OP3

Overvoltage During Constant Speed

Schindler · Altivar 212 Variable Frequency Drive

What does OP3 mean?

This fault indicates an overvoltage condition while the Altivar 212 drive is operating at a constant speed, often due to abnormal input voltage fluctuations, power network issues, or regenerative braking where the load causes the motor to run faster than the drive's output frequency.

Common Causes

  • Input voltage is fluctuating abnormally.
  • Power network capacity is greater than 200 kVA.
  • Power factor capacitor switching in the supply network.
  • SCR switching on the power network.
  • The drive is regenerating (load causes motor to run at a frequency higher than drive output frequency).
  • Intermittent output phase fault.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Install a line reactor to mitigate input voltage issues.

  2. 2

    Check the input and output circuits for phase loss detection and rectify.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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Source: Schindler Altivar 212 Variable Frequency Drive