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401

EXCESSIVE FIELD CURRENT

Otis · DSD 412 DC Elevator Drive

What does 401 mean?

The measured motor field current exceeded 125% of the rated current, as defined by parameter #50. This can indicate issues with the motor field, current regulation, or power circuit.

Common Causes

  • Partially shorted motor field coil.
  • Wrong data entry causing unstable motor field current regulator.
  • Mis-wiring of module A3 (incorrect phasing).
  • Wrong current tap at A3, TB4, or A3 SW1 setting.
  • Malfunction of the motor field power circuit (module A3).

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Check the motor field coil for partial shorts.

  2. 2

    Review and verify settings for parameters #49, #50, #51, #52, #54, and #55.

  3. 3

    Verify that the phasing of module A3 is correct.

  4. 4

    Verify the current tap setting at A3, TB4, or A3 SW1.

  5. 5

    Check module A3 for malfunction within the motor field power circuit.

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