Note:
Messages fr
om encoders whose signal is not used for control purposes are output by the
converter as a warning.
12.3.2 Faults
Overview
A fault indicates that the reliable operation of the motor by the converter is at risk.
Description of function
Properties of faults
Faults have the following properties:
• Faults may cause the motor to be switched o.
• Faults must be acknowledged.
• Faults are displayed as follows:
– On the converter via the LEDs
– On the SINAMICS SDI Status panel via the 6-digit 7-segment display
– In the web server
You can nd more information on the display of faults in Section "Messages"
– In Startdrive
You can nd more information on the display of faults in Section "Display messages
(Page294)"
Acknowledge faults
You need to resolve the cause of the fault before you can acknowledge a fault.
To acknowledge a fault, you have the following options:
• Acknowledging via the OK button on the SINAMICS SDI Status panel
• Switching o the converter power supply and switch on again
• Acknowledging via the web server or Startdrive
• The Safety Integrated fault is acknowledged by selecting and then deselecting the STO
function.
You can only acknowledge faults detected by the internal converter monitoring of hardware
and rmware by switching the supply voltage o and on again. In the list of faults, you will
nd the information on limitations when acknowledging at the corresponding fault codes.
More information
You can nd more information on faults in Section "Overview of faults and alarms (Page428)".
System messages
12.3Faults and alarms
SINAMICS S200 PROFINET servo drive system with SIMOTICS S-1FL2
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