404

Regenerative Discharge Unit Overheat

Fanuc · αi series AC Servo Motor

What does 404 mean?

The regenerative discharge unit has overheated, typically triggered when the average regenerative discharge energy is excessively high, such as during frequent acceleration/deceleration cycles. This can also indicate connection issues or component failure within the unit.

Common Causes

  • Average regenerative discharge energy is too high, often due to high acceleration/deceleration frequency.
  • Improper connection of the separate regenerative discharge unit.
  • Defective thermostat within the separate regenerative discharge unit.
  • Defective resistor within the separate regenerative discharge unit (resistance outside ±20% of predetermined value).
  • CXA20 and/or CZ6 connectors not short-circuited by dummy connectors when a separate regenerative discharge unit is not used (specific to SVM1-4i/SVM1-20i or SVM1-40i/SVM1-80i models).

Repair Steps

  1. 1

    For SVM1-4i/SVM1-20i (without separate unit): Check if the CXA20 connector is short-circuited with a dummy connector.

  2. 2

    For SVM1-40i/SVM1-80i (without separate unit): Check if the CXA20 and CZ6 connectors are short-circuited with dummy connectors.

  3. 3

    Decrease the acceleration/deceleration frequency to reduce average regenerative discharge energy.

  4. 4

    Verify the physical connection of the separate regenerative discharge unit.

  5. 5

    Disconnect the separate regenerative discharge unit; check the thermostat. If the thermostat is open when the unit is cool, replace the unit.

  6. 6

    Disconnect the separate regenerative discharge unit; measure its resistance. If it is not within ±20% of the predetermined resistance, replace the unit.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026
Source: Fanuc αi series AC Servo Motor