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28

Fieldbus Timeout

SEW Eurodrive · MOVIDRIVE compact System (MCF/MCV/MCS4_A)

What does 28 mean?

Rapid stop caused by a loss of communication between the master and slave devices within the configured response monitoring time on the fieldbus. This signifies a disruption in fieldbus data exchange.

Common Causes

  • Communication with a fieldbus device has been interrupted.
  • Slave device is not responding on the fieldbus network.
  • Incorrect fieldbus address configuration.
  • Fieldbus network cable issue (e.g., termination, break).

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Check the communications routine and logic of the fieldbus master controller.

  2. 2

    Extend the fieldbus timeout time (P819) or, if appropriate for the application, temporarily deactivate monitoring to diagnose.

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Source: SEW Eurodrive MOVIDRIVE compact System (MCF/MCV/MCS4_A)
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