How come my PowerFlex 525 will not start?

This article describes a couple of possible issues that will cause the PowerFlex 525 not to start.

There are a couple of items to verify if your PowerFlex 525 will not start;

Port 0 Parmeter 46 "Start Source 1"

Verify that your required start source is selected from the list below;

NOTES:

"Keypad" is the front keypad on the PowerFlex 525

"DigIn TrmBlk" is the terminal block on the PowerFlex 525 (hardwired input for the start command) Reference Port 0 Parameters 62-68

Verify the Digital Inputs are working correctly

Port 0 Parameter 13 - "Contrl In Status" (Inputs 1-3)

Port 0 Parameter 14 - "Dig In Status" (Inputs 5-8)

"Serial/DSI" is an external HIM

"Network Opt" would be an communication card installed option

"EtherNet/IP" would be the onboard ethernet port (PLC Start Control)