Thermal overload of brake coil or defective brake coil
SEW Eurodrive · MOVIMOT Field Distributor
What does 89 mean?
The brake coil has either experienced a thermal overload or is internally defective. This can result from short ramp times, excessive braking cycles, or an incompatibility between the drive and inverter, impacting braking performance.
Common Causes
- Ramp time setting is too short, leading to frequent or harsh braking.
- Defective brake coil, preventing proper heat dissipation or operation.
- Incorrect combination of the drive (brake coil) and MOVIMOT frequency inverter, especially if the fault occurs shortly after initial enable.
- Incorrect DIP switch S1/6 setting for MOVIMOT and motor combinations with a lower power rating.
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
Extend the set ramp time in the inverter parameters.
- 2
Perform a thorough brake inspection, referring to the "Inspection and Maintenance" section of the manual for procedures.
- 3
Check the compatibility and configuration of the drive (brake coil) and MOVIMOT frequency inverter if the fault occurs shortly after initial activation.
- 4
For MOVIMOT and motor combinations with one lower power rating, check the setting of DIP switch S1/6.
- 5
Reset the fault by switching off the 24VDC supply voltage or using MOVILINK.
- 6
If the fault persists after these steps, contact SEW service.