Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD code F059: F059 Safety Open
The drive disabled motor power because the safe torque off safety circuit opened.
- Code
- F059
- Name
- F059 Safety Open
- Controller
- Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD
- Type
- General fault
- What it does
- Fault: the equipment trips and stops
- Risk
- YELLOW Booth plays by its own rules
- Reset
- Needs a manual reset
- Source
- The manufacturer's manual (subscribers see which manual and page)
Updated July 22, 2026
How to fix it
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- What to do next, in plain words
- Which manufacturer manual it comes from, linked
- The 3 common causes listed for this code
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Questions about this code
What does Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD code F059 mean?
The drive disabled motor power because the safe torque off safety circuit opened.
Is Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD code F059 dangerous?
It is graded yellow: not hard, but a booth does it differently than the gear most techs know, so follow the checks in order.
How do I fix Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD code F059?
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