Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code LT-3: SoftChargeBypassRelay MainteTime
The soft charge bypass relay has reached ninety percent of its expected performance life while the drive continues running.
- Code
- LT-3
- Name
- SoftChargeBypassRelay MainteTime
- Controller
- Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
- Type
- Internal fault
- What it does
- Warning: the equipment keeps running and flags a problem
- Risk
- GREEN In your wheelhouse
- Reset
- Clears on its own when the condition goes away
- 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 LT-3 mean?
The soft charge bypass relay has reached ninety percent of its expected performance life while the drive continues running.
Is Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code LT-3 dangerous?
It is graded green: in a working tech's wheelhouse with standard tools and low risk.
How do I fix Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code LT-3?
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