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605

Fanuc Alarm 605 - n AXIS: CNV. EX. DISCHARGE POWER

FANUC ALARM 605

PSMR: Regenerative power is too large. Reduce deceleration rates or add external regenerative resistor.

Root Cause Summary

Fanuc Alarm 605 CNV. EX. DISCHARGE POWER occurs when the PSM (Power Supply Module) or αi-PS regenerative discharge circuit is overloaded due to excessive regenerative energy returning from servo motors during deceleration. The internal discharge resistor cannot dissipate the energy fast enough, causing the DC bus voltage to rise beyond safe limits and triggering the protective alarm.

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Monitor DC bus voltage during alarm occurrence via DIAGNOSIS > SERVO > DC LINK VOLTAGE screen (specific diagnosis number varies by series: #300-#399 range). Normal voltage is 280-310VDC for 200V class, alarm typically triggers above 380-400VDC.

  2. 2

    Check servo parameters 1620 (time constant for acceleration) and 1621 (time constant for deceleration) for all axes. Increase Parameter 1621 values by 20-30% to slow deceleration rate and reduce regenerative peak power.

  3. 3

    Review rapid traverse override settings and program G00 moves. Reduce rapid feedrate (Parameter 1420) or feedrate override if deceleration distances are insufficient for the load inertia.

  4. 4

    If alarm persists after deceleration adjustments, calculate total regenerative power requirements and install external regenerative resistor unit matched to PSM capacity. Consult amplifier specifications for maximum continuous and peak regenerative power ratings.

    External resistor installation requires proper wiring to PSM terminals RB1/RB2 and setting Parameter 8905#0 (regenerative resistor selection bit) correctly per Connection Manual

DIY Feasiblehigh confidence

Call a technician if:

  • ·PSMR module replacement required
  • ·External resistor sizing calculations needed
  • ·Persistent alarms after parameter adjustments

Prevention

  • Monitor regenerative power levels monthly
  • Implement gradual acceleration/deceleration profiles
  • Schedule regular mechanical inspection of high-inertia axes

Common Mistakes

  • Reducing deceleration time without checking power capacity
  • Installing undersized external resistors
  • Ignoring mechanical binding issues that increase effective inertia

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