GSK GS2000T Series Error Err-12: Alarm for overcurrent

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Alarm codeErr-12

Overcurrent alarm triggers due to prolonged operation with excessive rated torque, bad grounding, or damaged motor insulation. The manual's first action is: “Reduce the load or change a motor with a bigger motor.”

Model
GSK GS2000T Series
Display shows
Alarm for overcurrent (Err-12)
Type
Alarm code
Source
Manual p. 121

What Err-12 means

Alarm for overcurrent p. 121

Common causes

  • 1. Motor runs for long time with the excessive rated torque; p. 121
  • 2. The grounding is bad; p. 121
  • 3. The motor's insulation is damaged. p. 121

What to do

  1. Reduce the load or change a motor with a bigger motor. p. 121
  2. Ensure the grounding resistor must be less than 10Ω. p. 121
  3. Change a motor. p. 121

If Err-12 is still not resolved

The manual gives no further instruction for this code. Open the code table in the PDF or contact GSK service.

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