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title: E212 Retracted NotRetracted!
description: Encoder reports the crane arm to be retracted but the retracted proximity switch does not confirm this. Check the retracted proximity switch for correct operation. Also check that it is connected corr
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# E212 Retracted NotRetracted!

### Description of error

Encoder reports the crane arm to be retracted but the retracted proximity switch does not confirm this.

### Solution

Check the retracted proximity switch for correct operation. Also check that it is connected correctly and that the input has not been inverted.

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