Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code PE1, PE2: PLC Faults
The communication option detected a fault, which stops the drive from receiving commands from the controller.
- Code
- PE1, PE2
- Name
- PLC Faults
- 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
How to fix it
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- What to do next, in plain words
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Questions about this code
What does Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code PE1, PE2 mean?
The communication option detected a fault, which stops the drive from receiving commands from the controller.
Is Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code PE1, PE2 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 PE1, PE2?
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