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Fault Number : 36

Fault Display : SW OverCurrent

Fault Name : Software Overcurrent

Fault Type : 1 - Auto-Reset Run

Fault Description : Drive output has exceeded the 1ms current rating. This rating is greater than the 3 second current rating and less than the hardware overcurrent fault level. It is typically 200-250% of the drive continuous rating.

Corrective Action : Check to make sure your motor nameplate data has been set correctly. Those are parameters 40-49. If in Sensorless vector or Flux vector mode, then an autotune should be done. If an autotune was not performed, or completed properly, then this fault may occur. This fault is not configurable by any parameter.