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What’s Really Causing your VFD’s DC Bus Overvoltage Fault? | White Paper

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are a crucial component in industrial automation, providing precise control over a motor’s speed and torque. Numerous built-in protections and fault indications are provided with modern VFDs, including the commonly seen DC Bus Overvoltage Fault. This fault has several possible causes and this whitepaper explores each one, offering solutions to ensure proper VFD operation.

Table of Contents

  • Understanding how a VFD operates
  • What exactly is a DC Bus Overvoltage Fault
  • Troubleshooting the DC Bus Overvoltage Fault
  • And Much More!