YASKAWA ELECTRIC TOBP C730600 84D YASKAWA AC Drive Option SI-N3 Installation Manual 418 Troubleshooting8 Troubleshootingu Drive-Side Error CodesDrive-side error codes appear on the drive keypad. Table 10 lists causes of the errors andpossible corrective actions. Refer to the drive Technical Manual for additional error codesthat may appear on the drive keypad.n FaultsBoth bUS (Option Communication Error) and EF0 (Option Card External Fault) can appearas either an alarm or as a fault. When a fault occurs, the keypad ALM LED remains lit.When an alarm occurs, the keypad ALM LED flashes.Check the following items first when an error code occurs on the drive:• Communication cable connections.• Make sure the option is properly installed to the drive.• Operation status of the controller program and controller CPU.• Did a momentary power loss interrupt communications?Table 10 Fault Displays, Causes, and Possible SolutionsKeypad Display Fault NamebUSOption Communication Error• After establishing initial communication, the connection was lost.• Only detected when the run command frequency reference is assigned to the option(bl-01 = 3 or bl-02 = 3).Cause Possible SolutionNo signal was received fromthe PLC. • Check for faulty wiring.• Correct any wiring problems.Faulty communicationswiring.An existing short circuit orcommunicationsdisconnection.Check disconnected cables and short circuits and repair as needed.A data error occurred due toelectric interference.• Counteract noise in the control circuit, main circuit, and ground wiring.• If a magnetic contactor is identified as a source of noise, install a surge absorber tothe contactor coil.• Use only recommended cables or other shielded line. Ground the shield on thecontroller side or the drive input power side.• Separate all communication wiring from drive power lines. Install an EMC noisefilter to the drive power supply input.• Counteract noise in the master controller (PLC).The option is not properlyconnected to the drive. Reinstall the option.