Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD code F007: F007 Motor Overload
The drive stopped the motor because an excessive load triggered the internal electronic overload protection.
- Code
- F007
- Name
- F007 Motor Overload
- Controller
- Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD
- Type
- Motor overload
- What it does
- Fault: the equipment trips and stops
- Risk
- YELLOW Booth plays by its own rules
- Reset
- Clears on its own when the condition goes away
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated July 22, 2026
How to fix it
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Questions about this code
What does Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD code F007 mean?
The drive stopped the motor because an excessive load triggered the internal electronic overload protection.
Is Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD code F007 dangerous?
It is graded yellow: not hard, but a booth does it differently than the gear most techs know, so follow the checks in order.
How do I fix Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD code F007?
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Other Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD codes
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