Vacon NXS/P Error 8: System fault

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

Fault code8

System fault occurs due to an operation malfunction or defective component, requiring a reset attempt followed by distributor contact if recurring. The manual's first action is: “Reset the fault and start the drive again. If the fault shows again, ask instructions from the distributor near to you.”

Model
Vacon NXS/P
Display shows
System fault (8)
Type
Fault code
Source
Manual p. 151

What 8 means

System fault p. 151

Common causes

  • operation malfunction defective component p. 151

What to do

  1. Reset the fault and start the drive again. If the fault shows again, ask instructions from the distributor near to you. p. 151

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 13.

If 8 is still not resolved

  • Contact service or dealer for assistance. p. 13
    “WARNING! Before you do electrical work, make sure that there is no voltage in the components of the drive.”
  • Contact service or dealer for assistance. p. 14
    “CAUTION! Do not touch the components on the circuit boards. Static voltage can cause damage to these components.”

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