Fault code7
A ground fault or inter-phase short-circuit was detected in the power cables or motor windings. The manual's first action is: “Check the power cables (connection). Check the motor.”
- Model
- Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6
- Display shows
- Ground fault/inter-phase short-circuit detected (7)
- Type
- Fault code
- Source
- Manual p. 284
What 7 means
Ground fault/inter-phase short-circuit detected p. 284
Common causes
- A ground fault/inter-phase short-circuit was detected in the power cables or in the motor windings. p. 284
What to do
- Check the power cables (connection). Check the motor. p. 284
Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 2.
If 7 is still not resolved
- Contact service / dealer for assistance p. 2 “Qualified Personnel The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.”
- Contact service / dealer for assistance p. 13 “NOTICE Property damage due to loose power connections Insufficient tightening torques or vibration can result in loose power connections. This can result in damage due to fire, device defects or malfunctions.”
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