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18

Unbalance

Vacon · NX Liquid-Cooled Drive

What does 18 mean?

This is a warning indicating an unbalance condition between power modules in paralleled drive units. Subcode S1 signifies current unbalance, while S2 indicates DC-Voltage unbalance, pointing to an uneven load or voltage distribution across the parallel modules.

Common Causes

  • Input power phase voltages are significantly unequal (P0305).
  • Motor winding resistance is unbalanced.
  • Internal motor connection issue.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the current distribution across the individual power modules in the parallel configuration to identify any discrepancies.

  2. 2

    Measure the DC-link voltage across each power module to ensure voltage balance.

  3. 3

    If the warning re-occurs, further investigation of the power module health and interconnections is required.

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Source: Vacon NX Liquid-Cooled Drive
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