GSK GS2000T Series Error Err-42: Reading EEPROM in the absolute encoder is wrong

AC servo drive unit · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault codeErr-42

Reading EEPROM in the absolute encoder is wrong means PA1 parameter setting is wrong, or when power on the drive unit reading the encoder EEPROM is wrong, or the motor's encoder EEPROM is damaged. The manual's first action is: “Call the correct motor's default value.”

Model
GSK GS2000T Series
Display shows
Reading EEPROM in the absolute encoder is wrong (Err-42)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 123

What Err-42 means

Reading EEPROM in the absolute encoder is wrong p. 123

Common causes

  • 1. PA1 parameter setting is wrong; p. 123
  • 2. When power on, the drive unit reading the encoder EEPROM is wrong; p. 123
  • 3. The motor's encoder EEPROM is damaged. p. 123

What to do

  1. Call the correct motor's default value. p. 123
  2. Check the encoder feedback CN2 wiring. p. 123
  3. Change the motor. p. 123

If Err-42 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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