Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102
Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 10: Motor overload temperature
The drive will fault because the motor has become too hot from running with an overload for an extended period.
- Code
- 10
- Name
- Motor overload temperature
- Controller
- Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102
- Type
- Motor overload
- What it does
- Fault: the equipment trips and stops
- Risk
- YELLOW Booth plays by its own rules
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated November 4, 2026
How to fix it
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Questions about this code
What does Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 10 mean?
The drive will fault because the motor has become too hot from running with an overload for an extended period.
Is Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 10 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 Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 code 10?
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Other Danfoss VLT HVAC Drive FC 102 codes
6 · DC link voltage low7 · DC overvoltage8 · DC undervoltage9 · Inverter overload11 · Motor thermistor over-temp12 · Torque limit13 · Overcurrent14 · Ground fault15 · Hardware mismatch16 · Short-circuit
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