Another VFD Question -Fluxmaster 50

I have been struggling with this VFD from day one. When I went to see this Bridgeport before I purchased it the VFD gave the same error codes.
For the record, It's the original GE 1HP, 3 phase, step pulley motor.
I am getting an intermittent stoppage during use with an error code OCA. Every time I toggle off the Drum Switch I get an "OCA" code. I reset and it may start up or it may give me another OCA code, another reset and it works fine, until the next power cycle.
I have checked the amp readings on the 3 legs to the 1hp motor, 2.87, 2.97 and 3.04. That's good right?
I have checked the HP range of the VFD, I have checked the wiring and the ground. I am fairly confident the motor is good.

This is how I have it set up=

Accel time 5 seconds F01
Decel time 5 seconds F02
F03 factory
F04 rotation
Hertz 60hz "04" F05
Hertz upper limit 75 F06
Hertz lower limit 30 F07
SP1 Frequency 10hz -factory setting F08
JOG frequency 6hz. F09
F10 keypad
F11 keypad-terminal
Carrier frequency 5 F12
Torque Compensation 5% F13
Stop Method Controlled- Stop/Coast to stop (I have it set to coast to stop but I have "F02" Decel time 5 seconds= conflict? Will this cause an OCA " F14
DC Braking frequency F15, F16, F17 = factory settings
Electronic Thermal protection I have it set to 13? It should be 100% right? F18
F19, F20 and F21 are Multi-Function input controls-Not applicable.
F22 reverse lock out =factory setting 0
Momentary power loss zero=enabled F23
Auto restart- set to 0 F24
SP2 frequency 20 F26
SP3 Frequency 30 F27

In the manual, OCA means, "Overcurrent at Acceleration"
Possible Cause- Acceleration time too short or Improper V/F function selection or Applied motor capacity exceeds AC drive capacity.
Countermeasure, Adjust accel time or adjust to proper V/F curve-(If I knew what this meant???) or Replace the a/c drive with appropriate capacity. ??

If you have one of these Fluxmaster VFD's and have an idea what may be going on with my set up, PLEASE let me know if you see any red flags in the way I have it set.
Thank you.
Jeff

 

If I were in your shoes I would try increasing Acceleration time as @TheArsonSmith mentioned

What's the model number of your FM50? Is it an FM50-101-C rated for 1hp, running on 110VAC single phase, or a 201-OC running from 220VAC single phase? Have you verified that the nameplate values from the motor have been set correctly in the VFD?

Increasing the accel time, more than 5 seconds?
I have the accel and decel at 5 seconds. I may have a conflict with the coast and stated decel time. I'll play with those commands.
I think this problem is a simple one.

 

I would set F18 to 150%, change F5 to 5 which is used for high torque startup. I am not sure that an inline or clamp style current meter will show an accurate reading with a PWM signal, nor will it capture the short term current. As others have noted makes sure the motor is directly wired to the VFD, that the VFD input power (assume single phase) is connected to terminals L1 and L2. Also check the input voltage is correct (120 vs. 240), so you might indicate the model number and maybe some pictures of the connections. I assume the drum switch is connected to the low voltage VFD inputs, you may want to replace it as the contacts are not made for low current/voltage signals used on the inputs.

OK, I'll try all of it.
Let's hope.
THANK YOU!!!!!

 

Here are f ew pics of the wiring.
I do see the drum switch is on the 12v set up.
The red yellow black wires go to the hz or speed control. The blue green white wires go to the forward reverse drum switch.
I guess I could change the function keys to use the vfd to power up the mill. Forward only though.

 

Mr. MKSJ, we may have a winner.
I bypassed the drum switch. It works! Every time!
You may be on to something with the low voltage drum switch.
If I need to run in reverse, I just hit function key dial up to F04 and change command direction. Back gears is the only time I would use it=not that often.
Thank you all!!
MKSJ, I owe you one dood.

 

Sounds good. I did notice what appears to be a white neutral wire attached to L3/N terminal, this is not used on the 240VAC input single phase model. You can very easily put a small box on the mill head to house a speed pot and a direction switch and if desired an E-Stop (breaks the 12V to the run F/R). Below is a 3 way direction switch, you would use the two NO switch blocks for 2 wire input (F/R) control (F03 = 0), they also sell some inexpensive ones on eBay. External speed pot resistance is rather vague in the manual, you can use a 5K or 10K linear potentiometer 1W or 2W, not really critical as to the value and wattage. I typically use better quality wire wound or plastic film type, and/or mill spec. pots. Cheaper ones can fail and also cause the speed to bounce around because of poor contact of the wiper. I often use the ETI, Spectrol or Clarostat pots, example below of a 1 turn and also a 3 turn that works well.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Claros...ometer-10K-ohm-2-watts-1-4-shaft/122052157454
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-ETI-MW22B-3-5K-5-1W-3-Turn-Wirewound-Potentiometers/201057249723

Switch GCX1320-22 https://www.automationdirect.com/ad...a-_Non-Illuminated/Non-Illuminated/GCX1320-22
Legend E22NS50 https://www.automationdirect.com/ad..._Pushbutton_Accessories/Legend_Plates/E22NS50

 

Now what you will find is the keypad on the VFD controller will fail if you use your mill with any frequency....I have replaced mine at work twice.. But as a toolmaker I use my mill a bunch at work... at home, not so much. The key pad still works, it is the plastic covering that fails, and the little button behind it also breaks. I "invented" a workaround.. Someday I might post a picture..

 

Wouldn’t it be easier to replace the drum switch?
What drum switch/voltage should I look for?
MKJS, you overestimate my electrical abilities. It may be easy to you, to me it would not go well.
Richard, I see what you mean about the eventual VFD control failing.

 

A switch similar to this

 

Awesome.

 

Wouldn’t it be easier to replace the drum switch?
What drum switch/voltage should I look for?
MKJS, you overestimate my electrical abilities. It may be easy to you, to me it would not go well.
Richard, I see what you mean about the eventual VFD control failing.

Alpinetech (Taiwan) makes high-quality 22mm switches, and you can get them from Amazon. I used them on my little mill with a Fuji VFD (illuminated power switch, three-position FWD-OFF-REV, and ESTOP):