Soft Starter Startup Manual Sprecher + Schuh Hydraulic Installation
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Appendix 1 Sprecher + Schuh Troubleshooting Chart
The table below lists troubleshooting solutions.
Table 3: Troubleshooting Solutions
Possible Fault Explanations
Motor overload
condition present.
FLA dial adjustment not
matched to motor.
Check for motor overload
condition.
Verify actual motor current does
not exceed FLA.
Verify/Reset FLA dial adjustment.
Program/modify Overload setting
for load or duty cycle required.
Controller ventilation
blocked.
Controller duty cycle
exceeded.
Ambient temperature
exceeded.
Over-current condition
with Overload disabled.
Check for proper ventilation.
Connect or replace cooling fan.
Wait for controller to cool or
provide external cooling.
Incoming supply
voltage is not the
expected sequence of
either ABC or CBA
Change two of the incoming phases
and verify that the motor is
spinning in the correct direction. If
the motor does not turn in the
correct direction, change the
incoming phases back to their
original connections and change
DIP switch #9 to the desired Line
Rotation sequence setting.
Missing or unable to
detect motor
connection
Check that the fault contactor is
closing. If not, verify that the safety
string is closed or jumped out.
Check for open line (for example,
open fuse),
Check for incorrect wiring to load,
Verify proper operation of the
fault,
Verify connection type to motor
(LINE or DELTA),
Ensure product is sized correctly for
motor.