Drive Overload

What does Drive Overload mean?

The load on the motor is too heavy for the drive's capacity, or the drive is being operated with too much torque at low speeds, causing its output current to exceed safe limits. Sustained overload can lead to the drive's thermal shutdown and potentially cause damage to its power semiconductor components.

Additional Steps

Steps 1–2 are listed in Priority Fix.

1. 3

   If heavy loads at low speeds are an operational necessity, reduce the load or consider upgrading to a larger capacity drive.

2. 4

   Review acceleration and deceleration times, ensuring they are not set too short for the connected load inertia.