Eaton M-Max series Quick Start Manual

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M-Max Series adjustable frequency drive16 For more information visit: www.eaton.com MN04020002EFebruary 2010Error and Warning MessagesIntroductionThe M-Max Series adjustable frequency drive have several internal monitoring functions.When deviations from the optimal operating status are detected, faults (FAULT) and warningmessages (ALARM) are differentiated between.Error messagesFaults can cause faulty functionality and technical defects. The inverter (adjustable frequencydrive output) is automatically disabled if a fault is detected. The connected motor then runsdown freely to a stop.Error messages are shown on the display with an arrowhead under FAULT and with theerror code F… (F1 = last fault, F2 = last but one fault, etc.).Figure 7: Error Message ExampleAcknowledge fault message (Reset)The current fault message flashes (for example, F1 09). It can be acknowledged with theBACK/RESET key or by actuating DI5 (by default control signal terminal 15). The displayautomatically changes from the flashing indication through four horizontal lines (Reset) tothe continuous display of the fault message. The arrow tip under FAULT goes out.DANGERWhen a start signal is applied, the drive restarts automatically ifP3.1 = 0 is set (REAF = restart after fault) and when the faultmessage has been acknowledged (Reset).The current fault message indication (F1...) is cleared when the power supply is interruptedor when you press the BACK/RESET key and then the OK key (indication d...) and then theBACK/RESET key again. The indication goes out and the arrow tip flashes at menulevel MON.REFFWD REV I/O KEYPAD BUSMONPARFLTREADY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT