Troubleshooting an oFAxx Fault
Topic Description

An oFAxx fault will be displayed when an error has occured regarding the option card connected to the CN5-A port on the control board.

The following oFAxx are listed below where the "xx" represents a specific code.

Fault Code Description
oFA00 Compatibility Error 
oFA01 Option not properly connected 
oFA03 Option Card Error
oFA04 Option Card Error
oFA05 A/D Conversion Error 
oFA06 Option Response Error 
oFA10 Option RAM Fault 
oFA11  Option Operation Mode Fault 
oFA12 Drive Receive CRC Error 
oFA13 Drive Receive Frame Error 
oFA14 Drive Receive Abort Error 
oFA15 Option Receive CRC Error 
oFA16 Option Receive Frame Error 
oFA17 Option Receive Abort Error 
oFA30 Comm. ID Error 
oFA31 Model Code Error 
oFA32 Sumcheck Error 
oFA33 Comm. option timeout waiting for response 
oFA34 MEMOBUS Timeout 
oFA35 Drive timeout waiting for response 
oFA36 CI Check Error 
oFA37 Drive timeout waiting for response 
oFA38 Control Command Selection Error 
oFA39 Drive timeout waiting for response 
oFA40 Control Response Selection 1 Error 
oFA41 Drive timeout waiting for response 
oFA42 Control Response Selection 2 Error 
oFA43 Drive timeout waiting for response 

Resolution

Follow the steps below when troubleshooting oFAxx faults:

  1. Remove power to the drive and wait at least 15 minutes to allow the capacitors to discharge.
    • Caution: It is recommended to verify 10VDC or less is present on the DC bus before performing any service work.
  2. Remove the option card connected to the CN5-A port on the control board.
  3. Inspect the option card checking for physical damage, burn marks, corrosion, etc. Replace option card as necessary.
  4. Install the option card back onto the CN5-A port on the control board.
    • If the oFAxx fault is still occurring, replace the option card.
    • If the oFAxx fault is occurring randomly, check and eliminate any electrical noise on the network (e.g. use shielded cable).
    • If the oFAxx fault is still occurring after replacing the option card, replace the control board on the drive.

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Last Modified Date: 07-22-2024ID: 13053