Siemens G120C Drive

Fault Code and MeaningCause and Remedy
F01003
Acknowledgment delay when accessing the memory

Cause: A memory area was accessed that does not return a “READY”.

Fault value (r0949, interpret hexadecimal):

Only for internal Siemens troubleshooting.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Contact Technical Support.


N01004 (F, A)
Internal software error

Cause: An internal software error has occurred.

Fault value (r0949, hexadecimal):

Only for internal Siemens troubleshooting.



Remedy:

  • Read out diagnostics parameter (r9999).

  • Contact Technical Support.


F01005
File upload/download error

Cause: The upload or download of EEPROM data was unsuccessful.

Fault value (r0949, interpret hexadecimal):

yyxxxx hex: yy = component number, xxxx = fault cause

xxxx = 000B hex = 11 dec:

Power unit component has detected a checksum error.



Remedy:

  • Save a suitable firmware file or EEPROM file for upload or download in folder “/ee_sac/” on the memory card.


A01009 (N)
CU: Control module overtemperature

Cause: The temperature on the control module (Control Unit) has exceeded the specified temperature limit value.



Remedy:

  • Check the air intake for the Control Unit.

  • Check the Control Unit fan.

  • Note: The alarm is automatically withdrawn once the limit value has been fallen below.

F01010
Drive type unknown

Cause: An unknown drive type was found.



Remedy:

  • Replace Power Module.

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F01015
Internal software error

Cause: An internal software error has occurred.

Fault value (r0949, interpret decimal):

Only for internal Siemens troubleshooting.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


A01016 (F)
Firmware changed

Cause: At least one firmware file in the directory was illegally changed on the non-volatile memory (memory card/device memory) with respect to the version when shipped from the factory.

Alarm value (r2124, interpret decimal):

0: Checksum of one file is incorrect.

1: File missing.

2: Too many files.

3: Incorrect firmware version.

4: Incorrect checksum of the back-up file.



Remedy:

  • For the non-volatile memory for the firmware (memory card/device memory), restore the delivery condition.

  • Note: The file involved can be read out using parameter r9925.

    The status of the firmware check is displayed using r9926.

A01017
Component lists changed

Cause: On the memory card, one file in the directory /SIEMENS/SINAMICS/DATA or /ADDON/SINAMICS/DATA has been illegally changed with respect to that supplied from the factory. No changes are permitted in this directory.


Alarm value (r2124, interpret decimal):


zyx dec: x = Problem, y = Directory, z = File name



Remedy:
For the file on the memory card involved, restore the status originally supplied from the factory.
F01018
Booting has been interrupted several times

Cause:
Module booting was interrupted several times. As a consequence, the module boots with the factory setting.


Possible reasons for booting being interrupted:

  • Power supply interrupted.

  • CPU crashed.

  • Parameterization invalid.




Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on). After switching on, the module reboots from the valid parameterization (if available).

  • Restore the valid parameterization.


A01019
Writing to the removable data medium unsuccessful

Cause:
The write access to the removable data medium was unsuccessful.



Remedy:

  • Check the removable data medium and if required replace.

  • Disconnect any existing USB connection.

  • Repeat the data backup.


A01020
Writing to RAM disk unsuccessful

Cause:
A write access to the internal RAM disk was unsuccessful.



Remedy:
Adapt the file size for the system logbook to the internal RAM disk (p9930).
A01021
Removable data medium as USB data storage medium from the PC used

Cause:
The removable data medium is used as USB data storage medium from a PC. As a consequence, the drive cannot access the removable data medium. When backing up, the configuration data cannot be saved on the removable data medium.



Remedy:
Deactivate the USB connection to the PC and back up the configuration data.
F01023
Software timeout (internal)

Cause:
An internal software timeout has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


A01028 (F)
Configuration error

Cause:
The parameterization that was downloaded was generated with a different module type (Order No., MLFB).



Remedy:
Save parameters in a non-volatile fashion (p0971 = 1).
F01030
Sign-of-life failure for master control

Cause:
For active PC master control, no sign-of-life was received within the monitoring time.



Remedy:
Set the monitoring time higher at the PC or, if required, completely disable the monitoring function.
F01033
Units changeover: Reference parameter value invalid

Cause:
When changing over the units to the referred representation type, it is not permissible for any of the required reference parameters to be equal to 0.0



Remedy:
Set the value of the reference parameter to a number different than 0.0.
F01034
Units changeover: Calculation parameter values after reference value change unsuccessful

Cause:
The change of a reference parameter meant that for an involved parameter the selected value was not able to be re-calculated in the per unit representation. The change was rejected and the original parameter value restored.



Remedy:
Select the value of the reference parameter such that the parameter involved can be calculated in the per unit representation.
A01035 (F)
ACX: Parameter back-up file corrupted

Cause:
When the Control Unit is booted, no complete data set was found from the parameter back-up files. The last time that the parameterization was saved, it was not completely carried out.



Remedy:

  • Download the project again with the commissioning software.

  • Save all parameters (p0971 = 1 or “copy RAM to ROM”).


F01036 (A)
ACX: Parameter back-up file missing

Cause:
When downloading the device parameterization, a parameter back-up file PSxxxyyy.ACX associated with a drive object cannot be found.



Remedy:
If you have saved the project data using the commissioning software, carry out a new download for your project. Save using the function “Copy RAM to ROM” or with p0971 = 1.
F01038 (A)
ACX: Loading the parameter back-up file unsuccessful

Cause:
An error has occurred when downloading PSxxxyyy.ACX or PTxxxyyy.ACX files from the non-volatile memory.



Remedy:
If you have saved the project data using the commissioning software, download the project again. Save using the function “Copy RAM to ROM” or with p0971 = 1.
F01039 (A)
ACX: Writing to the parameter back-up file was unsuccessful

Cause:
Writing to at least one parameter back-up file PSxxxyyy.*** in the non-volatile memory was unsuccessful.



Remedy:

  • Check the file attribute of the files and, if required, change from “read only” to “writeable”.

  • Check the free memory space in the non-volatile memory.

  • Replace the memory card or Control Unit.


F01040
Save parameter settings and carry out a POWER ON

Cause:
A parameter has been changed that requires the parameters to be backed up and the Control Unit to be switched OFF and ON again.



Remedy:

  • Save parameters (p0971).

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for the Control Unit.


F01042
Parameter error during project download

Cause:
An error was detected when downloading a project using the commissioning software (e.g. incorrect parameter value).



Remedy:

  • Enter the correct value in the specified parameter.

  • Identify the parameter that restricts the limits of the specified parameter.


F01043
Fatal error at project download

Cause:
A fatal error was detected when downloading a project using the commissioning software.



Remedy:

  • Use the current version of the commissioning software.

  • Modify the offline project and download again.


F01044
CU: Descriptive data error

Cause:
An error was detected when loading the descriptive data saved in the non-volatile memory.



Remedy:
Replace the memory card or Control Unit.
A01045
Configuring data invalid

Cause:
An error was detected when evaluating the parameter files saved in the non-volatile memory.



Remedy:

  • Check the parameters and correct them if required.

  • Restore the factory setting and re-load the project.


A01049
It is not possible to write to file

Cause:
It is not possible to write into a write-protected file.



Remedy:
Check whether the “write protected” attribute has been set for the files and remove it if required.
F01054
CU: System limit exceeded

Cause:
At least one system overload has been identified.



Remedy:
Reduce the computing time load of the drive unit.
A01064 (F)
CU: Internal error (CRC)

Cause:
A checksum error (CRC error) has occurred in the Control Unit program memory.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


A01066
Buffer memory: 70% fill level reached or exceeded

Cause:
The non-volatile buffer memory for parameter changes is filled to at least 70%.



Remedy:
If required, deactivate and clear the buffer memory.
A01067
Buffer memory: 100 % fill level reached

Cause:
The non-volatile buffer memory for parameter changes is filled to 100%.



Remedy:
If required, deactivate and clear the buffer memory.
F01068
CU: Data memory memory overflow

Cause:
The utilization for a data memory area is too large.



Remedy:

  • Deactivate the function module.

  • Deactivate drive object.

  • Remove the drive object from the target topology.


A01069
Parameter backup and device incompatible

Cause:
The parameter backup on the memory card and the drive unit do not match.



Remedy:

  • Insert a memory card with compatible parameter backup and carry out a POWER ON.

  • Insert a memory card without parameter backup and carry out a POWER ON.


F01072
Memory card restored from the backup copy

Cause:
The Control Unit was switched-off while writing to the memory card.



Remedy:
Check that the firmware and parameterization is up-to-date.
A01073 (N)
POWER ON required for backup copy on memory card

Cause:
The parameter assignment on the visible partition of the memory card has changed.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (power off/on) for the Control Unit.

  • Carry out a hardware reset (RESET button, p0972).


N01101 (A)
CU: memory card not available

Cause:
The memory card is not available for the drive.



Remedy:

  • Insert a memory card.

  • If Starter is not active, interrupt the USB connection to the PC.


F01105 (A)
CU: Insufficient memory

Cause:
Too many data sets are configured on this Control Unit.



Remedy:
Reduce the number of data sets.
F01107
Save to memory card unsuccessful

Cause:
A data save to the memory card was not able to be successfully carried out.



Remedy:

  • Try to save again.

  • Replace the memory card or Control Unit.


F01112
CU: Power unit not permissible

Cause:
The connected power unit cannot be used together with this Control Unit.



Remedy:
Replace the power unit that is not permissible by a component that is permissible.
F01120 (A)
Terminal initialization has failed

Cause:
An internal software error occurred while the terminal functions were being initialized.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.

  • Replace the Control Unit.


F01122 (A)
Frequency at the measuring probe input too high

Cause:
The frequency of the pulses at the measuring probe input is too high.



Remedy:
Reduce the frequency of the pulses at the measuring probe input.
F01152
CU: Invalid constellation of drive object types

Cause:
It is not possible to simultaneously operate drive object types SERVO, VECTOR and HLA.



Remedy:

  • Switch off the unit.

  • Restrict the use of drive object types SERVO, VECTOR, HLA to a maximum of 2.

  • Re-commission the unit.


F01205
CU: Time slice overflow

Cause:
Insufficient computation time.



Remedy:
Contact Technical Support.
F01250
CU: CU-EEPROM incorrect read-only data

Cause:
Error when reading the read-only data of the EEPROM in the Control Unit.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON.

  • Replace the Control Unit.


A01251
CU: CU-EEPROM incorrect read-write data

Cause:
Error when reading the read-write data of the EEPROM in the Control Unit.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON.

  • Replace the Control Unit.


F01257
CU: Firmware version out of date

Cause:
The Control Unit firmware is too old.



Remedy:

  • Upgrade the firmware of the Control Unit.

  • Replace the Power Module by a component that is supported.


F01340
Topology: Too many components on one line

Cause:
For the selected communications clock cycle, too many DRIVE-CLiQ components are connected to one line of the Control Unit.



Remedy:

  • Check the DRIVE-CLiQ wiring.

  • Reduce the number of components on the DRIVE-CLiQ line involved.


F01505 (A)
BICO: Interconnection cannot be established

Cause:
A PROFIdrive telegram has been set (p0922). An interconnection contained in the telegram was not able to be established.



Remedy:
Establish another interconnection.
F01510
BICO: Signal source is not float type

Cause:
The requested connector output does not have the correct data type.



Remedy:
Interconnect this connector input with a connector output having a float data type.
F01511 (A)
BICO: Interconnection with different scalings

Cause:
The requested BICO interconnection was established. However, a conversion is made between the BICO output and BICO input using the reference values.



Remedy:
Not necessary.
F01512
BICO: No scaling available

Cause:
An attempt was made to determine a conversion factor for a scaling that does not exist.



Remedy:
Apply scaling or check the transfer value.
F01513 (N, A)
BICO: Interconnection cross DO with different scalings

Cause:
An interconnection is made between different drive objects and the BICO output has different normalized units than the BICO input or the normalized units are the same but the reference values are different.



Remedy:
Not necessary.
A01514 (F)
BICO: Error when writing during a reconnect

Cause:
During a reconnect operation a parameter was not able to be written to.



Remedy:
Not necessary.
F01515 (A)
BICO: Writing to parameter not permitted as the master control is active

Cause:
When changing the number of CDS or when copying from CDS, the master control is active.



Remedy:
If required, return the master control and repeat the operation.
A01590 (F)
Drive: Motor maintenance interval expired

Cause:
The selected service/maintenance interval for this motor was reached.



Remedy:
Carry out service/maintenance and reset the service/maintenance interval.
F01600
SI P1 (CU): STOP A initiated

Cause:
The drive-integrated “Safety Integrated” function on processor 1 has detected an error and initiated a STOP A.



Remedy:

  • select Safe Torque Off and de-select again.

  • carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.


F01611 (A)
SI P1 (CU): Defect in a monitoring channel

Cause:
The drive-integrated “Safety Integrated” function on processor 1 has detected a fault in the data cross-check between the two monitoring channels and has initiated a STOP F.



Remedy:
Check the cross data comparison that resulted in a STOP F.
N01620 (F, A)
SI P1 (CU): Safe Torque Off active

Cause:
The “Safe Torque Off” (STO) function has been selected on processor 1 using the input terminal and is active.



Remedy:
Not necessary.
F01625
SI P1 (CU): Sign-of-life error in safety data

Cause:
The drive-integrated “Safety Integrated” function on processor 1 has detected an error in the sign-of-life of the safety data and initiated a STOP A.



Remedy:

  • Select Safe Torque Off and de-select again.

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).


F01640
SI P1 (CU): component replacement identified and acknowledgment/save required

Cause: The “Safety Integrated” function integrated in the drive has identified that a component has been replaced. It is no longer possible to operate the drive.



Remedy:

  • Acknowledge component replacement (p9702 = 29).

  • Save all parameters (p0977 = 1 or p0971 = 1 or “copy RAM to ROM”).

  • Acknowledge fault (e.g. Bl: p2103).


F01641
SI P1 (CU): component replacement identified and save required

Cause: The “Safety Integrated” function integrated in the drive has identified that a component has been replaced. No additional fault response is initiated, therefore operation of the particular drive is not restricted.



Remedy:

  • Save all parameters (p0977 = 1 or p0971 = 1 or “copy RAM to ROM”).

  • Acknowledge fault (e.g. Bl: p2103).


F01649
SI P1 (CU): Internal software error

Cause: An internal error in the Safety Integrated software on processor 1 has occurred. This fault results in a STOP A that cannot be acknowledged.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Re-commission the “Safety Integrated” function and carry out a POWER ON.

  • Contact Technical Support.

  • Replace Control Unit.


F01650
SI P1 (CU): Acceptance test required

Cause: The drive-integrated “Safety Integrated” function on processor 1 requires an acceptance test. This fault results in a STOP A that can be acknowledged.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 130: Carry out safety commissioning routine.

  • For fault value = 1000: Again carry out safety commissioning routine, Replace the memory card or Control Unit.

  • For fault values = 2003, 2004, 2005: Carry out an acceptance test and generate an acceptance report.


F01651
SI P1 (CU): Synchronization safety time slices unsuccessful

Cause: The “Safety Integrated” function requires synchronization of the safety time slices between processor 1 and processor 2. This synchronization routine was unsuccessful.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).


F01653
SI P1 (CU): PROFIBUS/PROFINET configuration error

Cause: There is a PROFIBUS/PROFINET configuration error for using Safety Integrated monitoring functions with a higher-level control. For safety functions that have been enabled, this fault results in a STOP A that cannot be acknowledged.



Remedy:

  • Check and, if necessary, correct the PROFIBUS/PROFINET configuration of the safety slot on the master side.

  • Upgrade the Control Unit software.


A01654 (F)
SI P1 (CU): Deviating PROFIsafe configuration

Cause: The configuration of a PROFIsafe telegram in the higher-level control (F-PLC) does not match the parameterization in the drive.



Remedy:

  • Check and, if necessary, correct the PROFIsafe configuration in the higher-level control.


F01655
SI P1 (CU): Align monitoring functions

Cause: An error has occurred when aligning the Safety Integrated monitoring functions on processor 1 and processor 2. No common set of supported SI monitoring functions was able to be determined.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Check the electrical cabinet design and cable routing for EMC compliance.


F01656
SI P1 (CU): Parameter processor 2 error

Cause: When accessing the Safety Integrated parameters for the processor 2 in the non-volatile memory, an error has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Re-commission the safety functions.

  • Replace the memory card or Control Unit.


F01658
SI P1 (CU): PROFIsafe telegram number not suitable

Cause: The PROFIsafe telegram number in p60022 is unsuitable for the enabled safety functions.



Remedy:

  • Select the telegram number that matches the Safety functions that have been enabled.


F01659
SI P1 (CU): Write request for parameter rejected

Cause: The write request for one or several Safety Integrated parameters on processor 1 was rejected.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 1: Set the Safety Integrated password (p9761).

  • For fault value = 2: Inhibit Safety Integrated or reset safety parameters, then reset the drive parameters again.

  • For fault value = 3: End the simulation mode for the digital input (p0795).


F01660
SI P1 (CU): Safety-related functions not supported

Cause: The Power Module does not support the safety-related functions. Safety Integrated cannot be commissioned.



Remedy:

  • Use a Power Module that supports the safety-related functions.


F01662
Error internal communications

Cause: A module-internal communication error has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Check the electrical cabinet design and cable routing for EMC compliance.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F01663
SI P1 (CU): Copying the SI parameters rejected

Cause: In p9700, the value 208 is saved or was entered offline. This is the reason that when booting, an attempt is made to copy Safety Integrated parameters from processor 1 to processor 2. However, no safety-relevant function has been selected on processor 1 (p9601 = 0).



Remedy:

  • Set p9700 to 0.

  • Check p9601 and if required, correct.

  • Restart the copying function by entering the corresponding value into p9700.


F01665
SI P1 (CU): System is defective

Cause: A system defect was detected before the last boot or in the actual one. The system might have been rebooted (reset).



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


A01678 (F)
SI: Test stop for STO via terminals required at the PM

Cause: The time (p9661) set to monitor the forced checking procedure (test stop) for the “STO via the terminals at the Power Module” function has been exceeded. A new forced checking procedure is required.



Remedy:

  • Select the “STO via terminals at the Power Module” function and then deselect again.


A01693 (F)
SI P1 (CU): Safety parameter setting changed, POWER ON required

Cause: Safety parameters have been changed; these will only take effect following a POWER ON.



Remedy:

  • Execute the function “Copy RAM to ROM”.

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).


A01698 (F)
SI P1 (CU): Commissioning mode active

Cause: The commissioning of the “Safety Integrated” function is selected.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary.


A01699 (F)
SI P1 (CU): Test stop for STO required

Cause: The time set in p9659 for the forced checking procedure (test stop) for the “STO” function has been exceeded. A new forced checking procedure is required.



Remedy:

  • Select STO and then de-select again.


A01788
SI: Automatic test stop waits for STO deselection via motion monitoring functions

Cause: The automatic test stop (forced checking procedure) was not able to be carried out after powering up.



Remedy:

  • Deselect STO via safe motion monitoring functions.

  • Remove the cause of the safety messages and acknowledge the messages.


A01790
SI: Power up stopped due to STO via terminals

Cause: When powering up, the automatic internal self test of the Control Unit was not able to be completed as the pulses were not enabled. It is possible that the “STO via terminals at the Power Module” function is being used.



Remedy:

  • Deselect STO via the STO terminals at the Power Module (connect STO_A and STO_B to 24 V).


A01796 (F, N)
SI P1 (CU): Wait for communication

Cause: The drive waits for communication to be established to execute the safety-relevant motion monitoring functions.



Remedy:

  • Check any other PROFIsafe communication messages/signals present and evaluate them.

  • Check the operating state of the F-Host.

  • Check the communication connection to the F Host.


A01900 (F)
PROFIBUS: Configuration telegram error

Cause: A PROFIBUS master attempts to establish a connection using an incorrect configuring telegram.



Remedy:

  • Check the bus configuration on the master and device sides.


F01910 (N, A)
Fieldbus interface setpoint timeout

Cause: The reception of setpoints from the fieldbus interface has been interrupted.



Remedy:

  • Ensure bus connection has been established and switch on communication partner.

  • If required, adapt p2040.


A01920 (F)
PROFIBUS: Interruption cyclic connection

Cause: The cyclic connection to the PROFIBUS master is interrupted.



Remedy:

  • Establish the PROFIBUS connection and activate the PROFIBUS master in the cyclic mode.


A01945
PROFIBUS: Connection to the Publisher failed

Cause: For PROFIBUS peer-to-peer data transfer, the connection to at least one Publisher has failed.



Remedy:

  • Check the PROFIBUS cables.


F01946 (A)
PROFIBUS: Connection to the Publisher aborted

Cause: The connection to at least one Publisher for PROFIBUS peer-to-peer data transfer in cyclic operation has been aborted.



Remedy:

  • Check the PROFIBUS cables.

  • Check the state of the Publisher that has the aborted connection.


F01951
CU SYNC: Synchronization application clock cycle missing

Cause: Internal synchronization of the application cycles unsuccessful.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade the Control Unit software.


A01953
CU SYNC: Synchronization not completed

Cause: After the drive system was switched on, synchronization between the basic clock cycle and application clock cycle was started but was not completed within the selected time tolerance.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).


A02050
Trace: Start not possible

Cause: The trace has already been started.



Remedy:

  • Stop the trace and, if necessary, start again.


A02051
Trace: recording not possible as a result of know-how protection

Cause: TRACE recording is not possible as at least one signal or trigger signal being used is under know-how protection.



Remedy:

  • Temporarily activate or deactivate know-how protection (p7766).


A02055
Trace: Recording time too short

Cause: The trace duration is too short.



Remedy:

  • Check the selected recording time and, if necessary, adjust.


A02056
Trace: Recording cycle too short

Cause: The selected recording clock cycle is lower than the basic clock cycle 500µs.



Remedy:

  • Increase the value for the trace cycle.


A02057
Trace: Time slice clock cycle invalid

Cause: The time slice clock cycle selected does not match any of the existing time slices.



Remedy:

  • Enter an existing time slice clock cycle. The existing time slices can be read out via p7901.


A02058
Trace: Time slice clock cycle for endless trace not valid

Cause: The selected time slice clock cycle cannot be used for the endless trace.



Remedy:

  • Enter the clock cycle of an existing time slice with a cycle time >= 2 ms for up to 4 recording channels or >= 4 ms from 5 recording channels per trace.


A02059
Trace: Time slice clock cycle for 2 x 8 recording channels not valid

Cause: The selected time slice clock cycle cannot be used for more than 4 recording channels.



Remedy:

  • Enter the clock cycle of an existing time slice with a cycle time >= 4 ms or reduce the number of recording channels to 4 per trace.


A02060
Trace: Signal to be traced missing

Cause: A signal to be traced was not specified.



Remedy:

  • Specify the signal to be traced.

  • Check whether the relevant signal can be traced.


A02061
Trace: Invalid signal

Cause: The specified signal does not exist.



Remedy:

  • Specify the signal to be traced.

  • Check whether the relevant signal can be traced.


A02062
Trace: Invalid trigger signal

Cause: A trigger signal was not specified.



Remedy:

  • Specify a valid trigger signal.


A02063
Trace: Invalid data type

Cause: The specified data type to select a signal using a physical address is invalid.



Remedy:

  • Use a valid data type.


A02070
Trace: Parameter cannot be changed

Cause: The trace parameter settings cannot be changed when the trace is active.



Remedy:

  • Stop the trace before parameterization.

  • If required, start the trace.


A02075
Trace: Pretrigger time too long

Cause: The selected pretrigger time must be shorter than the trace time.



Remedy:

  • Check the pretrigger time setting and change if necessary.


F02080
Trace: Parameterization deleted due to unit changeover

Cause: The trace parameterization in the drive unit was deleted due to a unit changeover or a change in the reference parameters.



Remedy:

  • Restart trace.


A02095
MTrace 0: multiple trace cannot be activated

Cause: The following functions or settings are not permissible in conjunction with a multiple trace (trace recorder 0): measuring function, long-time trace, trigger condition “immediate recording start”, trigger condition “start with function generator”.



Remedy:

  • If required, deactivate the multiple trace (p4840[0] = 0).

  • Deactivate function or setting that is not permissible.


A02096
MTrace 0: cannot be saved

Cause: It is not possible to save the measurement results of a multiple trace on the memory card (trace recorder 0). A multiple trace is not started or is canceled.



Remedy:

  • Insert or remove the memory card.

  • Use a larger memory card.

  • Configure a longer trace time or use an endless trace.


A02097
MTrace 1: multiple trace cannot be activated

Cause: The following functions or settings are not permissible in conjunction with a multiple trace (trace recorder 1): measuring function, long-time trace, trigger condition “immediate recording start”, trigger condition “start with function generator”.



Remedy:

  • If required, deactivate the multiple trace (p4840[1] = 0).

  • Deactivate function or setting that is not permissible.


A02098
MTrace 1: cannot be saved

Cause: It is not possible to save the measurement results of a multiple trace on the memory card (trace recorder 1). A multiple trace is not started or is canceled.



Remedy:

  • Insert or remove the memory card.

  • Use a larger memory card.

  • Configure a longer trace time or use an endless trace.


A02099
Trace: Insufficient Control Unit memory

Cause: The memory space still available on the Control Unit is no longer sufficient for the trace function.



Remedy:

  • Reduce the memory required, e.g. as follows: reduce the trace time, increase the trace clock cycle, reduce the number of signals to be traced.


A02150
OA: Application cannot be loaded

Cause: The system was not able to load an OA application.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F02151 (A)
OA: Internal software error

Cause: An internal software error has occurred within an OA application.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.

  • Replace the Control Unit.


F02152 (A)
OA: Insufficient memory

Cause: Too many functions have been configured on this Control Unit (e.g. too many drives, function modules, data sets, OA applications, blocks, etc.).



Remedy:

  • Change the configuration on this Control Unit (e.g. fewer drives, function modules, data sets, OA applications, blocks, etc.).

  • Use an additional Control Unit.


F03000
NVRAM fault on action

Cause: A fault occurred during execution of action p7770 = 1 or 2 for the NVRAM data.



Remedy:

  • Perform the remedy according to the results of the troubleshooting.

  • If necessary, start the action again.


F03001
NVRAM checksum incorrect

Cause: A checksum error occurred when evaluating the non-volatile data (NVRAM) on the Control Unit. The NVRAM data affected was deleted.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.


F03505 (N, A)
Analog input wire breakage

Cause: The wire-break monitoring for an analog input has responded. The input value of the analog input has undershot the threshold value.



Remedy:

  • Check the connection to the signal source for interruptions.

  • Check the magnitude of the injected current – it is possible that the infed signal is too low.


A03510 (F, N)
Calibration data not plausible

Cause: During booting, the calibration data for the analog inputs is read and checked with respect to plausibility. At least one calibration data point was determined to be invalid.



Remedy:

  • Switch-off/switch-on the power supply for the Control Unit.


A05000 (N)
Power unit: Overtemperature heat sink AC inverter

Cause: The alarm threshold for overtemperature at the inverter heat sink has been reached.



Remedy:

  • Is the ambient temperature within the defined limit values?

  • Have the load conditions and the load duty cycle been appropriately dimensioned?

  • Has the cooling failed?


A05001 (N)
Power unit: Overtemperature depletion layer chip

Cause: Alarm threshold for overtemperature of the power semiconductor in the AC converter has been reached.



Remedy:

  • Is the ambient temperature within the defined limit values?

  • Have the load conditions and the load duty cycle been appropriately dimensioned?

  • Has the cooling failed?

  • Pulse frequency too high?


A05002 (N)
Power unit: Air intake overtemperature

Cause: The alarm threshold for the air intake overtemperature has been reached.



Remedy:

  • Is the ambient temperature within the defined limit values?

  • Has the fan failed? Check the direction of rotation.


A05004 (N)
Power unit: Rectifier overtemperature

Cause: The alarm threshold for the overtemperature of the rectifier has been reached.



Remedy:

  • Is the ambient temperature within the defined limit values?

  • Has the fan failed? Check the direction of rotation.

  • Has a phase of the line supply failed?


A05006 (N)
Power unit: Overtemperature thermal model

Cause: The temperature difference between the chip and heat sink has exceeded the permissible limit value.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary. The alarm disappears automatically once the limit value is undershot.


A05065 (F, N)
Voltage measured values not plausible

Cause: The voltage measurement does not supply any plausible values and is not used.



Remedy:

  • Deactivate voltage measurement (p0247.0 = 0).

  • Deactivate flying restart with voltage measurement.


F06310 (A)
Supply voltage (p0210) incorrectly parameterized

Cause: The measured DC voltage lies outside the tolerance range after precharging has been completed.



Remedy:

  • Check the parameterized supply voltage and if required change (p0210).

  • Check the line supply voltage.


A06921 (N)
Braking resistor phase asymmetry

Cause: The three resistors of the braking chopper are not symmetrical.



Remedy:

  • Check the feeder cables to the braking resistors.

  • If required, increase the value for detecting asymmetry (p1364).


F06922
Braking resistor phase failure

Cause: A phase failure for the brake resistor was detected.



Remedy:

  • Check the feeder cables to the braking resistors.


F07011
Drive: Motor overtemperature

Cause: The motor temperature has exceeded the fault threshold (p0605). Possible causes: motor is overloaded, motor ambient temperature too high, wire breakage or sensor not connected.



Remedy:

  • Reduce the motor load.

  • Check the ambient temperature and the motor ventilation.

  • Check the wiring and the connection of the PTC or bimetallic NC contact.


A07012 (N)
Drive: Motor temperature model 1/3 overtemperature

Cause: The motor temperature model 1/3 identified that the alarm threshold was exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor load and if required, reduce.

  • Check the motor ambient temperature.

  • Check activation of the motor temperature model (p0612).


A07014 (N)
Drive: Motor temperature model configuration alarm

Cause: A fault has occurred in the configuration of the motor temperature model.



Remedy:

  • Set the response for motor overtemperature to “Alarm and fault, no reduction of I_max” (p0610 = 2).


A07015
Drive: Motor temperature sensor alarm

Cause: An error was detected when evaluating the temperature sensor set in p0601. Possible causes: wire breakage or sensor not connected, measured resistance too low.



Remedy:

  • Make sure that the sensor is connected correctly.

  • Check the parameterization (p0601).


F07016
Drive: Motor temperature sensor fault

Cause: An error was detected when evaluating the temperature sensor set in p0601. Possible causes: wire breakage or sensor not connected, measured resistance too low.



Remedy:

  • Make sure that the sensor is connected correctly.

  • Check the parameterization (p0601).


F07080
Drive: Incorrect control parameter

Cause: The closed-loop control parameters have been parameterized incorrectly (e.g. p0356 = L_spread = 0).



Remedy:

  • Modify the parameter indicated in the fault value (r0949).


F07082
Macro: Execution not possible

Cause: The macro cannot be executed. Fault causes can include an invalid file, incorrect data type, or writing to a read-only parameter.



Remedy:

  • Check the parameter involved.

  • Check the macro file and BICO interconnection.


F07083
Macro: ACX file not found

Cause: The ACX file (macro) to be executed was not able to be found in the appropriate directory.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the file is saved in the appropriate directory on the memory card.


F07084
Macro: Condition for WaitUntil not fulfilled

Cause: The WaitUntil condition set in the macro was not fulfilled in a certain number of attempts.



Remedy:

  • Check and correct the conditions for the WaitUntil loop.


F07086
Units changeover: Parameter limit violation due to reference value change

Cause: A reference parameter was changed in the system. This resulted in the fact that for the parameters involved, the selected value was not able to be written in the per unit notation.



Remedy:

  • Check the adapted parameter value and if required correct.


F07088
Units changeover: Parameter limit violation due to units changeover

Cause: A changeover of units was initiated. This resulted in a violation of a parameter limit.



Remedy:

  • Check the adapted parameter values and if required correct.


A07089
Changing over units: Function module activation is blocked

Cause: An attempt was made to activate a function module. This is not permissible if the units have already been changed over.



Remedy:

  • Restore units that have been changed over to the factory setting.


A07092
Drive: moment of inertia estimator still not ready

Cause: The moment of inertia estimator still has no valid values. The acceleration cannot be calculated.



Remedy:

  • Repeat the operation when the moment of inertia estimator is ready (r1407.26 = 1).


A07094
General parameter limit violation

Cause: As a result of the violation of a parameter limit, the parameter value was automatically corrected.



Remedy:

  • Check the adapted parameter values and if required correct.


A07200
Drive: Master control ON command present

Cause: The ON/OFF1 command is present (no 0 signal). The command is influenced via binector input p0840 or control word bit 0.



Remedy:

  • Switch the signal via binector input p0840 or control word bit 0 to 0.


F07220 (N, A)
Drive: Master control by PLC missing

Cause: The “master control by PLC” signal was missing in operation.



Remedy:

  • Check the interconnection of the binector input for “master control by PLC” (p0854).

  • Check the data transfer from the higher-level control system to the drive via the fieldbus.


F07300 (A)
Drive: Line contactor feedback signal missing

Cause: The line contactor was not able to be closed/opened within the specified time, or it dropped out during operation.



Remedy:

  • Check the setting of p0860.

  • Check the feedback circuit from the line contactor.

  • Increase the monitoring time in p0861.


F07320
Drive: Automatic restart interrupted

Cause: The specified number of restart attempts (p1211) has been completely used up because the faults were not able to be acknowledged within the monitoring time.



Remedy:

  • Increase the number of restart attempts (p1211).

  • Increase the delay time in p1212 and/or the monitoring time in p1213.


A07321
Drive: Automatic restart active

Cause: The automatic restart (AR) is active. When the line supply returns and/or faults are removed, the drive automatically restarts.



Remedy:

  • The automatic restart (AR) should, if required, be inhibited (p1210 = 0).


F07330
Flying restart: Measured search current too low

Cause: During a flying restart, it was identified that the search current reached is too low. It is possible that the motor is not connected.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor feeder cables.


F07331
Flying restart: Function not supported

Cause: It is not possible to power up with the motor rotating (no flying restart). In some cases, the “flying restart” function is not supported (e.g., PMSM with U/f control).



Remedy:

  • Deactivate the “flying restart” function (p1200 = 0).


F07332
Flying restart: maximum speed reduced

Cause: The maximum speed that can be reached is reduced; at very high speeds problems associated with the flying restart can be encountered.



Remedy:

  • Parameter changes are not required. Note: A flying restart at speeds above 3000 rpm should be avoided.


A07352
Drive: Limit switch signals not plausible

Cause: Limit switch signals are not plausible. Possible causes: BICO interconnections are not OK, or sensors are not supplying a valid signal.



Remedy:

  • Check the BICO interconnections for the limit switch signals.

  • Check the sensors.


A07400 (N)
Drive: DC link voltage maximum controller active

Cause: The DC link voltage controller has been activated because the upper switch-in threshold has been exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Increase the ramp-down times.

  • Switch off the Vdc_max controller if not needed.

  • Use a chopper or regenerative feedback unit.


A07401 (N)
Drive: DC link voltage maximum controller deactivated

Cause: The Vdc_max controller can no longer maintain the DC link voltage below the limit and was therefore switched out.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the input voltage is within the permissible range.

  • Check whether the load duty cycle and load limits are within the permissible limits.


A07402 (N)
Drive: DC link voltage minimum controller active

Cause: The DC link voltage controller has been activated as the lower switch-in threshold has been undershot. The kinetic energy of the motor is used to buffer the DC link.



Remedy:

  • The alarm disappears when power supply returns.


F07404
Drive: DC link voltage monitoring Vdc_max

Cause: The monitoring of the DC link voltage p1284 has responded (only U/f control).



Remedy:

  • Check the line supply voltage.

  • Check the braking module.

  • Adapt the DC link voltage monitoring (p1284).


F07405 (N, A)
Drive: Kinetic buffering minimum speed fallen below

Cause: During kinetic buffering the speed fell below minimum speed and the line supply did not return.



Remedy:

  • Check the speed threshold for the Vdc_min controller (p1257, p1297).


F07406 (N, A)
Drive: Kinetic buffering maximum time exceeded

Cause: The maximum buffer time has been exceeded without the line supply having returned.



Remedy:

  • Check the time threshold for Vdc-min controller (p1255, p1295).


A07409 (N)
Drive: U/f control, current limiting controller active

Cause: The current limiting controller of the U/f control was activated because the current limit was exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Increase current limit (p0640).

  • Reduce the load.

  • Slow down the ramp up to the setpoint speed.


F07410
Drive: Current controller output limited

Cause: The condition “I_act = 0 and Uq_set_1 longer than 16 ms at its limit” is present. This can be caused by the motor not being connected or the power unit being defective.



Remedy:

  • Connect the motor or check the motor contactor.

  • Check the motor parameterization.

  • Check the power unit.


F07426 (A)
Technology controller actual value limited

Cause: The actual value for the technology controller, interconnected via connector input p2264, has reached a limit.



Remedy:

  • Adapt the limits to the signal level (p2267, p2268).

  • Check the actual value normalization (p0595, p0596).


A07428 (N)
Technology controller parameterizing error

Cause: The technology controller has a parameterizing error (upper output limit is lower than the lower output limit).



Remedy:

  • Set the output limit in p2291 higher than in p2292.


F07435 (N)
Drive: Setting the ramp-function generator for sensorless vector control

Cause: During operation with sensorless vector control, the ramp-function generator was stopped (p1141).



Remedy:

  • Deactivate the holding command for the ramp-function generator (p1141).


A07444
PID autotuning is activated

Cause: Automatic setting of the PID controller parameters (PID autotuning) was activated (p2350).



Remedy:

  • Not necessary. The alarm is automatically withdrawn after the PID autotuning has been completed.


F07445
PID autotuning canceled

Cause: The PID autotuning was canceled as a result of an error.



Remedy:

  • Increase the offset.

  • Check system configuration.


A07530
Drive: Drive Data Set DDS not present

Cause: The selected drive data set is not available. The drive data set was not changed over.



Remedy:

  • Select the existing drive data set.

  • Set up additional drive data sets.


A07531
Drive: Command Data Set CDS not present

Cause: The selected command data set is not available. The command data set was not changed over.



Remedy:

  • Select the existing command data set.

  • Set up additional command data sets.


F07754
Drive: Incorrect shutoff valve configuration

Cause: An incorrect shutoff valve configuration was detected.



Remedy:

  • Check the enable of Safety Integrated and the shutoff valve.

  • Set the manipulated variable inhibit time correctly.


F07800
Drive: No power unit present

Cause: The power unit parameters cannot be read or no parameters are stored in the power unit.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Check the power unit and replace if necessary.

  • Check the Control Unit, and if required replace it.


F07801
Drive: Motor overcurrent

Cause: The permissible motor limit current was exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Check the current limits (p0640).

  • U/f control: Check the current limiting controller (p1340 … p1346).

  • Increase the up ramp (p1120) or reduce the load.

  • Check the motor and motor cables for short-circuit and ground fault.


F07802
Drive: Infeed or power unit not ready

Cause: After an internal switch-on command, the infeed or drive does not signal ready.



Remedy:

  • Ensure that there is a DC link voltage. Check the DC link busbar. Enable the infeed.

  • Replace the associated infeed or drive of the signaling component.

  • Check the line supply voltage setting (p0210).


A07805 (N)
Drive: Power unit overload I2t

Cause: Alarm threshold for I2t overload of the power unit exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Reduce the continuous load.

  • Adapt the load duty cycle.

  • Check the assignment of the motor and power unit rated currents.


F07807
Drive: Short-circuit/ground fault detected

Cause: A phase-phase short-circuit or ground fault was detected at the motor-side output terminals of the converter.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor-side converter connection for a phase-phase short-circuit.

  • Check for a ground fault.

  • Check the motor cable connections.


F07810
Drive: Power unit EEPROM without rated data

Cause: No rated data are stored in the power unit EEPROM.



Remedy:

  • Replace the power unit or inform Siemens Customer Service.


A07850 (F)
External alarm 1

Cause: The condition for “External alarm 1” is satisfied.



Remedy:

  • Eliminate the causes of this alarm.


F07860 (A)
External fault 1

Cause: The condition for “External fault 1” is satisfied.



Remedy:

  • Eliminate the causes of this fault.

  • Acknowledge fault.


A07891
Drive: Load monitoring pump/fan blocked

Cause: The load monitoring is configured for a pump or fan and detects when it is blocked.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the pump/fan is blocked, and if blocked, then resolve the problem.

  • Adapt the parameterization corresponding to the load (p2165, p2168).


A07892
Drive: Load monitoring pump/fan no load condition

Cause: The load monitoring detects when the pump/fan is operating under no load conditions.



Remedy:

  • For a pump, check the medium being pumped.

  • For a fan, check the belt, and if required, replace.

  • If necessary, increase the detection torque threshold (p2191).


A07893
Drive: Load monitoring pump leakage

Cause: The monitoring function detects a leak in the pump circuit.



Remedy:

  • Remove the leak in the pump circuit.

  • For a nuisance trip, reduce the torque thresholds of the leakage characteristic.


F07894
Drive: Load monitoring pump/fan blocked

Cause: The load monitoring is configured for a pump or fan and detects when it is blocked.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the pump/fan is blocked, and if blocked, then resolve the problem.

  • Adapt the parameterization corresponding to the load (p2165, p2168).


F07895
Drive: Load monitoring pump/fan no load condition

Cause: The monitoring function detects when the pump/fan is operating under no load conditions.



Remedy:

  • For a pump, check the medium being pumped.

  • For a fan, check the belt, and if required, replace.

  • If necessary, increase the detection torque threshold (p2191).


F07896
Drive: Load monitoring pump leakage

Cause: The monitoring function detects a leak in the pump circuit.



Remedy:

  • Remove the leak in the pump circuit.

  • For a nuisance trip, reduce the torque thresholds of the leakage characteristic.


F07900 (N, A)
Drive: Motor blocked

Cause: Motor has been operating at the torque limit at a low speed for a longer period of time.



Remedy:

  • Check that the motor can freely move.

  • Check the effective torque limit (r1538, r1539).

  • For U/f control: check the current limits and acceleration times (p0640, p1120).


F07901
Drive: Motor overspeed

Cause: The maximum permissible speed was either positively or negatively exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Check r1084 and if required, correct p1082.

  • Activate precontrol of the speed limiting controller.

  • Increase the hysteresis for the overspeed signal.


F07902 (N, A)
Drive: Motor stalled

Cause: The system has identified that the motor has stalled for a time longer than is set.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the motor cables are disconnected.

  • Check the current limits (p0640, r0067, r0289).

  • If there is no fault, then the fault tolerance can be increased (p1745).


A07910 (N)
Drive: Motor overtemperature

Cause: The measured motor temperature or the temperature of the motor temperature model 2 has exceeded the alarm threshold (p0604).



Remedy:

  • Check the motor load.

  • Check the motor ambient temperature.

  • Check KTY84/PT1000.


A07927
DC braking active

Cause: The motor is braked with DC current. DC braking is active.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary. The alarm automatically disappears once DC braking has been executed.


A07929 (F)
Drive: No motor detected

Cause: The absolute current value is so small after enabling the inverter pulses that no motor is detected.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor feeder cables.

  • Check the voltage boost of the U/f control (p1310).

  • Carry out a standstill measurement to set the stator resistance (p0350).


F07950 (A)
Motor parameter incorrect

Cause: The motor parameters were incorrectly entered while commissioning (e.g. p0300 = 0, no motor).



Remedy:

  • Compare the motor data with the rating plate data and if required, correct.


A07960
Drive: Incorrect friction characteristic

Cause: The friction characteristic is incorrect.



Remedy:

  • Fulfill the conditions for the friction characteristic.

  • If motor data is changed, the technological limits and threshold values must be re-calculated by selecting p0340= 5.


A07961
Drive: Friction characteristic record activated

Cause: The automatic friction characteristic record is activated. The friction characteristic is recorded at the next switch-on command.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary. The alarm disappears automatically after the record has been successfully completed or is deactivated.


F07963
Drive: Friction characteristic record interrupted

Cause: The conditions to record the friction characteristic are not fulfilled.



Remedy:

  • Fulfill the conditions to record the friction characteristic. For example, establish missing enable signals or set the control mode to closed-loop speed control.


F07967
Drive: Incorrect pole position identification

Cause: A fault has occurred during the pole position identification routine.



Remedy:

  • Only for internal Siemens troubleshooting. Carry out a POWER ON.


F07968
Drive: Lq-Ld measurement incorrect

Cause: A fault has occurred during the Lq-Ld measurement.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 10: Check whether the motor is correctly connected.

  • For fault value = 12: Check whether motor data have been correctly entered.


F07969
Drive: Incorrect pole position identification

Cause: A fault has occurred during the pole position identification routine.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 1: Check motor connection and data.

  • For fault value = 2: Bring the motor into a no-load condition.

  • For fault value = 10: Increase the value for p0325 or p0329.


A07980
Drive: Rotating measurement activated

Cause: The rotating measurement (automatic speed controller optimization) is activated. The measurement is carried out at the next switch-on command.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary. The alarm disappears automatically after the speed controller optimization has been successfully completed or for the setting p1900 = 0.


A07981
Drive: Enable signals for the rotating measurement missing

Cause: The rotating measurement cannot be started due to missing enable signals.



Remedy:

  • Acknowledge faults that are present.

  • Establish missing enable signals.


F07983
Drive: Rotating measurement saturation characteristic

Cause: A fault has occurred while determining the saturation characteristic.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 1…4: Check motor parameters and moment of inertia.

  • For fault value = 5…8: Adapt the speed setpoint or limits.


F07984
Drive: Speed controller optimization, moment of inertia

Cause: A fault has occurred while identifying the moment of inertia.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 1: Check motor parameters and moment of inertia.

  • For fault value = 2…7: Adapt the speed setpoint or limits.

  • For fault value = 8: The total drive moment of inertia is far higher than that of the motor.


F07985
Drive: Speed controller optimization (oscillation test)

Cause: A fault has occurred during the vibration test.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 1: check motor parameters, moment of inertia, and consider running motor data identification.

  • For fault value = 2, 3, 4: adapt the speed setpoint or limits (p1080, p1091, p1082, etc.).

  • For fault value = 5: increase the torque limits (e.g., p1520, p1521).

  • For fault value = 6: reduce the dynamic factor (p1967) or disable the vibration test (p1959.4 = 0) and repeat the measurement.


F07986
Drive: Rotating measurement ramp-function generator

Cause: During the rotating measurements, problems with the ramp-function generator occurred. The positive and negative directions are inhibited.



Remedy:

  • Enable the direction (p1110 or p1111).


F07988
Drive: Rotating measurement, no configuration selected

Cause: When configuring the rotating measurement (p1959), no function was selected.



Remedy:

  • Select at least one function for automatic optimization of the speed controller (p1959).


F07990
Drive: Incorrect motor data identification

Cause: A fault has occurred during the identification routine. This can be due to various reasons like current limit reached, incorrect motor connection, or ground fault.



Remedy:

  • Check whether motor data has been correctly entered.

  • Check the power unit to motor power rating ratio.

  • Check the motor connection type (star-delta).

  • For fault value = 12 (ground fault): check power cable connections, the motor, and the CT.


A07991 (N)
Drive: Motor data identification activated

Cause: The motor data identification routine is activated and will be carried out at the next switch-on command.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary. The alarm disappears automatically after the routine has been successfully completed or if the setting p1900 = 0.


A07994 (F, N)
Drive: motor data identification not performed

Cause: The “Vector control” mode has been selected, but a motor data identification has still not been performed.



Remedy:

  • Perform motor data identification (see p1900).

  • If required, parameterize “U/f control” (p1300 < 20).

  • Switch over to a drive data set where these conditions do not apply.


F08010 (N, A)
CU: Analog-to-digital converter

Cause: The analog-to-digital converter on the Control Unit has not supplied any converted data.



Remedy:

  • Check the power supply.

  • Replace Control Unit.


F08501 (N, A)
PROFINET: Setpoint timeout

Cause: The reception of setpoints from PROFINET has been interrupted due to a bus connection interruption or the controller being switched off or in a STOP state.



Remedy:

  • Restore the bus connection and set the controller to RUN.

  • If the error is repeated, check the update time set in the bus configuration (HW Config).


F08502 (A)
PROFINET: Monitoring time sign-of-life expired

Cause: The monitoring time for the sign-of-life counter has expired because the connection to the PROFINET interface was interrupted.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Contact Technical Support.


A08511 (F)
PROFINET: Receive configuration data invalid

Cause: The drive unit did not accept the receive configuration data. This could be due to too many PZD data words or a PROFIsafe parameter error.



Remedy:

  • Check the receive configuration data, including the number of data words and the set PROFIsafe address (p9610).


A08526 (F)
PROFINET: No cyclic connection

Cause: There is no connection to a PROFINET controller.



Remedy:

  • Establish the cyclic connection and activate the controller with cyclic operation.

  • Check the parameters “Name of Station” and “IP of Station”.


A08564
PN/COMM BOARD: syntax error in the configuration file

Cause: A syntax error has been detected in the ASCII configuration file for the Communication Board Ethernet.



Remedy:

  • Correct the PROFINET interface configuration (p8920 and following) and activate (p8925 = 2).

  • Reinitialize the station (e.g. using STARTER).


A08565
PROFINET: Consistency error affecting adjustable parameters

Cause: A consistency error was detected when activating the configuration for the PROFINET interface (e.g., error in IP configuration, station name, or DHCP issue).



Remedy:

  • Check the required interface configuration (p8920 and following), correct if necessary, and activate (p8925).

  • Or reconfigure the station via the “Edit Ethernet node” screen.


F08700 (A)
CAN: Communications error

Cause: A CAN communications error has occurred (e.g., bus off, life time expired).



Remedy:

  • Check the bus cable, baud rate (p8622), and bit timing (p8623).

  • Check the Manager.

  • The CAN controller must be manually restarted with p8608 = 1 after the cause is resolved.


F08701
CAN: NMT state change

Cause: A CANopen NMT state transition from “operational” to “pre-operational” or “stopped” occurred.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary. Acknowledge the fault and continue operation.


F08702 (A)
CAN: RPDO Timeout

Cause: The monitoring time of CANopen RPDO telegrams has expired as the bus connection was interrupted or the CANopen Manager was shut down.



Remedy:

  • Check the bus cable.

  • Check the Manager.

  • If required, increase the monitoring time (p8699).


A08751 (N)
CAN: Telegram loss

Cause: The CAN controller has lost a receive message (telegram).



Remedy:

  • Increase cycle times of the receive messages.


A08752
CAN: Error counter for error passive exceeded

Cause: The error counter for the send or receive telegrams has exceeded the value 127.



Remedy:

  • Check the bus cable.

  • Set a higher baud rate (p8622).

  • Check the bit timing and if required optimize (p8623).


A08753
CAN: Message buffer overflow

Cause: A message buffer overflow has occurred (SDO or PDO buffer).



Remedy:

  • Check the bus cable and set a higher baud rate (p8622).

  • For SDO receive buffer overflow, reduce the cycle times of the SDO receive messages.


A08754
CAN: Incorrect communications mode

Cause: In the “operational” mode, an attempt was made to change parameters p8700 … p8737.



Remedy:

  • Change to the “pre-operational” or “stopped” mode.


A08755
CAN: Object cannot be mapped

Cause: The CANopen object is not provided for the Process Data Object (PDO) Mapping.



Remedy:

  • Use a CANopen object intended for the PDO mapping or enter 0.


A08756
CAN: Number of mapped bytes exceeded

Cause: The number of bytes of the mapped objects exceeds the telegram size for net data. A max. of 8 bytes is permissible.



Remedy:

  • Map fewer objects or objects with a smaller data type.


A08757
CAN: Set COB-ID invalid

Cause: For online operation, the appropriate COB-ID must be set invalid before mapping.



Remedy:

  • Set the COB-ID to invalid before changing the mapping.


A08759
CAN: PDO COB-ID already available

Cause: An existing PDO COB-ID was allocated.



Remedy:

  • Select another PDO COB-ID.


A08760
CAN: maximum size of the IF PZD exceeded

Cause: The maximum size of the IF PZD was exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Map fewer process data in PDO.

  • Apply one of the following to delete the alarm: POWER ON, warm restart, execute CANopen NMT reset node, change CANopen NMT state, or delete alarm buffer.


A08800
PROFlenergy energy-saving mode active

Cause: The PROFIenergy energy-saving mode is active.



Remedy:

  • The alarm is automatically withdrawn when the energy-saving mode is exited.


F13009
Licensing OA application not licensed

Cause: At least one OA application which is under license does not have a license.



Remedy:

  • Enter and activate the license key for OA applications under license (p9920, p9921).

  • If necessary, deactivate unlicensed OA applications (p4956).


F13100
Know-how protection: Copy protection error

Cause: An error has occurred when checking the memory card with copy protection active (e.g., invalid card, card used in another unit).



Remedy:

  • Insert the correct memory card and carry out POWER ON.

  • Contact the responsible OEM.

  • Deactivate copy protection (p7765) and acknowledge the fault (p3981).


F13101
Know-how protection: Copy protection cannot be activated

Cause: An error occurred when attempting to activate the copy protection for the memory card (e.g., no card inserted or invalid card).



Remedy:

  • Insert a valid memory card.

  • Try to activate copy protection again (p7765).


F13102
Know-how protection: Consistency error of the protected data

Cause: An error was identified when checking the consistency of the protected files. As a consequence, the project on the memory card cannot be run.



Remedy:

  • Replace the project on the memory card or replace project files for download from the memory card.

  • Restore the factory setting and download again.


F30001
Power unit: Overcurrent

Cause: The power unit has detected an overcurrent condition. This can be due to incorrect control parameterization, motor short-circuit, or power cables exceeding the maximum length.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor data and motor circuit configuration.

  • Check power cables for short-circuit or ground fault.

  • Check the length of the power cables.

  • Replace power unit.


F30002
Power unit: DC link voltage overvoltage

Cause: The power unit has detected an overvoltage condition in the DC link. Possible causes include the motor regenerating too much energy or the line supply voltage being too high.



Remedy:

  • Increase the ramp-down time (p1121).

  • Activate the DC link voltage controller (p1240, p1280).

  • Check the line supply voltage.


F30003
Power unit: DC link voltage undervoltage

Cause: The power unit has detected an undervoltage condition in the DC link, possibly due to line supply failure.



Remedy:

  • Check the line supply voltage.

  • Check the line supply phases.


F30004
Power unit: Overtemperature heat sink AC inverter

Cause: The temperature of the power unit heat sink has exceeded the permissible limit value due to insufficient cooling, overload, or high ambient temperature.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the fan is running.

  • Check whether the ambient temperature is in the permissible range.

  • Check the motor load.

  • Reduce the pulse frequency if this is higher than the rated pulse frequency.


F30005
Power unit: Overload I2t

Cause: The power unit was overloaded (permissible rated current was exceeded for too long).



Remedy:

  • Reduce the continuous load.

  • Adapt the load duty cycle.

  • Check the motor and power unit rated currents.


F30011
Power unit: Line phase failure in main circuit

Cause: At the power unit, the DC link voltage ripple has exceeded the permissible limit value, possibly due to a failed line phase.



Remedy:

  • Check the main circuit fuses.

  • Check whether a single-phase load is distorting the line voltages.

  • Check the motor feeder cables.


F30012
Power unit: Temperature sensor heat sink wire breakage

Cause: The connection to a heat sink temperature sensor in the power unit is interrupted.



Remedy:

  • Contact the manufacturer.


F30013
Power unit: Temperature sensor heat sink short-circuit

Cause: The heat sink temperature sensor in the power unit is short-circuited.



Remedy:

  • Contact the manufacturer.


F30015 (N, A)
Power unit: Phase failure motor cable

Cause: A phase failure in the motor feeder cable was detected.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor feeder cables.

  • Increase the ramp-up or ramp-down time if the drive has stalled in U/f control.

  • Check the speed controller settings.


A30016 (N)
Power unit: Load supply switched off

Cause: The DC link voltage is too low. Under certain circumstances, the AC line supply is not switched on.



Remedy:

  • Under certain circumstances, the AC line supply is not switched on.


F30017
Power unit: Hardware current limit has responded too often

Cause: The hardware current limitation in the relevant phase has responded too often.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor data and circuit configuration.

  • Check the power cables for short-circuit or ground fault.

  • Check the length of the power cables.

  • Replace power unit.


F30021
Power unit: Ground fault

Cause: The power has detected a ground fault in the power cables or at the motor.



Remedy:

  • Check the power cable connections.

  • Check the motor.

  • Check the braking resistor and its connections.


F30022
Power unit: Monitoring U_ce

Cause: In the power unit, the monitoring of the collector-emitter voltage (U_ce) of the semiconductor has responded. Possible causes are fiber-optic cable interruption or a defective semiconductor.



Remedy:

  • Check the fiber-optic cable and if required, replace.

  • Check the power supply of the IGBT gating module (24 V).

  • Select the defective semiconductor and replace.


F30024
Power unit: Overtemperature thermal model

Cause: The temperature difference between the heat sink and chip has exceeded the permissible limit value due to an inappropriate load duty cycle, insufficient cooling, or overload.



Remedy:

  • Adapt the load duty cycle.

  • Check whether the fan is running and if the ambient temperature is in the permissible range.

  • Check the motor load.


F30025
Power unit: Chip overtemperature

Cause: The chip temperature of the semiconductor has exceeded the permissible limit value due to an inappropriate load duty cycle, insufficient cooling, or overload.



Remedy:

  • Adapt the load duty cycle.

  • Check whether the fan is running and if the ambient temperature is in the permissible range.

  • Check the motor load.


F30027
Power unit: Precharging DC link time monitoring

Cause: The power unit DC link was not able to be precharged within the expected time. This could be due to no line supply voltage, low line supply, or a defective precharging circuit.



Remedy:

  • Check the line supply voltage at the input terminals and check the setting in p0210.

  • Wait until the precharging resistors have cooled down.

  • Check the DC link for a ground fault or short circuit.


A30030
Power unit: Internal overtemperature alarm

Cause: The temperature inside the drive converter has exceeded the permissible temperature limit.



Remedy:

  • Possibly use an additional fan.

  • Check whether the ambient temperature is in the permissible range.


A30031
Power unit: Hardware current limiting in phase U

Cause: Hardware current limit for phase U responded. The pulsing in this phase is inhibited for one pulse period.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor data and recalculate control parameters (p0340 = 3).

  • Check motor load and power cable connections.

  • Check power cables for short-circuit or ground fault.


A30032
Power unit: Hardware current limiting in phase V

Cause: Hardware current limit for phase V responded. The pulsing in this phase is inhibited for one pulse period.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor data and recalculate control parameters (p0340 = 3).

  • Check motor load and power cable connections.

  • Check power cables for short-circuit or ground fault.


A30033
Power unit: Hardware current limiting in phase W

Cause: Hardware current limit for phase W responded. The pulsing in this phase is inhibited for one pulse period.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor data and recalculate control parameters (p0340 = 3).

  • Check motor load and power cable connections.

  • Check power cables for short-circuit or ground fault.


A30034
Power unit: Internal overtemperature

Cause: The alarm threshold for internal overtemperature has been reached.



Remedy:

  • Check the ambient temperature.

  • Check the fan for the inside of the unit.


F30035
Power unit: Air intake overtemperature

Cause: The air intake in the power unit has exceeded the permissible temperature limit.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the fan is running.

  • Check the fan elements.

  • Check whether the ambient temperature is in the permissible range.


F30036
Power unit: Internal overtemperature

Cause: The temperature inside the drive converter has exceeded the permissible temperature limit.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the fan is running.

  • Check the fan elements.

  • Check whether the ambient temperature is in the permissible range.


F30037
Power unit: Rectifier overtemperature

Cause: The temperature in the rectifier of the power unit has exceeded the permissible temperature limit.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the fan is running.

  • Check the motor load.

  • Check the line supply phases.


A30042
Power unit: Fan has reached the maximum operating hours

Cause: The maximum operating time of at least one fan will soon be reached, or has already been exceeded.



Remedy:

  • Replace the fan.

  • Reset the operating hours counter (p0251, p0254).


A30049
Power unit: Internal fan faulty

Cause: The internal fan has failed.



Remedy:

  • Check the internal fan and replace if necessary.


F30051
Power unit: Motor holding brake short circuit detected

Cause: A short-circuit at the motor holding brake terminals has been detected.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor holding brake for a short-circuit.

  • Check the connection and cable for the motor holding brake.


F30052
EEPROM data error

Cause: EEPROM data error of the power unit module. The EEPROM data is inconsistent or not compatible with the firmware.



Remedy:

  • Replace power unit module.


A30054 (F, N)
Power unit: Undervoltage when opening the brake

Cause: When the brake is being opened, it is detected that the power supply voltage is less than 21.4 V.



Remedy:

  • Check the 24 V voltage for stability and value.


F30055
Power unit: Braking chopper overcurrent

Cause: An overcurrent condition has occurred in the braking chopper. The braking resistor may have a short circuit or may be dimensioned too small.



Remedy:

  • Check whether the braking resistor has a short circuit.

  • For an external braking resistor, check whether the resistor has been dimensioned correctly.


A30057
Power unit: Line asymmetry

Cause: Frequencies have been detected on the DC link voltage that suggest line asymmetry or failure of a line phase. It is also possible that a motor phase has failed.



Remedy:

  • Check the line phase connection.

  • Check the motor feeder cable connections.

  • If there is no phase failure, reduce the power to avoid fault F30011.


F30059
Power unit: Internal fan faulty

Cause: The internal power unit fan has failed and is possibly defective.



Remedy:

  • Check the internal fan and replace if necessary.


A30065 (F, N)
Voltage measured values not plausible

Cause: The voltage measurement is not supplying any plausible values.



Remedy:

  • Deactivate voltage measurement (p0247.0 = 0).

  • Deactivate flying restart with voltage measurement (p0247.5 = 0) and deactivate fast flying restart (p1780.11 = 0).


F30068
Power unit: undertemperature inverter heat sink

Cause: The actual inverter heat sink temperature is below the permissible minimum value. This could be due to a very low ambient temperature or a defective temperature sensor.



Remedy:

  • Ensure that higher ambient temperatures prevail.

  • Replace the power unit.


F30071
No new actual values received from the Power Module

Cause: More than one actual value telegram from the power unit module has failed.



Remedy:

  • Check the interface (adjustment and locking) to the power unit module.


F30072
Setpoints can no longer be transferred to the Power Module

Cause: More than one setpoint telegram was not able to be transferred to the power unit module.



Remedy:

  • Check the interface (adjustment and locking) to the power unit module.


F30074 (A)
Communication error between the Control Unit and Power Module

Cause: Communications between the Control Unit (CU) and Power Module (PM) via the interface are no longer possible. The CU may have been withdrawn or is incorrectly inserted.



Remedy:

  • Insert the Control Unit on an appropriate Power Module and continue operation. If required, carry out a POWER ON of the Control Unit.


F30075
Configuration of the power unit unsuccessful

Cause: A communication error has occurred while configuring the power unit using the Control Unit. The cause is not clear.



Remedy:

  • Acknowledge the fault and continue operation.

  • If the fault reoccurs, carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • If required, replace the power unit.


F30080
Power unit: Current increasing too quickly

Cause: The power unit has detected an excessive rate of rise in the overvoltage range. This can be caused by incorrectly parameterized closed-loop control, a motor short-circuit, or power cables exceeding the maximum length.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor data and circuit configuration.

  • Check power cables for short-circuit or ground fault.

  • Check the length of the power cables.

  • Replace power unit.


F30081
Power unit: Switching operations too frequent

Cause: The power unit has executed too many switching operations for current limitation. This can be due to incorrectly parameterized closed-loop control or a motor short-circuit.



Remedy:

  • Check the motor data and circuit configuration.

  • U/f operation: Increase up ramp.

  • Check power cables for short-circuit or ground fault.

  • Replace power unit.


F30105
PU: Actual value sensing fault

Cause: At least one incorrect actual value channel was detected on the Power Stack Adapter (PSA).



Remedy:

  • Evaluate the diagnostic parameters.

  • If the actual value channel is incorrect, check the components and if required, replace.


A30502
Power unit: DC link overvoltage

Cause: The power unit has detected overvoltage in the DC link on a pulse inhibit, due to high device connection voltage or an incorrectly dimensioned line reactor.



Remedy:

  • Check the device supply voltage (p0210).

  • Check the dimensioning of the line reactor.


F30600
SI P2: STOP A initiated

Cause: The drive-integrated “Safety Integrated” function on processor 2 has detected an error and initiated a STOP A.



Remedy:

  • Select Safe Torque Off and de-select again.

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Replace Power Module involved.

  • For fault value = 9999, carry out diagnostics for fault F30611.


F30611 (A)
SI P2: Defect in a monitoring channel

Cause: The “Safety Integrated” function on processor 2 has detected a fault in the data cross-check between the two monitoring channels and has initiated a STOP F.



Remedy:

  • Check the cross data comparison that resulted in a STOP F.

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • For specific fault values, check wiring, discrepancy times, and PROFIsafe settings.


N30620 (F, A)
SI P2: Safe Torque Off active

Cause: The “Safe Torque Off” (STO) function has been selected on processor 2 using the input terminal and is active.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary. This message does not result in a safety stop response.


F30625
SI P2: Sign-of-life error in safety data

Cause: The “Safety Integrated” function on processor 2 has detected an error in the sign-of-life of the safety data and initiated a STOP A.



Remedy:

  • Select Safe Torque Off and de-select again.

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Check for additional faults and perform diagnostics.

  • Check the electrical cabinet design and cable routing for EMC compliance.


F30649
SI P2: Internal software error

Cause: An internal error in the Safety Integrated software on processor 2 has occurred. This fault results in a STOP A that cannot be acknowledged.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Re-commission the “Safety Integrated” function and carry out a POWER ON.

  • Contact Technical Support.

  • Replace Control Unit.


F30650
SI P2: Acceptance test required

Cause: The drive-integrated “Safety Integrated” function on processor 2 requires an acceptance test.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 130: Carry out safety commissioning routine.

  • For fault value = 1000: Again carry out safety commissioning routine, or replace the memory card/Control Unit.

  • For fault value = 2000: Check the safety parameters on processor 2 and adapt the reference checksum (p9899).

  • For fault value = 2003: Carry out an acceptance test and generate an acceptance report.


F30651
SI P2: Synchronization with Control Unit unsuccessful

Cause: The “Safety Integrated” function requires synchronization of the safety time slices on processor 1 and processor 2. This synchronization routine was unsuccessful.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).


F30655
SI P2: Align monitoring functions

Cause: An error has occurred when aligning the Safety Integrated monitoring functions on processor 1 and processor 2. No common set of supported SI monitoring functions was able to be determined.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Check the electrical cabinet design and cable routing for EMC compliance.


F30656
SI P2: Parameter processor 2 parameter error

Cause: When accessing the Safety Integrated parameters for the processor 2 in the non-volatile memory, an error has occurred (e.g., parameters corrupted, internal software error).



Remedy:

  • Re-commission the safety functions.

  • Replace the memory card or Control Unit.

  • For fault value = 129: activate safety commissioning mode and perform specific copy/acknowledgment steps.


F30659
SI P2: Write request for parameter rejected

Cause: The write request for one or several Safety Integrated parameters on processor 2 was rejected (e.g., attempt to enable an unsupported function).



Remedy:

  • Check for faults in the safety function alignment (F01655, F30655).

  • Use a Control Unit or Power Module that supports the required function.


F30662
Error in internal communications

Cause: A module-internal communication error has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F30664
Error while booting

Cause: An error has occurred during booting.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F30665
SI P2: System is defective

Cause: A system defect was detected before the last boot or in the actual one.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.

  • Ensure that the Control Unit is connected to the Power Module.


A30693 (F)
SI P2: Safety parameter settings changed, POWER ON required

Cause: Safety parameters have been changed; these will only take effect following a POWER ON.



Remedy:

  • Execute the function “Copy RAM to ROM”.

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on).


A30788
Automatic test stop: wait for STO deselection via SMM

Cause: The automatic test stop was not able to be carried out after powering up, possibly because the STO function is selected via Safety Extended Functions.



Remedy:

  • Deselect STO via Safety Extended Functions.

  • Remove the cause of the safety messages and acknowledge the messages.


N30800 (F)
Power unit: Group signal

Cause: The power unit has detected at least one fault.



Remedy:

  • Evaluate the other messages that are presently available.


F30802
Power unit: Time slice overflow

Cause: A time slice overflow has occurred.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F30804 (N, A)
Power unit: CRC

Cause: A checksum error (CRC error) has occurred for the power unit.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F30805
Power unit: EEPROM checksum error

Cause: Internal parameter data is corrupted.



Remedy:

  • Replace the module.


F30809
Power unit: Switching information not valid

Cause: For 3P gating unit, the last switching status word in the setpoint telegram is identified by the end ID. Such an end ID was not found.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


A30810 (F)
Power unit: Watchdog timer

Cause: When booting it was detected that the cause of the previous reset was an SAC watchdog timer overflow.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F30850
Power unit: Internal software error

Cause: An internal software error has occurred in the power unit.



Remedy:

  • Replace power unit.

  • If required, upgrade the firmware in the power unit.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F30903
Power unit: I2C bus error occurred

Cause: Communications error with an EEPROM or an analog/digital converter.



Remedy:

  • For fault value = 80000000 hex: Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • For other fault values: replace the module.


A30920 (F)
Temperature sensor fault

Cause: When evaluating the temperature sensor, an error occurred (wire breakage or measured resistance too low).



Remedy:

  • Make sure that the sensor is connected correctly.

  • Replace the sensor.


F30950
Power unit: Internal software error

Cause: An internal software error has occurred.



Remedy:

  • If necessary, upgrade the firmware in the power unit to a later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


A30999 (F, N)
Power unit: Unknown alarm

Cause: An alarm occurred on the power unit that cannot be interpreted by the Control Unit firmware, possibly because the component firmware is more recent.



Remedy:

  • Replace the firmware on the power unit with an older version.

  • Upgrade the firmware on the Control Unit.


F35950
TM: Internal software error

Cause: An internal software error has occurred.



Remedy:

  • If necessary, upgrade the firmware in the Terminal Module to a later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


A50001 (F)
PROFINET configuration error

Cause: A PROFINET controller attempts to establish a connection using an incorrect configuring telegram. The “Shared Device” function has been activated (p8929 = 2).



Remedy:

  • Check the configuration of the PROFINET controllers as well as the p8929 setting.


A50010 (F)
PROFINET: Consistency error affecting adjustable parameters

Cause: A consistency error was detected when activating the configuration for the PROFINET interface (e.g., error in IP configuration, station names, or DHCP settings).



Remedy:

  • Check the required interface configuration (p8920 and following), correct if necessary, and activate (p8925).

  • Or reconfigure the station via the “Edit Ethernet node” screen form.


A50011 (F)
Ethernet/IP: configuration error

Cause: An EtherNet/IP controller attempts to establish a connection using an incorrect configuring telegram. The telegram length set in the controller does not match the parameterization in the drive device.



Remedy:

  • Check the set telegram length.


A50020 (F)
PROFINET: Second controller missing

Cause: The PROFINET function “Shared Device” has been activated (p8929 = 2). However, only the connection to a PROFINET controller is present.



Remedy:

  • Check the configuration of the PROFINET controllers as well as the p8929 setting.


F50510
FBLOCKS: Logon of the runtime group rejected

Cause: When the runtime groups of the free function blocks attempted to log on, the logon of at least one group was rejected, possibly due to too many different hardware sampling times.



Remedy:

  • Check number of available hardware sampling times (T_sample < 8 ms) (r7903).


F50511
FBLOCKS: Memory no longer available for free function blocks

Cause: When the free function blocks were activated, more memory was requested than was available on the Control Unit.



Remedy:

  • Not necessary.


A50513 (F)
FBLOCKS: Run sequence value already assigned

Cause: An attempt was made to assign a run sequence value already assigned to a function block on this drive object to another additional function block on the same drive object.



Remedy:

  • Set another value that is still available on this drive object for the run sequence.


A50517
FBLOCKS: Int. meas. active

Cause: A Siemens internal measurement has been activated.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for the Control Unit involved.


F50518
FBLOCKS: Sampling time of free runtime group differs at download

Cause: In the downloaded project, the hardware sampling time of a free runtime group was set to a value that was either too low or too high.



Remedy:

  • Correctly set the sampling time of the runtime group.

  • If required, take all of the blocks from the runtime group.


F01000
Internal software error

Cause: An internal software error has occurred.

Fault value (r0949, interpret hexadecimal):

Only for internal Siemens troubleshooting.



Remedy:

  • Evaluate fault buffer (r0945).

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • If required, check the data on the non-volatile memory (e.g. memory card).

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.

  • Replace the Control Unit.


F01001
FloatingPoint exception

Cause: An exception occurred for an operation with the FloatingPoint data type. The error may be caused by the basic system or an OA application (e.g. FBLOCKS, DCC).

Fault value (r0949, interpret hexadecimal):

Only for internal Siemens troubleshooting.

Note:

Refer to r9999 for further information about this fault.

r9999[0]: Fault number.

r9999[1]: Program counter at the time when the exception occurred.

r9999[2]: Cause of the FloatingPoint exception.

Bit 0 = 1: Operation invalid

Bit 1 = 1: Division by zero

Bit 2 = 1: Overflow

Bit 3 = 1: Underflow

Bit 4 = 1: Inaccurate result



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Check configuration and signals of the blocks in FBLOCKS.

  • Check configuration and signals of DCC charts.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.


F01002
Internal software error

Cause: An internal software error has occurred.

Fault value (r0949, interpret hexadecimal):

Only for internal Siemens troubleshooting.



Remedy:

  • Carry out a POWER ON (switch-off/switch-on) for all components.

  • Upgrade firmware to later version.

  • Contact Technical Support.