SOF

OVERSPEED

Schindler · Altivar 312 Drive

What does SOF mean?

This overspeed fault indicates that the motor speed has exceeded its commanded or permissible limits. This typically results from system instability or an excessively high driving load, which can lead to loss of control.

Common Causes

  • Instability or driving load too high

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Check the motor, gain and stability parameters.

  2. 2

    Add a braking resistor.

  3. 3

    Check the size of the motor/drive/load.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026

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