A.C9Alarm · Encoder / feedbackUsually repairable
Yaskawa SGDH A.C9: Encoder Communications Error
What A.C9 means
The SERVOPACK cannot communicate with the motor's serial encoder.
Symptoms
Alarm at power-on or intermittently while moving.
Is it repairable?
Yes: encoder replacement and SERVOPACK interface repair.
Common causes
- Encoder cable damaged or disconnected
- Noise on the encoder cable
- Failed encoder
- Faulty encoder interface in the SERVOPACK
Safe checks
- 1Inspect the encoder cable and connector
- 2Check shield grounding
- 3Try a known-good cable
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 Yaskawa SGDH SERVOPACK manual.
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- A.10Overcurrent or Heat Sink Overheated
- A.30Regeneration Error Detected
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- A.41Undervoltage
- A.71Overload: High Load
- A.81Encoder Backup Error
