Equipment Fault Code Library

Free troubleshooting guides written by maintenance engineers. Common causes, step-by-step fixes, and when to call for help.

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Allen-Bradley

Fault 01
Watchdog Timeout
Allen-Bradley Fault 01 watchdog timeout: common causes, step-by-step fix, and when to increase your scan time. Free diag…
Fault 16
I/O Not Responding
Allen-Bradley Fault 16 I/O Not Responding: how to find the faulted module, check the backplane, and restore communicatio…
Fault 04
Recoverable I/O Fault
Allen-Bradley Fault 04 recoverable I/O fault: causes, how to check module status, and clearing the fault without a full …
F012
HW Overcurrent
PowerFlex F012 overcurrent fault: motor megger test, cable inspection, accel time tuning, and when to replace the drive.…
F013
Ground Fault
PowerFlex F013 ground fault: how to megger-test motor cables, find insulation breakdown, and fix ground current leakage.
F002
Auxiliary Input
PowerFlex F002 auxiliary input fault: trace the external fault wiring, identify the tripped device, and restore the driv…
F033
Auto/Manual Fault
PowerFlex F033 auto/manual fault: fix command source conflicts, restore network control, and clear start inhibits.
F041
Heatsink Overtemp
PowerFlex F041 heatsink overtemp: clean the fan, check enclosure ventilation, verify current ratings. Step-by-step cooli…
User Program Error
User Program Error
Micro820 user program error: find the faulted instruction in CCW, fix division by zero or array bounds, and re-download.
Comms Timeout
Communication Timeout
Micro820 communication timeout: check network cables, Modbus wiring, IP conflicts, and timeout settings. Troubleshooting…
F064
Software Overcurrent
PowerFlex F064 software overcurrent: check motor parameter settings, measure actual load current, and verify drive duty …
F070
Power Loss
PowerFlex F070 power loss: check incoming voltage, inspect fuses and connections, verify upstream contactor. Troubleshoo…

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FANUC

General

High Oil Temp
High Oil Temperature
Hydraulic high oil temperature: check the cooler, relief valve, reservoir level, and pump leakage. Complete troubleshoot…
Low Oil Level
Low Oil Level
Hydraulic low oil level fault: find the leak, stop the pump, and prevent cavitation damage. Step-by-step troubleshooting…
High Vibration
High Vibration Alarm
Motor high vibration alarm: check alignment, bearing condition, mounting bolts, and balance. ISO 10816 troubleshooting g…
Bearing Temp High
Bearing Temperature High
Motor bearing temperature high: check lubrication, alignment, belt tension, and bearing condition. Prevent bearing failu…
High Discharge Temp
High Discharge Temperature
Air compressor high discharge temperature: clean the oil cooler, check oil level, verify thermal valve, and ensure venti…
High Current
Motor High Current
Air compressor high current fault: check supply voltage, oil separator, minimum pressure valve, and motor connections.
Low Oil Pressure
Low Oil Pressure
Air compressor low oil pressure: stop immediately, check oil level, replace filter, inspect for leaks. Prevent element s…
Belt Slip
Belt Slip Detected
Conveyor belt slip fault: check tension, clean the drive pulley, inspect lagging, and verify speed sensor alignment.
Belt Misalignment
Belt Tracking / Misalignment
Conveyor belt tracking fault: adjust idlers, center the load, check for seized rollers, and level the frame. Alignment g…
Low Air Pressure
Low Air Pressure
Pneumatic low air pressure: check for leaks, inspect the FRL, verify compressor capacity, and audit the system. Troubles…
Cavitation
Cavitation Detected
Pump cavitation: check suction strainer, measure NPSH, verify suction valve, and adjust the operating point. Prevent imp…
Seal Leak
Mechanical Seal Leak
Pump mechanical seal leak: assess severity, plan replacement, inspect shaft sleeve, and verify seal flush. Maintenance g…
Low Water Cutoff
Low Water Cutoff
Boiler low water cutoff: check feedwater pump, clean the LWCO probe, verify the sight glass. Safety-critical troubleshoo…
High Head Pressure
High Head Pressure
Chiller high head pressure: clean condenser coils, check fans, verify cooling tower, and check refrigerant charge.
Ground Fault Trip
Ground Fault Relay Trip (50G/51G)
Ground fault relay trip (50G/51G): lock out, megger test to isolate, inspect cables and motors. NFPA 70E compliant guide…
Wire Feed Fault
Wire Feed Jam / Birdnest
MIG welder wire feed fault / birdnest: replace the contact tip, check liner, set drive roll tension. Quick fix guide.
No Label Detected
No Label Detected
Labeler no-label-detected fault: check the label roll, clean the sensor, match sensor type, and clean the peel plate.
AI Out of Range
Analog Input Out of Range
PLC analog input out of range: check field wiring, transmitter power, sensor health, and module configuration. Universal…

Siemens

Yaskawa

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