Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD
Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F64: Converter attempted to do an automatic clone during startup
The required clone file is missing from the correct directory, which prevents the drive from starting the equipment.
- Code
- F64
- Name
- Converter attempted to do an automatic clone during startup
- Controller
- Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD
- Type
- Setup or parameter 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
- What the manual says to do, and the page it is on
- The 1 common cause listed for this code
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Questions about this code
What does Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F64 mean?
The required clone file is missing from the correct directory, which prevents the drive from starting the equipment.
Is Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD code F64 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 F64?
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