Warning codeA0501
The inverter has detected a current limit condition. The manual's first action is: “Check whether the motor power corresponds to the inverter power”
- Model
- Siemens MICROMASTER 420
- Display shows
- Current Limit (A0501)
- Type
- Warning code
- Source
- Manual p. 72
What A0501 means
Current Limit p. 72
Common causes
- Motor power does not correspond to the inverter power p. 72
- Motor leads are too short p. 72
- Earth faults p. 72
Safety warnings — read before you start
- DANGERDANGER. indicates an immiently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. p. 6
- WARNINGWARNING. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result indeath or serious injury. p. 6
- CAUTIONCAUTION. used with the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich, i f not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. p. 6
What to do
- Check whether the motor power corresponds to the inverter power p. 72
If A0501 is still not resolved
- Contact your service dealer for assistance. p. 72 “Check whether the motor power corresponds to the inverter power”
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