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
 
I know the answer to this one, as I got the same error... On 2 separate and completely different VFD's. Going out on a limb but guessing you have the belt set for the highest speed per the instructions? That would be the lowest option vertically on your pulley setup. Try one step higher, and see what happens..
 
Are you putting the output of the VFD through the drum switch to the motor? Just checking, because the VFD must be wired directly to the motor.
 
The output from the VFD is going directly to the motor.
I'll have to look at the wiring as to how the switch is wired.
Keep thinking, that's the stuff.
Thanks
 
I got that when I hooked up my bridgeport 2hp motor, the error was i think something to do with Over Current A???? and increasing the decel time fixed it. I think mine is now set to like 15 seconds.

edit: guess i didn't finish your entire post, have you tried increasing both accel and decel time?
 
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?
 
It's an FM-50 but there are different sub-models. I have the one rated up to 3 HP I believe.
Regarding the decel time, I'll try it.
Thanks guys!!
 
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.

Would be helpful to see the motor nameplate/ratings, it maybe that the VFD is at the limit of it's output current or some of the components (buss capacitors) may have degraded and not able to provide full current.
 
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