Yaskawa · GA500 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The drive failed to detect motor polarity within the preset time, indicating an issue with the motor's electrical connection or winding integrity. This can prevent proper motor startup, accurate current control, and safe operation.
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1. Power down the drive, disconnect motor cables (U, V, W) from the drive.
2. Measure resistance between motor terminals U-V, V-W, and W-U; readings should be balanced (e.g., within 5%).
3. Measure insulation resistance from each motor terminal (U, V, W) to motor frame ground using a megohmmeter (e.g., 500VDC).
4. Verify all motor cable connections at both the drive and motor are tight and clean.
5. Ensure the motor is not mechanically locked or excessively stiff, preventing rotation during the polarity test.
6. Confirm motor type parameters (e.g., P2-04 [Motor Rated Power], P2-06 [Motor Poles]) are set correctly before attempting auto-tuning.