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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Common VFD Fault Categories
| Fault Type | What It Means | Typical Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Overcurrent (OC) | Output current exceeded limit | Extend accel time, check motor cable, verify motor data |
| Overvoltage (OV) | DC bus voltage too high | Extend decel time, add braking resistor |
| Ground Fault (GF) | Current leaking to ground | Megger motor and cable, check drive output |
| Undervoltage (UV) | DC bus voltage too low | Check input power, fuses, supply contactor |
| Overtemp (OH) | Heatsink or board over temp | Clean cooling fan, check ambient, reduce load |
| Phase Loss | Input or output phase missing | Check fuses, motor cable connections, contactor |
Abb Fault Codes (28 guides)
Allen-Bradley Fault Codes (28 guides)
Yaskawa Fault Codes (22 guides)
Siemens Fault Codes (13 guides)
Danfoss Fault Codes (14 guides)
Emerson Fault Codes (2 guides)
Sew-Eurodrive Fault Codes (3 guides)
Schneider Fault Codes (10 guides)
Mitsubishi Fault Codes (5 guides)
Fuji Fault Codes (1 guides)
| Guide | Fix |
|---|---|
| Fuji Frenic-Mini VFD Fault Codes Guide | Fix → |
Hitachi Fault Codes (1 guides)
General VFD Guides (24 guides)
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