Hitachi WJ200 Error Code E18

Hitachi PLC & VFD Major Power

Model: WJ200 | Code: E18

Applicable Systems
WJ200

Symptoms

The WJ200 reports an output phase loss fault. One of the three motor output phases is missing, causing motor imbalance.

Possible Causes

  • Motor output cable disconnected on one phase
  • Motor terminal box loose connection on one phase
  • Drive output phase failure due to IGBT damage

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check all motor cable connections at the drive and motor ends
    All phase connections are secure
  2. Step 2: Measure output voltage on all three phases during operation
    All three phases show balanced voltage
  3. Step 3: If the drive output is faulty, replace the drive unit
    Drive output is balanced on all three phases

How to Reset

To reset: Restore all three output phases, then reset and restart.

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Source: Hitachi WJ200 Inverter Manual, Hitachi Industrial Equipment

Category: PLC & VFD