Frequently asked questions
What are the causes and remedy for Err8 fault on the ATV212 or SFD212 drives?
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11 November 2022
Issue:ATV212 or SFD212 is showing ERR8 fault code.
Product Line:
Altivar ATV21, ATV212 SFD21 and SFD212 drives
Environment:
All
Cause:
Loss of network or network timeout has occurred.
Resolution:
Err8 means network communication fault error. Try checking the network control devices and cables.
The function can be disabled temporarily for troubleshooting by setting F803 to 0 and F851 to 1. However, please do not leave the network disabled. Once troubleshooting is over, please enable F803 back to 1 and F851 back to 4.