
12 RT-SVD05C-EN
Variable speed compressor drive troubleshooting
This section details the error and protection codes as
shown through the LED display of the interface module. It
includes detailed descriptions and troubleshooting
methods for each error or protection code. During all error
“E” codes, the compressor is shut down by the drive and
5Vdc alarm output is present on the interface module.
Error & protection codes list
Incorrect dip switch settings—Error code: E-01
Criteria. Dip switches on the interface module are not set
according to the table on p. 5 for appropriate compressor
model.
Troubleshooting. Verify the compressor model from
compressor nameplate and check if the dip switches are
set correctly on the interface module for that compressor
model.
Reset Criteria. Set the dip switches on the interface
module to correct settings and re-apply power to the drive.
Communication Failure—Error code: E-02
Criteria. Loss of communication between interface
module and the inverter module
Troubleshooting. Verify the wiring connections
between the interface module and the inverter module.
Reset Criteria. The protection will remain active for at
least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, protection mode will be
deactivated when communication is re-established
between interface board and the inverter module.
Hardware Over-current limit—Error code: E-03
Criteria. Output current of the drive is higher than the
specified limit for hardware over-current protection.
During normal operation mode, the drive output current
should not reach this value.
Troubleshooting. Verify there are no loose connections
in input power wiring to the drive and output wiring from
the electric drive to the compressor. Check compressor
windings for any ground faults.
Check for abnormal conditions such as airflow blockage,
improper condenser fan operation, compressor locked
rotor situation, system charge or other conditions that
could cause the system to be overloaded.
Reset Criteria. The protection will remain active for at
least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, protection mode will be
deactivated and drive will operate normally as long as the
overload condition is no longer present.
Drive Operation Failure —Error code: E-04
Criteria. Compressor doesn't start properly after five
tries with 15 second intervals between each try.This could
be caused by either loss of phase in drive output current to
the compressor, compressor motor locked rotor situation,
or damaged drive hardware.
Troubleshooting. Verify there are no loose connections
in input power wiring to the drive and output wiring from
the electric drive to the compressor. Check compressor
windings for any ground faults.
Check if LED 602 is flashing On or completely Off. If Off,
then inverter module is defective and needs to be
replaced.
Cut off power to the drive and disconnect the output power
(U, V, W) from the inverter module. By using the Diode
settings on the multimeter, check the following 6 pairs of
diodes: (DC+,U), (DC+,V), (DC+, W), (U,DC-), (V,DC-),
(W,DC-). Perform a continuity check between the following
pairs of terminals: (U, V), (V, W), (U, W). If any of the above
pairs are shorted, then Integrated Power Module “IPM” is
defective, and inverter module needs to be replaced.
Reset Criteria. The protection will remain active for at
least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, protection mode will be
deactivated and drive will operate normally as long as the
overload condition is no longer present.
Software over-current limits —Protection
code: P-01 & Error code: E-05
Criteria. Output current of the drive is higher than the
specified limit for software over-current protection.
Over-current limits associated with P-01 code are lower
than the limits associated with E-05. During P-01, the
compressor speed is either reduced or held constant
whereas during E-05, the compressor is requested to shut
down to protect the drive.
During normal operation mode, the drive output current
should not reach the limits associated with E-05.
Troubleshooting. Verify there are no loose connections
in input power wiring to the drive and output wiring from
the electric drive to the compressor. Check compressor
windings for any ground faults.
Check for abnormal conditions such as airflow blockage,
improper condenser fan operation, compressor locked
rotor situation, system charge or other conditions that
could cause the system to be overloaded.
Reset Criteria. The protection or error code will remain
active for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, protection or
error mode will be deactivated and drive will operate
normally as long as the overload conditions are no longer
present.
Output Current Sampling error —Error code:
E-06
Criteria. At power up when the compressor is in Off state,
if the inverter module doesn't properly detect the output
current then the compressor would not be allowed to start.