26
External Terminal Error
SEW Eurodrive · MOVIDRIVE compact System (MCF/MCV/MCS4_A)
What does 26 mean?
Emergency stop triggered by an external error signal received via a programmable input terminal. This indicates a fault condition originating outside the inverter, as defined by the application's logic.
Common Causes
- External signal connected to terminal indicates an error condition.
- Incorrect wiring to digital input terminals.
- Faulty external control device connected to input.
- Short circuit or open circuit detected on an input terminal.
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
Identify and eliminate the specific root cause of the external error signal.
- 2
Reprogram the terminal function if the external error signal definition is no longer correct or required.
Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026
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Source: SEW Eurodrive MOVIDRIVE compact System (MCF/MCV/MCS4_A)