Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code bUS: Option Communication Error
The drive lost its signal from the controller due to wiring or interference, causing the motor to stop.
- Code
- bUS
- Name
- Option Communication Error
- Controller
- Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
- Type
- Communication
- 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 November 4, 2026
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Questions about this code
What does Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code bUS mean?
The drive lost its signal from the controller due to wiring or interference, causing the motor to stop.
Is Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code bUS 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 Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code bUS?
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