Knowledge Base

Issue:
The motor is running backwards with a forward run command on the drive.

Product line:
Altivar ATV61 and ATV71

Environment:
All models, all serial numbers

Cause:
The phase rotation is inverted coming out of the drive going to the motor.
    
Resolution:

Option 1:
To correct the motor rotation swap two motor leads on the drive output terminals.

Option 2:
Go in the simple start menu 1.1 find output phase rotation change it from ABC to ACB.
Refer to the ATV61 and ATV71 programming manuals.