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VFD Fault Codes: Complete Guide

Variable frequency drive (VFD) fault codes are how your drive tells you what went wrong — but the meaning varies by manufacturer. An "F0001" on an ABB drive means overcurrent, while "Fault 7" on an Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 means motor stalled. Knowing the brand-specific code is the difference between a 5-minute fix and hours of guesswork.

This hub indexes all 151 VFD fault code guides on this site. Browse by brand below for your specific drive make and model.

Most VFD fault codes fall into one of these categories: overcurrent / short circuit (motor cable fault, wrong motor data), overvoltage / undervoltage (DC bus issues, supply problems), ground fault (GF) (motor winding insulation failure), overtemperature (cooling fan, heatsink, ambient), communication loss (fieldbus, I/O link), and STO / base block (safe torque off active).

Tip: Search your exact drive brand and fault code, for example "ABB ACS880 fault 2310" or "PowerFlex 525 F7 fault".

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Start here for the drive families maintenance teams search most often. These guides cover exact model, code, first check, parts path, and when to call a drive specialist.

Common VFD Fault Categories

Fault Type What It Means Typical Fix
Overcurrent (OC)Output current exceeded limitExtend accel time, check motor cable, verify motor data
Overvoltage (OV)DC bus voltage too highExtend decel time, add braking resistor
Ground Fault (GF)Current leaking to groundMegger motor and cable, check drive output
Undervoltage (UV)DC bus voltage too lowCheck input power, fuses, supply contactor
Overtemp (OH)Heatsink or board over tempClean cooling fan, check ambient, reduce load
Phase LossInput or output phase missingCheck fuses, motor cable connections, contactor

Abb Fault Codes (28 guides)

Guide Fix
ABB ACS880 with PLC Integration Fault Codes — Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
ABB ACS150 Micro Drive Fault Codes — Complete Diagnostic Reference Fix →
ABB ACS310 Fault 3130 — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB ACS355 Fault 2330 — Ground Fault Fix →
ABB ACS355 Fault 3130 — Input Phase Loss Fix Fix →
ABB ACS550 AF10 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB ACS550 Complete Fault Code Guide — All Faults and Fixes Fix →
ABB ACS550 F0001 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB ACS580 Fault 2330 Earth Leakage, Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB ACS580 Fault 3130 — Input Phase Loss Fix Fix →
ABB ACS580 Fault Codes — Complete Diagnosis & Fix Guide Fix →
ABB ACS880 Complete Fault Code Guide — All Faults and Fixes Fix →
ABB ACS880 Fault 2310 Overcurrent — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB ACS880 Fault 3210 — DC Bus Undervoltage Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB ACS880 Fault 3130 — Input Phase Loss Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 0001 Overcurrent — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 2201 — Overcurrent Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 2310 — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 3130 — Input Phase Loss Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 3210 — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 3300 — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 4110 — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 5010 — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 7121 — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault 9300 — Causes & Fix Fix →
ABB VFD Fault Codes — ACS550, ACS880, ACS310 Reference Fix →
Baldor/ABB VS1 VFD Fault Codes — Complete Guide Fix →
ABB ACS355 Fault Codes - Complete Drive Troubleshooting Guide Fix →

Allen-Bradley Fault Codes (28 guides)

Guide Fix
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 F7 Fault: Motor Overload Diagnosis and Fix Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 753 F12 Fault: DC Bus Overvoltage Causes and Fix Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 40 F7 Fault: Motor Overload Causes and Fix Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 753 F35 Fault: Heatsink Overtemp Causes and Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 Complete Fault Code Guide Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 40 F2 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 F3 Fault — Power Loss Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 40 F7 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M Fault Codes — F2, F4, F5, F7, F12 Fix Guide Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 523 F7 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 F7 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 F005 Fault, Overvoltage Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70 Fault Codes: Complete Guide Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 753 F12 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 700 F7 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex 753 F35 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 Fault 7 — Motor Overload Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 Fault Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex VFD Fault F7 — Motor Stalled Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex F041 Fault - Motor Overload: What It Means and How to Fix It Fix →
Allen Bradley PowerFlex Fault Codes — Complete Reference Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Fault F002 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Fault F004 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Fault F012 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Fault F025 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Fault F063 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Fault F111 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 F12 Fault - Hardware Overcurrent Fix Fix →

Yaskawa Fault Codes (22 guides)

Guide Fix
Yaskawa A1000 OC Fault — Overcurrent Fix →
Yaskawa A1000 Fault UV1, DC Bus Undervoltage Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa A1000 Fault Code OC — Overcurrent Diagnosis & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa GA700 OC Fault — Overcurrent Fix Fix →
Yaskawa GA700 Fault UV1 — Main Circuit Undervoltage Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa J1000 Fault Codes — VFD Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Yaskawa U1000 Fault Codes: Complete Guide Fix →
Yaskawa V1000 Complete Fault Code Guide — All Faults and Fixes Fix →
Yaskawa V1000 OC Fault — Overcurrent Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault BB — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault CF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault Codes — Complete Reference (V1000, A1000, GA700) Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault ER — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault GF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault LF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault OC — Overcurrent Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault OH — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault OV — DC Bus Overvoltage Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault PF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault SC — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa VFD Fault UV1 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Yaskawa P1000 Fault Codes - OC, OV, UV1, OH, LF, GF, OL1 Fixes Fix →

Siemens Fault Codes (13 guides)

Guide Fix
Siemens SINAMICS G120X Fault Codes: Complete Guide Fix →
Siemens G120C VFD Fault Code Guide — Complete Diagnostic Reference Fix →
Siemens Micromaster 440 Fault F002 — Overcurrent Fix →
Siemens Micromaster Fault F001 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Siemens SINAMICS G120 F00001 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Siemens SINAMICS G120 Fault F30021, Ground Fault Causes & Fix Fix →
Siemens SINAMICS V20 F1 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Siemens SINAMICS V20 F1 Fault: Overcurrent Causes and Fix Fix →
Siemens SINAMICS V20 F4 Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Siemens SINAMICS V20 F4 Fault — Inverter Overtemperature Fix Fix →
Siemens VFD F0002 Fault - Overvoltage: What It Means and How to Fix It Fix →
Siemens VFD Fault Codes — SINAMICS G120, V20, S120 Guide Fix →
Siemens SINAMICS V90 Fault Codes - F30001, F07900, F31101 Fixes Fix →

Danfoss Fault Codes (14 guides)

Guide Fix
Danfoss FC102 VLT HVAC Drive Fault Codes — Complete Diagnostic Reference Fix →
Danfoss FC301 Fault AL 14 — Ground Fault Causes & Fix Fix →
Danfoss FC302 Complete Fault Code Guide — All Faults and Fixes Fix →
Danfoss FC302 Alarm AL 29 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Danfoss VFD Fault AL 14 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Danfoss VFD Fault Codes — FC301, FC302, FC102 Reference Fix →
Danfoss VFD Fault OCL — Causes & Fix Fix →
Danfoss VFD Fault E-Trip — Causes & Fix Fix →
Danfoss VFD Fault OL — Causes & Fix Fix →
Danfoss VFD Fault UL — Causes & Fix Fix →
Danfoss VFD Fault W30 — Brake Resistor Overtemperature Fix Fix →
Danfoss VLT 2900 Fault Codes: Complete Guide Fix →
Danfoss VLT Alarm 14 - Earth Fault: What It Means and How to Fix It Fix →
Danfoss VLT Micro Drive FC 51 Fault Codes - Alarm 13, 14, 29, 38 Fixes Fix →

Emerson Fault Codes (2 guides)

Guide Fix
Control Techniques Unidrive SP Fault Codes — Complete Guide Fix →
Emerson VFD Fault Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →

Sew-Eurodrive Fault Codes (3 guides)

Guide Fix
SEW-Eurodrive Fault F07 — Causes & Fix Fix →
SEW-Eurodrive Fault F08 — Causes & Fix Fix →
SEW-Eurodrive VFD Fault Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →

Schneider Fault Codes (10 guides)

Guide Fix
Schneider Altivar 212 Fault OCF — Overcurrent Causes & Fix Fix →
Schneider Altivar 61 OBF Fault — Causes & Fix Fix →
Schneider Altivar Fault CFF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Schneider Altivar Fault INF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Schneider Altivar Fault OCF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Schneider Altivar Fault ULF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Schneider Altivar Fault OBF — Causes & Fix Fix →
Schneider Altivar 320 Fault Code Guide — Complete Diagnostic Reference Fix →
Schneider Altivar 630 Fault Codes: Complete Guide Fix →
Schneider Altivar ATV71 Fault Codes - Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →

Mitsubishi Fault Codes (5 guides)

Guide Fix
Mitsubishi FR-A800 Fault E7 — CPU Error Causes & Fix Fix →
Mitsubishi FR-A800 Fault E.OC1, Overcurrent During Acceleration Fix Fix →
Mitsubishi FR-D700 VFD Fault Codes — Complete Diagnostic Reference Fix →
Mitsubishi FR-E800 Fault E6 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Mitsubishi FR Series VFD Fault E6 — Causes & Fix Fix →

Fuji Fault Codes (1 guides)

Guide Fix
Fuji Frenic-Mini VFD Fault Codes Guide Fix →

Hitachi Fault Codes (1 guides)

Guide Fix
Hitachi WJ200 / WL200 VFD Fault Codes Guide Fix →

General VFD Guides (24 guides)

Guide Fix
ABB ACS880 Drive Maintenance Guide - Service Intervals, Fault Prevention, and Troubleshooting Fix →
Control Techniques VFD Fault Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Delta VFD Fault Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Eaton PowerXL VFD Fault Codes Guide Fix →
Electrical Panel Trip and Reset Guide Fix →
Industrial Control Panel Fault Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Johnson Controls HVAC VFD Fault Codes — Common Faults and Fixes Fix →
KB Electronics KBVF DC Drive Fault Codes — Complete Guide Fix →
Lenze i550 Fault LF — Phase Loss Causes & Fix Fix →
Lenze SMD Fault 0x0001 — Overcurrent Fix →
Lenze VFD Fault LP — Causes & Fix Fix →
Lenze VFD Fault CE — Causes & Fix Fix →
LS Electric VFD Fault Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Nidec (Leroy-Somer) VFD Fault Codes — Complete Guide Fix →
Omron 3G3MX2 E04 Fault — Ground Fault Fix →
Omron VFD Fault E07 — Causes & Fix Fix →
Parker AC30 VFD Fault Codes Guide Fix →
Siemens SINAMICS G120 VFD Complete Setup and Fault Code Guide Fix →
Toshiba VFD Fault Codes Guide (VF-S15, VF-S9) Fix →
Vacon VFD Fault Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
VFD Fault Codes: Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
VFD Fault Code Lookup: All Brands Fix →
VFD Fault Codes OC, OV, UV, OL — Complete Fix Guide Fix →
VFD Trip Reset Guide: How to Clear Fault Codes Safely Fix →

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