Error message

8AF0 Encoder %.2s defective

Cause of error

- Scale or scale tape contaminated or defective
- Scanning head contaminated or defective
- Signal cable defective
- Encoder input defective on the control
- Penetration of humidity
- The position encoder is contaminated
- Motor encoder cable defective
- Motor control board defective

Error correction

- Inform your service agency
- Exchange the position encoder
- Check the encoder cable
- Exchange the motor control board (or better, the control)