Siemens MICROMASTER 420 Error A0502: Overvoltage limit

Siemens MICROMASTER 420 inverter · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Warning codeA0502

The inverter has detected an overvoltage condition that exceeds the allowable limit. The manual's first action is: “Check that mains supply voltage is within allowable range”

Model
Siemens MICROMASTER 420
Display shows
Overvoltage limit (A0502)
Type
Warning code
Source
Manual p. 72

What A0502 means

Overvoltage limit p. 72

Common causes

  • Mains supply too high p. 72
  • Load regenerative p. 72
  • Ramp-down time too short 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. This equipment contains dangerous voltages and controls potentially dangerous rotating mechanical parts. p. 7

What to do

  1. Check that mains supply voltage is within allowable range p. 72
  2. Increase ramp down times p. 72

If A0502 is still not resolved

  • Contact your service dealer or qualified personnel for assistance. p. 72
    “Check that mains supply voltage is within allowable range”

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