Siemens 505 fault code meaning

Series: SIMODRIVE 611U

Meas.circ.error motor meas.syst.abs.track

servo drive

Meaning: 1. The motor absolute track (CD track) is monitored for an interrupted 7 conductor. For optical encoders, the absolute track supports the evaluation of the mechanical position within one motor revolution. 2. For absolute encoders with EnDat interface, this fault displays an initialization error. Note: Additional information on the reason for the fault is included in P1023 (IM diagnostics).

Possible causes

Source: SIMODRIVE 611 universal Function Manual FBU 05/2010 (EN, Siemens official site) 7.3