F081 — Comm Loss

On a Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 40, fault F081 reads “Comm Loss”. Here's what to check — cited to the manual.

Grounded · PowerFlex 40 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User Manual (22B-UM001J-EN-E) · manual-cited

Parameters to check

A105
Comm Loss Action
Selects the drive’s response to a loss of the communication connection or excessive communication errors. RAM.
PowerFlex 40 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User Manual (22B-UM001J-EN-E), p.76
“A105 [Comm Loss Action] Related Parameters: d015, P037, A106”

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