Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F60: Asic timeout
An internal communications failure has occurred, which forces the drive to shut down the booth equipment.
- Code
- F60
- Name
- Asic timeout
- Controller
- Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD
- Type
- Internal 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 November 4, 2026
How to fix it
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- What to do next, in plain words
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Questions about this code
What does Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F60 mean?
An internal communications failure has occurred, which forces the drive to shut down the booth equipment.
Is Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F60 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 Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F60?
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