speeds lower than specified by parameter P30.10 ZERO SPEED LOAD you may need to provide
external forced cooling for the motor. Check also the motor loadability curve to see that loading at low
speeds is allowed from motor point of view.
Tests or verification:
Verify the parameter settings and if the drive operates at low speeds make sure that motor loadability
is enough.
Possible causes:
Overload
The motor load and the ACS 1000 converter ratings must be properly matched to ensure correct
operation of the drive throughout the speed range. If the dimensioning is not done properly this may
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Tests or verification
Ensure that the dimensioning of the motor and drive are correct. Inspect the % of load where the drive
is normally operating and check that applicable parameters are adjusted accordingly. Check that
torque and power limits of the drive are properly set (especially if the frequency converter is oversized
compared to the motor). These limits are set by the following parameters:
P20.05 MAX MOT CURRENT (maximum current as % of the motor nominal current).
P20.06 MAXIMUM TORQUE (maximum torque in % of the motor nominal torque).
The converter supply transformer external protection circuit gives monitoring signal by a normally
closed contact. Software makes external motor protection trip when connection on terminals X300.4,
X300.5 opens.
This supervision cannot be deactivated in the SW, only with a jumper in hardware.
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Buchholz Transformer: external Buchholz relay tripped the drive (transformer protection) 1b
Buchholz supervision (FCB)
9.02 - FW2 b03 Connections to customer: IOEC3 /DI05 -board (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X11.9, X11.10.
The gas generated in a transformer during a fault is collected in the gas relay, which is located in a
tube between the oil conservator and the main tank. The gas will displace the oil in the relay and
minor gas generation will cause the closing of the alarm contact. If an extensive amount of gas is
generated or the oil level falls, then the alarm contact will close first followed by the tripping contact.
Unusual oil flow from the transformer into the oil conservator will cause the immediate closing of the
tripping contact. If the tripping contacts operate the transformer is immediately disconnected from the
network.
The converter supply transformer Buchholz relay gives monitoring signal by normally closed contact.
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Connections: IOEC3 -board /DI12 (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected), terminals
X13.3, X13.4. These terminals receive monitoring signal from auxiliary contacts of the motor cooling
protection switch "Q21".
Power supply to the motor cooler from terminals X21.1, X21.2, X21.3 goes trough motor protection
switch "Q21", contactor "K21" to "X21". This relay "K21" is controlled by the inverter control via digital
output (IOEC3 /DO01, MOT_COOLER_ORD_ON). Motor protection switch is monitored by digital
input (IOEC3 / DI12, MOT COOLER TRIP)
When the motor is running it starts the motor cooler via IOEC3 /DO01. If the motor cooler is not
started, this will be seen via the feedback signal, connected to IOEC3 /DI12. This will generate
required action (soft stop, alarm or no reaction)
When tripping signal is coming from the tripping loop: (EMERGENCY OFF, EXT TRAFO PROT TRIP,
EXT MOT PROT TRIP, OVERSPEED TRIP or INPUT VOLT UNBALANCE) one or more of these
contacts is open
Software makes "TripingLoop" trip when on IOEC1-board DI05, terminals X11.7, X11.8 is "low signal".
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BChopGUSP Braking Chopper: GUSP The GUSP board of the braking chopper is defect 2b
failure (Control)
9.02 - FW2 b06 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
Gate Unit Power Supply (GUSP) is supplying the IGCTs of the braking chopper (VC1 and VC2). The
Gate Unit Power Supply indicates fault either when its supply voltage drops below 21.5V or when its
internal chopper transformer is making switchings only in one of the two primary windings. GUSP
board is transmitting monitoring signal through fiber optical cable to the INT board. When light signal
is transmitted, this indicates that there is no fault in the Gate Unit Power Supply. When the light
transmission is interrupted, this is an indication to the INT board that there is a fault in the Gate Unit
Power Supply. GUSP failure trip can not be deactivated by parameters.
BChopShort Braking Chopper: short circuit Short circuit in the braking chopper 3
(HW, Control)
9.02 - FW2 b07 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
A short circuit in the braking chopper has occurred. CDU board has detect current(s) higher than
950A.
BChopDiscr Braking Chopper: discrepancy: A discrepancy between chopper on-command and current flowing has been detected. 2b
current = 0 and BC ON /
9.02 - FW2 b08 current > 0 and BC OFF Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
(Control)
Active, if there is a discrepancy between the chopper on command and the "Operation" feedback from
the chopper (via fiber-optic link from CDU board). The feedback signal must raise within 6us and fall
within 390us after the on command. Signals outside of these ranges are leading to a trip.The
objective is to perform a supervision against possible damage of the power elements of the braking
chopper. The concept consists in to supervise the input and output current value of the braking
chopper. If the current is higher than 45A /100A (depending on the dip-switch position), the braking
unit is in operation. If there is an asymmetrical current detection between input and output, an
imbalance trip detection will be performed.
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Possible causes:
Parameters
Parameters used to specify the communication with a tacho interface device connected to the
channel CH5 are invalid or is activated, but not connected.
Tests or verification:
Check and verify the parameters
P50.02 SPEED MEAS MODE
P50.04 ENCODER PULSE NR
P75.03 ENCODER MODULE (with a pulse encoder)
P75.05 AI/O EXT MOLULE1 (with an analogue tacho)
with the device connected to the channel CH5. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible
cause.
Possible causes:
Power supply
Ensure that the pulse encoder module and the AMC3 board have the power (24 VDC). Check also
that connections are secure.
Tests or verification:
Check that the connection is done according to the manuals. If the fault is not removed, go to the next
possible cause.
Possible causes:
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Optic link
Ensure that the AMC3 board and the pulse encoder modules fiber optic cables in the communication
link are secure.
Tests or verification:
The communication link should work properly if all the settings and connectors are secure. Check that
the connection is done according to the manuals. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible
cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty Tacho module
The tacho module may be faulty or is not compatible with the tachometer type. The tachometer
voltage can be different. Node number can be wrong.
Tests or verification:
Verify the compatibility of the tachometer and the pulse encoder module. Check the dip switch
settings of pulse encoder module from its guide manual. Measure tacho pulses. Temporarily connect
the replacement tacho device. Ensure the settings in ACS1000 are valid to the device being
replaced. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty AMC3 board
The AMC3 board is the main control board for the drive unit. This board is the master of the PPCS
link to the INT board and the master of the DDCS communication link to the IOEC boards. The DDCS
protocol is used with the communication to optional modules, like a fieldbus adapter or a pulse
encoder for a tacho. The AMC3 board may be the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect the replacement AMC3 board to
the unit. Ensure the settings are identical to the board being replaced.
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Possible causes:
Wiring
Wiring is mixed or protection circuit may be loose and this cause unintended trip. Mixing the wires can
cause this fault. Grounding of wiring may be done improperly.
Tests or verification:
Check the wiring between the pulse encoder module and the tacho and also that all wires are
tightened. Check also that protective shields of signal wires are grounded in a proper way. The wiring
should be inspected for interference which may cause the 'normal' signal to have disturbances which
will cause this fault condition.
Possible causes:
Parameters
Parameter settings do not fit to the used encoder / tacho.
Tests or verification:
Check that the parameter settings are fiting to the encoder / tacho which is used. If the fault is not
removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Mechanic
Difference between measured tacho speed and estimated motor speed is to big.
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Tests or verification:
Check the coupling of tacho and motor. The coupling can slip or the tacho can be detached.
Possible causes:
Tacho type
The encoder / tacho type might not fulfil the requirementy that are stated in the manual of encoder
module.
Tests or verification:
Check the encoder / tacho type.
LimitSupervis Inverter: limit supervision 2b
(FCB)
9.02 - FW2 b11
EmergOff MCB: emergency off activated 2b
(FCB, Control)
9.02 - FW2 b12
OutpTrafoTemp Transformer: output trafo temp. Soft
too high (FCB) Stop
9.02 - FW2 b13
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The parameters 30.03; 30.04 and 30.05 activates the motor winding temperature measurement of
each phases by using analogue input AI2; AI3 and AI4 -IOEC2 connected to an external sensor
(PT100 or PTC is connected to a transducer which provides a 0(4)..20mA signal for the AI). The
supervision for measurement loss is only active , if Par.13.14 AI2; Par. 13.20 AI3 and Par. 13.26 AI4
MINIMUM IO2 are set to 4mA/2V .
If more than one motor winding measurement is active (Par.: 30.03 , 30.04, 30.05) a Soft Stop will
only be generated when all off the selected AI signals are lost.
Possible causes:
Parameters
Parameters for motor winding temperature supervision are set wrong.
Motor temperature supervision parameters mentioned above must be set properly to provide correct
supervision and adequate ratings.
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Tests or verification
Verify that the parameter settings are correct. Check the correct minimum values for AI2.2 (P13.14);
AI2.3 (PAR.13.20) and AI2.4 (PAR.13.26).
If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Wiring
Wiring in external protection circuit may be loose and this caused unintended trip. Grounding of the
wiring may be done improperly.
Tests or verification:
Check the wiring between external protection relay and converter. Check also that wiring to all inputs
of the external protection relay are properly assembled and wired and that all wires are tightened.
Check also that protective shields of control wires are grounded in proper way (for more information of
this see User’s Manual, Installation Instructions). This can be found in the documentation part of the
ACS1000 Support Tool.
Possible causes:
Power supply
Power supply of external measuring device may be lost.
Tests or verification
Check the auxiliary power supply of the measuring device.
SwFreq HW Inverter: switching frequency Switching frequency has exceeded an allowed value, hardware supervision 2a
too high (HW, Control)
9.03 - FW3 b00 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The switching frequency is supervised in the control software, but a so called HW based redundant
supervision is done in the EPLD logic on the INT board to prevent the switching frequency getting too
high, if control SW has a fault itself.
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The intermediate DC voltage is not within the specified voltage range. The levels of the positive and
negative DC link voltage are measured to detect, if an improper overvoltage condition develops. The
overvoltage supervision is made both in hardware and software and by using different signal routes to
guarantee a reliable tripping in any condition to protect the inverter and the motor and to avoid the
self-excitation mode of the filter and the motor.
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The ADCVI board measures the DC link voltage and transmits measured values for the software via
the INT board to the AMC3 board. The 2nd level software based overvoltage supervision is
processed by the control software in the AMC3 board. In this case of a "SelfExitSW" fault the control
software has detected the DC link voltage to be above the limit of 133%.
Read the fault logger first to find out the root cause. If a "SelfExitSW" fault exists alone in the fault
logger the reason can be one of the listed below. A "SelfExitSW" fault message can appear after
another fault (typically after 2a or 2b trip). In this case read also the definition of the faults recorded
into the logger before the "SelfExitSW" fault.
SelfExcitHW Inverter: self excitation voltage "Hardware supervision for self excitation 3
level reached (HW, Control)
9.03 - FW3 b04 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The intermediate DC voltage is not within the specified voltage range. The levels of the positive and
negative DC link voltage are measured to detect, if an improper overvoltage condition develops. The
overvoltage supervision is made both in hardware and software and by using different signal routes to
guarantee a reliable tripping in any condition to protect the inverter and the motor and to avoid the
self-excitation mode of the filter and the motor.
The OVVP board is used to detect the DC link overvoltage and send a signal via the INT board to the
AMC3 board. The 2nd level hardware based overvoltage supervision is processed in the OVVP
board. In this case of a ""SelfExitHW"" fault the OVVP board has detected the DC link voltage to be
above the limit of 138%.
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If the ACS1000 drive have been tried to start before the current offset has been checked this fault will
appear."
InvCurr HW Inverter: inverter current too "Hardware supervision for inverter currents 2a
high (HW, Control)
9.03 - FW3 b07 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The inverter output current is excessive. The overcurrent supervision is both hardware and software
based. The HW based supervision is protecting the semiconductors in normal operation area, when
the DC voltage is in the safe operation area (SOA). Exceeding the inverter overcurrent HW trip limit is
detected by the ADCVI board, which sends a signal via the INT board to the AMC3 board. This HW
based overcurrent trip limit is fixed to 2.2 times inverter nominal current.
Read the fault logger first to find out the root cause. If an ""InvCurrHW"" fault exists alone in the fault
logger the reason can be one of the listed below. An ""InvCurrHW"" fault message can appear after
another fault. In this case read also the definition of the faults recorded into the logger before the
""InvCurrHW"" fault."
GroundFault Inverter: peak ground current Supervision of ground fault, software supervision 3
too high (Control)
9.03 - FW3 b08 The ACS 1000 earth fault protection is intended to protect the unit against earth faults in the motor,
motor cable, transformer secondary or inverter. It is not applicable for personal or fire safety
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purposes. The ACS1000 ground fault supervision is based on measuring the current in the earth
connection from the star point of sine filter capacitors to the ground. If current exceeds a programmed
limit the control SW will initiate a trip.
Possible causes:
Earth fault
There is a real earth fault in the ACS1000 drive system.
Tests or verification:
Check and measure the complete ACS1000 drive system (transformer, converter, motor and power
cables) for possible cause of the earth fault. If this is not the cause of the fault, go to the next possible
cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty ADCVI Board
The ADCVI board converts the analogue measurement signals of current and voltage into digital
signals. The digital signals are transmitted via fiber optic cables (PPCS) to the INT board. The ADCVI
board may be the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement ADCVI board to
the unit. Ensure the SVA and SCA subprints are compatible with the ACS1000 converter type. If the
fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty SCA subprint
The function of the SCA subprint is to adjust the current measurement signals of the current
transducers for the ADCVI board. The current adjustment is made with burden resistors. The SCA
subprint may be the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
Check that the SCA type is correct.
To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement SCA subprint to
the ADCVI of the unit. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
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Tests or verification:
To first test if a current transducer is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement current
transducer to the unit. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty INT Board
The INT board receives the earth current signal from the ADCVI board. The logic circuit called EPLD
on the INT board is dealing with all protection signals and SW control signals. The INT board may be
the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement INT board to the
unit. Ensure the INT board is identical to the board being replaced and check the compatibility of the
EPLD memory. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause
FiltCapCurr Inverter: sine filter capacitor "Filter capacitor overcurrent, supervised by software 2a
current too high (Control)
9.03 - FW3 b09 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The sine filter capacitor current is excessive. The supervision of the sine filter capacitor current is
done in the software. The two filter capacitor currents are measured by the ADCVI board, which
transmits the signals via the INT board to the AMC3 board.
Read the fault logger first to find out the root cause. If a ""FiltCapCurr"" fault exists alone in the fault
logger the reason can be one of the listed below. A ""FiltCapCurr"" fault message can appear after
another fault. In this case read also the definition of the faults recorded into the logger before the
""FiltCapCurr"" fault."
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Discharging Inverter: DC link cannot be Discharging failure 2b
discharged (Control)
9.03 - FW3 b10 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The supervised pre-programmed discharging time has exceeded or the deviation of voltage between
the both parts of the intermediate DC link voltage was increased too much.
The ADCVI board measures the levels of the positive and negative DC link voltage and transmits the
measured values for the software via the INT board to the AMC3 board.
Note! There might be a need to discharge the DC capacitors with some inverter independent method.
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In order to detect a loss of the net supply, the positive and negative DC link voltage levels are
supervised. If these DC link voltage levels drop below 71% of their nominal levels an undervoltage
alarm is initiated. This supervision is active after a charging period and alarm could occur only if the
ride through function is not selected and the drive is running during voltage dip. Or voltage dip occurs
on "Ready To Run" state. If voltage drops below 65% the ACS1000 will trip to an undervoltage fault.
Read the fault logger first to find out the root cause. If a ""ShortCircuit"" fault exists alone in the fault
logger the reason can be one of the listed below. A ""ShortCircuit"" fault message can appear after
another fault. In this case read also the definition of the faults recorded into the logger before the
""ShortCircuit"" fault."
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OvervoltHW Inverter: DC link voltage too Overvoltage supervision (hardware) indicates that DC voltage is too high 2b
high (HW, Control)
9.03 - FW3 b13 Measured DC voltage levels can be seen in the parameters
P02.02 DC VOLTAGE Udc 1
P02.03 DC VOLTAGE Udc 1
P02.04 DC VOLTAGE Udc 2
P02.05 DC VOLTAGE Udc 2
P02.06 DC VOLTAGE Udc 1 + Udc 2
P02.07 DC VOLTAGE Udc 1 + Udc 2
P02.08 DC VOLTAGE Udc 1 - Udc 2
P02.09 DC VOLTAGE Udc 1 - Udc 2
Read the fault logger first to find out the root cause. If an "OvervoltHW" fault exists alone in the fault
logger the reason can be one of the listed below. An "OvervoltHW" fault message can appear after
another fault. In this case read also the definition of the faults recorded into the logger before the
"OvervoltHW" fault.
Charging Inverter: charging not Charging of intermediate DC-circuit failed 2b
successful (Control)
9.03 - FW3 b14 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
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Monitoring the voltage ripple in the DC link indicates the supply phase loss. Standard limit for the DC-
ripple is approximately 10% (ripple = (Udcmax - Udcmin) / Udcmax * 100%, peak-to peak values). If
the allowed ripple limit is exceeded during a 300ms-time window supply phase loss fault will be
activated.
MCB Disturb MCB: opens during operation The Main Circuit Breaker is opened during operation 1b
(FCB)
9.04 - FW4 b01 MCB Disturb trip can be activated by many sources:
1) When tripping signal is coming from the emergency tripping loop (EMERGENCY OFF, EXT
TRAFO PROT TRIP, EXT MOT PROT TRIP, OVERSPEED TRIP or INPUT VOLT UNBALANCE, one
or more of these contacts open)
MCB Control MCB: discrepancy of command The ACS 1000 is unable to operate the MCB (Main Circuit Breaker). 2b
and feedback (FCB)
9.04 - FW4 b02 "MCB Control" fault is activated if the ACS 1000 cannot operate the MCB, for example if the ACS
1000 tries to close (open) the MCB and the feedback "MCB Closed" ("MCB Open") is not recieved
within a specified time limit. The reason can be that the control to the MCB are not set up properly
(i.e. the MCB is not closed or opened after a command) or that the status-signals from the MCB are
not recived to the ACS 1000.
I/O-Connections:
DI2.9 (IOEC2 X12:7 and X12:8) MCB Open Status
DI2.10 (IOEC2 X12:9 and X12:10) MCB Closed Status
DI2.11 (IOEC2 X13:1 and X13:2) MCB Available Signal
DO1.6 (IOEC1 X26:1, X26:2 and X26:3) MCB Order Trip
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DO2.5 (IOEC2 X25:1, X25:2 and X25:3) MCB Order Open
DO2.6 (IOEC2 X26:1, X26:2 and X26:3) MCB Order Close
Signals:
02.06 DC Voltage UDC1+2
04.23 DI8-14StatusIOEC2
05.01 DO1-6StatusIOEC1
05.02 DO1-6StatusIOEC2
Parameters:
21.06 MCB OnControlMode
21.07 MCB FeedbackSig
21.08 MCB AvailableSig
21.09 MCB CloseTimeLim
21.10 MCB OpenTimeLim
If the fault appears when trying to close the MCB, check if the DC-link starts to charge after the
command MCB Order Close, if it does, the MCB control-signals between the ACS 1000 and the MCB
are ok, then check the feedback-signals from the MCB.
If the fault appears when trying to open the MCB, check if the DC-link starts to discharge after the
command MCB Order Open, if it does, the MCB control-signals between the ACS 1000 and the MCB
are ok, then check the feedback-signals from the MCB.
InpVoltUnba Line: optional: external 1b
protection relay for input
9.04 - FW4 b03 voltage unbalance supervision
(FCB)
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Feedback of internal earthing isolator disappears during operation. This is considered to be critical for
personal safety and this is why the converter must be de-energized.
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ProcessStop Control: system is shutdown Stop request from process 1a / 2b
after a process stop (FCB)
9.04 - FW4 b08 Connections to customer: IOEC2 / DI08, terminals X12/5,X12/6
P21.04 (Sw. MSOC21xx) / P21.05 (Sw. MSOC30xx) PROCESS STOP SPEED DIF
Deceleration monitoring, If this function is not needed, the value can be set to 0.
If process stop is activated and the parameter PROCESS STOP MODE P21.03 = 1 (STOP
RAMPNG), the drive is decelerating according to this parameter value.
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The ride through function for the ACS1000 is expected to maintain the drive in operation and prevent
a trip when the mains (input) power fails.
In order to detect a loss of the net supply, the positive and negative DC link voltage levels are
supervised. If the DC voltage drops below the ride through detection level, but stays above the DC
undervoltage alarm limit of 71%, the ride through is active. The control will provide braking power to
stabilize the DC link voltage. This means decreasing of motor speed. If voltage dips are longer than
the ride through time or the actual speed falls below the ride through minimum speed, the drive will be
stopped to a "RideThrough" fault. Otherwise the drive accelerates back to the reference speed. Ride
through detection level is 80% of the nominal DC voltage level.
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OffsetTooBig The current measurement Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision 2b
offset is too big. The current offset has been checked and detected to be too big.
9.04 - FW4 b10
Possible causes:
Faulty current transducer
The current transducers are used to measure the inverter output, the sine filter current and the earth
current.
Tests or verification:
To first test if a current transducer is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement current
transducer to the unit. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause
NoMotorData Control: motor data is missing, Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision. 2b
group 99 (Control)
9.04 - FW4 b11 This fault will be made, if a motor with no motor data is selected.
Possible causes:
Parameter settings in group 99 are incorrect.
Tests or verification:
Check and verify the motor data parameters in group 99.
MCB OrderOff MCB: Order-off feedback not 2b
set (FCB)
9.04 - FW4 b12
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Tests or verification:
Check and measure the complete ACS1000 drive system (transformer, converter, motor and power
cables) for possible cause of the earth fault. If this is not the cause of the fault, go to the next possible
cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty ADCVI Board
The ADCVI board converts the analogue measurement signals of current and voltage into digital
signals. The digital signals are transmitted via fiber optic cables (PPCS) to the INT board. The ADCVI
board may be the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement ADCVI board to
the unit. Ensure the SVA and SCA subprints are compatible with the ACS1000 converter type. If the
fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty SCA subprint
The function of the SCA subprint is to adjust the current measurement signals of the current
transducers for the ADCVI board. The current adjustment is made with burden resistors. The SCA
subprint may be the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
Check that the SCA type is correct.
To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement SCA subprint to
the ADCVI of the unit. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty Current transducer
The current transducers are used to measure the earth current.
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Tests or verification:
To first test if a current transducer is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement current
transducer to the unit. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty INT Board
The INT board receives the earth current signal from the ADCVI board. The logic circuit called EPLD
on the INT board is dealing with all protection signals and SW control signals. The INT board may be
the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement INT board to the
unit. Ensure the INT board is identical to the board being replaced and check the compatibility of the
EPLD memory. If the fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
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Cooling water temperature is received as 4...20 mA signal via analog input IOEC1 /AI02.
P04.10 AI2-IOEC1
WtrLevelLow The water level in the Connections to customer: IOEC1-board /DI09, terminals X12.07, X12.08. 1b
expansion vessel is too low.
9.05 - FW5 b04 From level sensor "B10" via X2.2 come +24 Vdc OK monitoring signal to IOEC1-board / X12.7.
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WtrConduct The water conductivity is too The cooling water conductivity is above the trip level 0,7 uS/cm (Parameter 190.10 1b
high. InvWtrCondTripLev).
9.05 - FW5 b05
To protect the ACS1000 power components (IGCTs, diodes, choke etc.) against flashovers, the water
conductivity in the internal water cooling system is monitored.
NOTE: During the first 5 minutes after switching on the MCB, the inverter conductivity alarm and trip
thresholds are set to 1.5 mS. That is to avoid erroneous alarm or trip messages when the cooling
pump starts to run.
Connections to customer: IOEC1-board, terminals X31.5, X32.5
Water conductivity is received as 4...20 mA signal from conductivity sensor "B12" via X2.6, X2.7 to
analog input IOEC1 /AI04.
EPS-board supplies 24 Vac via 3A fuses to conductivity sensor. See circuit diagram for more details.
The actual water conductivity:
P04.04 INV WATER CONDUCTIVITY
P04.12 AI4-IOEC1
Motor protection switch "Q11" of the cooling pump "M11" has a normally closed auxiliary contact that
is connected to IOEC1/DI01.
Motor protection switch "Q12" of the cooling pump "M12" has a normally closed auxiliary contact that
is connected to IOEC1/DI02.
If protection switch "Q11" of the cooling pump "M11" opens and inverter is not equipped with
redundant cooling pump, pump1 / 2 trip is activated.
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Parameters:
Redundant cooling pump operation is activated by P30.22 (sw. msoc20xx/21xx) or P38.08 (sw.
msoc30xx) REDUNDANT FAN/PUMP FUNCTION
P30.23 (sw. msoc20xx/21xx) or P31.07 (sw. msoc30xx) RESET ALARM FAN/PUMP In case
of redundant fan/pump P30.23 or P31.07 is visible. When it is set RESET, the converter changes to
another pump and sets the parameter back to OFF.
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InvAirTemp The inverter air temperature is The temperature is measured on the ADCVI board by a PTC element. 1a
too high.
9.05 - FW5 b08 The inverter air actual temperatures in degrees C can be seen in P02.16.
Possible causes:
Ambient temperature
Ambient temperature is too high. If the electrical room cooling system has malfunction or if it is too
ineffective, temperature could rise over temperature trip limit.
Panel Lost Control: panel communication Failure in the RS-485 communication between the AMC-board and the control panel. 2b
loss (FCB)
9.05 - FW5 b09 This Fault will is not used in all control mode. If the drive is in Torque Control and Local mode is used,
this fault will lead to a trip, because the customer hasn't control over the process anymore. In any
other state, only an alarm will be made. If the drive is in remote and the keypad is selected as input,
this will also lead to a trip.
Possible causes:
Wiring (The control panel connection may have come loose).
Faulty CDP312 – Panel (The CDP312 – Panel is faulty).
Faulty AMC3 board (The AMC3 board is the main control board for the drive unit. This board is the
master of the PPCS link to the INT board and the master of the DDCS communication link to the
IOEC boards. The AMC3 board may be the cause of the fault.)
Tests or verification:
Verify the cabling and wires are correct from AMC3 (terminal X17) via NDPI to the control panel. If the
fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
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To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement AMC3 board to
the unit. Ensure the settings are identical to the board being replaced.
Fan ½ Air Cooling: fan 1/2 failure Supervision of cooling fan contactor in air-cooled converters 1b
(FCB)
9.05 - FW5 b10 Connections to customer: IOEC1-board/DI01, terminals X11.01, X11.02 and for the redundant fan
"M12", DI02, terminals X11.03, X11.04
Motor protection switch "Q11" of the cooling fan "M11" has a normally closed auxiliary contact that is
connected to digital input DI01.
Motor protection switch "Q12" of the cooling fan "M12" has a normally closed auxiliary contact that is
connected to digital input DI02.
If protection switch "Q11" of the cooling fan "M11" opens and inverter is not equipped with redundant
fan, fan 1 / 2 trip is activated.
If protection switch "Q11" of the cooling fan "M11" opens and inverter is equipped with redundant fan,
fan 1/2 alarm is activated and the cooling will automatically switch to the redundant fan "M12". If
protection switch "Q12" of the cooling fan "M12" opens, fan 1/2 trip is activated.
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FanDiffPres Air Cooling: differential air 1b
pressure too high (FCB)
9.05 - FW5 b11
Aux Fan ½ Water Cooling: aux. fan 1/2 Supervision of auxiliary fan contactor in water-cooled converters 1b
failure (FCB)
9.05 - FW5 Connections to customer: IOEC1-board/DI3, terminals X11.05, X11.06
B12
Auxiliary fan "M13" has a thermal protection relay "Q13" and one normally closed auxiliary contact of
this is connected to digital input of the IOEC1 board.
IGCT Fault Inverter: IGCT test: one or During starting a faulty IGCT has been detected. 2b
more IGCT(s) defect (Control)
9.05 - FW5 b13 Possible causes:
Faulty GUSP subprint
There may be a problem in one of the subprints supplying the IGCTs. Faulty subprint is indicated by
LED’s located on each subprint. If both the yellow and the green LED’s on the subprint are off, this
indicates that the subprint may be faulty.
Tests or verification:
Measure the input voltage. To test if this subprint is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a
replacement subprint to the unit. For more details see board description. If the fault is not removed,
go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty GUSP
The Gate Unit Power Supply indicates a fault either when its supply voltage drops below 21.5V or
when its internal chopper transformer is making switchings only in one of the two primary windings.
GUSP board is transmitting monitoring signal through a fiber optical cable to the INTerface board.
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Tests or verification:
Check that the input voltage of the GUSP is OK. To test if this board is the cause of the fault,
temporarily connect a replacement GUSP board to the unit. When replacing the GUSP, follow the
instructions given in changing procedure instructions. If the fault is not removed, go to the next
possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty optic link
Ensure that the fiber optic cables between every IGCT’s and the INT board are secure.
Tests or verification:
The communication link should work properly if all the connectors are secure. If the fault is not
removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty IGCT
If a “IGCT fault” fault has occurred during starting one of the IGCT semiconductors can be short-
circuited.
Tests or verification:
Check and measure the inverter IGCTs. Replace the IGCT with its gate unit.
IOEC1AI4MLos Water Cooling / Trafo: IOEC1 Soft
AI3 (wtr. cond. / trafo tmp. 2) - Stop
9.05 - FW5 b14 loss of analogue input (FCB)
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ChargeCirc Inverter: IGCT or varistor Charging circuit is not in condition 2b
defect (Control)
9.06 - FW6 b00 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
During the charging state the voltage in the intermediate DC link is supervised to detect any fault in
the charging circuit. If the DC voltage level is reached too fast (du/dt), before protection IGCTs are
switched on. The circuit has a defect component.
EPS Fault Aux. Power: EPS: +/- 20V Failure in Electronic Power Supply EPS 2b
failure (Control) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
9.06 - FW6 b01
Power failure in the +20V output of the EPS board. This can be seen from a green indication LED that
is located first from the top on the EPS board. This LED is lighting when +20 V supply is OK.
The +20 VDC output voltage is supplied by a DC/DC converter. The input to this DC/DC converter
comes from a 27VDC regulated supply power that is backed up by two 12 V batteries. Auxiliary power
failure is detected by hardware logic on the Electronic Power Supply (EPS) board from where this
information is transferred into the Interface board.
The connection is galvanic and goes via a flat cable (connector "X5" on the EPS board and connector
"X201" on the Interface board).
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If only one winding is switching on the GUSP the light transmission changes to a high frequency
signal.
If only one winding is switching on the GUSP the light transmission changes to a high frequency
signal.
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CtrlBackSupp Aux. Power: control backup 1a
supply voltage failure (Control)
9.06 - FW6 b04
CtrlSuppFail Aux. Power: control supply 2b
voltage (27V) failure (Control)
9.06 - FW6 b05
LS Print Pl Inverter: voltage supervision Short circuit supervision on the positive side not active (commutation reactor voltage supervision 1b
across di/dt choke not active di/dt).
9.06 - FW6 b06 (Control)
The inverter is monitored to insure that a short circuit condition not exists. A short circuit protection is
made in the DC link plus and minus by supervising the voltage across a di/dt choke by the VLSCD
(Voltage Level Short Circuit Detection) board. If the measured voltage is higher than a specified
threshold voltage level, the board sends a light pulse signal via a fiber optic to the INTerface board. If
the transmit time of the light signal is exceeding a programmed time, the INT board detects this as a
short circuit. Always when an IGCT is turned on a VLSCD board should send a short light pulse. If the
pulse is not received by the INT board it is detected as a "LS Print Pl" fault.
The "LS Print Pl" fault is in the DC link plus supervision circuit.
LS Print Min Inverter: voltage supervision Short circuit supervision on the negative side not active (commutation reactor voltage supervision 1b
across di/dt choke not active di/dt)
9.06 - FW6 b07 (Control)
Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The inverter is monitored to insure that a short circuit condition does not exist. A short circuit
protection is made in the DC link plus and minus by supervising the voltage across a di/dt choke by a
VLSCD board. If the measured voltage is higher than a specified threshold voltage level, the board
sends a light pulse signal via a fiber optic to the INT board. If the transmit time of the light signal is
exceeding a certain programmed time the INT board detects this as a short circuit. Always when an
IGCT is turned on a VLSCD board should send a short light pulse. If the pulse is not received by the
INT board it is detected as a "LS Print Pl" or "LS Print Mi" fault.
The "LS Print Mi" fault is in the DC link minus supervision circuit.
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BATTERY MISS monitoring is made only after switching on the auxiliary power supply of the inverter.
IOEC1LinkEr Control: DDCS communication Supervision of communication links (AMC3-IOEC1 board) 1b
timeout or IOEC 1 failure
9.06 - FW6 b09 (FCB) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 board and peripheral boards and devices, like the IOEC boards and optional modules. The
IOEC boards are connected to channel CH1 in a ring structure to the fiber optic bus. The DDCS link
utilizes a high speed (8Mbit/s) communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication channel CH1 is not updated by the IOEC1 board within a specified
supervision time window.
IOEC2LinkEr Control: DDCS communication Supervision of communication links (AMC3-IOEC2 board) 1b
timeout or IOEC 2 failure
9.06 - FW6 b10 (FCB) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 board and peripheral boards and devices, like the IOEC boards and optional modules. The
IOEC boards are connected to channel CH1 in a ring structure to the fiber optic bus. The DDCS link
utilizes a high speed (8Mbit/s) communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication channel CH1 is not updated by the IOEC2 board within a specified
supervision time window.
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IOEC3LinkEr Control: DDCS communication Supervision of communication links (AMC3-IOEC3 board) 1b
timeout or IOEC 3 failure
9.06 - FW6 b11 (FCB) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 board and peripheral boards and devices, like the IOEC boards and optional modules. The
IOEC boards are connected to channel CH1 in a ring structure to the fiber optic bus. The DDCS link
utilizes a high speed (8Mbit/s) communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication channel CH1 is not updated by the IOEC3 board within a specified
supervision time window.
The IOEC3 board is an optional I/O board extending the number of I/O
IOEC4LinkEr Control: DDCS communication Supervision of communication links (AMC3-IOEC4 board) 1b
timeout or IOEC 4 failure
9.06 - FW6 b12 (FCB) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 board and peripheral boards and devices, like the IOEC boards and optional modules. The
IOEC boards are connected to channel CH1 in a ring structure to the fiber optic bus. The DDCS link
utilizes a high speed (8Mbit/s) communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication channel CH1 is not updated by the IOEC4 board within a specified
supervision time window.
The IOEC4 board is an optional I/O board extending the number of I/O.
NofiltData Inverter: filter data missing Filter data hasn't been given. 2b
(Control)
9.06 - FW6 b13 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
If the ACS1000 drive has been tried to start before the filter data has been entered in the parameter
group 112 this fault will appear.
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The inverter output current is excessive. The overcurrent supervision is both hardware and software
based. The SW based supervision is protecting the semiconductors outside the limit of the safe
operation area (SOA), when the DC voltage is higher than in the normal operation mode. The inverter
output current and the DC link voltage are measured by the ADCVI board, which sends the data via
the INT board to the AMC3 board. The control SW utilizes measurements for this protection feature.
Read the fault logger first to find out the root cause. If an "InvCurrSOA" fault exists alone in the fault
logger the reason can be one of the listed below. An "InvCurrSOA" fault message can appear after
another fault. In this case read also the definition of the faults recorded into the logger before the
"InvCurrSOA" fault.
Link C Lost Control: link C failure (from INT Supervision of communication link between the INT board and the ADCVI board 2b
to ADCVI board) (Control)
9.07- FW7 b00 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The communication between the INT board and the ADCVI board is provided with three PPCS links
and three unidirectional signal links. If the link C connected to the ADCVI board is lost, it can be
recognized by the supervision of the EPLD logic located on the INT board and a trip is initiated. "A1"
and "A8" fiber optic connectors on the ADCVI board belong to link C.
ExtRef1Lost Control: external reference Actual signal 1 for PID-control macro is missing. Soft
signal 1 lost (FCB) Stop
9.07- FW7 b01 Connections to customer: IOEC4-board (optional, activated by P75.02 when YES is selected),
terminals X31.2, X32.2.
Operation in case of actual value 1 (analogue input signal AI1-IOEC4) drops below the minimum limit.
The function is only activated if the parameters 86.04 (AI1 MINIMUM IO4) is set to 4mA/2V and 40.15
(AI < MIN FUNCTION EXT ACT 1) is set to FAULT.
The action for analogue input 1 loss can be setted by parameter 40.15. This parameter can only be
seen when the PID Control Macro is selected.
Alternatives for Par. 40.15:
1 = NO no action
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2 = FAULT drive trips in case of analogue signal loss
3 = CNST SPD15 an alarm will be set and drive runs continuously with constant speed15 (Par.34.16)
4 = LAST SPEED an alarm will be set and drive runs continuously with the last speed reference
Possible causes:
PID-contol circuit
Measuring circuit indicates loss of signal when milliamps or volts received from control system drops
below 4mA/2V.
Wiring in contol circuit may be loose and this caused an unintended trip.
Grounding of wiring may be done improperly
Power supply of regulating unit may be lost.
Tests or verification:
Measure signal from terminals X31.2, X32.2 on IOEC4-board. If this signal is below 4mA/2V, it is
possible that auxiliary power supply of the regulating unit is faulty.
If there is no signal at all, check the wiring between the regulating unit and the converter.
Check the auxiliary power supply of the regulating unit.
Possible causes:
Faulty IOEC board
An IOEC board makes the interface for digital and analogue inputs and outputs. Analogue signals are
converted to a digital format and sent to the AMC 3 board through fiber optic link (DDCS). State of the
digital inputs and outputs are indicated by yellow LEDs. Also the IOEC board power supply has a
green indication LED.
The interrogation supply has a green indication LED and its maximum output current is limited to 150
mA. The selection switches for analogue signals and the IOEC node number switch should be
adjusted correctly. The IOEC4 board may be the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
Check that the dip switch has correct setting of current or voltage input. If the measured signal (mA)
of the IOEC4 board is discrepant in compared to the value in the parameter P85.05 AI1 IOEC 4
Most probably the board is faulty.
To test if this board is cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement IOEC board to the unit.
Ensure the settings are identical to the board being replaced.
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Reference signal is received as 0/4...20mA or 0/2...10V from an external device (PLC, potentiometer,
etc.) via an IOEC 1 board.
The analogue input signal AI1 on the IOEC1 board is missing or signal level has dropped below the
preset minimum limit of 4mA or 2V.
The operating system supervises several functions within the SW, which may lead to an "OS Fault".
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IDRunFault Control: ID run not successful ID run for a motor is not completed. Soft
(Control) Stop /
9.07- FW7 b05 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision 2b
If the ID run for motor fails for some reason a "ID RunFault" is initiated. ID run is performed to the
motor to identify motor parameters like stator resistance and inductance and to improve the motor
model used in the motor control.
ID run can be made to a motor standing still (standard ID run) or motor can be rotated (enhanced ID
run).
Link E Lost Control: link E failure (from INT Supervision of communication link between the INT board and the ADCVI board 2b
to ADCVI board) (Control)
9.07- FW7 b06 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The communication between the INT board and the ADCVI board is provided with three PPCS links
and three unidirectional signal links. If the link E connected to the ADCVI board is lost, it can be
recognized by the supervision of the EPLD logic located on the INT board and a trip is initiated. "A3"
and "A10" fiber optic connectors on the ADCVI board belong to link E.
Link D Lost Control: link D failure (from INT Supervision of communication link between the INT board and the ADCVI board 2b
to ADCVI board) (Control)
9.07- FW7 b07 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The communication between the INT board and the ADCVI board is provided with three PPCS links
and three unidirectional signal links. If the link D connected to the ADCVI board is lost, it can be
recognized by the supervision of the EPLD logic located on the INT board and a trip is initiated. "A2"
and "A9" fiber optic connectors on the ADCVI board belong to link D.
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The switching frequency is supervised in the control software, but also a so called HW based
redundant supervision is done by the EPLD logic on the INT board to prevent the switching frequency
getting too high, if the control SW has a fault itself. In a case the INT board fault causing too high
switching frequency the software based supervision will initiate a trip.
Link AB Lost Control: link A/B failure (from One of the links between the AMC3 board and the INT board is not working. 2b
AMC3 to INT board) (Control)
9.07- FW7 b09 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The Power Plate Communication System (PPCS) is a communication protocol used in between the
AMC3 board and the INT board. The boards are connected together with two fiber optic PPCS links. If
one of the links is lost, it can be recognized by the control SW of the AMC3 board and a trip is
initiated.
Two LED's on the INT board indicate when data is transferred in the links A and B.
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CH0 LinkErr Control: DDCS channel 0 Communication break in the CH0 Soft
(fieldbus) link error (FCB) Stop
9.07- FW7 b10 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 board and an upper level controller like APC2 or an external PLC connected to an
ACS1000 on the channel CH0 with a fieldbus adapter. The DDCS link utilizes a high speed (8Mbit/s)
communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication link on the channel CH0 is not updated within a specified supervision time
window.
Communication break in the CH0 can alternatively be selected as an alarm with the parameter
The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 boards in a master / follower applications. The master AMC3 board and the slave AMC3
boards are connected to the channel CH2 in a ring structure. The DDCS link utilizes a high speed
(8Mbit/s) communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication channel CH2 is not updated within a specified supervision time window.
Communication break in the CH2 can alternatively be selected as an alarm with the parameter
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Possible offset on the analogue inputs can be calibrated automatically or manually. In case the
automatic calibration is selected for the standard IOEC boards (IOEC1 &2) or for the optional IOEC3
or IOEC4 boards and this procedure fails an "AnInpCalib" fault initiated. When using the automatic
calibration the signal wires should be disconnected.
Wrong EPLD Control: EPLD version EPLD is not compatible with the SW version 2b
incompatible with loading
9.07- FW7 b13 package (Control) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
Every time during start-up the compatibility between the EPLD software and the AMC3 software is
checked.
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Overvolt SW Inverter: DC link voltage too Overvoltage supervision (software) indicates that voltage is too high. This supervision is redundant. 2b
high (Control)
9.07- FW7 b14 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
Read the fault logger first to find out the root cause. If an "OvervoltSW" fault exists alone in the fault
logger the reason can be one of the listed below. An "OvervoltSW" fault message can appear after
another fault. In this case read also the definition of the faults recorded into the logger before the
"OvervoltSW" fault.
SM1Control Sync. Bypass: motor circuit Motor circuit breaker 1 discrepancy 2b
braker 1 discrepancy of
9.08- FW8 b00 command and feedback (FCB, Connections to customer: X111:1 - 5, X110:1 - 4
Control)
The fault will be made, if motor circuit breaker 1 control fault (not matching with actual status). It
means, when drive tries to open or close the motor breaker but the feedback signal is not the same
as it suppose to be.
SM1Disturb Sync. Bypass: motor circuit Motor circuit breaker 1 fault 2b
braker 1 fault (FCB, Control)
9.08- FW8 b01 Connections to customer: X111:1 - 5, X110:1 - 4
This fault will be made, if the motor circuit breaker 1 is faulty. SM1 should be closed but the feedback
signal is changed from close to open.
SM2Control Sync. Bypass: motor circuit Motor circuit breaker 2 discrepancy 2b
braker 2 discrepancy of
9.08- FW8 b02 command and feedback (FCB, Connections to customer: X211:1 - 5, X210:1 - 4
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This fault will be made, if the motor circuit breaker 2 is faulty. SM2 should be closed but the feedback
signal is changed from close to open.
SM3Control Sync. Bypass: motor circuit Motor circuit breaker 3 discrepancy 2b
braker 3 discrepancy of
9.08- FW8 b04 command and feedback (FCB, Connections to customer: X311:1 - 5, X310:1 - 4
Control)
The fault will be made, if motor circuit breaker 3 control fault (not matching with actual status). It
means, when drive tries to open or close the motor breaker but the feedback signal is not the same
as it suppose to be.
SM3Disturb Sync. Bypass: motor circuit Motor circuit breaker 3 fault 2b
braker 3 fault (FCB, Control)
9.08- FW8 b05 Connections to customer: X311:1 - 5, X310:1 - 4
This fault will be made, if the motor circuit breaker 3 is faulty. SM3 should be closed but the feedback
signal is changed from close to open.
SM4Control Sync. Bypass: motor circuit Motor circuit breaker 4 discrepancy 2b
braker 4 discrepancy of
9.08- FW8 b06 command and feedback (FCB, Connections to customer: X411:1 - 5, X410:1 - 4
Control)
The fault will be made, if motor circuit breaker 4 control fault (not matching with actual status). It
means, when drive tries to open or close the motor breaker but the feedback signal is not the same
as it suppose to be.
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SM4Disturb Sync. Bypass: motor circuit Motor circuit breaker 4 fault 2b
braker 4 fault (FCB, Control)
9.08- FW8 b07 Connections to customer: X411:1 - 5, X410:1 - 4
This fault will be made, if the motor circuit breaker 4 is faulty. SM4 should be closed but the feedback
signal is changed from close to open.
Sbp1Control Sync. Bypass: line circuit Line circuit breaker 1 is closed and should be opened 2a
braker 1 is closed but should
9.08- FW8 b08 be opened (FCB, Control) Connections to customer: X121:1 - 5, X120:1 - 4
The fault will be made, if the Line Circuit Breaker 1 control fault (not matching with actual status).
Line Circuit Breaker 1 is closed but should be opened due to motor start command. When a motor
start command is given to the drive, the drive will first open the relevant line breaker according to the
motor selection.
Sbp2Control Sync. Bypass: line circuit Line circuit breaker 2 is closed and should be opened 2a
braker 2 is closed but should
9.08- FW8 b09 be opened (FCB, Control) Connections to customer: X221:1 - 5, X220:1 - 4
The fault will be made, if the Line Circuit Breaker 2 control fault (not matching with actual status).
Line Circuit Breaker 2 is closed but should be opened due to motor start command. When a motor
start command is given to the drive, the drive will first open the relevant line breaker according to the
motor selection.
Sbp3Control Sync. Bypass: line circuit Line circuit breaker 3 is closed and should be opened 2a
braker 3 is closed but should
9.08- FW8 b10 be opened (FCB, Control) Connections to customer: X321:1 - 5, X320:1 - 4
The fault will be made, if the Line Circuit Breaker 3 control fault (not matching with actual status).
Line Circuit Breaker 3 is closed but should be opened due to motor start command. When a motor
start command is given to the drive, the drive will first open the relevant line breaker according to the
motor selection.
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The fault will be made, if the Line Circuit Breaker 4 control fault (not matching with actual status).
Line Circuit Breaker 4 is closed but should be opened due to motor start command. When a motor
start command is given to the drive, the drive will first open the relevant line breaker according to the
motor selection.
IOEC5 LinkErr Sync. Bypass: DDCS DDCS communication time out or IOEC 5 faulty. 1b
communication timeout or
9.08- FW8 b12 IOEC 5 failure (FCB, Control) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision The
Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between the
AMC3 board and peripheral boards and devices, like the IOEC boards and optional modules. The
IOEC boards are connected to channel 1 in a ring structure to the fiber optic bus. The DDCS link
utilizes a high speed (4Mbit/s) communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication channel CH1 is not updated by the IOEC5 board within a specified
supervision time window.
IOEC6 LinkErr Sync. Bypass: DDCS DDCS communication time out or IOEC 6 faulty. 1b
communication timeout or
9.08- FW8 b13 IOEC 6 failure (FCB, Control) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 board and peripheral boards and devices, like the IOEC boards and optional modules. The
IOEC boards are connected to channel 1 in a ring structure to the fiber optic bus. The DDCS link
utilizes a high speed (4Mbit/s) communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication channel CH1 is not updated by the IOEC6 board within a specified
supervision time window.
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ExtAct1Lost Control: analogue input, actual Actual signal 1 for PID-control macro is missing. Soft
signal 1 is missing (PID- Trip reaction: Soft stop Stop
9.09- FW9 b00 control) (FCB) Fault Word: F9 / B00
Connections to customer: IOEC4-board (optional, activated by P75.02 when YES is selected),
terminals X31.2, X32.2.
Operation in case of actual value 1 (analogue input signal AI1-IOEC4) drops below the minimum limit.
The function is only activated if the parameters 86.04 (AI1 MINIMUM IO4) is set to 4mA/2V and 40.15
(AI < MIN FUNCTION EXT ACT 1) is set to FAULT.
The action for analogue input 1 loss can be setted by parameter 40.15. This parameter can only be
seen when the PID Control Macro is selected.
Alternatives for Par. 40.15:
1 = NO no action
2 = FAULT drive trips in case of analogue signal loss
3 = CNST SPD15 an alarm will be set and drive runs continuously with constant speed15 (Par.34.16)
4 = LAST SPEED an alarm will be set and drive runs continuously with the last speed reference
Possible causes:
PID-contol circuit
Measuring circuit indicates loss of signal when milliamps or volts received from control system drops
below 4mA/2V.
Wiring in contol circuit may be loose and this caused an unintended trip.
Grounding of wiring may be done improperly
Power supply of regulating unit may be lost.
Tests or verification:
Measure signal from terminals X31.2, X32.2 on IOEC4-board. If this signal is below 4mA/2V, it is
possible that auxiliary power supply of the regulating unit is faulty.
If there is no signal at all, check the wiring between the regulating unit and the converter.
Check the auxiliary power supply of the regulating unit.
Possible causes:
Faulty IOEC board
An IOEC board makes the interface for digital and analogue inputs and outputs. Analogue signals are
converted to a digital format and sent to the AMC 3 board through fiber optic link (DDCS). State of the
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CustSupSig1Act Customer: supervision signal 1 ?? Soft
is active (group 48) (FCB) Stop /
9.09- FW9 b07 1a / 1b
"MacroChange" alarm will be displayed, when user macro is changed. ACS1000 application software
provides possibility to create 2 user macros. This can be utilize in cases, when 2 different controls are
needed for one drive. Switch between user macros is made with a specified input. This input is
selected with parameter:
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2.3. Alarm Messages
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AutoRestart Inverter: autorestart function is The programmable time after an untervoltage trip is expired. Alarm
active (Control)
9.11-AW1 b01 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision.
The converter driven motor can be protected by a separate external measuring circuit against
vibrations. This circuit is interfaced with the converter by a normally closed contact. When this contact
opens the software makes external motor vibration alarm.
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Sensors mounted inside the motor windings supervise motor winding temperature. When this external
temperature supervision is activated it will override the internal software based temperature
supervision. If external measurement is lost, switch to software based temperature supervision and
alarm measurement lost is will be made.
When temperature is received as 4...20 mA signal from sensor via IOEC2 board (analog inputs
IOEC2 /AI02, AI03, AI04). "MotWdgMlos" is activated when measuring signal drops below 2
milliamps.
Measurement loss detection is activated only when in parameter P13.14 MINIMUM AI2 (Phase U),
P13.20 MINIMUM AI3 (Phase V) or P13.26 MINIMUM AI4 (Phase W) is selected 2 (2 = 4mA/2V)
P30.02 MOTOR THERM PROT defines the operation of the motor thermal protection function, which
protects the motor from overheating
P30.01 EXT MOTOR THERM PROT defines the operation of the motor thermal protection function,
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which protects the motor from overheating
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Scaling of analog inputs used for motor temperature measuring is done by the following parameters:
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P13.24 AI4 HIGH VALUE (IOEC2)
P13.25 AI4 LOW VALUE (IOEC2)
P13.26 MINIMUM AI4 (IOEC2)
P13.27 FILTER AI4 (IOEC2)
P13.28 AI4 INVERT (IOEC2)
P13.29 AI4 OFFSET (IOEC2)
P04.16 AI4 IOEC2
MotPhaseUnbal^ Motor: phase currents Alarm
unbalanced (FCB)
9.11-AW1 b05
ExtMotProt Motor: external protection relay Alarm from external motor protection equipment Alarm
(FCB)
9.11-AW1 b06 Connections to customer: IOEC3-board/DI11 (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X13.1, X13.2
The converter driven motor can be protected by a separate external protection relay that gives
monitoring by a normally closed contact. If this contact opens the software makes external motor
protection alarm.
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9.11-AW1 b07 Connections to customer: IOEC3-board/DI06 (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X12.1, X12.2
An external cooling fan (air-cooled motors) or an external cooling pump (water-cooled motors) can be
used for cooling the converter driving motor. The converter can monitor this external cooling unit, the
cooling unit gives monitoring signal to the converter by a normally closed contact. When this contact
opens the software makes external motor cooling alarm and indicates this on the converter panel.
Connections to customer: IOEC3 /AI03-board (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X31.4, X32.4
Motor bearing temperature is received from motor via analog input IOEC3 /AI03.
The actual bearing temperatures can be seen in P80.03 BEARING TEMP NDE
Scaling of analog inputs used for motor bearing temperature measuring is done by:
IOEC3 /AI03
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P81.14 AI3 HIGH VALUE (IOEC3)
P81.15 AI3 LOW VALUE (IOEC3)
P81.16 MINIMUM AI3 (IOEC3)
P81.17 FILTER AI3 (IOEC3)
P81.18 AI3 INVERT (IOEC3)
P81.19 AI3 OFFSET (IOEC3)
P80.07 AI3 IOEC3
BrgTemp DE Motor: temperature at the Bearing Temperature Drive End too high exceeds alarm level Alarm
driven end bearing too high
9.11-AW1 b099 (FCB) Bearing Temperature Drive End above alarm limit
Motor bearing temperature is received from motor via analog inputs IOEC3 /AI02
The actual bearing temperatures can be seen in P80.02 BEARING TEMP DE in degrees C
Scaling of analog inputs used for motor bearing temperature measuring is done by the following
parameters:
IOEC3/AI2
P81.08 AI2 HIGH VALUE (IOEC3)
P81.09 AI2 LOW VALUE (IOEC3)
P81.10 MINIMUM AI2 (IOEC3)
P81.11 FILTER AI2 (IOEC3)
P81.12 AI2 INVERT (IOEC3)
P81.13 AI2 OFFSET (IOEC3)
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MotorStall Motor: stall (Control) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision Alarm
9.11-AW1 b10 The motor stall protection function protects the motor against overheating. It can be activated with
parameter P30.12 (sw. MSOC21xx) / P30.13 (sw. MSOC30xx) STALL FUNCTION. The reaction can
be a fault, a warning or the whole function can be eliminated (no reaction).
The motor stall protection is based on two criterions: low speed and high current. If the output
frequency of the converter is lower than the frequency limit, specified by parameter P30.13 (sw.
MSOC21xx) / P30.14 (sw. MSOC30xx) STALL FREQ HI and current is close to it's high limit, a
counter in the software will be activated. If the counter then reaches a preset time limit, set by
parameter P30.14 (sw. MSOC21xx) / P30.15 (sw. MSOC30xx) STALL TIME, then the fault or warning
signal is activated, depending upon setting of parameter P30.12 (sw. MSOC21xx) / P30.13 (sw.
MSOC30xx) . The signal will be removed if no stall condition has been observed for a time of preset
time limit (P30.14) (sw. MSOC21xx) / P30.15 (sw. MSOC30xx) .
BrgNDE Mlos Motor: temperature Loss of temperature measuring in bearing Non Drive End (alarm), alternatively can be changed to trip Alarm
measurement at the non driven the drive
9.11-AW1 b11 end bearing - loss of analogue
input (FCB) Connections to customer: IOEC3/AI03-board (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X31.4, X32.4
When motor bearing temperature is received as 4...20 mA signal from motor via analog inputs IOEC3
/AI03. "BrgNDE Mlos" alarm is activated when measuring signal drops below 2 milliamps.
Measurement loss detection is activated only when in P81.16 MINIMUM AI3 is selected 2 (2 =
4mA/2V)
Reaction in loss of NDE bearing temperature measurement is selected by P35.04 BEARING TEMP
PROTECTION NDE
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Brg DE Mlos Motor: temperature Loss of temperature measuring in bearing Drive End (alarm), alternatively can be changed to trip the Alarm
measurement at the driven end drive
9.11-AW1 b12 bearing - loss of analogue
input (FCB) Connections to customer: IOEC3-board /AI02 (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X31.3, X32.3
When motor bearing temperature is received as 4...20 mA signal from motor via analog inputs IOEC3
/AI02.
"BrgDE Mlos" alarm is activated when measuring signal drops below 2 milliamps.
Measurement loss detection is activated only when in P81.10 MINIMUM AI2 is selected 2 (2 =
4mA/2V)
If the order on command in IOEC1-DO5 is set and the alarm signal has low value an alarm message
will be generated.
Heater protection can be activated by P38.01 MOTOR HEATER and P38.04 CABINET HEATER
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Power supply to the motor cooler from terminals X21.1, X21.2, X21.3 goes trough motor protection
switch "Q21", contactor "K21" to "X21". This relay "K21" is controlled by the inverter control via digital
output (IOEC3 /DO01, MOT_COOLER_ORD_ON). Motor protection switch is monitored by digital
input (IOEC3 / DI12, MOT COOLER TRIP)
When the motor is running it starts the motor cooler via IOEC3 /DO01. If the motor cooler is not
started, this will be seen via the feedback signal, connected to IOEC3 /DI12. This will generate
required action (soft stop, alarm or no reaction)
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Buchholz Transformer: external Buchholz relay alarm (transformer protection) Alarm
Buchholz supervision (FCB)
9.12-AW2 b02 Connections to customer: IOEC3/DI4 -board (optional, activated by P75.01 when YES is selected),
terminals X11.7, X11.8.
The gas generated in a transformer during a fault is collected in the gas relay, which is located in a
tube between the oil conservator and the main tank. The gas will displace the oil in the relay and
minor gas generation will cause the closing of the alarm contact. If an extensive amount of gas is
generated or the oil level falls, then the alarm contact will close first followed by the tripping contact.
Unusual oil flow from the transformer into the oil conservator will cause the immediate closing of the
tripping contact. If the tripping contacts operate the transformer is immediately disconnected from the
network.
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InpIsolDis External: input isolator Input Isolator Discrepancy, feedback signals are not correct (option) Alarm
discrepancy (FCB)
9.12-AW2 b07 Connections: IOEC4-board (optional, activated by P75.02 when YES is selected),
Open and close signals are active at the same time or both signals are missing.
OutpIsolDis External: output isolator Output Isolator Discrepancy, feedback signals are not correct (option) Alarm
discrepancy (FCB)
9.12-AW2 b08 Connections: IOEC4-board (optional, activated by P75.02 when YES is selected),
DI05 / X11.9, X11.10 OUTPUT ISOL STATUS OPEN (high active) and
DI06 / X12.1, X12.2 OUTPUT ISOL STATUS CLOSE (high active)
Open and close signals are active at the same time or both signals are missing.
Output Isolator Discrepancy alarm can be activated by P37.02 EXT OUTPUT ISOLATOR
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The braking chopper and the braking resistors are each monitored for overtemperature by means of
thermal models incorporated in the ACS1000 software.
The braking chopper and the braking resistors are each monitored for overtemperature by means of
thermal models incorporated in the ACS1000 software.
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BChopOff Braking Chopper: turned off This alarm will be displayed, if the braking chopper is turned off because of a fault. Alarm
because of a fault (Control)
9.12-AW2 b12 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision.
Temperature of the braking resistor (calculated) exceeded the predefined (190.35) trip level. The
braking chopper is disabled until the temperature drops below trip level. If parameter 38.05 (BRAKE
CHOPPER INSTALLED) is set to "YES", the braking chopper resistor supervision function is active as
well.
This alarm can only actived, if Par. 38.06 is set to 0 = DISABLE CHOP.
0 = DISABLE CHOP Braking chopper is installed. Braking chopper is disabled. Operation of the drive
is still possible without braking ability.
1 = ALARM Braking chopper is installed. Only an alarm signal will be generated. Danger! Braking
chopper is not disabled. Operation of the drive is still possible with braking ability (alarm only).
BChopSwFreq Braking Chopper: switching Switching frequency of chopper IGCT above trip level. Alarm
frequency too high (Control)
9.12-AW2 b13 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision.
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The ADCVI board measures the DC link voltage and transmits measured values for the software via
the INT board to the AMC3 board. The control software in the AMC3 board processes the software-
based supervision. In this case of Overvoltage alarm the control software has detected the DC link
voltage to be above the limit of 128% when the drive in state Ready to Start.
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Undervoltage Inverter: DC link voltage too Voltage in the intermediate DC-circuit is too low and below alarm limit Alarm
low (Control)
9.13-AW3 b01 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
In order to detect a loss of the net supply, the positive and negative DC link voltage levels are
supervised. If these DC link voltage levels drop below 71% of their nominal levels an undervoltage
alarm is initiated. This supervision is active after a charging period and alarm could occur only if the
ride through function is not selected and the drive is running during voltage dip. Or voltage dip occurs
on "RdyToRun" state. If voltage drops below 65% the ACS1000 will trip to an undervoltage fault.
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Ride through function is selected with the parameter P39.01 RIDE THROUGH ENABLE
CtrlBackSupp Aux. Power: control backup Alarm
supply voltage failure (Control)
9.13-AW3 b04
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BatteryMiss Aux. Power: EPS: battery is Battery is not connected properly Alarm
not connected (Control)
9.13-AW3 b05 When auxiliary supply voltage to the inverter is switched on, the EPS board is checking that both
back-up batteries are properly connected to the EPS. If battery is not connected properly, "battery
missing" signal is activated on the EPS board. From there this signal is transferred to the Interface
board. The connection is galvanic and goes via a flat cable (connector "X5" on the EPS board and
connector X201 on the Interface board). After receiving this information from the Interface board the
software will activate an alarm or initiate a soft stop within the next 2 ms time frame.
BATTERY MISS monitoring is made only after switching on the auxiliary power supply of the inverter.
WtrTempHigh Water Cooling: temperature Cooling water temperature above alarm level Alarm
9.13-AW3 b06 too high (FCB)
Connections to customer: IOEC1-board, terminals X31.3, X32.3
Cooling water temperature is received as 4...20 mA signal via analog input IOEC1 /AI02.
P04.10 AI2-IOEC1
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EPS-board supplies 24 VAC via 3A fuses to conductivity sensor. See circuit diagram for more details.
P04.12 AI4-IOEC1
Optional motor protection switch for external cooling fan/pump tripped.Braking chopper will tripped for
that reason. Operation of the drive is still possible without braking chopper.The external contactor for
the fan or pump is controlled via digital output DO 4.6, BRAKE CHOP ORD ON FAN PUMP. The fan
or pump is switched on when a temperature rise of 100°C in relation to the ambient is calculated by
the thermal model.
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cooling supervision (FCB)
9.13-AW3 b13
WtrPresDifHi Water Cooling: difference Alarm
pressure too high (= output
9.13-AW3 b14 press. with open cooling
system) (FCB)
Fan 1 Air Cooling: fan 1 failure with Alarm
redundant fans (FCB)
9.14-AW4 b00
Fan 2 Air Cooling: fan 2 failure with Alarm
redundant fans (FCB)
9.14-AW4 b01
FanDiffPres Air Cooling: differential Differential pressure supervision, alarm in case of redundant fan Alarm
pressure too high (FCB)
9.14-AW4 b02 Connections to customer: IOEC1-board/DI3, terminals X11.05, X11.06
Differential pressure supervision switch "B1" gives monitoring signal by a normally closed contact. If
the inverter has redundant fan it gives alarm "FanDiffPres" and change to other fan. If pressure alarm
still comes will fault initiated. If drive does not have redundant fan, come always "FanDiffPres" trip.
In case of redundant fan/pump is P30.23 (msoc21xx) / 31.07 (msoc30xx) RESET ALARM FAN/PUMP
visible. When it is set ON, the converter changes to another fan and sets the parameter back to OFF.
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Differential pressure supervision switch "B2" gives monitoring signal by a normally closed contact.
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MacroChange Control: user macro has been User macro has been changed Alarm
changed (FCB)
9.14-AW4 b07 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
"MacroChange" alarm will be displayed, when user macro is changed. ACS1000 application software
provides possibility to create 2 user macros. This can be utilize in cases, when 2 different controls are
needed for one drive. Switch between user macros is made with a specified input. This input is
selected with parameter:
IDRunStop Control: ID run is interrupted "ID RunStop" alarm is displayed if the ID run is interrupted by a stop command. This alarm can be Alarm
by a stop command (Control) normally seen in the fault history and it is followed by the "ID RunReqst" alarm.
9.14-AW4 b09
Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
DoingIDRun Control: motor ID run active "DoingIDRun" alarm is displayed during the ID run procedure. Alarm
(Control)
9.14-AW4 b10 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
FiltIDRunReq Control: filter ID run is "FiltIDRunReq" alarm is displayed if no values are entered for the sinus filter. Alarm
requested - this will only
9.14-AW4 b11 appear on the production test Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
stand (Control)
RELATED PARAMETERS??
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"Press Stop" alarm will be displayed after the ID run for filter is completed.
WtrPres2Lo Water Cooling: input pressure Alarm
too low (only with closed
9.14-AW4 14 cooling system) (FCB)
TachoComm Control: tacho communication Supervision of Tacho communication (Channel 5) Alarm
failure (DDCS channel 5)
9.15-AW5 b00 (Control) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision.
Signal from a tachometer is not received by the AMC3 board or the parameter settings in the group
50 are incorrect. This function is only activated if parameter 50.05 (ENCODER ALM/FLT) is set to
ALARM. An optional pulse encoder module (NTAC-02, see
separate a guide book of the encoder module) can be used for external speed measurement with a
tachometer. A tacho is wired to a pulse encoder module, which is connected to the AMC3 board with
fiber optic cables.
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ExtRef1Lost Control: external reference Analogue input AI1 signal lost on IOEC2 board Alarm
signal 1 lost (FCB)
9.15-AW5 b01 Connections to customer: IOEC2, terminals X31/2,X32/2
Reference signal is received as 0/4...20mA or 0/2...10V from an external device (PLC, potentiometer,
etc.) via an IOEC 2 board.
The analogue input signal AI1 on the IOEC2 board is missing or signal level has dropped below the
preset minimum limit of 4mA or 2V.
The actual value of this input can be seen in parameter P04.13 AI1 IOEC2
This supervision is activated with the parameters P13.08 AI1MINIMUM IOEC2 P30.18 (msoc21xx) /
P31.03 (msoc30xx) AI1<MIN FUNCTION EXT REF 1
ExtRef2Lost Control: external reference Analogue input AI1 signal lost on IOEC1 board Alarm
signal 2 lost (FCB)
9.15-AW5 b02 Connections to customer: IOEC1, terminals X31/2,X32/2
Reference signal is received as 0/4...20mA or 0/2...10V from an external device (PLC, potentiometer,
etc.) via an IOEC 1 board.
The analogue input signal AI1 on the IOEC1 board is missing or signal level has dropped below the
preset minimum limit of 4mA or 2V.
The actual value of this input can be seen in parameter P04.09 AI1 IOEC1
This supervision is activated with the parameters P13.03 AI1MINIMUM IOEC1 P30.19 (msoc21xx) /
P31.04 (msoc30xx) AI1<MIN FUNCTION EXT REF 2
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Possible causes:
Wiring
The control panel connection may have come loose.
Tests or verification:
Verify the cabling and wires are correct from AMC3 (terminal X17) via NDPI to the control panel. If the
fault is not removed, go to the next possible cause.
Possible causes:
Faulty CDP312 – Panel
The CDP312 – Panel is faulty.
Tests or verification:
Change the CDP312 – panel.
Possible causes:
Faulty AMC3 board
The AMC3 board is the main control board for the drive unit. This board is the master of the PPCS
link to the INT board and the master of the DDCS communication link to the IOEC boards. The AMC3
board may be the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
To first test if this board is the cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement AMC3 board to
the unit. Ensure the settings are identical to the board being replaced.
LimitSuperv Control: actual and/or ?? Alarm
reference signal at the limit
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9.15-AW5 b04 (FCB)
TachoMeas Control: tacho signal missing: Supervision of the measured tacho speed - comparison between tacho speed and estimated speed. Alarm
discrepancy between
9.15-AW5 b05 measured tacho speed and Connections to customer: See separate a guide book of the encoder module (NTAC-02).
estimated speed (Control)
A signal from a tachometer is not received by the AMC3 board or the parameter settings in the group
50 are incorrect. This function is only activated if parameter 50.05 (ENCODER ALM/FLT) is set to
ALARM. An optional pulse encoder module can be used for
external speed measurement with a tachometer. A tacho is wired to a pulse encoder module, which is
connected to the AMC3 board with fiber optic cables.
CH0 Timeout Control: DDCS channel 0 ?? Alarm
(fieldbus) time-out (FCB)
9.15-AW5 b06
CH0 LinkErr Control: DDCS channel 0 Communication break in the CH0 Alarm
(fieldbus) link error (FCB)
9.15-AW5 b07 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 board and an upper level controller like APC2 or an external PLC connected to an
ACS1000 on the channel CH0 with a fieldbus adapter. The DDCS link utilizes a high speed (8Mbit/s)
communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication link on the channel CH0 is not updated within a specified supervision time
window.
Communication break in the CH0 can alternatively be selected as a fault with the parameter P70.05
CH0 COM LOSS CTRL
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The Distributed Drive Communication System (DDCS) is a communication protocol used in between
the AMC3 boards in a master / follower applications. The master AMC3 board and the slave AMC3
boards are connected to the channel CH2 in a ring structure. The DDCS link utilizes a high speed
(8Mbit/s) communication link dedicated for this function.
The DDCS communication channel CH2 is not updated within a specified supervision time window.
Communication break in the CH2 can alternatively be selected as a fault with the parameter P70.14
CH2 COM LOSS CTRL
WrongMF-Sig Control: wrong signal for Wrong signal for master follower control. The fuction is only active when PAR. 70.08 has been set to Alarm
master/follower (Control) MASTER.
9.15-AW5 b09
Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The signal (par. 70.09 CH2 Master Signal 1 and/or par. 70.10 CH2 Master Signal 2 and/or par. 70.11
CH2 Master signal 3) which is selected in the master/follower control mode is not allowed.
EmergStop MCB: emergency stop ?? Alarm
activated (FCB)
9.15-AW5 b10
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Aux Fan ½ Water Cooling: aux. fan 1/2 Supervision for auxiliary fan(s) in water cooled converters. Alarm
failure (FCB)
9.15-AW5 b11 Internal connection : IOEC1-D13 (X11/5, X11/6) for AuxFan1, IOEC4-DI9 (X12/7, X12/8) for AuxFan2.
Resetting of an active fan or pump ALARM be made by P30.23 RESET ALARM FAN/PUMP. After a
while, parameter will be set automatically back to OFF.
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Problem in the customer process can be linked to cause a "ProcessStop" alarm in the converter. In
this case the converter is stopped and Process Stop trip is activated. The process stop is activated by
an opening contact.
Process stop is different from other alarms as it will shut down the converter as with other alarms only
an alarm is activated and the converter will continue to run normally.
If process stop is activated and the parameter PROCESS STOP MODE P21.03 = 1 (STOP
RAMPNG), the drive is decelerating according to this parameter value.
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AnInpCalib Control: automatic calibration Offset calibration of the IOEC boards in progress Alarm
of IOEC boards in progress
9.15-AW5 b13 (FCB) Connections to customer: All analogue input signals on the standard IOEC1 and IOEC2 boards and
on the optional IOEC3 board
Possible offset on the analogue inputs can be calibrated automatically or manually. In case the
automatic calibration is selected for the standard IOEC boards (IOEC1 &2) or for the optional IOEC3
or IOEC4 boards this alarm is displayed on the CDP312 control panel as an indication during the
procedure. When using the automatic calibration the signal wires should be disconnected.
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The fault will be made, if the Line Circuit Breaker 1 control fault (not matching with actual status).
Line Circuit Breaker 1 is closed but should be opened due to stop motor from line command. This
signal will continue for 60 seconds, and if the condition is not reset, there will not appear the same
alarm.
Sbp2Control Sync. Bypass: line circuit Line circuit breaker 2 is closed and should be opened. Alarm
braker 2 is closed but should
9.16-AW6 b05 be opened (FCB, Control) Connections to customer: X221:1 - 5, X220:1 - 4
The fault will be made, if the Line Circuit Breaker 2 control fault (not matching with actual status).
Line Circuit Breaker 2 is closed but should be opened due to stop motor from line command. This
signal will continue for 60 seconds, and if the condition is not reset, there will not appear the same
alarm.
Sbp3Control Sync. Bypass: line circuit Line circuit breaker 3 is closed and should be opened. Alarm
braker 3 is closed but should
9.16-AW6 b06 be opened (FCB, Control) Connections to customer: X321:1 - 5, X320:1 - 4
The fault will be made, if the Line Circuit Breaker 3 control fault (not matching with actual status).
Line Circuit Breaker 3 is closed but should be opened due to stop motor from line command. This
signal will continue for 60 seconds, and if the condition is not reset, there will not appear the same
alarm.
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Sbp4Control Sync. Bypass: line circuit Line circuit breaker 4 is closed and should be opened. Alarm
braker 4 is closed but should
9.16-AW6 b07 be opened (FCB, Control) Connections to customer: X421:1 - 5, X420:1 - 4
The fault will be made, if the Line Circuit Breaker 4 control fault (not matching with actual status).
Line Circuit Breaker 4 is closed but should be opened due to stop motor from line command. This
signal will continue for 60 seconds, and if the condition is not reset, there will not appear the same
alarm.
DirNotFwd Sync. Bypass: direction of Direction of motor is not forward. Alarm
motor is not forward (FCB,
9.16-AW6 b08 Control) Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The alarm will be made, if the motor running direction is not forward when a synchronous bypass
option is selected. The rotational direction of motor when controlled by ACS1000 should be the same
as motor connected to network.
The synchronous bypass function can only be done if above conditions are fulfilled. If not, a serious
damage might happen when executing the synchronous bypass function. It has to be checked during
commissioning. It is recommended to fix the rotating direction of motor after it is confirmed right.
WrongMotSel Sync. Bypass: wrong motor Wrong motor selection by digital inputs. Alarm
selection by dig. Inputs (FCB,
9.16-AW6 b09 Control) Connections to customer: X03:3 - 8
The alarm will be made, if the selected motor by digital input signal is not valid or if motor selection
signals are changed during motor running.
Synchrotact Sync. Bypass: synchrotact 4 is Synchrotact 4 is in fault state. Alarm
in fault state (FCB, Control)
9.16-AW6 b10 Connections to customer: None, internal software supervision
The alarm will be made, if any fault signal raised in Synchrotact 4 unit.
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Possible causes:
PID-contol circuit
Measuring circuit indicates loss of signal when milliamps or volts received from control system drops
below 4mA/2V.
Wiring in contol circuit may be loose and this caused an unintended trip.
Grounding of wiring may be done improperly
Power supply of regulating unit may be lost.
Tests or verification:
Measure signal from terminals X31.2, X32.2 on IOEC4-board. If this signal is below 4mA/2V, it is
possible that auxiliary power supply of the regulating unit is faulty.
If there is no signal at all, check the wiring between the regulating unit and the converter.
Check the auxiliary power supply of the regulating unit.
Possible causes:
Faulty IOEC board
An IOEC board makes the interface for digital and analogue inputs and outputs. Analogue signals are
converted to a digital format and sent to the AMC 3 board through fiber optic link (DDCS). State of the
digital inputs and outputs are indicated by yellow LEDs. Also the IOEC board power supply has a
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green indication LED.
The interrogation supply has a green indication LED and its maximum output current is limited to 150
mA. The selection switches for analogue signals and the IOEC node number switch should be
adjusted correctly. The IOEC4 board may be the cause of the fault.
Tests or verification:
Check that the dip switch has correct setting of current or voltage input. If the measured signal (mA)
of the IOEC4 board is discrepant in compared to the value in the parameter P85.05 AI1 IOEC 4
Most probably the board is faulty.
To test if this board is cause of the fault, temporarily connect a replacement IOEC board to the unit.
Ensure the settings are identical to the board being replaced.
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Panel Text Meaning of Alarm Message Hints for Rectification Trip
TrafoTmp2 Transformer: trafo temperature Alarm
2 too high (FCB)
9.18-AW8 b08
FACTORY FILE Fact / fact_macro parameter Alarm
file error
9.19-SSFD b00
USER MACRO User macro parameter file Alarm
error
9.19-SSFD b01
NVOS Non volatile operating system Alarm
error
9.19-SSFD b02
DDF File error in flash memory Alarm
9.19-SSFD b03
9.19-SSFD b08
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9.19-SSFD b10
ILLEGAL INST Illegal instruction Alarm
9.19-SSFD b11
RS OVERFLOW Register stack overflow Alarm
9.19-SSFD b12
9.19-SSFD b13
SS UNDERFLOW System stack underflow Alarm
9.19-SSFD b14
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