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What causes an EPF1 [External Error] fault on an ATV340 and how can I fix it?

Resolution:

The EPF1 (External Error) fault on an ATV340 drive is typically caused by either an assigned external fault input or a communication issue. Follow these steps to identify and correct the problem:

1. Check External Error Assignment

  • Navigate to the Error/Warning handling menu.
  • Review the EtF [External Error Assign] parameter.
  • If it is set to anything other than “No: not assigned” (default), inspect the assigned input or control bit to determine what is triggering the fault.

2. If EtF is set to “No: not assigned”
The fault is likely due to a communication issue. Common causes include:

  • Duplicate IP address on the network
  • Incorrect IP address, subnet mask, or gateway configuration
  • Fast Device Replacement (FDR) error
  • Incorrect drive configuration when using ODVA assemblies 20/70 or 21/71

3. Additional Guidance
For more details on Ethernet-related troubleshooting, refer to the official manual:

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/NVE61653/ ​​​​​​​

If this article does not answer your question, check out our FAQ database that has answers to more commonly asked questions:

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If this FAQ did not solve your issue, you can call us at 1-888-778-2733 Option 2 and then 4 or e-mail us atdrive.products.support@se.comto create a case with our Technical Support Team.

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