Code

Name

Causes

Possible Solutions

E5

MECHATROLINK Watchdog Timer Err

The drive detected a watchdog circuit exception while it received data from the controller.

Examine the MECHATROLINK cable connection. If this error occurs frequently, examine the wiring and decrease the effects of electrical interference as specified by these manuals:

  • MECHATROLINK-II Installation Guide (MECHATROLINK Members Association, manual number MMATDEP011)

  • MECHATROLINK-III Installation Manual (MECHATROLINK Members Association, publication number MMATDEP018)

Note:
  • If the drive detects this error, the terminal assigned to H2-01 to H2-04 = 10 [MFDO Function Select = Alarm] will be ON.

  • If the drive detects this error, it will operate the motor as specified by the stop method set in F6-25 [MECHATROLINK Watchdog Error Sel].