Yaskawa V1000 VFD
Yaskawa V1000 VFD code oL1: oL1 Motor Overload
The drive stopped the motor because the internal electrothermal sensor tripped the overload protection.
- Code
- oL1
- Name
- oL1 Motor Overload
- Controller
- Yaskawa V1000 VFD
- Type
- Motor overload
- 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 July 22, 2026
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Questions about this code
What does Yaskawa V1000 VFD code oL1 mean?
The drive stopped the motor because the internal electrothermal sensor tripped the overload protection.
Is Yaskawa V1000 VFD code oL1 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 V1000 VFD code oL1?
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