Indramat servo drives rarely fail. Most of the Indramat EcoDrives you find running strong today were installed more than 20 years ago. Still, errors can occur elsewhere in the system, and sometimes the drives themselves need attention. Most factories do not have a technician experienced with troubleshooting Indramat error codes, and many of the systems are older than a majority of the people on the floor. This tends to create a bit of panic whenever an EcoDrive error code appears. Don’t worry, though. Here’s what you need to know about Indramat EcoDrive error F409 for bus failure.
What causes EcoDrive error F409?
Indramat EcoDrive error F409 indicates bus failure. This error code generates if the fieldbus watchdog triggers after the fieldbus has been initialized and everything is running. This means communication with the fieldbus master is no longer possible.
A few different things can prevent communication with the bus:
- A poor fieldbus card connection is the most likely cause of an EcoDrive F409 error.
- If there is not a problem with the connection, check the fieldbus cable for faults.
- Finally, check the master. An F409 error code may appear if the master isn’t sending a telegram.
How do you clear an EcoDrive F409 error?
As far as Indramat error codes go, an F409 error is a fairly simple fix. Checking the bus card connector and swapping out a defective cable can be done without specialized Indramat servo repair knowledge. You may need support if the master isn’t sending the telegram, however.
Understanding what different errors mean can help you know how to handle them, but there’s no substitute for professional support.
The easiest way to restore your system and prevent downtime is by calling Indramat professionals. This is true no matter how big or small your Indramat troubles may be. We can help you quickly diagnose and troubleshoot your error codes. Call 479-422-0390 for immediate support for Indramat EcoDrive errors.