SEW Movidrive MDX61A Error Code F15

SEW PLC & VFD Major Brake

Model: Movidrive MDX61A | Code: F15

Applicable Systems
MoviDrive

Symptoms

Brake resistor overtemperature: brake resistor too hot.

Possible Causes

  • Brake resistor undersized
  • Excessive regenerative duty
  • Resistor cooling inadequate

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check resistor sizing
    Resistor properly sized
  2. Step 2: Reduce regenerative duty
    Duty within rated range
  3. Step 3: Improve resistor cooling
    Temperature within range

How to Reset

Reset via control panel after resistor cools.

Source: SEW Movidrive MDX61A System Manual, SEW-EURODRIVE

Category: PLC & VFD