What is Alarm Code?

Definition

A warning indicator displayed by a drive, PLC, or controller that signals an abnormal condition before a full fault trip. Alarm codes allow operators to take corrective action and prevent unplanned shutdowns.

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Fault Code

A numeric or alphanumeric code displayed by a drive, PLC, or controller to ident...

Trip Code

An error code generated when a drive or controller shuts down due to a detected ...

Drive Fault

An error condition detected by a drive's internal diagnostics that causes it to ...

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