Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6 Error F7901: Motor overspeed

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

Fault codeF7901

The motor has overspeeded, exceeding the maximum permissible speed set by the system. The manual's first action is: “['• Check and correct the maximum speed (p1082).\n• Check if there are any peaks of actual speed. If the value of the peak is especially large, contact the hotline.']”

Model
Siemens SINAMICS V90, SIMOTICS S-1FL6
Display shows
Motor overspeed (F7901)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 298

What F7901 means

Motor overspeed p. 298

Common causes

  • The maximum permissible speed has been exceeded. p. 298

What to do

  1. ['• Check and correct the maximum speed (p1082).\n• Check if there are any peaks of actual speed. If the value of the peak is especially large, contact the hotline.'] p. 298

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

If F7901 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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