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“E” Encoder Line Fault
This fault is indicated by the display showing a “E”. Indicates a fault involving the
Encoder feedback.
Potential causes for the “E” Encoder Line Fault
• Loss of Encoder feedback
• Excessive noise induced into Encoder cable
• Drive and motor operating at different ground potentials
• Improper feedback wiring or potential cable issues
• Flexing of a non-flex cable
• Use of non-Emerson CT serial cables
“E” “Encoder Line Fault”
Remove
FM Module
(if so equipped)
Reapply Power
Loss of
Encoder Feedback
Use PowerTools
Select Analog Mode,
Configure Drive and Motor,
Download to Drive
Yes
Return to
Normal Operation
Recycle Power
Run Programs
Return to
Normal Operation
Motor and Drive
Operating at different
Gorund Potentials
En Fuse
Open
Replace Motor
and Return
to Factory
No
Yes
Replace Drive
and Return
to Factory
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
"E"
Encoder Line
Fault
End
Replace Drive
and Return
to Factory
No
Return to
Normal Operation
Yes
Yes
End
Check +5 VDC
J7 pin 7 to pin 17 (Gnd) EN
J6 pin 7 to pin 17 (Gnd) Epsilon
Should be 4.9 to 5.15vdc
* Refer to Appendix E
for Connector Locations
Yes
Yes
No
Select "Status" Tab or
"Watch Window" to
View "Position Feedback Encoder"
DO NOT Enable Drive
Rotate Motor Shaft by Hand
Counts are Displayed?
Increases with CW Rotation
Decreases with CCW Rotation
No
Noise
Induced in Feedback
Cable
Use of non-Emerson CT
Serial Cable
Check +5 VDC
J7 pin 7 to pin 17 (Gnd) EN
J6 pin 7 to pin 17 (Gnd) Epsilon
Should be 4.9 to 5.15vdc
Replace with CT Approved Cable
If Resistance Measured
Contact Factory
Tech Support
Check Continuity Motor Case
to Motor Feedback Connector Shells
J5
*
Epsilon or J8
*
EN
Must be Zero!
*
Resettable
Fuse Open
Allow to cool
Reset is
Automatic
*
EN & Epsilon
shipped after
October 2001
Check Routing
& Condition of
Feedback Cable
in Runs
Relay Coils W/O
Diodes in System
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