EXTERNAL FLT

What does 9000 mean?

A fault signal has been received from an external device, which is configured through one of the drive's programmable digital inputs. This indicates a problem in an external system or process that the drive is integrated with, often a safety interlock or monitoring system, requiring the drive to stop.

• External safety relay tripped (e.g., emergency stop, guard interlock) providing a NO contact to the drive digital input.
• Process sensor (e.g., pressure switch, level sensor) out of range, wired to a configured digital input.
• Incorrect configuration of the digital input parameter (e.g., P10-01 to P10-06) for normally open/normally closed contact type.
• Wiring fault in the external fault circuit, such as a loose connection at drive terminal X12/DI1.
• Faulty external device providing the fault signal (e.g., sticky limit switch).

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Identify the specific digital input (e.g., DI1, DI2) configured for external fault via drive parameter P10-10 (External Fault Source).

2. 2

   Monitor the status of the identified digital input in the drive's I/O status display (e.g., DI Status bit 1).

3. 3

   Inspect the external device (e.g., E-stop button, safety guard switch, thermal overload relay) connected to the digital input and determine its trip status.

4. 4

   Verify continuity of the wiring from the external device's output contact to the drive's digital input terminal (e.g., X12/DI1).

5. 5

   Check drive parameter P10-10 for correct assignment of the external fault source, and P10-01 (Digital Input 1 Function) for correct contact type (NO/NC).