Has your VFD stopped working and you’re looking for guidance on where to start troubleshooting? You’ve come to the right place. In this video, we cover the basics of identifying and resolving common faults and failures in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). This beginner-friendly guide will help you understand what might cause a VFD to fail, how to troubleshoot catastrophic and power loss failures, and recognize common VFD fault codes.
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00:00 Introduction
01:01 What would cause a VFD to fail
02:11 How to Troubleshoot VFD Catastrophic Failure
02:39 Troubleshoot VFD Power Loss Failure
04:00 What Are Common Fault Codes on VFDs?
05:09 VFD Overcurrent Fault Troubleshooting
05:23 VFD Overvoltage Fault Troubleshooting
05:45 Replacing a Failed VFD
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