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CPF21

Control Circuit Error

Yaskawa · GA500 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

What does CPF21 mean?

This code indicates a generic hardware problem within the drive's control circuit. This suggests an internal malfunction that could prevent safe and reliable operation and may require internal component inspection or replacement.

Common Causes

  • Malfunction of the internal current sensing circuit (e.g., current transformers, Hall-effect sensors, or their ADC inputs) on the control board.
  • Loss of internal current sensor calibration data, leading to inaccurate motor current measurements.
  • Noise ingress or ground loop issues affecting the integrity of the internal current measurement signals.
  • Component failure (e.g., current shunt resistors, isolation amplifiers) within the control board's current measurement path.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Record the motor nominal current (P1-01) and any current limit parameters (e.g., P2-03) from the drive's display.

  2. 2

    Perform a full power cycle by disconnecting incoming AC power (L1, L2, L3) and waiting for 10 minutes for complete DC bus discharge.

  3. 3

    Use a multimeter to verify the integrity of the motor cables (U, V, W) for phase-to-phase shorts or phase-to-ground faults.

  4. 4

    Visually inspect the control board, particularly the current sensing circuits and their associated components, for signs of overheating, cracks, or discoloration.

  5. 5

    Check for secure connections of internal wiring harnesses that carry current feedback signals from the power stage to the control board.

  6. 6

    Attempt a factory parameter reset (e.g., Parameter P9-02) and re-enter essential motor data (P1-XX) and current-related parameters to re-initialize the current sensing logic.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Yaskawa GA500 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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