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Fault Finding
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Contents
1
GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2
CONTROL VOLTAGE SUPPLY ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1
C
ONTROL SYSTEM VOLTAGE ALARM
......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2
R
EFERENCE VOLTAGE SOURCE
AP01 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3
CONTROL SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1
PLC
FAILURES AND THEIR INDICATIONS
.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1
Fault finding .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.2
PLC CPU indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1.3
CPU Racks and Standard Expansion Racks Errors ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.1.4
Input Errors ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.5
Output Errors ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.6
Analogue unit indicators ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.7
Indication combinations ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.8
Special I/O Units Errors ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4
REMOTE ANGLE INDICATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
4.1
A
NGLE INDICATOR FAULT FINDING
(
BLACK TYPE
) .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.2
A
NGLE INDICATOR FAULT FINDING
(G
RAY TYPE
) .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5
REMOTE RPM INDICATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.1
R
EMOTE RPM INDICATOR FAULT FINDING
(B
LACK
T
YPE
) ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2
R
EMOTE RPM INDICATOR FAULT FINDING
(
GRAY TYPE
) .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
6
MAIN CONTROL WITH CONTROL LEVER .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.1
S
TEERING CONTROL
................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
6.1.1
Feedback transmitter at propulsor ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.1.2
Steering feedback transmitter RG10 or RG11 failure ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
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6.2
RPM
CONTROL
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2.1
RPM control failure at main control ................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
6.3
C
ONTROL LEVER FAILURES
...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
7
BACK-UP CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.1
F
AULT FINDING
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
8
AUTOPILOT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
9
ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
9.1
L
OW STEERING SPEED
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
9.2
F
AULT FINDING
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
9.3
P
LANETARY GEAR
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
9.4
B
ASIC MOTOR
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
9.5
F
AN
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
9.6
M
OTOR
B
RAKE
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
9.7
B
RAKE RESISTOR
(BRU) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
9.8
M
OTOR CONTROL UNIT
(SMU) ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
9.9
S
TEERING GEAR INVERTER
ESU
(F
REQUENCY CONVERTER
) .................................................................................................................................................. 43
9.9.1
Menu indications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
10
POWER TRAIN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
10.1
A
BNORMAL OR FAILURE SITUATIONS
...................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
11
CLUTCH SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
11.1
F
AULT FINDING
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
12
LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
12.1
F
AULT FINDING
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
12.2
L
UBRICATION PUMP DOES NOT GIVE OIL PRESSURE
................................................................................................................................................................. 60
12.2.1
Oil pressure is low ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
12.3
L
UBRICATION SYSTEM PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERS
................................................................................................................................... 61
12.3.1
Lubrication oil temperature transmitter failure .............................................................................................................................................................. 61
12.3.2
Lubrication oil pressure transmitter failure .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
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12.4
C
OOLING SYSTEM FAULT FINDING
........................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
13
SEAL OIL TANK ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
13.1
F
AULT FINDING
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
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1 G
ENERAL
The presented error and failure situations are based on FMEA analysis of the system and also from service feedback. The fault findings
are included to the same description as the system or module description.
There is more information included in the instruction of the each system.
2 C
ONTROL VOLTAGE SUPPLY
CODE
ALARM
ALARM OR FAILURE
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
200
Control voltage
Control system 220 V supply
Control system transfer automatically to
back-up supply
No action needed.
201
Control voltage
PLC 24 VDC supply
The main control of one propulsor does not
work
If you can’t run one propulsor, shift to
back-up control for this propulsor.
Steering stops
Transfer this propulsor to back-up
control.
Propeller motor rpm to minimum
Transfer this propulsor to back-up
control.
202
Control voltage
24 VDC back-up supply
If the 220 VAC main supply is working, main
control will continue to operate normally
No action needed. Be cautious.
203
Control voltage
24 VDC supply for remote angle
indicators
Remote angle indication stops
Watch the mechanical display at
propulsor.
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2.1 C
ONTROL SYSTEM VOLTAGE ALARM
FAULT EFFECT TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
Control system 220 VAC
supply
Control system transfer
automatically to back-up
supply.
Not needed.
Vessel switchboard supply switch
is open
Close switchboard switch
Wire is broken, short circuit or
connection is open
Repair cabling or wiring failure
Converter AP02 is broken
Replace the converter
PLC 24 VDC supply
(Indication HI17 does not lit)
-The main control of one
propulsor does not work
-Propeller motor rpm set is
going to zero
If you can’t operate with one
propulsor, use back-up
control for this propulsor.
Supply protection circuit breaker
F1 blown
Close circuit breaker
PLC power supply broken
Replace PLC power supply
Wire is broken, short circuit or
connection is open
Repair cabling or wiring failure
Control voltage switch is open. Close
control
switch
24 VDC back-up supply
failure
If the 220 VAC main supply
is working, main control will
continue operate normally
Not needed. Be careful.
Supply protection circuit breaker
F2 blown
Close circuit breaker
Vessel switchboard supply switch
is open
Close switchboard switch
Wire is broken, short circuit or
connection is open
Repair cabling or wiring failure
24 VDC supply for remote
angle indicators failure
The display does not
operate.
Follow the mechanical
display at propulsor.
Supply protection circuit breaker
F3 blown
Close circuit breaker
Vessel switchboard supply switch
is open
Close switchboard switch
Wire is broken, short circuit or
connection is open
Repair cabling or wiring failure
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2.2 R
EFERENCE VOLTAGE SOURCE
AP01
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
10 VDC reference supply AP01
failure, The green LED at AP01
module is not lit, Indication lamp HI17
and other indicating lamps are
blinking without clear reason.
Normally then the control station
indication lamps are blinking, but
there can be several other indication
lamps blinking.
The set signals from the
control levers are missing
or they are erroneous.
Transfer the propulsor to back-
up control.
Reference supply is loose
Close switchboard switch
Wire is broken, short circuit or
connection is open
Tighten and check that the
security bail is properly set
Reference supply is broken
Replace the converter
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3 C
ONTROL SYSTEM
CODE
ALARM
ALARM OR FAILURE
IND1
IND2
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
210
Control failure
PLC failure
The main control of one propulsor does
not work
If you can’t run one propulsor, shift to back-
up control for this propulsor.
Steering stops
Transfer this propulsor to back-up control.
Propeller motor rpm to minimum
Transfer this propulsor to back-up control.
211
Control failure
9.5 VDC reference
supply AP01
Propeller motor rpm control is not working Transfer this propulsor to back-up control.
Steering is not working correctly
Transfer this propulsor to back-up control.
No alarm
One or more
indication lights are
blinking in error
Reference voltage source AP01
If you can’t run one propulsor, shift to back-
up control for this propulsor.
212
Control failure
Control system back-
up battery failure
No effect
Replace the battery
220
Control failure
Control system
failure alarm (see
also transmitter
failures)
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3.1 PLC
FAILURES AND THEIR INDICATIONS
3.1.1 F
AULT FINDING
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
PLC failure
Main control is not working
Use back-up control
Short circuit at output circuits
Find the reason. If the external failure has caused the
failure of the PLC, find it out and repair, because the
failure can happen again.
Vibration
Isolate the unit from vibration source.
High temperature at control unit
Lower temperature
Component failure
Replace the component
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3.1.2 PLC
CPU
INDICATORS
The PLC CPU unit has some indication LED, which indicates the status of PLC. The indication is also depending of the indication lamp
HI17 at remote control panel.
IND COLOR
STATUS
MEANING
HI17
RUN
Green ON
PLC is operating normally.
OFF
Flashing System download mode error or DIP switch setting error
OFF
OFF
PLC has stopped operating while in PROGRAM mode, or has stopped operating due to a fatal error, or is downloading data
from the system.
OFF
ERR/ALARM Red
ON
PLC has stopped operating due to a fatal error, or a hardware error (watchdog) has occurred. The PLC turns all outputs
OFF.
OFF
Flashing A non-fatal error has occurred. The PLC will continue operating.
OFF
Flashing Battery voltage is below the monitoring level. You should change the battery. This has no influence to the operation of the
PLC. The PLC software is designed so, that it start from "Flash" memory after black-out.
ON
OFF
PLC is operating normally.
OFF
INH
Orange ON
Output OFF Bit (A50015) has been turned ON. The outputs from all Output Units will turn OFF.
OFF
OFF
Output OFF bit (A50015) has been turned OFF.
PRPHL
Orange Flashing CPU
unit
is communicating (sending or receiving) via peripheral port.
OFF
CPU unit is not communicating via the peripheral port.
COMM
Orange Flashing CPU
Unit
is communicating via RS232C port
OFF
CPU Unit is not communicating via RS232C port
BKUP
Orange ON
User program and parameter area data is being backed up to flash memory in the CPU Unit or being restored from flash
memory. Do not turn OFF the power supply to the PLC while this indicator is lit.
OFF
Data is not being written to flash memory.
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MCPWR
Green
ON
Power is being supplied to the Memory Card.
Flashing
Flashes once: Easy backup read, write, or verify normal
Flashes five times: Easy backup write malfunction
Flashes three times: Easy backup write warning
Flashes continuously: Easy backup read or verify malfunction
OFF
Power is not being supplied to the Memory Card.
BUSY
Orange
Flashing
Memory Card is being accessed.
OFF
Memory Card is not being accessed.
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3.1.2.1 I
NDICATOR
S
TATUS AND
E
RROR
C
ONDITIONS
IND. CPU
ERROR
CPU
STANDBY
FATAL
ERROR
NON-FATAL
ERROR
COMMUNICATION ERROR
OUTPUT OFF
BIT ON
PERIPH RS232
RUN OFF
OFF OFF ON ON
ON
ON
ERR/ALARM ON OFF
ON
Flashing
INH OFF
PRPHL
OFF
COMM
OFF
OPERATION CPU
will
stop
The CPU Unit will not
start operation in RUN or
MONITOR mode.
The CPU Unit will stop
operating in RUN or
MONITOR mode.
The CPU Unit will
continue operating in
RUN or MONITOR
mode.
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3.1.3 CPU
R
ACKS AND
S
TANDARD
E
XPANSION
R
ACKS
E
RRORS
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
POWER indicator is not lit.
PCB short-circuited or damaged.
Replace Power Supply Unit.
Error in program.
Correct program
Power line is faulty.
Replace Power Supply Unit.
RUN output* does not turn ON., RUN indicator lit.
Internal circuitry of Power Supply Unit
is faulty.
Replace Power Supply Unit.
Serial Communications Unit or CPU
Bus Unit does not operate or malfunctions.
The I/O Connecting Cable is faulty.
The I/O bus is faulty.
Replace the I/O Connecting Cable
Replace the I/O Control Unit or I/O
Interface Unit.
Bits do not operate past a certain point.
Error occurs in units of 8 points.
I/O bit turns ON
All bits in one Unit do not turn ON.
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3.1.4 I
NPUT
E
RRORS
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Not all inputs turn ON or indicators are not lit.
Power is not supplied to Input Unit.
Supply power
Supply voltage is low.
Adjust supply voltage to within rated range.
Terminal block mounting screws are loose.
Tighten screws.
Faulty contact of terminal block connector.
Replace terminal block connector.
Not all inputs turn ON (indicator lit).
Input circuit is faulty. (There is a short at the load or
something else that caused an overcurrent to flow.)
Replace Unit.
Not all inputs turn OFF.
Input circuit is faulty.
Replace Unit.
Specific bit does not turn ON.
Input device is faulty.
Replace input devices.
Input wiring disconnected. Check
input
wiring
Terminal block screws are loose.
Tighten screws.
Faulty terminal block connector contact.
Replace terminal block connector.
Too short ON time of external input.
Adjust input device
Faulty input circuit
Replace Unit.
Input bit number is used for output instruction.
Correct program.
Specific bit does not turn OFF.
Input circuit is faulty.
Replace Unit.
Input bit number is used for output instruction.
Correct program.
Input irregularly turns ON /OFF.
External input voltage is low or unstable.
Adjust external input voltage to within rated range.
Malfunction due to noise.
Take protective measures against noise,
such as:
(1) Increase input response time
(2) Install surge suppressor.
(3) Install insulation transformer.
(4) Install shielded cables between the Input Unit and
the loads.
Terminal block screws are loose.
Tighten screws.
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Faulty terminal block connector contact.
Replace terminal block connector.
Error occurs in units of 8 points or 16 points, i.e., for
the same common.
Common terminal screws are loose.
Tighten screws.
Faulty terminal block connector contact.
Replace terminal block connector.
Faulty data bus
Replace Unit.
Faulty CPU
Replace CPU.
Input indicator is not lit in normal operation.
Faulty indicator or indicator circuit.
Replace Unit.
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3.1.5 O
UTPUT
E
RRORS
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Not all outputs turn ON
Load is not supplied with power.
Supply power
Load voltage is low.
Adjust voltage to within rated range.
Terminal block screws are loose.
Tighten screws.
Faulty terminal block connector contact.
Replace terminal block connector.
An overcurrent (possibly caused by a short at the
load) resulted in a blown fuse in the Output Unit.
(Some Output Units provide an indicator for blown
fuses.)
Replace fuse or Unit.
An overcurrent (possibly caused by a short at the
load), but fuses not blown
Try to find out short circuited or low resistance
component and remove and repair it. (eg. control
lever motors)
Faulty I/O bus connector contact.
Replace Unit.
Output circuit is faulty.
Replace Unit.
If the INH indicator is lit, the Output OFF Bit (A50015)
is ON.
Turn A50015 OFF.
Not all outputs turn OFF
Output circuit is faulty.
Replace Unit.
Output of a specific bit number does not turn ON or
indicator is not lit
Output ON time too short because of a
mistake in programming.
Correct program.
Bit status controlled by multiple instructions.
Correct program.
Output circuit is faulty.
Replace Unit.
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Output of a specific bit number does not turn ON
(indicator lit).
Faulty output device.
Replace output device.
Break in output wiring.
Check output wiring.
Terminal block screws are loose.
Tighten screws.
Faulty terminal block connector contact.
Replace terminal block connector.
Faulty output bit.
Replace relay or Unit.
Output circuit is faulty.
Replace Unit.
Output of a specific bit number does not turn OFF
(indicator is not lit).
Faulty output bit.
Replace relay or Unit.
Bit does not turn OFF due to leakage current or
residual voltage.
Replace external load or add dummy resistor.
Output of a specific bit number does not turn OFF
(indicator lit).
Bit status controlled by multiple instructions.
Correct program.
Output circuit is faulty.
Replace Unit.
cause remedy
Low or unstable load voltage.
Adjust load voltage to within rated range
Bit status controlled by multiple instructions.
Correct program.
Malfunction due to noise.
Protective measures against noise:
(1) Install surge suppressor.
(2) Install insulation transformer.
(3) Use shielded cables between the Output
Unit and the loads.
Terminal block screws are loose.
Tighten screws.
Faulty terminal block connector contact.
Replace terminal block connector.
Terminal block screws are loose.
Tighten screws.
Faulty terminal block connector contact.
Replace terminal block connector.
An overcurrent (possibly caused by a short at the
load) resulted in a blown fuse in the Output Unit.
Replace fuse or Unit.
Faulty data bus.
Replace Unit.
Faulty CPU.
Replace CPU.
Faulty indicator.
Replace Unit.
Short circuit at output circuit
Check and repair output wiring or component
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3.1.6 A
NALOGUE UNIT INDICATORS
LED
IND
MEANING
CPU RUN POSSIBLE REASON
RUN
ON
Operating in normal mode.
OFF
Unit has stopped exchanging data with the CPU Unit.
ERC
ON
Alarm has occurred (such as disconnection detection) or initial
settings are incorrect.
ON
Alarm has occurred at the Analogue Input Unit.
ON
Alarm has occurred (such as disconnection detection) or initial
settings are incorrect.
OFF
Check whether the initial settings for the Analogue Input
Unit are set correctly.
OFF Operating
normally.
ERH
ON
Error has occurred during data exchange with the CPU Unit.
ON
Error detected by CPU Unit
ON
Error has occurred during data exchange with the CPU Unit.
OFF
Check whether the unit number is set correctly.
OFF Operating
normally.
ADJ
Flash
Operating in offset/gain adjustment mode.
OFF
Other than the above.
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3.1.7 I
NDICATION COMBINATIONS
RUN ERC ERH ADJ MEANING
ON ON
The output setting range has been exceeded.
A disconnection was detected. (1 to 5 V or 4 to 20 mA).
An EEPROM writing error has occurred while in adjustment mode.
ON ON Flash
In adjustment mode, offset or gain cannot be adjusted because input value is out of the permissible range for
adjustment.
In adjustment mode, adjustment cannot be performed because the specified input or output number is not set for use
or because the wrong input or output number is specified.
The PLC is in either MONITOR or RUN mode while the Analog I/O Unit is operating in adjustment mode.
When a PLC error occurs in the adjustment mode, Unit operations will stop operating. (The input and output values
immediately prior to the error will be held.)
ON
The I/O number for the ratio conversion function has been set to be not used.
There is a mistake in the upper or lower limit setting when scaling is used. The set value is exceeded, the upper limit
equals the lower limit (not 0000), etc. A number outside of the 0 to 9999 BCD range has been specified for the ratio
set value.
The wrong output status for when conversion is stopped has been specified. The wrong number of samplings has
been specified for mean processing. The conversion time/resolution setting or operation mode setting is incorrect.
ON ON
Error has occurred during data exchange with the CPU Unit.
No response from CPU Unit during fixed period.
Error has been generated in CPU Unit.
No error will be detected by the CPU Unit or displayed on the Programming Console, because the CPU Unit is
continuing operation.
ON
The same unit number has been assigned to more than one Unit or the unit number was set to a value other than 00
to 95. The Special I/O Units registered in the I/O table are different from the ones actually mounted.
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3.1.8 S
PECIAL
I/O
U
NITS
E
RRORS
SYMPTOM CAUSE
REMEDY
The ERH and RUN indicators on the
Special I/O Unit are lit.
I/O refreshing is not being performed for the Unit from the CPU
Unit (CPU Unit monitoring error). It’s possible that cyclic
refreshing has been disabled for the Special I/O Unit in the
Cyclic Refresh Disable Setting in the PLC Setup (i.e., the bit
corresponding to the unit number has been set to 1).
Change the bit corresponding to the unit number to 0
to enable cyclic refreshing, or make sure that the Unit
is refreshed from the program using IORF at least
once every 11 s.
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4 R
EMOTE
A
NGLE INDICATION
CODE
OTHER FAILURE SITUATIONS
FAILURE INDICATION
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
230
Steering angle indicator SAI
Indicator turns slowly CCW
The remote indicator does not work
Operate propulsor carefully and watch the
steering angle by using the mechanical
indicator at propulsor.
If only one indicator is failing, you can shift to
another control station and continue the
operation.
231
Steering angle indicator SAI
The indicator does not follow the
propulsor angle
The indicator does not follow the
propulsor
The operation should be interrupted to find the
cause.
4.1 A
NGLE INDICATOR FAULT FINDING
(
BLACK TYPE
)
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE REMEDY
The indicator does not follow the
propulsor angle
Steering gear failure
See: Steering gear
Steering gear failure
See: Low steering speed
Transmitter unit mechanical
failure
See: Transmitter Unit
Voltage supply is missing
See voltage supply
Transmitter failure
Replace transmitter
The remote angle indicator is
stepping slowly in CCW direction.
The system has found a CAN bus failure
and indicator turns continuously slowly
CCW reminding that the unit is out of
order.
Cable failure
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
Transmitter failure
Replace the transmitter
Indicator failure
Replace the indicator
Cable wrong connected,
change CAN_H/CAN_L
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
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4.2 A
NGLE INDICATOR FAULT FINDING
(G
RAY TYPE
)
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE REMEDY
The indicator does not follow the
propulsor angle
Steering gear failure
See: Steering gear
Steering gear failure
See: Low steering speed
Transmitter unit mechanical
failure
See: Transmitter Unit
Voltage supply is missing
See voltage supply
Transmitter failure
Replace transmitter
The remote angle indicator alarm
LED is blinking and the indicator is
rotating continuously clockwise
When the alarm led is blinking, the
indicator self-checking system has found
a CAN bus failure. If failure is found, the
led is blinking and indicator turns
continuously slowly CCW reminding that
the unit is out of order.
Cable failure
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
Transmitter failure
Replace the transmitter
Indicator failure
Replace the indicator
Cable wrong connected,
change CAN_H/CAN_L
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
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EMOTE
RPM
INDICATION
CODE
OTHER FAILURE SITUATIONS
FAILURE INDICATION
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
235
Rpm indicator SRI
The dial is moving continuously
between 40 % and 80 %.
Rpm display is failing.
If only one indicator is failing, you can shift to another
control station and continue the operation.
Cabling failure
Check cabling
236
Rpm indicator SRI
Rpm display is continuously –20 %
Rpm display is failing
Watch the propeller rpm from the PM display
RPM transmitter failure
Check the transmitter / wiring.
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5.1 R
EMOTE RPM INDICATOR FAULT FINDING
(B
LACK
T
YPE
)
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
RPM display is continuously -20 %
RPM Transmitter failure
Replace and adjust the transmitter
Transmitter loose
Tighten the fastening and adjust
the distance 0.5...1.0 mm
The running direction reverses. After that the
pointer is hunting around the centre of the scale
until the input signal (4-20mA) is available
The signal connections are
open
Check the wiring
The signal connections are
short cutted (= 0 mA)
Check the wiring
There is in 5 s no signal >4mA
available.
Check the wiring
Check signal from A1
The pointer is hunting around the centre of the
scale
.
There is no signal connected or
available
Check the wiring
Replace the indicator
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5.2 R
EMOTE RPM INDICATOR FAULT FINDING
(
GRAY TYPE
)
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
RPM display is continuously -20 %
RPM Transmitter failure
Replace and adjust the transmitter
Transmitter loose
Tighten the fastening and adjust
the distance 0.5...1.0 mm
The remote rpm indicator alarm
LED is blinking, and pointer is at
max. left hand position.
When the alarm led is blinking,
the indicator self-checking
system has found a failure. If
failure is found, the led is
blinking reminding that the unit
is out of order.
Reason: 4 mA signal is below 3
mA, indicator failure
Replace the indicator
The remote rpm indicator alarm
LED is blinking, and pointer is at
max. right hand position.
When the alarm led is blinking,
the indicator self-checking
system has found a failure. If
failure is found, the led is
blinking reminding that the unit
is out of order.
Reason: 20 mA signal is above
21 mA, indicator failure
Replace the indicator
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6 M
AIN CONTROL WITH
C
ONTROL LEVER
6.1 S
TEERING CONTROL
There is also a “Control System Alarm”.
CODE TRANSMITTER FAILURE
ID
LOCATION
IND1
IND2
IND3
IND4
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
251
Control lever steering set
potentiometer
RG01 Fore
CS
Steering stops
Transfer this propulsor to back-up
control.
Or use another control station.
251
Control lever steering set
potentiometer
RG01 Back
CS
251
Control lever steering set
potentiometer
RG01 PS
CS
251
Control lever steering set
potentiometer
RG01 SB
CS
There is also a “Control System Alarm”.
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6.1.1 F
EEDBACK TRANSMITTER AT PROPULSOR
CODE TRANSMITTER FAILURE
ID
LOCATION IND1
IND2
IND3
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
250 Steering
feedback
failure RG10
Propulsor
Steering stops
Transfer this propulsor to back-up
control.
6.1.2 S
TEERING FEEDBACK TRANSMITTER
RG10
OR
RG11
FAILURE
If the zero positions of RG11 and RG10 are not same, the control system will give control system alarm.
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
The internal failure
indication of the transmitter
has founded failure, signal is
2 mA
Steering stops.
Transfer the propulsor to back-up
control.
Transmitter does not work.
Replace transmitter
Transmitter does not work
Steering stops.
Transfer the propulsor to back-up
control.
Transmitter wiring
Propulsor is making steering
without command
Transmitter temperature is too high
Lower transmitter temperature adding cooling
The transmitter is loose and turns by itself
Tighten the fastening
And make new setting.
Signal is 0 mA
Steering stops.
Transfer the propulsor to back-up
control.
Transmitter voltage supply
Repair it
Transmitter wiring.
Repair
Transmitter zero positions
differ from each other
The transmitter is loose and the zero position
differs
Tighten the fastening
And make new setting.
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6.2 RPM
CONTROL
CODE OTHER FAILURE SITUATIONS
FAILURE INDICATION
IND1
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
240
Rpm control failure at main
control at all control stations
The rpm control does not work at main
control at all
Propeller motor rpm control is not
working properly
Transfer control to back-up control.
241
Rpm control failure at main
control at one control station
The rpm control does not work at one
control station
Propeller motor rpm control is not
working properly
Transfer control to another control station.
245
Propeller motor does not
start
Motor does not start
Propeller motor is not running
Add oil to the propulsor, if the oil level is low.
There is also a “Control System Alarm”.
CODE TRANSMITTER FAILURE
ID
LOCATION IND1
IND2
IND3
IND4
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
252
Control lever rpm set
potentiometer
RS01 Fore
CS
Rpm control stops
Transfer the propulsor to another control
station.
252
Control lever rpm set
potentiometer
RS01 Back
CS
252
Control lever rpm set
potentiometer
RS01 PS
CS
252
Control lever rpm set
potentiometer
RS01 SB
CS
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6.2.1 RPM
CONTROL FAILURE AT MAIN CONTROL
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
RPM control is not working
properly, RPM control is working
properly from another control
station
Propeller motor rpm control
is not working properly
Transfer control to another
control station
Control lever potentiometer is
loose or broken
Tighten, change or adjust the
potentiometer
PLC I/O is not working properly Tighten, repair or change
PLC I/O module
Wiring or connection failure
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
RPM control is not working
properly, RPM control is not
working properly from another
control station. There is also a
“Control System Alarm”.
Propeller motor rpm control
is not working properly
Transfer control to back-up
control
Signal converter AC02 is
broken at control unit SCU
Replace and adjust the
signal converter AC02
PLC I/O is not working properly Tighten, repair or change
PLC I/O module
Wiring or connection failure
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
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6.3 C
ONTROL LEVER FAILURES
FAULT EFFECT TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
Steering setting transmitter
Steering stops
Transfer the control to another
station.
Transfer the propulsor to back-up
control.
Transmitter failure.
Replace transmitter. After change
of the transmitter, adjust it
according instructions..
Transmitter wiring.
Repair wiring or connections
RPM setting transmitter
RPM control stops.
Transfer the control to another
station.
Transfer the propulsor to back-up
control.
Transmitter failure.
Replace transmitter. After change
of the transmitter, adjust it
according instructions..
Transmitter wiring.
Repair wiring or connections
Control lever does not follow Control lever follow does not
operate
Use another control station or system Lever motor failure. Motor
has short circuit .
Replace motor
Lever clutch failure.
Replace motor & clutch unit.
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7 B
ACK
-
UP CONTROL
CODE
ALARM
ALARM OR FAILURE
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
Back-up control failure
CODE OTHER FAILURE SITUATIONS
FAILURE INDICATION
IND1
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
270
Back-up steering
Back-up steering does not work,
steering stops, Remote angle
indicator does not turn.
Back-up control is failing
Use local control.
Use main control.
271
Back-up steering
Back-up steering does not
selected
Back-up control is failing
Use local control.
Use main control.
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7.1 F
AULT FINDING
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
Back-up steering does not work,
steering stops. Remote angle
indicator does not turn. Indication
lamp HI14 is lit.
Back-up control is not
working.
Use local control.
Use main control
Steering switch SC08 failure
Repair steering switch
Steering gear failure
See: Steering gear
Wiring or connection failure
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
Back-up steering does not select
Back-up control is not
working.
Use local control.
Use main control
Selection switch broken
Repair selection switch
Selection relay at SCU does
not work
Replace relay
Wiring or connection failure
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
Back-up supply failure
See voltage supply
RPM control is not working at
back-up control
Back-up control is not
working.
Use local control.
Use main control
Signal converter AC04 is
broken at control unit SCU
Replace and adjust the
signal converter AC04
10 V power supply AP03 does
not work
See control unit
Wiring or connection failure
Check and repair the
cabling, wiring or connector
Potentiometer at control lever
See control lever
Propeller motor control system
Repair motor control system
Other external or auxiliary
system
Repair
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UTOPILOT
CODE OTHER FAILURE SITUATIONS
FAILURE INDICATION
IND1
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
280
Operator is trying to steer
with lever when autopilot is
on
Wrong operation
Autopilot control is failing
Use main control.
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9 E
LECTRIC
S
TEERING GEAR
CODE ALARM
ALARM OR FAILURE
IND
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
300
Low speed
Low steering speed
Propulsor steering does not work properly
Use only one propulsor for steering.
331
Steering gear 1
Steering gear 1 is not running
The steering capacity is lowered. The alarming
steering gear is out of order.
You should lower the steering gear load.
332
Steering gear 2
Steering gear 2 is not running
The steering capacity is lowered. The alarming
steering gear is out of order.
You should lower the steering gear load.
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9.1 L
OW STEERING SPEED
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE REMEDY
Low steering speed
The propulsor turns slowly.
Wiring or connection failure
Check and repair
Stop using this
propulsor
External object turns the
propulsor lower part or prevents
to turn it
If the external object has been
the cause, you should check,
has the propulsor other failures
due the object.
Propulsor steering gear has a
failure.
See steering gear
Mechanical failure at steering gear
Use only one propulsor for steering.
Take supply off the
corresponding
ESU, you can
operate with
remaining steering
motor.
Feedback transmitter BR03 at
steering motor broken
Change the transmitter
Feedback transmitter BR03 loose
at motor shaft
Tighten the fastening screws of the
transmitter.
Feedback transmitter BR03 cable
broken
Change the cable
Steering brake control failure
Check reason and repair
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Low steering speed
The propulsor does not turn
Circuit breakers at SMU opened
Check reason and repair
Stop using this
propulsor
External object turns the
propulsor lower part or prevents
to turn it
If the external object has been
the cause, you should check,
has the propulsor other failures
due the object.
Propulsor steering gear has a
failure.
See steering gear
Mechanical failure at steering gear
Use only one propulsor for
steering.
Take supply off the
corresponding ESU
Feedback transmitter BR03 at
steering motor broken
Change the transmitter
Feedback transmitter BR03 loose at
motor shaft
Tighten the fastening screws of the
transmitter.
Feedback transmitter BR03 cable
broken
Change the cable
Planetary gear broken at steering
gear
Change the planetary gear
Steering brake control failure
Check reason and repair
Low steering speed
The propulsor does not turn with
back-up control
Take supply off the
corresponding
ESU, you can
operate with
remaining steering
motor.
Feedback transmitter BR03 at
steering motor broken
Change the transmitter
Feedback transmitter BR03 loose at
motor shaft
Tighten the fastening screws of the
transmitter.
Feedback transmitter BR03 cable
broken
Change the cable
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9.2 F
AULT FINDING
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
Steering motor brake does not
”hold”
Propulsor turns freely, when steering
control is not active
The brake does not keep the propulsor
position.
Repair the brake. Normal operation
situation the steering function is active
and brake failure does not effect
operation.
Propulsor turns slowly when
steering control is not active.
See above
The brake does not keep the propulsor
position.
Repair the brake.
Propulsor turns slowly all the
time in remote and local control.
Steering speed of the propulsor is
greatly reduced.
The steering motor feedback transmitter
BR03 is loose from one motor shaft.
Repair or use only one steering motor.
The steering motor feedback transmitter
BR03 is broken.
Repair or use only one steering motor.
The steering motor feedback transmitter
BR03 cable is broken or loose from one
motor.
Repair or use only one steering motor.
Propulsor is not turning
smoothly. Torque values of the
motors are hunting.
Steering function operates, but roughly
and perhaps violently resulting in erratic
motor RPMs and torque values.
The steering motor BR03 feed-back
transmitters are swapped to wrong motor.
(i.e. inboard ESU connected to outboard
motor)
Connected the right cable to right motor.
Propulsor is steering
continuously to a certain point
then stopping and steering back
in the other direction.
It is not possible to steer with propulsor. Both steering motors are connected with the
wrong phase.
Repair and check connection.
Propulsor is turning first to one
way and then another way
It is not possible to steer with propulsor. The steering commands from SCU to ESU
units are wrongly connected.
Repair and check connection.
Propulsor is overshooting in
steering
Should be careful.
The braking capacity is lowered.
Check brake resistors and ESU brake
resistor function.
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Propulsor is continuously rotating
in one direction.
It is not possible to steer with propulsor. The propulsor steering angle transmitter
gears are loose.
Repair and check.
Feedback transmitter RG10 is broken.
Continuous steering operations.
Propulsor steering has possible failure
There is possible planetary gear failure.
Check the gear. And replace the gear
with new one.
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9.3 P
LANETARY GEAR
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
Metallic parts with
unusual
dimension in the
magnetic plug
Stop this propulsor to prevent further
damage until gear is replaced. Use other
propulsor for steering.
The gear can be worn
Repair or replace gear
With steering
gear motor
running the gear
output shaft
doesn’t run
Incorrect
motor
assembly
Check
coupling between gear unit and motor.
Internal malfunction
Take contact to Steerprop service
Oil leak from
seals
Damaged or worn seals
Take contact to Steerprop service
Stiffening of seals due the prolonged storage
Clean the area and check for leakage again after
a few days
Excessive noise
Internal malfunction
Take contact to Steerprop service
Excessive
vibrations
Gear unit incorrectly installed
Check the connection and in-line configuration
Coupling structure weak
Strengthen the structure
Internal malfunction
Take contact to Steerprop service
Excessive
heating
No ventilation
Remove fairing
High thermal power
Insert oil circulation
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9.4 B
ASIC MOTOR
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
Motor is not
running
No steering
Use only another propulsor for steering.
Brake is engaged
See brake
The azimuth gear is jammed
Contact Steerprop service
Motor
temperature is
high
Steering power limited.
Be careful and lower the load
Brake is engaged and is dragging
See brake. Lower ship speed. The limitation is
not automatic.
The fan is not running
See fan .
Phase is missing on supply to motor resulting
in higher current draw. ESU will display and
signaling vessel’s alarm system as well.
Check and repair the cabling, wiring or connector
9.5 F
AN
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
Motor fan is not
running
Steering gear load should be smaller, motor
load ability smaller. Steering motor will being
to rise in operating temperature.
Lower steering load, make steering with
another propulsor.
Voltage supply off
Steering gear load should be smaller, motor load
ability smaller.
Lower steering load, make steering with another
propulsor.
Find the reason and repair it
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9.6 M
OTOR
B
RAKE
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
Brake not
disengaged,
motor brake does
not disengage
Propulsor does not turn or turns
slowly
The brake is dragging and will
“burn” causing brake assembly
and motor to overheat very
quickly potentially damaging
one or both.
Air gap too large
Check air gap and adjust
Brake not receiving electrical power
Check electrical connection and control circuit
Voltage to brake coil too small
Check connection voltage of brake coil
The brake is blocked to disengaged position
Remove mechanical blockage
Brake control voltage supply off
Connect supply
Circuit breaker at SMU open
Connect circuit breaker
No command signal to brake
Check the control signals between inverters and SCU, brake
is “on” as long as both direction signals are off.
Fan problem, short circuit
No steering direction command to steering
inverters
When the direction signals are “on”, the inverter takes care
of the position keeping.
Brake control module malfunctioning.
Measure input and output of module. Replace if necessary.
The brake has voltage supply through the
wrong circuit connection or operation
Check other brake control circuits
Check other inverter control circuits
Check wiring or connection and repair
Brake
disengaging
delayed
Air gap too large
Check air gap and adjust
Voltage to brake coil too small
Check connection voltage of brake coil
Brake not
activated, brake
is ”open”, brake
does not hold
The brake does not keep the
propulsor position.
Voltage to coil too low
Check connection voltage of brake windings
Brake is worn or wrong adjusted
Adjust the brake or replace friction surfaces or springs
Anchor plate mechanically blocked
Remove mechanical blockage
Brake activation
delayed
Voltage to coil too low
Check connection voltage of brake windings
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9.7 B
RAKE RESISTOR
(BRU)
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
Slow braking
Steering braking speed is a little
lower.
Operate with care.
Brake resistor failure
Disconnect brake resistor from ESU and measure ohmic
resistance at resistor terminals. Correct value should be
labeled on resistor. If low then resistor failing and should be
replaced.
Brake chopper failure at inverter
See Vacon instructions
Resistor
overheating
Alarm “EXT fault” on ESU
keypad. Vessel’s alarm system
shows steering warning.
Faulty brake resistor. DC-link voltage of ESU
too high.
Check ohmic resistance of resistor. Investigate, why DC-link
voltage is high.
9.8 M
OTOR CONTROL UNIT
(SMU)
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
Circuit breaker
open at SMU unit
The SMU unit has two separate incoming power
supplies from vessel’s switchboard. The supply for
steering brake is automatically switched to the 2
nd
supply if the 1
st
is disconnected, via changeover
contacts. Therefore the opening of one FB circuit
breaker does not make any influence to the operation
of the brake control.
Short circuit at brake
See brake
Short circuit at fan
See fan
Cabling or wiring
Find out the reason for possible short circuit and repair it.
The adjustment of the
circuit breaker is wrong.
Check the adjusting and adjust according load.
High temperature at
control unit
Lower temperature or change circuit breakers to bigger.
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9.9 S
TEERING GEAR INVERTER
ESU
(F
REQUENCY CONVERTER
)
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
Inverter is giving alarm
Voltage supply missing
Check voltage supply and restore it
Wiring or connection failure
Check wiring or connection and repair.
Inverter does not start
Wiring or connection failure
Check wiring or connection and repair
PLC I/O failure
See PLC
Inverter I/O failure
Check, repair or replace
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9.9.1 M
ENU INDICATIONS
Code Failure
Possible cause
Correcting measures
1
Over-current
Frequency converter has detected too high a current (>4*In) in the
motor cable:
Sudden heavy load increase
Check loading.
Short circuit in motor cables
Check cables.
Unsuitable motor
Check motor size.
Subcode in T.14:S1 = Hardware trip
Check loading.
Subcode in T.14:S2 = Reserved
Subcode in T.14:S3 = Current controller supervision
Check loading.
2
Overvoltage
The DC-link voltage has exceeded the limits defined in.
Too short a deceleration time
Make the deceleration time longer.
High overvoltage spikes in utility
Check the supply and add filters or trafo supply side.
The voltage is leaking to motor cable screen.
Check the motor cable also in other motors,
because the voltage can go through ground circuit.
Subcode in T.14:S1 = Hardware trip
Check loading.
Subcode in T.14:S2 = Overvoltage controller supervision
Check loading.
3
Earth fault
Current measurement has detected that the sum of motor phase
current is not zero.
- insulation failure in cables or motor
Check motor cables and motor.
5
Charging switch
The charging switch is open, when the START command has been
given.
- faulty operation
- component failure
Reset the fault and restart.
Should the fault re-occur, contact the distributor near
to you.
6
Emergency stop
Stop signal has been given from the option board.
Possible failure at ESU control module, check it and
replace if needed.
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Saturation trip
Various causes:
Cannot be reset from the keypad. Switch off power.
DO NOT RE-CONNECT POWER!
Contact factory.
If this fault appears simultaneously with Fault 1
Check motor cables and motor
Defective component
Cannot be reset from the keypad. Switch off power.
Brake resistor short-circuit or overload
Check the resistor and change if needed.
Disturbances in environment
Check the voltage supply.
The inductive means conducted disturbance.
Check the voltage supply.
Missing groundings in control cables
Check the cables.
Frequency converter continuous overload
Check the adjusting of the droop parameter. Check
parameters of ESU.
Frequency converter continuous overload
Environment temperature too high.
Frequency converter continuous overload
The cooling capacity of the frequency converter is
lowered.
Brake resistor continuous overload
Check the resistor and change if needed.
Brake resistor leaks to ground
Check the resistor and change if needed.
Steering gear broken
Check the steering gear condition.
8
System fault
- component failure
- faulty operation
Note exceptional fault data record
Reset the fault and restart.
Should the fault re-occur, contact the distributor near
to you.
S7= Charging switch
S8= No power to driver card
S9= Power unit communication (TX)
S10= Power unit communication (Trip)
S11= Power unit communication (Measurement)
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Code Failure
Possible cause
Correcting measures
9
Under-voltage
DC-link voltage is under the voltage limits.
Most probable cause: too low a supply voltage
In case of temporary supply voltage break reset the
fault and restart the ESU. Check the supply voltage.
If it is adequate, an internal failure has occurred.
Frequency converter internal fault
Contact the distributor near to you.
Subcode in T.14:S1 = DC-link too low during run
Subcode in T.14:S2 = No data from power unit
Subcode in T.14:S3 = Under-voltage controller supervision
10
Input line
supervision
Input line phase is missing.
Check supply voltage and cable.
11
Output phase
supervision
Current measurement has detected that there is no current in one
motor phase.
Check motor cable and motor.
12 Brake
chopper
supervision
No brake resistor installed
Check brake resistor. Check ESU parameters.
Brake resistor is broken
Check brake resistor.
Brake chopper failure
If the resistor is ok, the chopper is faulty. Contact the
distributor near to you.
13 Frequency
converter under-
temperature
Heat sink temperature is under -10 C
14 Frequency
converter
over-temperature
Heatsink temperature is over 90 C (or 77 C, NX_6, FR6).
Over-temperature warning is issued when the heatsink temperature
exceeds 85 C (72 C).
Check the correct amount and flow of cooling air.
Check the heatsink for dust. Check the ambient
temperature. Make sure that the switching frequency
is not too high in relation to ambient temperature
and motor load.
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Code Failure
Possible cause
Correcting measures
15
Motor stalled
Motor stall protection has tripped.
Check motor.
16
Motor
over-temperature
Motor overheating has been detected by frequency converter motor
temperature model. Motor is overloaded.
Decrease the motor load.
If no motor overload exists, check the temperature
model parameters.
17
Motor
under-load
Motor under-load protection has tripped.
18
Unbalance
Unbalance between power modules in paralleled units.
Should the fault re-occur, contact the distributor near
you.
Subcode in T.14:S1 = Current unbalance
Subcode in T.14:S2 = DC voltage unbalance
22 EEPROM
checksum fault
Parameter save fault
- faulty operation
- component failure
24
Counter fault
Values displayed on counters are incorrect
25 Microprocessor
watchdog fault
- faulty operation
- component failure
Reset the fault and restart.
Should the fault re-occur, contact the distributor near
to you.
26 Start-up
prevented
Start-up of the drive has been prevented.
Cancel prevention of start-up.
29
Thermistor fault
The thermistor input of option board has detected increase of the
motor temperature
Check motor cooling and loading
Check thermistor connection (If thermistor input of
the option board is not in use it has to be short
circuited)
31 IGBT
temperature
(hardware)
IGBT Inverter Bridge over-temperature protection has detected too
high a short term overload current
Check loading.
Check motor size. Make identification run.
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Code Failure
Possible cause
Correcting measures
32
Fan cooling
Cooling fan of the frequency converter does not start, when ON
command is given
Check the condition of the fan.
Contact the distributor near to you.
34 CAN
bus
communication
Sent message not acknowledged.
Ensure that there is another device on the bus with
the same configuration.
35
Application
Problem in application software
Contact your distributor.
36
Control unit
NXS Control Unit can not control NXP Power Unit and vice versa
Change control unit
37
Device changed
(same type)
Option board or control unit changed. Same type of board or same
power rating of drive.
Reset
Note: No fault time data record!
38
Device added
(same type)
Option board or drive added. Drive of same power rating or same
type of board added.
Reset
Note: No fault time data record!
39
Device removed
Option board removed. Drive removed.
Reset
Note: No fault time data record!
40
Device unknown
Unknown option board or drive.
Check that you have installed the option board into
right slot.
Subcode in T.14:S1 = Unknown device
Contact the distributor near to you.
Subcode in T.14:S2 = Power1 not same type as Power2
41
IGBT temperature
IGBT Inverter Bridge over-temperature protection has detected too
high a short term overload current
Check loading.
Check motor size.
42
Brake resistor
over-temperature
Brake resistor over-temperature protection has detected too heavy
braking
Set the deceleration time longer.
Use external brake resistor.
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Code Failure
Possible cause
Correcting measures
43
Encoder fault
Note the exceptional Fault data record. Additional codes T.14:
1 = Encoder 1 channel A is missing
2 = Encoder 1 channel B is missing
3 = Both encoder 1 channels are missing
4 = Encoder reversed
Check encoder channel connections.
Check the encoder board.
Encoder BR03 cable connector loose or cable is
broken.
Encoder BR03 is broken.
Code Failure
Possible cause
Correcting measures
44
Device changed
(different type)
Option board or control unit changed. Option board of different type
or different power rating of drive.
Reset
Note: No fault time data record!
Note: Application parameter values restored to
default.
45
Device changed
(different type)
Option board or drive added. Option board of different type or drive of
different power rating added.
Reset
Note: No fault time data record!
Note: Application parameter values restored to
default.
50
Analogue input Iin
< 4mA (sel.
signal range 4
to 20 mA)
Current at the analogue input is < 4mA.
Control cable is broken or loose
Check the current loop circuitry.
Signal source has failed
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Code Failure
Possible cause
Correcting measures
51
External fault
Digital input fault.
52 Keypad
communication
fault
The connection between the control keypad and the frequency
converter is broken.
Check keypad connection and possible keypad
cable.
53
Fieldbus fault
The data connection between the fieldbus Master and the fieldbus
board is broken
Check installation.
If installation is correct contact the nearest Vacon
distributor.
54
Slot fault
Defective option board or slot
Check board and slot. Contact the nearest Vacon
distributor.
56 PT100
board
temp. fault
Temperature limit values set for the PT100 board parameters have
been exceeded
Find the cause of temperature rise
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10 P
OWER TRAIN
CODE OTHER FAILURE SITUATIONS
FAILURE INDICATION
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
110 Power
transmission
Propeller does not run on full power
Propulsor is not giving full power
Check clutch and lower power, if
needed.
10.1 A
BNORMAL OR FAILURE SITUATIONS
FAULT EFFECT TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
Power transmission gives
abnormal noise
Can destroy propulsor
Probably the failure demands
to stop propulsor
immediately to prevent
bigger damages.
Can be several reasons
Take contact to Steerprop
service
Additional power loss at
power train
Lubrication oil temperature
is rising and the propulsor
load capacity is lowered.
Probably the failure demands
to stop propulsor
immediately to prevent
bigger damages.
If lube oil pressure is low and
the lubrication start oil level is
low the operator must reduce
prop RPM until lubrication start
oil level returns to normal.
Lubrication system has a failure or
damage, which produce heat
Take contact to Steerprop
service
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11 C
LUTCH SYSTEM
Code Alarm
Alarm or Failure
IND1
IND2
IND3
500
Low pressure
Clutch oil pressure low
501
Filter
Clutch oil filter clogged
510
NO
Clutch is slipping
520
High temperature
Clutch oil temperature high
520
High temperature
Clutch oil temperature high, cooler is not working
properly
525
Pump
Clutch control pump alarm
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11.1 F
AULT FINDING
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE
REMEDY
Clutch control pump
alarm
Inverter is giving alarm
See inverter
Inverter does not start
See inverter
Clutch oil pressure low
Clutch oil pump is not giving pressure
See pump at lubrication part
Oil leak
Find and repair
Pump cavitates
See pump at lubrication part
Clutch release valve malfunction (valve malfunction)
Clutch oil pressure filter See
filter
Pressure transmitter failure
See transmitter at lubrication
part
Clutch oil temperature
high
Do not use slipping
clutch
Pump is not working
See pump at lubrication part
Low oil amount
Add oil
Oil leakage
Cooler is not working
See cooler
Transmitter is broken
See transmitter
Additional power demand
for clutch
Propeller is braking or wind milling with too high load.
Change the clutch use
Clutch system has a failure or damage, which produce
heat.
Take contact to Steerprop
service
Something gives additional load to the clutch system
Check power line, propeller and
repair
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Propeller does not give
full power, Clutch is
slipping
Clutch pressure low
Check and repair hydraulic
system
Clutch internal failure
Check the clutch condition and
repair
Wiring
Check wiring and connections
Transmitter is broken
See transmitter
Propeller does not give
full power, Clutch is
continuously disengaged
Clutch pressure low
Check and repair hydraulic
system
Clutch internal failure
Check the clutch condition and
repair
Wiring
Check wiring and connections
Clutch control valves
Check and repair
Transmitter is broken
See transmitter
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12 L
UBRICATION
CODE ALARM
ALARM OR FAILURE
IND1
IND2
IND3
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
400
Low pressure
Lubrication oil pressure
alarm
Propulsor cooling capacity is lowered.
When the oil is reduced too much;
bearings, seals and gears can be
damaged.
Lower propulsor load. Watch the propulsor oil
temperature and keep it below the alarm limit. Make
sure that the running oil level is not going too low.
401
Filter
Lubrication oil filter
clogged
Lubrication oil filter can be clogged due
impurities or cold oil, which is pumped
with high pressure through the filter. If
the filter does not filtrate impurities from
the oil, it can cause damages to the
power train.
No immediately action needed. If the reason is cold oil,
warm-up the propulsor. If the filter is clogged by
impurities, change the filter.
410
Start level low
Lubrication start oil level
low
Propulsor cooling capacity is limited.
When the oil level is going too low;
bearings, seals and gears can be
damaged. Don’t start the propeller
motor.
Checking
If the propulsor oil level is going down, find the
cause, repair it and add more oil.
Slowing down
If the lubrication oil pressure is low or the
lubrication start oil level is low, the operator must
reduce prop rpm until lubrication start oil level
returns to normal.
Shutting down
If the lubrication oil pump stops or the lubrication
oil pressure is low and there is a temperature alarm
for the lubrication oil, the operator must shut down
the Steerprop system.
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CODE ALARM
ALARM OR FAILURE
IND2
IND3
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
411
Start level low
Lubrication start oil level
low, level transmitter
failure
No effect.
Watch the oil level through the propulsor oil view ports,
when the propulsor is stopped.
420 Lubrication
high
temperature
Lubrication oil
temperature high,
additional power loss at
power train
Lubrication oil temperature is rising and
the propulsor load capacity is lowered.
Probably the failure demands to stop propulsor
immediately to prevent bigger damages.
Slowing down
If the lubrication oil pressure is low and the
lubrication start oil level is low, the operator must
reduce prop rpm until lubrication start oil level
returns to normal.
421 Lubrication
high
temperature
Lubrication oil
temperature high, cooler
is not working
Propulsor cooling capacity is limited.
Bearings, seals and gears are in danger
to be damaged due to overheating.
Adjust propulsor load lower and follow the propulsor oil
temperature and keep it below alarm limit.
430 Running
level
low
Lubrication oil running
level low
Propulsor cooling capacity is limited.
When the oil level is too low, the
bearings, seals and gears are in danger
to be damaged.
Checking
If the propulsor oil level is going down, find the
cause, repair it and add more oil.
Shutting down
Stop the propulsor.
431 Running
level
low
Lubrication oil running
level low, level
transmitter failure
No effect.
Watch the oil level through the propulsor oil view ports,
when the propulsor is stopped.
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CODE ALARM
ALARM OR FAILURE
IND2
IND3
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
441 Lubrication
pump 1 failure
Lubrication pump 1 is not
running
Propulsor cooling capacity is lowered.
Alarming pump is out of use. The
lubrication is with immersion principle and
the cooling with natural circulation.
Bearings, seal and gears are in danger to
overheating.
Adjust propulsor load lower and follow the propulsor oil
temperature and keep it below alarm limit.
442 Lubrication
pump 2 failure
Lubrication pump 2 is not
running
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12.1 F
AULT FINDING
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION CAUSE
REMEDY
Oil filter clogged
The filter does not filtrate impurities
from oil circulation, which can cause
damages at power train.
Change switch DV to another filter
element
Oil filter clogged
Replace filter
Cold oil
Wait oil to warm up
Oil level too high
Oil circulation failure
Check and repair
Air in system
Remove air
Too much oil
Remove oil
Amount of oil is
reducing
Propulsor cooling capacity is lowered.
When the amount of oil is reducing
too much, are bearings, seals and
gears are in danger to damage.
Adjust propulsor load lower and
follow the propulsor oil
temperature and keep it below
alarm limit. Follow, that the amount
oil (run oil) is not going to go too
low.
Oil leakage, Oil leakage can
also cause, that water is mixing
with oil
Locate the leakage and repair it
and add oil
Piping broken or loose
Locate the reason and repair it
and add oil
Lubrication start oil
level low,
lubrication oil level
low
Propulsor cooling capacity is limited.
When the amount of oil is reducing
too much, bearings, seals and gears
are in danger to damage. Prevent to
start to propeller motor.
See separate procedure
Transmitter failure
Change
Oil leakage
See above
Not enough oil
Add oil
Piping broken or loose
See above
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Lubrication oil
temperature high
Propulsor cooling capacity is limited.
When the amount of oil is reducing
too much, bearings, seals and gears
are in danger to damage.
Reduce the power of the
propulsor, see procedure
Pump is not working
Change to immersion lubrication
Low oil amount
Add oil, see above
Oil leakage
See above
Additional power loss at power
train
Find out reason and repair
Cooler is not working
Find out reason and repair,
check valves
Transmitter is broken
Replace
Oil pressure low
Propulsor cooling capacity is limited.
When the amount of oil is reducing
too much, bearings, seals and gears
are in danger to damage. Prevent to
start to propeller motor.
Reduce the power of the propulsor
or stop it, see procedure
Pump is not working
Change to the immersion
lubrication
Oil leakage
See above
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12.2 L
UBRICATION PUMP DOES NOT GIVE OIL PRESSURE
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION CAUSE
REMEDY
Lubrication pump
does not give oil
pressure
Check the pump produce oil
pressure using local control
Lubrication pump is not running See below
Pressure transmitter failure See
transmitter
Amount of the oil is reducing
See 12.1
Lubrication pump is
not running
Check the motor condition
Voltage supply missing
Check voltage supply and
restore it
Wiring or connection failure
Check wiring or connection and
repair
Inverter failure
See inverter
Motor does not drive the pump
Check shaft and coupling
Motor is broken
See motor
12.2.1 O
IL PRESSURE IS LOW
FAULT REASON
CAUSE
REMEDY
Pressure level is low
Pressure relief valve is operating at too low level
because of incorrect adjustment or weak spring
adjust correct operating pressure
Pressure relief valve doesn't close up because of
impurities
clean the valve by adjusting it fully open while both
pumps are running and then adjust it to correct operating
pressure
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12.3 L
UBRICATION SYSTEM PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERS
There is also a “Control System Alarm”.
CODE TRANSMITTER FAILURE
ID
LOCATION IND1
IND2
IND3
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
253
Lubrication oil temperature
transmitter
BT02 Propulsor
Lubrication oil temperature
measurement is failing
The propulsor operation can be
continued with care. You should follow
the temperature using the gauge
mounted on propulsor.
254
Lubrication oil pressure
transmitter
BP02 HPU1
Lubrication oil pressure
measurement is failing
The propulsor operation can be
continued with care. You should follow
the pressure using the gauge mounted
on propulsor.
12.3.1 L
UBRICATION OIL TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER FAILURE
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION CAUSE
REMEDY
Lubrication oil
temperature
transmitter failure
Lubrication oil temperature
measurement does not operate.
The operation with propulsor can
continue with care. You should
follow the temperature using the
gauge mounted on propulsor.
Transmitter wiring.
Check and repair wiring and
connectors
If the signal is 0 mA, can the
failure at voltage supply of the
transmitter
Check and repair supply
Pressure transmitter failure Replace
transmitter
Internal failure at transmitter
gives 2 mA signal
Replace transmitter
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12.3.2 L
UBRICATION OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER FAILURE
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION CAUSE
REMEDY
Lubrication oil
pressure
transmitter failure
Lubrication oil pressure measurement
is not working.
The operation with propulsor can
continue with care. You should
follow the pressure using the
gauge mounted on propulsor.
Transmitter wiring.
Check and repair wiring and
connectors
If the signal is 0 mA, can the
failure at voltage supply of the
transmitter
Check and repair supply
Pressure transmitter failure Replace
transmitter
Internal failure at transmitter
gives 2 mA signal
Replace transmitter
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12.4 C
OOLING SYSTEM FAULT FINDING
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION CAUSE
REMEDY
Cooler is not
working
Propulsor cooling capacity is limited.
Due overheating, are bearings, seals
and gears are in danger to damage.
Adjust propulsor load lower and
follow the propulsor oil
temperature and keep it below
alarm limit.
Cooler is blocked partly or
totally
Clean cooler
There is not enough water at
cooling circuit
Add water to cooling circuit
Water circulation pump is not
running
Check, that water circulation
pump is running and start it
Water leakage
Tighten connectors
Cooling water temperature too
high
Measure cooler input and output
water temperature, lower
temperature
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13 S
EAL OIL TANK
CODE ALARM
ALARM OR FAILURE
IND2
IND3
FAILURE
TEMPORARY ACTION
Low pressure
Seal oil tank pressure alarm
Pressure air supply missing
450
Seal tank
Seal oil tank
Seal system is not working properly
13.1 F
AULT FINDING
FAULT EFFECT
TEMPORARY
ACTION
CAUSE REMEDY
Seal oil level is lowering
continuously, when the shaft is not
rotating
Low oil consumption up to 1 % of
the seal size (l/d) is not an
indication for a fault in the seal.
The seal needs a little oil for
lubrication.
Oil leak in the tank, piping
or somewhere else
Add oil after finding out the reason for
lack of oil and repairing faults.
Tank height or pressure is
not right
Check the seal tank height and
pressure and adjust, if needed.
Seal oil level is lowering
continuously, when the shaft is
rotating
Tank height or pressure is
not right
Check the seal tank height and
pressure and adjust, if needed
Malfunction in the seal
system
Check the seal condition and repair it
Seal oil level is rising continuously,
when the shaft is not rotating
Tank height or pressure is
not right
Check the seal tank height and
pressure and adjust, if needed
Seal oil level is rising continuously,
when the shaft is rotating
Tank height or pressure is
not right
Check the seal tank height and
pressure and adjust, if needed
Malfunction in the seal
system.
Check the seal condition and repair it
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Water in seal oil circulation
The oil color can be grey.
Water in seal oil
Change the oil or separate water from
oil.
Malfunction in the seal
system
Repair the seal system
Tank height or pressure is
not right
Check the seal tank height and
pressure and adjust, if needed
Seal tank pressure low
There are not enough
pressurized air
Check and repair air supply
Air leakage in the circuit
Check and repair the tightness of the
system
Air filter clogged
Replace filter
Regulating valve does not
work properly
Adjust or repair the regulating valve
Relief valve malfunction
Adjust or repair the relief valve
The shut-off valve is
closed
Open valve.