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F04

Brake chopper

SEW Eurodrive · MOVITRAC 07B System

What does F04 mean?

An immediate switch-off with inhibit due to issues with the brake chopper. This can be caused by excessive regenerative power, an interrupted or short-circuited braking resistor circuit, an improperly high braking resistance, a defective brake chopper, or a ground fault.

Common Causes

  • Too much regenerative power
  • Braking resistor circuit interrupted
  • Short circuit in the braking resistor circuit
  • Braking resistance too high
  • Brake chopper defective
  • Ground fault

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Extend deceleration ramps to reduce regenerative power

  2. 2

    Check the supply cable to the braking resistor for continuity

  3. 3

    Rectify any short circuit detected in the braking resistor circuit

  4. 4

    Check the technical data of the braking resistor to ensure correct value

  5. 5

    Eliminate any ground fault detected

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: SEW Eurodrive MOVITRAC 07B System
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