How to troubleshoot an SCF3 fault on an Altivar Process Drive?
Issue:
Troubleshooting an SCF3 fault on an Altivar Process Drive.
Product Line:
Altivar Process Drive (ATV630, ATV930, ATV650, ATV950, ATV660, ATV960, ATV680, ATV980)
Environment:
All products of Altivar Process Drive
Cause:
N/A
Resolution:
Description
SCF3 - Ground Short Circuit Fault
Earth fault at the output
Possible causes
Troubleshooting an SCF3 fault on an Altivar Process Drive.
Product Line:
Altivar Process Drive (ATV630, ATV930, ATV650, ATV950, ATV660, ATV960, ATV680, ATV980)
Environment:
All products of Altivar Process Drive
Cause:
N/A
Resolution:
Description
SCF3 - Ground Short Circuit Fault
Earth fault at the output
Possible causes
- Short circuit or earth fault at the inverter output.
- Short circuit on a motor with long cables.
- Insulation fault in the motor or in the cables.
- Perform Diagnostic Test
- IGBT or Transistor Test
- Check the cables connecting the drive to the motor and the motor insulation.
- Megger motor from cables. Use at least 1000v
- Check for proper grounding
- Check distance between drive and motor
- Over 165 ft may require the use of a load reactor or filter
- Check Switching Frequency
- Lower it if possible
Gepubliceerd voor: Schneider Electric Belgium
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