Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code ov: Overvoltage
The internal bus voltage exceeded the safe detection level, causing the drive to stop the motor.
- Code
- ov
- Name
- Overvoltage
- Controller
- Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
- Type
- High voltage
- 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 ov mean?
The internal bus voltage exceeded the safe detection level, causing the drive to stop the motor.
Is Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code ov 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 ov?
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