Siemens G120C Error 17: Application / technological function faulty

Siemens G120C drive · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault code17

The application or technological function has exceeded a set limit, such as position, velocity, or torque, on the Siemens G120C drive. The manual's first action is: “Identify and check the relevant limit. Check the setpoint specification of the higher-level controller.”

Model
Siemens G120C
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Application / technological function faulty (17)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 655

What 17 means

Application / technological function faulty p. 655

Common causes

  • The application / technological function has exceeded a (set) limit (position, velocity, torque ...). p. 655

What to do

  1. Identify and check the relevant limit. Check the setpoint specification of the higher-level controller. p. 655

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 4.

If 17 is still not resolved

  • contact service / dealer p. 4
    “Warning concept This Manual contains information which you must observe to ensure your own personal safety as well as to avoid material damage.”
  • contact service / dealer p. 12
    “WARNING Danger to life if the safety instructions and residual risks are not observed”
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