Measure No-load DC Bus Voltage and Output Current

Follow these steps to measure the DC bus voltage and output current and diagnose problems without connecting the motor to its mechanical load.
  1. Verify that the input power and ground wires are connected.
  2. Verify that the AC line power at the disconnect device is within the rated value for the drive or bus supply.
  3. Verify that the control power voltage is correct.
  4. Verify that the motor cables are connected.
  5. Verify that the motor load is disconnected.
  6. Energize the system.
  7. Measure the DC bus voltage and verify that the measured value is displayed in port 0, parameter 3 [DC Bus Volts].
  8. Start the system and increase the speed from zero to base speed.
  9. Measure the system output current and verify that the measured value is displayed in port 10, parameter 3 [Output Current].
  10. Stop the system.
  11. Reconnect the load to the motor before proceeding with drive startup.
For startup information see the
PowerFlex®
Drives with
TotalFORCE®
Control Programming Manual, publication 750-PM100 (firmware revision 6.001 and earlier), or 750-PM101 (firmware revision 10.001 and later).
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