Epiroc Fault Code
Free · no signupSPN 522815 FMI 03
Drill Bit Vibrates / Low Pulldown
System
Drilling / Rotary
Symptom
Drill Bit Vibrates / Low Pulldown
Diagnosis & fix steps
LOGIC: Feed Pulldown Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit High (Short to 5V).
ACTION: Check sensor signal wire at the main rotary feed block. Measure voltage on pin 2 (normal: 0.5–4.5V); inspect signal-to-reference wire shorting inside the mast carrier track bundle.
Red Seal field insights
Pulldown Loop: An open ground or short to 5V pins the signal high; the Rig Control System (RCS) throttles pulldown cylinders to prevent false structural mast overload.
Same code keeps coming back?
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