Input/DC-link voltage evidence record

Schneider ATV61 / ATV71 Input and DC-Link Evidence Record

Captures OSF and USF evidence around line voltage, fuses, contactor timing, precharge, DC-link measurement, brake chopper, braking resistor and previous repair history before a power-board decision.

Evidence record — input and DC-link repair request10 min read

Scope of this technical record

Evidence record for ATV61 / ATV71 voltage-fault repair requests, collecting the facts needed before classifying OSF or USF as a field supply issue, braking issue, precharge/DC-link issue or power-board repair case.

Safety boundary

Collect photos and measurements only under site-approved safety procedure. Do not expose or handle charged DC-link, brake or input components. A USF indication is not proof that the DC bus is discharged.

Input / DC-link evidence record route

1Type code
2Line measurement
3Bus proof
4Brake/precharge
5Repair history

The record defines what makes a voltage-fault repair request actionable.

ATV61 / ATV71 input DC-link evidence image

Schneider ATV61 ATV71 input DC link evidence package type code line voltage bus proof brake precharge and repair history
The image defines the evidence package needed before a voltage-board repair request.

Voltage repair evidence matrix

The record makes an OSF/USF repair request auditable before a power board, precharge part or brake part is quoted.

Evidence areaDecisionRequired proof
IdentityCorrect voltage/frame routeType code, voltage class and application
Line / busField versus internal faultDrive-terminal voltage and DC-bus evidence
Brake / prechargeOSF or USF repair boundaryResistor/chopper or precharge/DC-link proof

Why voltage-fault evidence needs its own record

The evidence needed for OSF and USF is not the same as the evidence needed for OCF or SCF. Output faults need motor/cable proof. Voltage faults need line, charging, storage, braking and bus-feedback proof. Mixing these records leads to the wrong part request and poor repair outcomes.

Minimum evidence before a voltage-board decision

A service engineer should be able to see the drive identity, the first event, the line measurements, the DC-bus evidence and the braking or precharge route before deciding whether the case is field correction, bench repair or replacement planning.

  • Full ATV61 / ATV71 type code and voltage class
  • First fault order and event timing before reset
  • L1/L2/L3 measurements at the drive terminals
  • DC-bus measurement and PA/PC measurement method where qualified
  • Fuse, contactor, line reactor and terminal photo evidence
  • Brake resistor/chopper/resistor thermal evidence for OSF cases
  • Precharge, rectifier, capacitor and power-board photo evidence for USF cases

Repair request triage

If line voltage is out of range at the drive terminals, the request belongs to field supply correction before drive repair. If OSF follows a high-inertia deceleration and the brake route is undocumented, the request belongs to energy-management evidence first. If USF remains with stable input and abnormal bus charge, the request can move to precharge/DC-link repair evidence.

Evidence record triage

Evidence package resultLikely next actionDo not do yet
Input voltage wrong at driveCorrect supply pathReplace DC-link board
OSF only during decelProve ramp and brake routeAssume control-board failure
USF with stable line and abnormal chargePrepare precharge/DC-link repair evidenceRepeated power cycling
Fault after prior repairReconcile repair history with measurement pointsInstall another board without root cause

Field record checklist

  • Type code and voltage class
  • Fault timing before reset
  • Line terminal measurements
  • DC-bus evidence
  • Brake or precharge evidence
  • Previous repair history

Technical basis and reference documents

This is an independent editorial technical reference. Original manufacturer documentation remains controlling for installation, repair and commissioning decisions.

ATV61 / ATV71 OSF overvoltage levelSchneider Electric FAQ FA233615

Used to anchor OSF around DC-bus over-supply detection during capacitor charging and PWM-deactivated states.

USF fault on ATV61 / ATV71Schneider Electric FAQ FA237689

Used to anchor USF around low DC-bus voltage and field measurements on L1/L2/L3 and PA(+)/PC(-).

Causes of USF fault on ATV61 / ATV71Schneider Electric FAQ FA239974

Used to anchor undervoltage thresholds, incoming line checks, monitoring menu comparison and undervoltage-management timing.

Altivar 61 / 71 Programming ManualSchneider Electric technical documentation

Used for family-level fault-management and drive-parameter context; public pages avoid reproducing proprietary tables.

Linked circuit records

Evidence intake

Turn this record into a qualified service request

A repair decision is much more reliable when the request includes the exact identity of the drive, the first fault evidence and the machine condition when the symptom appeared.

  • Complete drive type code / MLFB or nameplate model
  • Fault code, fault value and first event before reset
  • When the event appears: power-up, enable, ramp, run, decel or stop
  • Motor/cable connected or isolated during the symptom
  • Visible board, option-card, module and connector identifiers
  • Previous repair history, replacement parts and repeat-failure pattern
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