Vacon NXS/P Error 5: Charging switch

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

Fault code5

Charging switch fault occurs when the charging switch is open during start command or due to an operation malfunction with a defective component. The manual's first action is: “Reset the fault and start the drive again. If the fault shows again, ask instructions from the distributor near to you.”

Model
Vacon NXS/P
Display shows
Charging switch (5)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 150

What 5 means

Charging switch p. 150

Common causes

  • The charging switch is open, when the START command is given. p. 150
  • operation malfunction defective component p. 150

What to do

  1. Reset the fault and start the drive again. If the fault shows again, ask instructions from the distributor near to you. p. 150

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 13.

If 5 is still not resolved

  • Contact service or dealer for assistance. p. 13
    “WARNING! Before you do electrical work, make sure that there is no voltage in the components of the drive.”
  • Contact service or dealer for assistance. p. 14
    “CAUTION! Do not touch the components on the circuit boards. Static voltage can cause damage to these components.”

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