Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6 Error A7478: EPOS: Target position > software limit switch plus

Industrial motor drive · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault codeA7478

EPOS: Target position > software limit switch plus when the target position is greater than the software limit switch plus during traversal. The manual's first action is: “Correct the target position.”

Model
Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6
Display shows
EPOS: Target position > software limit switch plus (A7478)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 309

What A7478 means

EPOS: Target position > software limit switch plus p. 309

Common causes

  • In the actual traversing operation, the target position is greater than the software limit switch plus. p. 309

What to do

  1. Correct the target position. p. 309
  2. Change software limit switch plus (Cl: p2581). p. 309

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 2.

If A7478 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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