E72Fault · ThermalUsually repairable
Kinetix 6000 E72: DriveOvertemp Fault (Drive Overtemp)
Also shown as: Shown as E72 on the seven-segment display
What E72 means
The inverter's thermal switch tripped because the drive got too hot.
Symptoms
Fault after running a while or in a hot cabinet.
Is it repairable?
Yes: fan replacement and thermal repairs are routine.
Common causes
- Failed IAM or AM fan
- Cabinet too hot
- Blocked airflow
- Duty cycle above the drive's continuous rating
Safe checks
- 1Check the module fans
- 2Clean airflow paths
- 3Measure the cabinet temperature
Drives hold dangerous voltage after power-off. Checks should only be done by qualified personnel, with power isolated and the DC link discharged.
Reviewed by AutomIQ repair technicians. Code and name from the Kinetix 6000 Multi-axis Servo Drives User Manual.
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