FERR 1
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What This Code Means
An unknown character was received; Connection to the machine controller is physically interrupted; No signal received for a specific time from the machine controller; Operating the infrared control transmitter is not possible; Operating the manual control box is not possible; Valid infrared signal received, but address is incorrect; Inclination indicator triggered; Low distance shutdown activated during active infrared control; Safety opening is actuated
Possible Causes
- •Cable break
- •Released contacts
- •The machine was started with the manual control box
- •The machine was started with the infrared transmitter
- •Address of transmitter and receiver do not agree
- •Machine has tilted
- •Control unit in incorrect position
- •Installation position of controller incorrect
- •Controller incorrectly installed after repair
- •Controller not fastened for test
- •Operator is too near to the machine
- •Safety opening is actuated
Suggested Actions
- 1Check the wiring to the machine controller
- 2Replace defective parts
- 3Ensure no signals are received via infrared (error disappears as soon as no signals are received via infrared)
- 4Ensure no signals are received via manual control (error disappears as soon as no signals are received manual control)
- 5Operate the machine with the infrared transmitter
- 6Turn machine off and restart with manual control box
- 7Check and adjust the addresses between transmitter and controller
- 8Coordinate addresses of transmitter and receiver
- 9Place machine upright
- 10Check controller for position and fit and if necessary correct
- 11Increase distance between transmitter (operator) and machine
- 12Unlatch safety yoke/deactivate
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