Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD code F012: F012 HW OverCurrent
The drive shut down because the output current exceeded the internal hardware limit.
- Code
- F012
- Name
- F012 HW OverCurrent
- Controller
- Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD
- Type
- Overcurrent
- What it does
- Fault: the equipment trips and stops
- Risk
- YELLOW Booth plays by its own rules
- Reset
- Needs a manual reset
- 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 F012 mean?
The drive shut down because the output current exceeded the internal hardware limit.
Is Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD code F012 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 F012?
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Other Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4M VFD codes
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