Siemens CU240S Error A00501: Current Limit

Siemens CU240S · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault codeA00501

Current Limit is triggered when motor power does not match inverter power, leads are too long, or there’s an earth fault. The manual lists no action for this code.

Model
Siemens CU240S
Display shows
Current Limit (A00501)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 391

What A00501 means

Current Limit p. 391

Common causes

  • Motor power does not correspond to the inverter power p. 391
  • Motor leads are too long p. 391
  • Earth faults p. 391
  • Check the following: p. 391
  • Motor power (P0307) must correspond to inverter power (r0206). p. 391
  • Cable length limits must not be exceeded. p. 391
  • Motor cable and motor must have no short-circuits or earth faults p. 391
  • Motor parameters must match the motor in use p. 391
  • Value of stator resistance (P0350) must be correct p. 391
  • Motor must not be obstructed or overloaded p. 391
  • Increase Ramp-up time (P1120) p. 391
  • Reduce Starting boost level (P1312) p. 391

If A00501 is still not resolved

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

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