500 on the Zimmatic 700C

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

SOFT BARRIER.

Stops the machine

A 500-series status is a programmed stop, not a failure. The pivot shut down because it reached a programmed soft-barrier position running forward or reverse.

500 on other panels

This page is for the Zimmatic 700C. The same code on another panel can mean something else:

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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