Fault code8
The motor was operated outside permissible limits, such as temperature, current, or torque. The manual's first action is: “Check the load cycles and set limits. Check the ambient temperature/motor cooling.”
- Model
- Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6
- Display shows
- Motor overload (8)
- Type
- Fault code
- Source
- Manual p. 284
What 8 means
Motor overload p. 284
Common causes
- The motor was operated outside the permissible limits (temperature, current, torque ...). p. 284
What to do
- Check the load cycles and set limits. Check the ambient temperature/motor cooling. p. 284
Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 2.
If 8 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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