F3

Earth fault

Vacon · NXP AFE-II Drive

What does F3 mean?

The earth fault protection ensures that the sum of the output phase currents is not zero, indicating a current leakage to ground. This protection works in conjunction with overcurrent protection for high current earth faults. An unaddressed earth fault poses a significant safety hazard and can cause severe damage to the drive or motor.

Complete Troubleshooting Guide

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    Carefully inspect the motor and output cables for insulation failure or damage that could lead to a short circuit to earth.