A10/W10 - Motor Overload fault in danfoss drive

A10/W10 - Motor Overload fault in danfoss drive

Cause: The motor is drawing excessive current for an extended period, indicating it is overloaded or stalled. This is a protective function based on the drive's electronic thermal relay (ETR).
Solution:
  • Check for mechanical issues causing the overload, such as jammed machinery or bad bearings.
  • Verify that the motor nameplate data is correctly entered in the drive's parameters.
  • Ensure the motor is not undersized for the application.
  • If the motor has its own cooling fan, ensure it is operational.

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