E16 on the Valley Pro / Pro2
An independent guide from FixMyPivot, not from the manufacturer. Brand and panel names are here only so you can find your own equipment.
What it means on the Pro2
Depends on the firmware version.
Which one you have depends on the firmware version. On some versions E16 is not assigned and shows as not available. On others it means the variable rate option could not talk to its main communication board. The firmware version is printed on the error screen.
What it means on the Pro
Soil probe data reading all zeros: possible bad sensor or interface board.
This is a soil probe error on this panel. The same number means something else on the newer panel, so go by the panel that is on your machine.
Call a technician for this one, rather than opening the panel.
These are two different faults. Check which panel is on the machine before acting on either one.
E16 on other panels
This page is for the Valley Pro / Pro2. The same code on another panel can mean something else:
- Valley ICON 5 / ICON X · different meaningVDC COMMUNICATION ERROR
- Valley ICON 10 / ICON 1 · different meaningVDC COMMUNICATION ERROR
Safety
Center pivots run on high voltage and heavy moving machinery. Shut off and lock out power at the main disconnect before you open a panel or touch anything electrical. If you are not sure, stop and call your local pivot dealer or a licensed electrician. These pages tell you what a code means. They do not replace a qualified technician, and the safety instructions that came with your equipment come first.
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