What it means
The drive reports “Topology: Component different” when the topology comparison has detected differences between the actual topology and the target topology stored in the electronic rating plate. The drive system is no longer booted. In this state, the drive control (closed-loop) cannot be enabled.
The component class named in the alarm value is described in F01375. Under “Topology --> Topology view” the commissioning tool offers improved diagnostics where relevant, for example a setpoint/actual value comparison.
Why it appears
- The component actually connected is not the component that the target topology in the electronic rating plate expects.
- The difference can concern the component type, the article number, the manufacturer or the number of connections.
- On a multi-component slave, the wrong subcomponent (index) can be connected — for example a Double Motor Module at X201 instead of X200 — or only a part of the slave is set to “deactivate and not available”.
- An NX10 or NX15 can be connected where the project expects a CX32.
What to check
- Read the alarm value in r2124 (interpreted hexadecimal, see below) to identify the component number, the expected and the actual component class, and the difference; the component classes are described in F01375.
- Open “Topology --> Topology view” in the commissioning tool; where relevant it offers improved diagnostics capability such as a setpoint/actual value comparison.
- Correct the mismatch in one of two ways: connect the expected component (this corrects the actual topology) or adapt the project/parameterization in the commissioning tool (this corrects the target topology).
- If required, adapt the comparison level of the topology comparison: parameterize it for all components in p9906, or for one component in p9907 and p9908.
Reading the message value
- The drive stores the alarm value in r2124 and it is interpreted hexadecimal as ddccbbaa hex: aa = component number (%1), bb = component class of the target topology (%2), cc = component class of the actual topology (%3), dd = difference (%4). The message value therefore reads: Component: %1, target: %2, actual: %3, difference: %4.
- dd = 01 hex = 1 dec: Different component type.
- dd = 02 hex = 2 dec: Different article number.
- dd = 03 hex = 3 dec: Different manufacturer.
- dd = 04 hex = 4 dec: For a multi-component slave, the incorrect subcomponent (index) is connected (e.g. Double Motor Module X201 instead of X200) — or only a part of a multi-component slave is set to “deactivate and not available”.
- dd = 05 hex = 5 dec: NX10 or NX15 used instead of CX32.
- dd = 06 hex = 6 dec: NX10 or NX15 used instead of CX32.
- dd = 07 hex = 7 dec: Different number of connections.
Parameters the manual names
- r2124 — alarm value: holds ddccbbaa hex for this alarm; read it to identify the component and the type of difference.
- p9906 — comparison stage of the topology comparison for all components: parameterize this to adapt the comparison level for all components.
- p9907 — comparison stage of the topology comparison for the component number: parameterize this to adapt the comparison level for one component.
- p9908 — comparison stage of the topology comparison for a component: parameterize this to adapt the comparison level for one component.
Acknowledging and restarting
This alarm requires no acknowledgement. The mismatch itself has to be removed: either connect the component the project expects or adapt the project/target topology in the commissioning tool. While the condition exists, the drive system is no longer booted, so the drive control (closed-loop) cannot be enabled.
The same on every family
Every manual that describes A01420 gives it the same reaction, acknowledgement and message class.
| Drive family | Reaction | Acknowledge | Message class | Component | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G130, G150 | NONE | NONE | Error in the parameterization / configuration / commissioning procedure (18) | None | SINAMICS G130, G150 List Manual · p. 1416 |
| S120, S150 | NONE | NONE | Error in the parameterization / configuration / commissioning procedure (18) | None | SINAMICS S120, S150 List Manual · p. 2606 |
The drives this code lives on
A01420 is described for G130, G150, S120, S150. These are the converters of those families in our catalogue — price on request.
Questions technicians ask
What does alarm A01420 Topology: Component different mean?
The topology comparison has detected differences between the actual topology and the target topology stored in the electronic rating plate. The alarm value in r2124 identifies the affected component and the type of difference.
How do I fix A01420?
Either connect the expected component so the actual topology matches, or adapt the project/parameterization in the commissioning tool so the target topology matches the hardware. If required, adapt the comparison level via p9906 for all components or p9907/p9908 for one component.
Why can I not enable the drive while A01420 is active?
The manual notes that the drive system is no longer booted in this state, so the drive control (closed-loop) cannot be enabled. The topology mismatch must be corrected first.
How is the A01420 alarm value decoded?
r2124 is interpreted hexadecimal as ddccbbaa: aa is the component number, bb the component class of the target topology, cc the component class of the actual topology and dd the difference, from 01 hex (different component type) to 07 hex (different number of connections).
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Source
Written from Siemens' own List Manuals and operating instructions; every number, designation and parameter on this page is checked against them before publication.
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