Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6 Error A7479: EPOS: Software limit switch minus reached

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

Fault codeA7479

EPOS: Software limit switch minus reached when the axis has reached the software limit switch minus position while an active traversing block was interrupted. The manual's first action is: “Correct the target position.”

Model
Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6
Display shows
EPOS: Software limit switch minus reached (A7479)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 309

What A7479 means

EPOS: Software limit switch minus reached p. 309

Common causes

  • The axis is at the position of the software limit switch minus. An active traversing block was interrupted. p. 309

What to do

  1. Correct the target position. p. 309
  2. Change software limit switch minus (Cl: p2580). p. 309

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

If A7479 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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