Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code Er-08: Rated Slip Error
Auto-tuning failed to measure the rated slip correctly, meaning the drive cannot control the motor perfectly.
- Code
- Er-08
- Name
- Rated Slip Error
- Controller
- Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive
- 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
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Questions about this code
What does Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code Er-08 mean?
Auto-tuning failed to measure the rated slip correctly, meaning the drive cannot control the motor perfectly.
Is Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code Er-08 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 Yaskawa GA500 AC Drive code Er-08?
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