84
Thermal overload of motor
SEW Eurodrive · MOVIMOT Field Distributor
What does 84 mean?
The motor has experienced a thermal overload, or its internal winding thermostat (TH) has tripped. This can be caused by excessive load, high ambient temperatures, or incorrect drive configuration settings for motor protection.
Common Causes
- Motor operating under excessive mechanical load.
- High ambient temperature around the motor or insufficient cooling.
- Heat accumulation around the motor due to poor ventilation.
- DIP switch S1/5 not set to "ON" when the MOVIMOT inverter is installed close to the motor.
- Incorrect setting of DIP switch S1/6 for MOVIMOT and motor combinations with a lower power rating.
- Mismatch between drive and MOVIMOT frequency inverter, signaling error shortly after initial release.
- Motor temperature monitoring (TH winding thermostat) tripped when MOVIMOT extra function 5 is selected.
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
If the MOVIMOT inverter is installed close to the motor, verify DIP switch S1/5 is set to "ON".
- 2
For MOVIMOT and motor combinations with one lower power rating, check the setting of DIP switch S1/6.
- 3
Reduce the ambient temperature surrounding the motor or improve cooling.
- 4
Prevent heat accumulation around the motor by ensuring adequate ventilation.
- 5
Reduce the mechanical load on the motor.
- 6
Increase the motor speed if appropriate for the application.
Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026
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Source: SEW Eurodrive MOVIMOT Field Distributor