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Struggling with VFD fault codes? Greg Weichman and Tony Gabriel break down real-world troubleshooting tips to keep your drives running strong. In Episode 6 of VFD Vibes, Greg teams up with Tony to tackle common variable frequency drive (VFD) faults like overvoltage, overloads, and input phase loss. They share hands-on strategies using drive monitors, fault histories, and fault traces to pinpoint issues fast. Plus, hear insider stories from the tech support frontlines and discover how Yaskawa’s training resources can help you build confidence. Whether you're new to VFDs or looking to level up your troubleshooting skills, this episode is packed with practical insights to prevent downtime. 00:20  Recap and Today's Focus01:13 Overvoltage Fault Example01:58 Fault History and Fault Trace05:25 OL2 Drive Overload 8:02 Drive Overcurrent Situations12:46 Input Phase Loss Faults18:52 What to have when calling tech support Have a topic you want us to cover? Email marcom@yaskawa.com and let us know!
Broadcast on:
31 Mar 2025

Struggling with VFD fault codes? Greg Weichman and Tony Gabriel break down real-world troubleshooting tips to keep your drives running strong. In Episode 6 of VFD Vibes, Greg teams up with Tony to tackle common variable frequency drive (VFD) faults like overvoltage, overloads, and input phase loss. They share hands-on strategies using drive monitors, fault histories, and fault traces to pinpoint issues fast.

Plus, hear insider stories from the tech support frontlines and discover how Yaskawa’s training resources can help you build confidence. Whether you're new to VFDs or looking to level up your troubleshooting skills, this episode is packed with practical insights to prevent downtime.

00:20  Recap and Today's Focus
01:13 Overvoltage Fault Example
01:58 Fault History and Fault Trace
05:25 OL2 Drive Overload 
8:02 Drive Overcurrent Situations
12:46 Input Phase Loss Faults
18:52 What to have when calling tech support

Have a topic you want us to cover? Email marcom@yaskawa.com and let us know!

Struggling with VFD fault codes? Greg Weichman and Tony Gabriel break down real-world troubleshooting tips to keep your drives running strong. In Episode 6 of VFD Vibes, Greg teams up with Tony to tackle common variable frequency drive (VFD) faults like overvoltage, overloads, and input phase loss. They share hands-on strategies using drive monitors, fault histories, and fault traces to pinpoint issues fast. Plus, hear insider stories from the tech support frontlines and discover how Yaskawa’s training resources can help you build confidence. Whether you're new to VFDs or looking to level up your troubleshooting skills, this episode is packed with practical insights to prevent downtime. 00:20  Recap and Today's Focus01:13 Overvoltage Fault Example01:58 Fault History and Fault Trace05:25 OL2 Drive Overload 8:02 Drive Overcurrent Situations12:46 Input Phase Loss Faults18:52 What to have when calling tech support Have a topic you want us to cover? Email marcom@yaskawa.com and let us know!