User manual
Publication 2092-UM001D-EN-P — July 2005
6-4 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Ultra1500
Figure 6.2 
Operational Drive Displays 
General Troubleshooting
Refer to the Fault Codes section below to identify problems, potential causes, 
and appropriate actions to resolve the problems. If problems persist after 
attempting to troubleshoot the system, please contact your Allen-Bradley 
representative for further assistance. To determine if your Ultra1500
 drive has 
an error, refer to the table immediately below.
Overtravel Condition
Overtravel displays (see the following table) occur if the drive detects an 
overtravel condition. 
Character: 0 1 2 3 4 5
rdY = Drive is disabled, but ready to be enabled
run = Drive is enabled and motor is under control
Status: Characters 3 through 5
Middle Row = Active if velocity exceeds Up To Speed parameter
Row Display: Character 2
Top Row = Inactive for any Current mode 
 Active if Velocity Mode. and Velocity Error is within the velocity window
 Active if Follower Mode. and Position Error is within following error setting 
Bottom Row = Active for hall startup motors once the commutation angle is set
 Active for TL-Series motor once the first index pulse occurs
C = Analog Current 
d = Dual Current Command 
Control Mode: Characters 0 and 1
F = Follower
S = Analog Speed
P = Preset Velocity
If the Main Power and Control Power LEDs are ON 
and the Status Display on the Drive is:
Then:
Displays ‘rdy’ in the three right-most characters  The Ultra1500 drive is ready. 
Displays ‘Pot’ or ‘not’ 
The Ultra1500 drive encountered an 
Overtravel Condition and motion restrictions 
are in effect. 
Displays a three-digit warning message 
The Ultra1500 drive is functional, but a drive 
warning is displayed.  
Proceed to the section Warning Messages 
below. 
Alternates between a three-digit error code and  
a six-digit text message 
An Ultra1500 drive error has occurred.  
Proceed to the section Error Displays below. 
Overtravel Display  Possible Cause  Action/Solution 
Positive Overtravel 
A Positive Overtravel condition is 
detected. 
Apply motion in a negative direction to back 
off limit. 
Negative Overtravel
A Negative Overtravel condition is 
detected. 
Apply motion in a positive direction to back 
off limit. 










