5

Charging Switch Open

Vacon · NX All-in-One Application

What does 5 mean?

This fault indicates that the internal charging switch is detected as open when a START command is issued to the drive. This could be due to an operational malfunction or a defective component within the charging circuit, preventing the DC bus from charging properly.

Common Causes

  • The contactor or breaker for charging the DC bus has failed to close.
  • A signal from the charging circuit is unexpectedly open.
  • Interlock preventing charging due to an unsafe condition.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Reset the fault through the control panel.

  2. 2

    Attempt to restart the drive.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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