Frequently asked questions
What would cause the motor to jerk up and down when running an ATV312 drive?
FA282910
10 June 2022
Issue:Motor jerking up and down when running an ATV312
Product Line:
Altivar ATV31 and ATV312
Environment:
All
Cause:
Motor is not running smooth its jerking back and forth.
Resolution:
Check the motor nameplate for the correct motor data. Enter this data into the DRC and SET menu
DRC menu enter
BFr= 60hz
UNS= 230vac or 460vac motor voltage
FRS= 60hz
NCr= 2.4 amps for whats stamped on the motor name plate
COS= .80
UFT= Change to L
SET menu
ACC= 1 to 10 seconds
DEC= 1 to 10 seconds
LSP= Choose
HSP= Choose
ITh= 2.4 amps or whats stamped on the motor name plate
URF= 40%.