Allen Bradley Kinetix 3 Drive Fault Codes List

Complete guide to Allen Bradley Kinetix 3 fault codes. Troubleshoot E-codes, Position Errors (E030), and Overload trips using the keypad or Ultraware software.

Kinetix 3 Fault Codes Reference Table

Kinetix 3 Fault Codes Reference Table

Kinetix 3 Fault Codes Reference Table

Fault Code and Meaning Cause and Remedy
Pot

Positive Overtravel		 Cause:
A Positive Overtravel condition is detected.

Remedy:
  • Apply motion in a negative direction to move off of overtravel limit switch.
not

Negative Overtravel		 Cause:
A Negative Overtravel condition is detected.

Remedy:
  • Apply motion in a positive direction to move off of overtravel limit switch.
Cnt

Absolute Encoder Counter Overflow		 Cause:
The Absolute Encoder has exceeded its rotational limit.

Remedy:
  • Reset the absolute encoder.
bAt

Absolute Encoder Battery		 Cause:
Low battery warning, less than 3.2V is being supplied.

Remedy:
  • Replace battery or verify external power supply.
  • (Note: Battery replacement causes loss of absolute position. Homing can be necessary).
PrE

Power Up Overspeed		 Cause:
Control power is applied to the drive while the motor is in motion.

Remedy:
  • After verifying motor has stopped, recycle control power.
oCC

Over Current Command		 Cause:
Improper setting of analog current scale.

Remedy:
  • Verify scaling parameter corresponds to analog signal range.


Cause:
System cannot meet motion profile.

Remedy:
  • Verify velocity loop tuning.
  • Verify system sizing.


Cause:
Incorrect current limit settings.

Remedy:
  • Verify current limits do not restrict current to less than system capabilities.
oSC

Over Speed Command		 Cause:
Improper setting of analog velocity scale.

Remedy:
  • Verify scaling parameter corresponds to analog signal range.


Cause:
System cannot meet motion profile.

Remedy:
  • Verify position loop tuning.
  • Verify system sizing.
PIn

Digital I/O Assignment		 Cause:
Inappropriate assignment of digital inputs or outputs.

Remedy:
  • If operated in preset mode, verify presets are assigned.
  • If operated in a normal/override mode, verify the override function is assigned.
CAP

Motor Over Rated Output Power		 Cause:
Motor rating larger than drive rating.

Remedy:
  • Match motor and drive sizing.
E004 (Entrot)

Motor Overtemperature		 Cause:
Motor thermal switch trips due to: High motor ambient temperature or Excessive current.

Remedy:
  • Operate within (not above) the continuous torque rating for the ambient temperature.
  • Lower ambient temperature, or increase motor cooling.


Cause:
Motor wiring error.

Remedy:
  • Check motor wiring.


Cause:
Incorrect motor selection.

Remedy:
  • Verify the proper motor has been selected.
E005 (EIPMFL)

IPM Error		 Cause:
Motor power cables shorted.

Remedy:
  • Verify continuity of motor power cable and connector.


Cause:
Motor winding shorted internally.

Remedy:
  • Disconnect motor power cables from the motor. If the motor is difficult to turn by hand, it can need to be replaced.


Cause:
Operation above continuous power rating.

Remedy:
  • Verify ambient temperature is not too high.
  • Operate within the continuous power rating.
  • Reduce acceleration rates.


Cause:
Drive has a bad IPM output, short circuit, or overcurrent.

Remedy:
  • Remove all power and motors connections, then perform a continuity check from the DC bus to the U, V, and W motor terminals.
  • If continuity exists, check for wire strands between terminals, or replace the drive.
E009 (Eudolt)

Bus Undervoltage		 Cause:
Low AC line/AC power input.

Remedy:
  • Verify voltage level of the incoming AC power.
  • Check AC power sources for glitches or line drop.
  • Install uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on the AC input.


Cause:
Attempted to enable drive without main power active.

Remedy:
  • Apply main power before enabling drive.
E010 (Eouolt)

Bus Overvoltage		 Cause:
Excessive regeneration of power (motor driven by external force/regenerating too much peak energy).

Remedy:
  • Verify shunt circuit.
  • Adjust motion profile to stay within the range of the regenerative resistor.
  • Replace regenerative transistor.
  • Replace the drive.


Cause:
Excessive AC input voltage.

Remedy:
  • Verify input is within specification.
E012 (EHFAiL)

Home Search Failed		 Cause:
Homing is not complete within the time defined in Homing time limit (IN-01.11) is elapsed.

Remedy:
  • Increase the time defined in Homing time limit (IN-01.11).
  • Set a value other than '0' in Homing Velocity (IN-01.02) and Creep Velocity (IN-01.03).
  • Check if there is any obstacle that disturbs Homing.
  • Check mechanical parts and parameter settings for Homing.
E018 (EovSPd)

Motor Overspeed		 Cause:
Motor speed exceeds maximum.

Remedy:
  • Confirm encoder wiring.
  • Retune drive system.
  • Verify input gain of external speed or torque command.
E019 (EPoSEr)

Excess Position Error		 Cause:
Position error exceeds permitted value.

Remedy:
  • Increase following error limit.
  • Check position loop tuning.
E022

Motor Continuous Current Overload		 Cause: The internal filter protecting the motor from overheating has tripped.

Remedy:
  • Reduce acceleration rates.
  • Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion.
  • Increase time permitted for motion.
  • Use larger drive and motor.
  • Check tuning.
E023

Drive Overload		 Cause: The motion application requires average drive current in excess of rated capability.

Remedy:
  • Reduce acceleration rates.
  • Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion.
  • Increase time permitted for motion.
  • Use larger drive and motor.
  • Check tuning.
E028

Encoder Data Range Error		 Cause: Encoder not programmed correctly or Encoder memory corrupted.

Remedy:
  • Replace motor.
E030

Encoder Cable Open		 Cause: Communication not established with an intelligent encoder, Hall error, or encoder wiring issue.

Remedy:
  • Verify motor selection if it does not support automatic identification.
  • Verify the motor supports automatic identification.
  • Verify encoder wiring.
E031

Encoder Data Parameter Error		 Cause: Encoder not programmed correctly or Encoder memory corrupted.

Remedy:
  • Replace motor.
E036

Drive Overtemperature		 Cause: Excessive heat exists in the drive.

Remedy:
  • Verify cooling fan operation (catalog numbers 2071-AP8, 2071-A10, and 2071-A15 only).
  • Check tuning.
  • Reduce acceleration rate.
  • Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion.
  • Increase time permitted for motion.
  • Use larger drive and motor.
E037

AC Line Loss		 Cause: Poor quality power, attempted enable without main power, missing phase connection, or Fault Delay too short.

Remedy:
  • Increase Ride Through time.
  • Apply main power before enabling drive.
  • Remove power and verify all physical connections.
  • Increase the Fault Delay parameter setting.
E053

User Parameter Initialization Error		 Cause: Error in parameter memory storage.

Remedy:
  • Reinitialize parameter.
  • Reset drive to factory defaults.
E054

Current Feedback Offset		 Cause: Defective hardware.

Remedy:
  • Replace the drive.
E055

User Parameter Checksum Error		 Cause: Checksum error.

Remedy:
  • Confirm and reset parameter.
  • Reset drive to factory defaults.
E056

Watchdog Timeout		 Cause: Excessive electrical noise or Defective hardware.

Remedy:
  • Verify wiring, grounding and bonding.
  • Replace the drive.
E057

PWM Hardware Error		 Cause: Defective hardware.

Remedy:
  • Replace the drive.
E058

User Parameter Range Error		 Cause: Range of parameter is invalid.

Remedy:
  • Enter parameter with a value or values within range.
  • Reset drive to factory defaults.
E060

Drive Initialization Error		 Cause: Hardware error.

Remedy:
  • Replace the drive.
E075

Shunt Overload Protection		 Cause: Power at regenerative resistor exceeds permitted value, or Shunt resistor is disconnected/damaged.

Remedy:
  • Adjust motion profile to stay within the range of the regenerative resistor.
  • Verify resistor connection.
  • Verify resistance of shunt resistor.
E079

Shunt Overcurrent Protection		 Cause: Shunt current exceeded allowable instantaneous value.

Remedy:
  • Verify shunt is not shorted or damaged.
  • Verify load energy is not excessive during deceleration.
E083

Absolute Encoder Battery Error		 Cause: Encoder Backup Battery parameter is set to installed but battery is missing, or battery voltage is below 2.7V DC.

Remedy:
  • Set Encoder Backup Battery parameter to Not Installed (if applicable).
  • Confirm battery voltage and connection.
  • Replace battery.
E084

Absolute Encoder Overspeed		 Cause: Battery powered encoder is mechanically rotated at high speed while drive is powered down.

Remedy:
  • Mechanically disengage motor from system.
  • Cycle power to drive and reset alarm.
E085

Absolute Encoder Multi-turn Count Error		 Cause: Electrical noise in the encoder or Defective encoder.

Remedy:
  • Cycle power to drive and reset alarm.
  • Replace motor.
E100

Drive Set Up		 Cause: The drive operating mode and motor selection are incompatible.

Remedy:
  • Change the operating mode and/or the motor selection, and reset the drive.
E101

Motor Power Cable Open		 Cause: Motor cable open.

Remedy:
  • Verify power connection between motor and drive.
E102

Motor Instantaneous Current Overload		 Cause: Motion profile requires a peak current for an excessive time interval or Defective current feedback sensing.

Remedy:
  • Verify motor wiring.
  • Adjust accel/decel time.
  • Confirm motor selection.
  • Verify phase currents.
E103

Motor Mismatch		 Cause: Dynamic braking current of the selected motor exceeds twice the drive peak current rating.

Remedy:
  • Install a different motor.
E105

Encoder Type Mismatch		 Cause: Motor encoder signals do not match drive configuration or Defective encoder.

Remedy:
  • Verify motor selection.
  • Replace motor.
E106

Encoder Communication Error		 Cause: Wiring between drive and encoder is faulty or disconnected, or EMI (noise) disrupts encoder signals.

Remedy:
  • Verify encoder wiring.
E107

Special Communication Error		 Cause: Communication error between host and drive (noise).

Remedy:
  • Verify serial cable.
  • Check for noise on serial communication interface.
E108

Position Command Frequency Error		 Cause: Input frequency limit exceeded.

Remedy:
  • Verify hardware type selected in the drive matches the physical hardware.
  • Change from open collector to line drive.
  • Reduce the speed command.
  • Apply gearing.
E112

Emergency Stop		 Cause: Emergency stop (E-STOP) signal detected.

Remedy:
  • Remove Emergency stop conditions.
  • Clear E-STOP.
E113

Index Position Range Overflow		 Cause: The value of a Position Parameter for indexing is out of the range.

Remedy:
  • Use a value within the range of -231...+231.
E114

Motor Phase Over Current		 Cause: Anomaly with control/main power circuitry upon power up, or excessive current to motor (>300% rated for >10ms) during operation.

Remedy:
  • Check wiring and power.
  • Check power and set/adjust acceleration/deceleration time.
E027

Axis Not Homed		 Cause: A user tries any indexing without Homing operation completed.

Remedy:
  • Complete homing before indexing.
 

How to Read Kinetix 3 Faults

Because the Kinetix 3 is a component drive, it does not integrate into the PLC tag structure like CIP Motion drives. Here is how to access diagnostic data:

  • The Integral Keypad: The LED display is the primary diagnostic tool. It will flash the fault code. You can also use the keypad to navigate to parameter Pr-000 to view the current error code, or Pr-001 for the previous error.
  • Ultraware Software: To troubleshoot deeply, connect a PC using the serial programming cable (2090-U3BK-D44xx).
    • Open the Ultraware software.
    • Connect to the drive and open the Status/Monitor window.
    • This view shows real-time Following Error, Current Draw, and Input/Output status to help diagnose why the trip occurred.
  • Digital Outputs: In many 2026 setups, the Kinetix 3 is wired to a Micro800 or CompactLogix via I/O. Check if the “Fault” output signal is active to confirm if the issue is with the drive or the controller logic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I reset a Kinetix 3 fault?

A: You can reset the drive using:

  • A specific Digital Input configured for “Alarm Reset” (usually Input 2 or Input 3, check parameters Pr-5.xx).
  • Pressing the Up/Down arrow keys on the keypad simultaneously (depending on firmware).
  • Cycling the main input power.

Q: What causes “E030 Position Error” (Following Error)?

A: This is the most common servo fault. It means the motor physical position is not keeping up with the commanded position.

  • Mechanical Binding: Check for a jammed slide, stuck gearbox, or high friction.
  • Tuning: The PID gains might be too soft. Increase the stiffness in Ultraware.
  • Aggressive Profile: The acceleration rate commanded by the PLC/Indexer might be too fast for the load.

Q: What is the “E005 IPM Module Error”?

A: This indicates a hardware failure in the Intelligent Power Module (the output transistors).

  • Disconnect the motor power cable and cycle power. If the fault remains, the drive is permanently damaged and needs replacement.
  • If the fault clears, check the motor cable and motor windings for a short circuit.

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