What is the External Error (EPF1) fault on the Altivar Process Drive?

Resolution:
Probable Cause

• Event triggered by an external device, depending on user.
• An external error has been triggered via Embedded Ethernet

Remedy

• Check External Fault settings
  • [Complete settings] -> [Error/Warning handling] -> [External error]
  • External error assignment. If the assigned bit state is:
    • 0: there is no external error.
    • 1: there is an external error (EPF1)
• Check Embedded Ethernet settings
  • [Communication] -> [Comm parameters] -> [Embd Eth Config]
  • A faulty or duplicate address can cause conflicting issues.
  • Try setting a different fixed IP address
  • Check Network or PLC settings for any other conflicts
  • Check for any possible electrical interferences

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