Our Team Expertly Repairs Magnetek AC Inverter GPD505/506 Series

Precision Zone specializes in Magnetek product repairs servicing a wide range of AC inverters such as Magnetek GPD505/506 Series inverter.

The GPD505/506 drive is a full featured drive providing outstanding quality, performance, and flexibility through 300kW. This drive combines easy to use network communications, feedback, and expandable I/O to control anything. The GPD505/506 was designed by Magnetek to operate cranes and other forms of material handling.

When assessing the functionality of a drive, our engineering team typically conducts a four-step check:

  • Visual Overview Check
  • Static Test
  • Checks Under Power
  • Alarm Codes Verification

This overview is Precision Zone’s basic troubleshooting process. Once our repair team starts on the job we use specialized, customized test fixtures, Huntron tracker, signal generator, oscilloscope, milli and mega ohm meters and other necessary tools to assure quality repair. Most importantly, every repair is fully tested in custom-built simulators under load to replicate real-life working environment. Precision Zone goes as far as using heat chamber and overnight dynamic testing to guarantee performance of the repaired product when it comes back to the customer.

REPAIR PROCESS FOR GPD505/506 SERIES INVERTER

Visual Overview Check

When conducting a visual check, the technician inspects the drive for any mechanical damage to the drive and print circuit boards. Then the team proceeds to verify connections are tight and correct inside the drive and there are no loose screws, wires or particles. Additionally, we look for any burn marks anywhere on the components or chassis. During the visual inspection technical team notes excessive dirt on cooling components and records clogged heatsink.

Static Test Basic

Precision Zone repair technicians use digital multimeter with diode testing capabilities and resistance measurement to conduct a static test. In the instance of Diode testing, our team is looking to check input and output modules.

Using your digital multimeter check the DC buss and make sure the DC buss has been discharged.

Input Modules Testing

Multimeter Positive Lead Negative Side of the DC Bus
Multimeter Negative Lead L1 L2 L3
Diode Check Approximately 0.2-1.0 V for each phase
Multimeter Positive Lead L1 L2 L3
Multimeter Negative Lead Positive Side of the DC Buss
Diode Check Approximately 0.2-1.0 V for each phase

Output Modules Testing

Multimeter Positive Lead U V W
Multimeter Negative Lead Positive Side of the DC Buss
Diode Check Approximately 0.2-1.0 V for each phase
Multimeter Positive Lead Negative Side of the DC Buss
Multimeter Negative Lead U V W
Diode Check Approximately 0.2-1.0 V for each phase

We verify capacitor value using capacitor meter and examine functionality of circuit breakers and contactors in the drive.

Alarm Codes Troubleshooting

The alarms on the drive are displayed through digital operator located on the front of the inverter. The codes displayed are:

Alarm Code Code Type
Gf Ground Fault
Oc Overcurrent
ol1 and ol2 Overload
RR Braking Transistor Shorted
ERR Control Board Hardware Failure
UV Undervoltage
OV Overvoltage
OH and OH2 Overheat
OS Overspeed Detection
OPE Parameter Alarms
PF and PH Phase Loss or Open Phases

The majority of these alarms can be triggered if there is a fault in the control circuit.





Recently Repaired Products

Magnetek GPD506V-B021 image GPD506V-B021 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Output Transistors/SCRs, Bad Power Section/Board, Multiple signs of previous repair, Blown Input Power Components, Bad Fuse, Bad Cooling Fans, Excessive Dirt/Debris
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 21A, 7.5kW

Magnetek GPD506V-A027 image GPD506V-A027 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: May Require Board Replacement, Bad Magnetic Contactor, Relay, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Cooling Fans, Wrong/corrupted parameters, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Bad Control Section/Board, Wrong/corrupted parameters, Missing parts/components
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 27A, 5.5kW

Magnetek GPD505V-A027 image GPD505V-A027 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Output Transistors/SCRs, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Magnetic Contactor, Relay, Bad Gate Section/Board, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Cooling Fans
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 27A, 5.5kW

Magnetek GPD505V-B021 image GPD505V-B021 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Digital Operator, Missing parts/components, Wrong/corrupted parameters
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 21A, 7.5kW

Magnetek GPD505V-A036 image GPD505V-A036 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: May Require Board Replacement, Bad Magnetic Contactor, Relay, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Cooling Fans, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Bad Control Section/Board, Bad Power Section/Board, Bad Circuit Board Component(s)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 36A, 7.5kW

Magnetek GPD506V-A036 image GPD506V-A036 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Excessive Dirt/Debris, Bad Output Transistors/SCRs, Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Magnetic Contactor, Relay, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Cooling Fans
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 36A, 7.5kW

Magnetek GPD506V-B052 image GPD506V-B052 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Cooling Fans, Bad DC Bus Capacitors, Bad Fuse, Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Output Transistors/SCRs, Excessive Dirt/Debris
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 52A, 22kW

Magnetek GPD506V-A080 image GPD506V-A080 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Control Section/Board, Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Magnetic Contactor, Relay, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Multiple signs of previous repair
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 80A, 18kW

Magnetek GPD505V-B027 image GPD505V-B027 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Power Section/Board, Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Cooling Fans, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Control Section/Board
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 27A, 11kW

Magnetek GPD506V-B008 image GPD506V-B008 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Control Section/Board, Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Power Section/Board, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 8A, 3.7kW

Magnetek GPD506V-B041 image GPD506V-B041 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Fuse, Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Output Transistors/SCRs, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 41A, 18kW

Magnetek GPD506V-B180 image GPD506V-B180 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Cooling Fans
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 180A, 75kW

Magnetek GPD505V-B080 image GPD505V-B080 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Magnetic Contactor, Relay, Bad Output Transistors/SCRs, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Missing parts/components, Physical Damage to the Drive
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 80A, 37kW

Magnetek GPD506V-B004 image GPD506V-B004 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Power Section/Board, Board Replacement Required
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 4A, 1.5kW

Magnetek GPD506V-B011 image GPD506V-B011 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Cooling Fans, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 11A, 4.0kW

Magnetek GPD506V-A068 image GPD506V-A068 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Control Section/Board, Wrong/corrupted parameters, Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Circuit Board Component(s), Bad Cooling Fans, May Require Board Replacement, Physical Damage to the Drive
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 68A, 15kW

Magnetek GPD506V-A011 image GPD506V-A011 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Control Section/Board, Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Power Section/Board, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 11A, 2.2kW

Magnetek GPD505V-B014 image GPD505V-B014 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Power Section/Board, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Control Section/Board, Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Fuse, Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Output Transistors/SCRs
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 14A, 5.5kW

Magnetek GPD505V-B240 image GPD505V-B240 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Fuse, Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Output Transistors/SCRs, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 240A, 110kW

Magnetek GPD506V-B014 image GPD506V-B014 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Control Section/Board, Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Gate Section/Board, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 14A, 5.5kW

Magnetek GPD505V-A068 image GPD505V-A068 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Capacitor(s)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 68A, 15kW

Magnetek GPD505V-B034 image GPD505V-B034 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Capacitor(s), Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Gate Section/Board, Bad Output Transistors/SCRs, Excessive Dirt/Debris, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 34A, 15kW

Magnetek GPD505V-A033 image GPD505V-A033 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Control Section/Board, Bad Fuse, Bad Gate Section/Board, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces)
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 505/P5
Input Voltage: 230V
Output Current & Power: 33A, 7.5kW

Magnetek GPD506V-B128 image GPD506V-B128 is an
Inverter-General Purpose manufactured by Magnetek
Discovered issues: Bad Control Section/Board, Bad Cooling Fans, Bad Digital Operator, Leaky Capacitors (Open, Corroded Traces), No Display
Drive Type: Magnetek AC Inverter
Series: 506/P5+
Input Voltage: 460V
Output Current & Power: 128A, 55kW