TMS7 ME00070B Error F: Heatsink overtemperature trip

TMS7 soft starter · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Fault codeF

The TMS7 heatsink temperature sensor has indicated an excess heatsink temperature. The manual's first action is: “1. Verify that the TMS7 has sufficient ventilation. 2. Verify that cooling air is able to freely circulate through the TMS7. 3. Verify that the TMS7 cooling fans (if fitted) are working.”

Model
TMS7 ME00070B
Display shows
Heatsink overtemperature trip (F)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 29

What F means

Heatsink overtemperature trip p. 29

Common causes

  • The TMS7 heatsink temperature sensor has indicated and excess heatsink temperature. p. 29

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • CAUTIONGROUNDING AND BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION. It is the responsibility of the user or person installing the TMS7 to provide proper grounding and branch circuit protection according to the National Electric Code (NEC ®) and local codes . p. 3

What to do

  1. 1. Verify that the TMS7 has sufficient ventilation. 2. Verify that cooling air is able to freely circulate through the TMS7. 3. Verify that the TMS7 cooling fans (if fitted) are working. p. 29

If F is still not resolved

The manual gives no further instruction for this code. Open the code table in the PDF or contact TMS7 service.

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