Allen Bradley Kinetix 6500 Drive Fault Codes List (2026)

Allen Bradley Kinetix 6500 Drive Fault Codes List (2026) – Complete guide to Allen Bradley Kinetix 6500 fault codes for 2026. Troubleshoot EtherNet/IP connection errors, IP address scrolling, CIP Safety faults, and perform diagnostics via Studio 5000.

The Allen Bradley Kinetix 6500 is a modular servo drive that brings Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP (CIP Motion) to the proven 2094 power rail architecture. It consists of a control module plugged into a standard power module. Because it relies on Ethernet rather than fiber optics (Sercos), the troubleshooting process in 2026 is distinct from the older Kinetix 6000, particularly regarding network configuration and safety.

Kinetix 6500 Fault Codes Reference Table

Below is the complete list of error codes. The 7-segment display typically scrolls the code. Note that “E-Codes” usually refer to the power structure, while scrolling text often refers to network status.

Fault Code and Meaning	Cause and Remedy
FLT S02…MTR COMMUTATION Illegal Hall State	Cause: State of Hall feedback inputs is incorrect due to improper connections. Remedy: Check Hall wiring at motor feedback (MF) connector. Check 5V power supply to the encoder.
FLT S03…MTR OVERSPEED FL Motor Overspeed	Cause: Motor speed has exceeded 125% of maximum rated speed. Remedy: Check cables for noise.
FLT S04…MTR OVERSPEED UL (Kinetix 6500 only) Motor Overspeed	Cause: Motor speed has exceeded user velocity limits. Remedy: Check tuning.
FLT S05…MTR OVERTEMP FL nn Motor Overtemperature	Cause: High motor ambient temperature and/or Excessive Current. The nn sub-code is defined as follows: 01: Motor Thermostat or Thermistor (Motor wiring error). 02: Encoder Temperature Sensor (Incorrect motor selection). Remedy: Operate within (not above) the continuous torque rating for the ambient temperature. Lower ambient temperature or increase motor cooling. If 01: Check motor wiring at motor feedback (MF) connector. If 02: Verify the proper motor has been selected.
FLT S06…MTR OVERTEMP UL nn (Kinetix 6500 only) Motor Overtemperature	Cause: High motor ambient temperature and/or Excessive Current (User Limit). 01: Motor Thermostat or Thermistor. 02: Encoder Temperature Sensor. Remedy: Operate within (not above) the continuous torque rating for the ambient temperature. Lower ambient temperature or increase motor cooling. Check motor wiring at motor feedback (MF) connector. Verify the proper motor has been selected.
FLT S07…MTR OVERLOAD FL Motor Thermal Protection	Cause: The machine duty cycle requires an RMS current exceeding the continuous rating of the motor. (Exceeded 110% of rating). Remedy: Change the command profile to reduce speed or increase time.
FLT S08…MTR OVERLOAD UL (Kinetix 6500 only) Motor Thermal Protection	Cause: The machine duty cycle requires an RMS current exceeding the continuous rating of the motor. (Exceeded user programmable limit). Remedy: Change the command profile to reduce speed or increase time.
FLT S10…INV OVERCURRENT IPM Fault	Cause: The IPM fault output indicates that the power transistors were turned off. Potential causes: – Motor cables shorted. – Motor winding shorted internally. – The drive temperature is too high. – Operation above continuous power/environmental ratings. – The drive has a short circuit, overcurrent, or failed component. Remedy: Verify continuity of motor power cable and connector. Disconnect motor power cables from the motor. If the motor is difficult to turn by hand, it may need to be replaced. Check for clogged vents or defective fan. Make sure cooling is not restricted by insufficient space around the unit. Verify ambient temperature is not too high. Operate within the continuous power rating. Reduce acceleration/deceleration rates. Remove all power and motor connections, and perform a continuity check from the DC bus to the U, V, and W motor outputs.
FLT S11…INV OVERTEMP FL Inverter Overtemperature	Cause: Inverter thermal switch tripped. – IAM or AM power module fan failed. – The cabinet ambient temperature is above rating. – The machine duty cycle requires an RMS current exceeding the continuous rating of the inverter. – The airflow access to the drive system is limited or blocked. Remedy: Replace the failed module. Check the cabinet temperature. Change the command profile to reduce speed or increase time. Check airflow and re-route cables away from the drive system.
FLT S13…INV OVERLOAD FL Inverter Thermal Protection	Cause: The machine duty cycle requires an RMS current exceeding the continuous rating of the inverter (Temperature exceeded 110% of rating). Remedy: Change the command profile to reduce speed or increase time.
FLT S14…INV OVERLOAD UL (Kinetix 6500 only) Inverter Thermal Protection	Cause: The thermal model for the power transistors indicates that the temperature has exceeded the user-programmable limit. Remedy: Change the command profile to reduce speed or increase time.
FLT S16…GROUND CURRENT Ground Fault	Cause: Excessive ground current was detected in the converter. – Wiring error. – Motor internal ground short. – Internal malfunction. Remedy: Check motor power wiring. Check input power wiring. Replace motor. Disconnect motor power cable from drive and enable drive with current limit set to 0. If fault clears, then a wiring error or motor internal anomaly exists. If fault remains, call your sales representative.
FLT S18…CONV OVERTEMP FL Converter Overtemperature	Cause: Converter thermal switch tripped. Excessive heat exists in the power circuitry. Remedy: Reduce acceleration rates. Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion. Increase time permitted for motion. Use larger IAM power module. Check for clogged vents or defective fan. Make sure cooling is not restricted by insufficient space around the unit.
FLT S20…CONV OVERLOAD FL Converter Thermal Protection	Cause: Excessive current is being drawn by the power circuitry (exceeded rating). Remedy: Reduce acceleration rates. Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion. Increase time permitted for motion. Use larger IAM power module.
FLT S21…CONV OVERLOAD UL (Kinetix 6500 only) Converter Thermal Protection	Cause: Excessive current is being drawn by the power circuitry (exceeded user-programmable limit). Remedy: Reduce acceleration rates. Reduce duty cycle (ON/OFF) of commanded motion. Increase time permitted for motion. Use larger IAM power module.
FLT S22…AC POWER LOSS AC Power Loss	Cause: Axis was enabled when main (three-phase) power was removed. Remedy: Disable axis before removing power.
FLT S23…AC PHASE LOSS nn AC Phase Loss	Cause: Faulty AC line control equipment. Some, but not all AC input phases are detected as absent. 01: L1 is missing. 02: L2 is missing. 03: L3 is missing. Remedy: Check input AC voltage on all phases.
FLT S25…PRECHARGE FAILURE Pre-charge Failure	Cause: – Low AC input voltage. – Internal malfunction. Remedy: Check input AC voltage on all phases. Call your sales representative.
FLT S29…SHUNT OVERLOAD FL Shunt Thermal Protection	Cause: The thermal model for the shunt circuitry indicates that the temperature has exceeded its rating. Remedy: Use a properly sized shunt or modify duty cycle of the application. System uses internal shunt and requires external shunt for additional capacity.
FLT S30…SHUNT OVERLOAD UL (Kinetix 6500 only) Shunt Thermal Protection	Cause: The thermal model for the shunt circuitry indicates that the temperature has exceeded a user-programmable limit. Remedy: Use a properly sized shunt or modify duty cycle of the application. System uses internal shunt and requires external shunt for additional capacity.
FLT S31…SHUNT MODULE Shunt Module Fault	Cause: – Over-temperature fault indicator on Bulletin 2094 shunt module is steady red. – Shunt-fault indicator on Bulletin 2094 shunt module is steady red. – Bulletin 2094 shunt module is missing from power rail. Remedy: Refer to Temperature Fault Status Indicator in manual. Refer to Shunt Fault Status Indicator in manual. Install missing module on power rail. Fill empty slot with slot-filler module.
FLT S33…BUS UNDERVOLT FL Bus Undervoltage	Cause: DC bus voltage for 460V system is below 275V. Remedy: Verify voltage level of the incoming AC power. Check AC power source for glitches or line drop. Install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on your AC input. Disable follower axis before removing power.
FLT S34…BUS UNDERVOLT UL (Kinetix 6500 only) Bus Undervoltage	Cause: The DC bus voltage is measured below a user limit when the DC bus was expected to be charged. Remedy: Verify voltage level of the incoming AC power. Check AC power source for glitches or line drop.
FLT S35…BUS OVERVOLT FL Bus Overvoltage	Cause: – Excessive regeneration of power. – DC bus voltage for 460V system is over 820V. Remedy: Change the deceleration or motion profile. Use a larger system (motor and drive). Install shunt module.
FLT S38…FUSE BLOWN Blown Fuse (Bus Loss)	Cause: A blown fuse was detected in the power structure. Remedy: Call your Rockwell Automation sales representative to return module for repair.
FLT S41…MTR AQB STATE FL Motor Feedback State Error	Cause: The number of illegal state transitions of the AQB encoder signals has exceeded a factory limit. The motor feedback wiring is open, shorted, or missing. Remedy: Use shielded cables with twisted pair wires. Route the feedback away from potential noise sources. Check the system grounds. Replace the motor/encoder.
FLT S41…AUX AQB STATE FL Aux Feedback State Error	Cause: The auxiliary feedback wiring is open, shorted, or missing. Remedy: Use shielded cables with twisted pair wires. Route the feedback away from potential noise sources. Check the system grounds. Replace the motor/encoder.
FLT S43…MTR FDBK LOSS FL Feedback Loss	Cause: The motor feedback wiring is open, shorted, or missing. Remedy: Check motor encoder wiring. Run Hookup test in the Logix Designer application.
FLT S45…MTR FDBK COMM FL Feedback Serial Comms	Cause: Communication was not established with an intelligent encoder. Remedy: Verify motor selection. Verify the motor supports automatic identification. Verify motor encoder wiring.
FLT S47…MTR ENC SELF TEST nn Feedback Self Test	Cause: The Hiperface feedback device has detected an internal error. Sub-codes include: 01: Alignment Data, 02: Angular Offset, 06: Checksum Error, 29: Transmitter Current Critical, 30: Encoder Temperature Critical, etc. Remedy: Check motor feedback cable for proper connectivity and continuity. Check motor phasing (U, V, W). Review Electrical Noise Reduction. Cycle control power. Reduce shock and vibration to motor. Upgrade firmware (Revision 2.045+ for 6200, 2.010+ for 6500). Replace motor if fault continues.
FLT S50…POS HW OTRAVEL Hardware Overtravel – Positive	Cause: Dedicated overtravel input is inactive. Axis moved beyond the physical travel limits in the positive direction. Remedy: Check wiring. Verify motion profile. Verify axis configuration in software.
FLT S51…NEG HW OTRAVEL Hardware Overtravel – Negative	Cause: Dedicated overtravel input is inactive. Axis moved beyond the physical travel limits in the negative direction. Remedy: Check wiring. Verify motion profile. Verify axis configuration in software.
FLT S52…POS SW OTRAVEL (Kinetix 6200 only) Software Overtravel – Positive	Cause: Axis position exceeded maximum software setting. Remedy: Verify motion profile. Verify overtravel settings are appropriate.
FLT S54…POSN ERROR Excessive Position Error	Cause: Position error limit was exceeded due to: – Improperly sized drive or motor. – Mechanical system out of specifications. Remedy: Increase the feed forward gain. Increase following error limit or time. Check position loop tuning. Verify sizing of system. Verify mechanical integrity of system within specification limits. Check motor power wiring.
FLT S55…VEL ERROR nn Excessive Velocity Error	Cause: The velocity error has exceeded a limit for a period of time. – Improperly sized drive or motor. – Mechanical system out of specifications. Remedy: Increase velocity error limit or time. Check velocity loop tuning. Verify sizing of system. Verify mechanical integrity. Reduce acceleration.
FLT S56…OVERTORQUE (Kinetix 6500 only) Overtorque Limit	Cause: Motor torque has exceeded a user-programmable setting. – Overly aggressive motion profile. – Mechanical binding. – Mechanical system out of specifications. Remedy: Verify motion profile. Verify Overtorque settings are appropriate. Verify sizing of system. Verify torque offset. Verify mechanical integrity.
FLT S60…ILLEGAL MODE Illegal Control mode	Cause: Axis 1 was configured for dual feedback or load feedback with Axis 2 also configured for Feedback Only operation, but with different feedback attribute values. Remedy: Use Aux Feedback for one axis only. Verify Axis 1 and Axis 2 have identical feedback configuration for aux feedback.
FLT S61…ENABLE INPUT Drive Enable Input	Cause: – An attempt was made to enable the axis through software while the Drive Enable hardware input was inactive. – The Drive Enable input transitioned from active to inactive while the axis was enabled. Remedy: Disable the Drive Enable Input fault. Verify that Drive Enable hardware input is active whenever the drive is enabled through software.
FLT S62…CONTROLLER (Kinetix 6500 only) Controller Initiated Exception	Cause: User configured software overtravel. The controller has requested the drive to generate an exception. Remedy: Move axis out of soft overtravel range. Clear soft overtravel fault. Check soft overtravel configuration. Consult controller documentation.
FLT M01…SELF SENSING Self-sensing Startup Fault: The self-sensing commutation start-up algorithm failed.	Cause: Extremely light or heavy load on the motor. Mechanical obstruction. Remedy: Clear faults and re-try. Reduce friction. Check for mechanical obstruction.
FLT M02…MOTOR VOLTAGE Motor Voltage Mismatch: Motor voltage incompatible with drive voltage.	Cause: Check the Logix Designer configuration. Wrong motor connected to drive. Remedy: Correct the Logix Designer configuration. Connect appropriate motor to drive.
FLT M04…MTR FDBK FILTER nn Motor Feedback Filter: Excessive levels of noise have been detected by the digital feedback filter. 01: Sine or A channel 02: Cosine or B channel	Cause: The motor feedback wiring is open, shorted, or missing. Remedy: Use shielded cables with twisted pair wires. Route the feedback away from potential noise sources. Check the system grounds. Replace the motor/encoder.
FLT M04…AUX FDBK FILTER nn Aux Feedback Filter	Cause: The auxiliary feedback wiring is open, shorted, or missing. Remedy: See remedy for Motor Feedback Filter above.
FLT M05…MTR FDBK BATT LOSS Motor Encoder Battery Loss: Battery voltage low; absolute position lost.	Cause: Weak battery or poor battery connection. Remedy: Replace battery. Check battery connection.
FLT M06…MTR FDBK BATT LOW Motor Encoder Battery Caution: Battery voltage below caution level.	Cause: Weak battery. Remedy: Replace battery.
FLT M07…MTR INCR LOSS Motor Incremental Position Loss: Incremental position vs absolute position out of tolerance.	Cause: The motor feedback wiring is open, shorted, or missing. Remedy: Check motor encoder wiring. Run Hookup test in the Logix Designer application.
FLT M07…AUX INCR LOSS Aux Incremental Position Loss	Cause: The auxiliary feedback wiring is open, shorted, or missing. Remedy: Check auxiliary encoder wiring.
FLT M10…CTRL OVERTEMP FL Control Module Overtemperature: Temperature exceeded limit.	Cause: Cabinet ambient temperature has exceeded 50 °C (122 °F). Remedy: Reduce cabinet ambient temperature.
FLT M11…CTRL OVERTEMP UL Control Module Overtemperature: Temperature exceeded user limit.	Cause: Cabinet ambient temperature has exceeded user limit. Remedy: Reduce cabinet ambient temperature.
FLT M12…POWER CYCLE FL Pre-charge Overload: Pre-charge circuit exceeded limit due to excessive power cycling.	Cause: The DC bus power has been cycled too frequently. Remedy: Limit power cycles to two per minute maximum.
FLT M13…POWER CYCLE UL Pre-charge Overload: Approaching user-defined limit due to excessive power cycling.	Cause: The DC bus power has been cycled too frequently. Remedy: Limit power cycles to two per minute maximum.
FLT M14…CURR FDBK OFFSET Excessive Current Feedback Offset.	Cause: Current feedback hardware fault detected. Remedy: Replace the power module.
FLT M15…REGEN PWR SUPPLY Regenerative Power Supply Fault.	Cause: Regen unit faulted. Hardware Regeneration OK input deactivated while drive enabled. Remedy: Reset faulted regen unit.
FLT M19…DC BUS LIMIT DC Bus Limited Position Error.	Cause: Excessive load drawn from DC bus by application. Remedy: Modify application to reduce loading on DC Bus. Increase converter size to provide additional bus capacity.
FLT M25…COMMON BUS DC Common Bus Fault.	Cause: Improper configuration or connection. AC Power detected while configured for Common Bus Follower. Remedy: Check IAM power configuration and wire accordingly.
FLT M26…RUNTIME ERROR Runtime Drive Error.	Cause: The drive firmware encountered an unrecoverable runtime error. Remedy: Cycle control power. Replace Module.
FLT M27…BACKPLANE COMM Backplane COM: Communication problem detected.	Cause: Electrical Noise. Poor module connection. Faulty module. Remedy: Cycle control power. With power off, reseat power module in rail and control module in power module. Replace module.
FLT M28…SAFETY COMM Internal Safety Communication.	Cause: Communication with the safety hardware within the drive malfunctioned. Remedy: Cycle control power. Replace module.
FLT M64…SENSOR ASSIGNMENT No Quick View message.	Cause: Home/Registration input function requested but not assigned. Multiple inputs assigned same function. Remedy: Assign proper function to the four available digital inputs.
FLT M68…IPIM IPIM Module Fault.	Cause: A fault has occurred in one or more IPIM modules on the power rail. Remedy: Refer to troubleshooting chapter in Kinetix 6000M User Manual (2094-UM003).
INIT FLT S03…NVMEM CHKSUM User Non-volatile Memory Checksum.	Cause: Non-volatile memory is corrupt due to control board software error. Remedy: Cycle power or reset the drive. Contact Rockwell Automation to return module for repair.
INIT FLT M01…ENCODER DATA Smart Encoder Data Corruption Fault.	Cause: Faulty intelligent encoder. Remedy: Cycle power or reset the drive. Replace motor if faulting continues.
INIT FLT M02…MTR DATA RANGE nn Motor Data Range Error. See manual for specific sub-code (nn) definitions (01-16).	Cause: Faulty intelligent encoder or incorrect motor file. Remedy: Cycle power or reset the drive. Check validity of the motion database. Replace motor if faulting continues.
INIT FLT M03…MTR ENC STARTUP Motor Feedback Communication Startup.	Cause: Incorrect motor selected or connected. Faulty wiring. Remedy: Check motor selection. Check motor encoder wiring.
INIT FLT M03…AUX ENC STARTUP Auxiliary Feedback Communication Startup.	Cause: Incorrect motor selected or connected. Faulty wiring. Remedy: Check motor selection. Check motor encoder wiring.
INIT FLT M04…MTR ABS SPEED Motor Absolute Encoder Overspeed Fault.	Cause: High motor speed while power was off. Remedy: Clear faults and re-home.
INIT FLT M05…MTR ABS TRAVEL Motor Absolute Encoder Power-off Travel.	Cause: Large travel distance while power was off. Remedy: Clear faults and re-home.
INIT FLT M06…MTR ABS STARTUP Motor Absolute Startup Speed.	Cause: Mechanical movement of machine causing excessive rotation of motor during powerup. Remedy: Allow machine motion to stop before powerup.
INIT FLT M07…COMMUTATION OFFSET Uninitialized Commutation Offset.	Cause: Third party motors do not contain Rockwell Automation motor data. Remedy: Run Commutation Test from the Logix Designer application.
INIT FLT M12…INVALID KCL REV Invalid KCL revision.	Cause: The FPGA image is incompatible with hardware operation. Remedy: Flash control module with correct firmware. Replace module.
INIT FLT M13…INVALID BSP REV Invalid BSP revision.	Cause: The board support package is incompatible with hardware operation. Remedy: Flash control module with correct firmware. Replace module.
INIT FLT M14…SAFETY FIRMWARE Invalid Safety Firmware.	Cause: Loaded Safety firmware is not a valid revision for the drive firmware. Remedy: Flash control module with correct revision of safety firmware.
INIT FLT M19…VOLTAGE MISMATCH Voltage Mismatch on Power Rail.	Cause: 230V and 460V modules have been installed on the same power rail. Remedy: Replace the mismatched AM module with one that matches the IAM module.
INIT FLT M20…UNKNOWN MODULE Unknown Axis on Backplane.	Cause: Faulty Module. Remedy: Recycle control power. Replace module.
INIT FLT M21…FACTORY CFG Factory Configuration Invalid.	Cause: Defective memory in module. Remedy: Replace defective module.
INIT FLT M22…ILLEGAL ADDRESS Illegal Node Switch Setting.	Cause: IAM node switch set such that an AM node address is greater than 254. Remedy: Select IAM node address that permits all AM node addresses to be less than 254.
INIT FLT M23…SERIES MISMATCH Series Mismatch on Power Rail.	Cause: Sercos and EtherNet/IP control modules exist on the same power rail. Remedy: Replace the mismatched control module.
INIT FLT M24…OPEN SLOT Open Power Rail Slot.	Cause: Missing module or bent pins on module. Remedy: Check control pin on back of module. Install slot filler module in open slot.
INIT FLT M32…MTR KEYING nn Motor Keying Fault.	Cause: Incorrect motor selected from motor database. Remedy: Verify motor selection in Axis Properties configuration.
INIT FLT M33…ENABLE UNASSIGNED Enable Input Not Assigned.	Cause: Enable function requested but not assigned to a digital input. Remedy: Assign an available digital input as Enable.
INIT FLT M34…OTRAVEL UNASSIGNED Overtravel Input Not Assigned.	Cause: Overtravel function requested but not assigned to a digital input. Remedy: Assign an available digital input for the desired overtravel function.
INIT FLT M35…NAND FLASH nn Storage failure.	Cause: Faulty memory component. Remedy: Recycle control power or reset the drive. Replace control module if problem persists.
NODE FLT 01…LATE CTRL UPDATE Control Update Fault.	Cause: Excessive network traffic. Noisy environment. Remedy: Remove unnecessary network devices. Change network topology. Segregate signal wiring from power wiring. Use shielded cables / Add snubbers.
NODE FLT 02…PROC WATCHDOG Processor Watchdog Fault.	Cause: The watchdog circuit monitoring processor operation detected a problem. Remedy: Recycle control power or reset the drive. Replace control module if problem persists.
NODE FLT 03…HARDWARE nn Hardware Fault. 01: Invalid slot ID 02: Cannot read slot ID 03/04: Memory failures	Cause: Faulty power rail or power module. Faulty memory component. Remedy: Recycle control power or reset the drive. Replace power module or control module if problem persists.
NODE FLT 04…DATA FORMAT ERROR Data Format Error.	Cause: Faulty memory component. Remedy: Recycle control power or reset the drive. Replace control module if problem persists.
NODE FLT 06…LOST CTRL CONN Lost Controller Connection.	Cause: Faulty Ethernet cable or disconnected. Controller lost power. Remedy: Check Ethernet connection. Check controller operation.
NODE FLT 08…LOGIC WATCHDOG Custom Logic Update Timeout.	Cause: Faulty control module. Remedy: Recycle control power or reset the drive. Replace control module if problem persists.
NODE FLT 09…IP ADDRESS Duplicate IP Address.	Cause: Incorrect node switch setting (Identical IP on subnet). Remedy: Select a node address not already in use on the network.
NODE FLT 128…DRAM TEST DRAM Test Fault.	Cause: Faulty memory component. Remedy: Recycle control power or reset the drive. Replace Control module if problem persists.
NODE FLT 129…FPGA CONFIG FPGA Configuration Fault.	Cause: Faulty component. Remedy: Replace module.
NODE FLT 133…SERCOS ADDRESS Duplicate Sercos Node Address.	Cause: This axis and one or more other axes have identical sercos addresses. Remedy: Check Node Switch configuration and adjust for no overlap.
NODE FLT 139…SERCOS RING Sercos Ring Fault.	Cause: Loose or damaged sercos cable. Remedy: Check that fiber-optic cable is present and connected properly.
NODE ALARM 01…CTRL UPDATE Control Connection Update Alarm.	Cause: Excessive network traffic. Noisy environment. Remedy: Remove unnecessary network devices. Use shielded cables / Add snubbers.
NODE ALARM 05…CLOCK SYNC Clock Jitter Alarm.	Cause: Switched to grandmaster clock of different frequency. Lost connection to grandmaster clock. Remedy: Drive auto-corrects upon time synchronization. Restore network connections.
NODE ALARM 128…NODE SWITCH No Quick View message.	Cause: Node Switches adjusted after powerup. Remedy: Return node switches to power-up setting.
INHIBIT S01…ENABLE INPUT Axis Enable Input Fault – Start Inhibit.	Cause: Enable input is inactive while axis is in Starting/Running/Testing/Hold state. Remedy: Confirm that the digital input assigned to Enable is active. Check module enable input wiring. Check digital input assignments.
INHIBIT S02…MOTOR NOT CONFIGURED Motor Not Configured.	Cause: The motor has not been properly configured for use. Remedy: Verify motor configuration in the Logix Designer application.
INHIBIT S03…FEEDBACK NOT CONFIGURED Feedback Not Configured.	Cause: The feedback has not been properly configured for use. Remedy: Verify feedback configuration in the Logix Designer application.
INHIBIT S04…COMMUTATION NOT CONFIGURED Commutation Not Configured – Standard Start Inhibit.	Cause: PM motor commutation not configured. Commutation test offset differs from controller value by 15° or more. Remedy: Verify proper motor feedback commutation alignment. Run commutation test. Download project or power-cycle drive.
INHIBIT M05…SAFE TORQUE OFF Start Inhibit – Safe Torque Off.	Cause: The safety function has disabled the power structure. Remedy: Check safety input wiring. Check state of safety devices.
INHIBIT M07…SAFETY NOT CONFIGURED Start Inhibit – Safety Not Configured Inhibit.	Cause: Drive firmware was uploaded. Remedy: Reapply safety configuration signature by using Apply File from the Safety Main web page.
ALARM S52…POS SW OTRAVEL Software Overtravel – Positive.	Cause: Axis position exceeded maximum software setting. Remedy: Verify motion profile. Verify overtravel settings are appropriate.
ALARM S53…NEG SW OTRAVEL Software Overtravel – Negative.	Cause: Axis position exceeded maximum software setting. Remedy: Verify motion profile. Verify overtravel settings are appropriate.
ALARM M13…POWER CYCLE UL Pre-charge Overload.	Cause: The DC bus power has been cycled too frequently. Remedy: Limit power cycles to two per minute maximum.

How to Read Kinetix 6500 Faults

Diagnosing the Kinetix 6500 involves checking the network status and the axis properties in the software. Here is the standard workflow for 2026:

• The Scrolling Display: The display on the control module is your first indicator.
  • Scrolling IP Address: If the drive scrolls an IP (e.g., 192.168…), it is communicating on the network but may not be “owned” by a PLC yet.
  • Display “Standby”: The drive is owned and ready.
  • Faults: “E” codes (Hardware) or “FLT” (Motion/Network) will scroll.
• Studio 5000 Logix Designer: As a CIP Motion drive, detailed diagnostics are found in the Controller Organizer.
  • Right-click the Axis and select Properties > Faults & Alarms.
  • Check the Module Info tab for the Kinetix 6500 module in the I/O tree to see if there is an “Electronic Keying” mismatch or “Connection Timeout.”
• Web Server: Type the IP address scrolling on the display into a web browser. The internal web page provides a comprehensive “Fault Log” and diagnostic history without needing to go online with the PLC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I upgrade a Kinetix 6000 to a 6500?

A: Yes, this is a common retrofit. Since they share the same 2094 Power Rail and IAM/AM power modules, you can often remove the Kinetix 6000 (Sercos) control module from the front of the drive and snap in a Kinetix 6500 (EtherNet/IP) control module. You will then need to rewrite the PLC logic from Sercos Motion to CIP Motion.

Q: How do I set the IP Address on a Kinetix 6500?

A:

• Rotary Switches: Located behind the small door. Set to hundreds/tens/ones.
  • 001-254: Sets the last octet of 192.168.1.xxx.
  • 000: Enables “Admin Mode” or DHCP/BOOTP (Software assignment).
• If the display scrolls “0.0.0.0”, the drive is waiting for a DHCP server to assign an address.

Q: What is the “Safety Reset” procedure?

A: The Kinetix 6500 supports CIP Safety (Networked STO and Safe Speed). If a safety fault occurs (e.g., Safe Speed Exceeded):

• A standard “Motion Axis Fault Reset” (MAFR) will not clear it.
• You must trigger a Safety Reset instruction in the Safety Task of your GuardLogix controller to acknowledge the error before the drive will run again.