AB F8 fault code meaning

AB / F8

Series: 1305

Overtemp Fault

AC drive

Meaning: Temperature sensor detects excessive heat.

Possible causes

Source: Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1305 User Manual Table 6.B Fault Descriptions P6-3~6-8

Series: PowerFlex 40

Heatsink OvrTmp

AC drive

Meaning: Heatsink temperature exceeds a predefined value.

Possible causes

Source: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 User Manual 22B-UM001 Table 4.A Fault Types P4-3~4-5

Series: PowerFlex 400

HeatsinkOvrTp

AC drive

Meaning: The heatsink temperature has 1 exceeded the maximum allowable value. 85 degrees C = Alarm 90 degrees C = Fault See Table 3.G, “Heatsink Over Temperature Fault (F8) Subcodes,” on page 12 for more information on this fault

Possible causes

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Series: PowerFlex 700H

HeatsinkOvrTp

AC drive

Meaning: The heatsink temperature has 1 exceeded the maximum allowable value. 85 degrees C = Alarm 90 degrees C = Fault See Table 3.G, “Heatsink Over Temperature Fault (F8) Subcodes,” on page 12 for more information on this fault

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Series: PowerFlex Digital DC (700DC)

Heatsink OvrTemp

DC drive

Meaning: The heatsink temperature is too high Possible causes include: The surrounding air temperature is too high. The drive’s cooling fans have failed (drives > 110 A). The heatsink is dirty.

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