Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code rH: Braking Resistor Overheat
The braking resistor is overheating from excessive energy, which causes the drive to stop the motor.
- Code
- rH
- Name
- Braking Resistor Overheat
- Controller
- Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
- Type
- Over temperature
- 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 rH mean?
The braking resistor is overheating from excessive energy, which causes the drive to stop the motor.
Is Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code rH 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 rH?
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