Rockwell Automation fault record

F5: DC Bus Overvoltage

PowerFlex reports F5 during deceleration, fast stop, lowering load or high line condition.

Meaning of the indication

The DC bus rose above its permitted boundary, usually from regenerated energy, high input line, short decel time, brake path failure or DC-bus measurement issue.

Checking order

  1. Confirm whether F5 occurs only during deceleration or also at idle/power-up.
  2. Record input voltage and machine/load condition.
  3. Lengthen decel ramp as a controlled diagnostic where process-safe.
  4. Inspect dynamic brake resistor, brake wiring and brake-chopper evidence where fitted.
  5. Review DC bus history and fault queue before board replacement.

Suspect areas

Short rampHigh inertiaBrake resistorBrake chopperHigh line voltageDC bus sensing
Fault-specific caution

DC bus remains hazardous after stop; verify discharge before access.

Diagnostic workflow